> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:32 PM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: tony wii g
>
> hola peeps.
>
> anyone have any idea how the wii is?
> impressions?
It's a blast... but limited right now.
The included game (Wii Sports) is insanely fun but not something that will
hold your attention for a huge amount of time. It's really just a tech demo
(a good one, but still).
There are a lot of other fun casual games ("Rayman: Raving Rabbids" is a
blast) but, as usual with a new system (and with Nintendo in general), not a
whole lot to choose from.
> pros
+) Its a blast to play - especially with friends. Very easy to pick up for
casual gamers.
+) The Virtual Console is shaping up nicely - it's almost worth getting the
system JUST for that.
+) If nothing else Nintendo always ensures that there are enough first-party
games to make getting a Nintendo system worth it.
+) The system replaces a GameCube nicely (it's backwards compatible).
> cons
+) The casual games just aren't like that much fun when your alone or for
extended periods of time. It's the same as playing "Jenga" or "Twister"
alone - it just loses something and the rough spots tend to expose
themselves.
(Nintendo knew this as well, I think. That's why all of their
advertisments, and the name of the system itself, push social gaming so
hard.)
+) The system replaces a GameCube so well because it almost is one: don't
expect improvements in visuals or sound here. Because of this realistic
games tend to suck pretty badly.
+) It doesn't integrate very well into a modern AV system - it only comes
with basic cables and component cables are very difficult to find (as of
right now you have to order them from Nintendo). Also Optical audio isn't
supported (no Coaxial digital audio either).
+) Especially with cross-platform games you're going to see a lot of
"because it's there" development. Using the motion sensing as a gimmick but
not usefully.
+) It supports Wi-Fi out of the box... but not plain-jane, hardwired
Ethernet (I know they wanted to keep the cost down but a jack is pennies
guys!)
+) Although the Virtual Console is one of the major selling points you
really need to buy the "Classic Controller" to enjoy them.
You'll hear a lot about the controller breaking things - and it's true. But
with intelligent playing it's not much of an issue. However you do need a
LOT more space than for a normal game to play - the Wii isn't for small,
cramped living rooms.
If you've ever played "Eye Toy" for PS2 (and if you haven't, why not!) then
you'll know about how much space you'll need.
For that matter if you have a PS2 and don't have the eye toy, get one. It's
cheap ($40 for the camera and games) and the play is very similar to the Wii
in a lot of ways. If you like the Eye Toy, you'll love the Wii.
Jim Davis
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