Thinking about getting a Wii

[Skajo]

I've been pretty much anti-Wii since the launch claiming it's not a games console per say etc etc but I've watched many videos of Tiger Woods 10 and seen the innovative side to the Wii especially in sports games (the genre I excel in and enjoy).

I have an XBOX 360, I play mostly sports and racing games and I was wondering whether to justify spending £230 on a Wii. If it's not too much trouble, could you try and tell me if it's worth it etc?

Thanks, +rep.

[e5]

If you haven't got one by now, I wouldn't bother. The thrill wares off rapid-like.

[LuketheDuke]

Pro Evo on the Wii owns like anymans business but its not worth the money.

Theres a lack of quality games and a lot of cheap gimmicky games that are AWFUL. Plus if you want the most out of the Wii you have to pay add ons such as for Wii Fit or for the virtual console remote.

Big tele needed for a wii to work at its best too. I sold mine and bought a 360, one of the better choices ive made.

[Neil]

The games tend to get a bit old fast but some of it's good, like Wii Fit, I never saw the point but my mum got it yesterday and it is actually pretty fun and does seem to help, the games are fun on it too.

[Oleh]

Get twighlight princess and get it modded :), then download your games

[paul4wolves]

If you haven't got one by now, I wouldn't bother. The thrill wares off rapid-like.


Thats true, its fu for about a week and then gets boring

[RedOktane]

I have a wii and its AWSOME!

I have Cod WaW, The Conduit, Tiger Woods 10, Wii Fit (Meh), Mario Kart, Mario Galaxy and about 5 others..

These are all QUALITY GAMES.. and there have been many more that have been announced (A new upcoming zelda and super mario bros with 4 players, and a tmnt like turtles in time, but 3d (side scrolling)).

GET ONE TODAY!

THEY DON'T GET BORING. :eusa_danc

[Skajo]

I imagine you're about 12 though, I'm 6 years older than you if that's the case. I'm not that into Mario games but I'd like to be, just have to get my younger head on and accept it :).

I've had a bid of £140 accepted for:

Nintendo Wii
Super Mario Galaxy
Jenga
Crash of the Titans
Wii Play
Bomberman Land
Carnival Games

I'll buy motion plus and Tiger Woods 10 (this is the game that sold the Wii to me).

[Josh-H]

I seriously do not recommend them, I had one and found it really boring compared to the 360/ps3.

I ended up selling it a year later, and I'm not a person who usually sells stuff.

[Skajo]

Have you seen TW10? It sells it to me completely. If it all goes **** up and I find it friggin boring then I'll be able to sell it on at a greater price methinks or similar but I sometimes want a break from hardcore 360 gaming.

[GrandTheftAudio]

I bought it the christmas it came out, cost over £300... I'd feel bad if I say it's crap tbh. It can be loads of fun, if you get the right games. There are more bad games than good ones really.

Depends what you're into I guess. Games like Wii Fit and Sonic & Mario @ the Olympics get you on your feet.

I won't say it's rubbish because it's not. And besides, it's better than sitting on you're ass all day?

[RedOktane]

Whatever you do, just keep the 360 incase you do not like it. Then, you decide from there.

I think you will like it, but if you sell it, sell it at christmas.

Another highly reccomended Wii exclusive: The Conduit - www.conduitgame.com

[Geraint]

They're good at first but I got bored of mine after a while. Haven't been on it for months.

I have Tiger Woods '09 and it's solid. Easy enough to drive and pitch but putting is practically impossible.

[Simmzay]

Been a while since I've touched mine. Total lack of games and when I got my 360 I felt like I had wasted much of my time on the Wii. On the other hand I reckon the best game of the generation (Mario Galaxy) is on there and a few controller-based games are worth trying out.

[Skajo]

I'm not getting rid of my 360 if I do get one, lol. I'm not that stupid :P.

[Wahey]

Wii's are fun when other people are around or if you have online

[DavidDaveDavid]

the novelty wears off

[Blinger1]

To the guy who said get zelda then hack it, you can use the bannerbomb exploit to install homebrew..

I bought a wii a few weeks ago and so far its good. I instantly installed homebrew onto it and now play downloaded VC games and WiiWare.. best decision ever.

[Simmzay]

I used to do that but one of the updates screwed my Wii up.

[Blinger1]

rly? The bannerbomb trick was fine for me (i think??) And i have a nand backup if needed.

how are you anyway, mike?

[Simmzay]

Oh I'm on about the Zelda Tp hack. I meant I used to download VC games/ROMS and play them on my Wii.

[Skajo]

£165
Nintendo Wii
2 Wiimotes
2 Nunchucks
2 Steering wheels
Mariokart
Playground
Star Wars
Carnival Funfair

Worth it?

[Jam]

£165
Nintendo Wii
2 Wiimotes
2 Nunchucks
2 Steering wheels
Mariokart
Playground
Star Wars
Carnival Funfair

Worth it?

Last 3 (maybe not so much TFU) are awful, wheels are unessicary, £165 for Wii, MK and 2x Controller sets and about £15 trade in.

I have a Wii (+10 VC games), 1 WiiMote, 2 Nunchucks and a classic controller and if I traded that in I'd be lucky to get £100 (via trade-in) so yours with an extra main controller and 1 decent game is quite high IMO

Try and get it for about £140/£150 at the most

[Skajo]

That's why you don't trade in - God awful rates.

I bought it new from Amazon anyway.

[wickedcandy]

I've got a Wii; it's okay. I only like Wii Fit hehe :P Might get the Wii Motion.
Yeah, I went on for a bit occassionally :)

[Jam]

That's why you don't trade in - God awful rates.

God awful rates for a god awful console.

[MrPinkPanther]

I <3 my wii. Its my second favorite console after the N64. Its got my favorite game on it though, Super Mario Galaxy.

[Skajo]

God awful rates for a god awful console.
No, just generally God awful rates on everything.