Nintendo Wii Help

[pakistanbest]

Guys i currently got a PS3 but my girlfriend keeps going about her Wii and how good it is, etc...

Realise Wii is very active but what are the good and bad features of Wii

someone please give opinions, hope to if it good buy it next saturday but want advice first :)

[12thMan]

just play on her Wii and see

[pakistanbest]

just play on her Wii and see
Not possible unless you fancy on coming to my funeral when i do that

[pakistanbest]

How much room will i need for playing it?

can you store music on it and how are the games?

[12thMan]

optimally you will need 12 feet of open area in front of TV. Next game to look for is Bumboo Cricket where you can actually hold a bat while batting. No more hand/palm batting

[pakistanbest]

optimally you will need 12 feet of open area in front of TV. Next game to look for is Bumboo Cricket where you can actually hold a bat while batting. No more hand/palm batting
Is that 12feet sideways only or back and forward also?

[nazimcricket]

I own a Wii and a Xbox 360. I can't give you a comparison against the PS3, but in my case, I prefer the xbox.

There are more grown up games available for the xbox than there are for the Wii. The one adult oriented game I've played and thoroughly enjoyed on the Wii has been Resident Evil 4. Apart from this, I find it lean pickings. Even if you come across any decent games, the reviews often indicate that the controls are a bit clunky to use.

On the plus side, games like Mario Kart and Mario Galaxy and even De Blob are good fun, but in the long run they are games which appeal more to kids or are fun for guests at a party. After the novelty of the controls wears off, the Wii basically sits around gathering dust.

[Oxy]

Not possible unless you fancy on coming to my funeral when i do that

Play 'Virtual Girlfriend 3D' on the Wii

[Foozee]

Wii is kinda of kiddy console to me, PS3 is my fav eventhough it doesnt have that fancy Wii technology but still the games are much better in PS

[pace007]

i have a Wii - i dont really play it but my sons love it
i think its more for younger people but no doubt you can have some great fun playing beach cricket or boxing against your friends/family lol

most games are really aimed for kids, so theres not much variety for adults,thats the only problem. i also dont think the graphics are as good as the ps3 or other latest consoles

[pakistanbest]

I own a Wii and a Xbox 360. I can't give you a comparison against the PS3, but in my case, I prefer the xbox.

There are more grown up games available for the xbox than there are for the Wii. The one adult oriented game I've played and thoroughly enjoyed on the Wii has been Resident Evil 4. Apart from this, I find it lean pickings. Even if you come across any decent games, the reviews often indicate that the controls are a bit clunky to use.

On the plus side, games like Mario Kart and Mario Galaxy and even De Blob are good fun, but in the long run they are games which appeal more to kids or are fun for guests at a party. After the novelty of the controls wears off, the Wii basically sits around gathering dust.
So you sayn the Wii is more of an active and laidback console for fun and messing around, while the Xbox and Ps3 are grown up and are for proper gaming?

[Oxy]

Nintendo Wii is NOT a serious gaming console.

[pakistanbest]

Play 'Virtual Girlfriend 3D' on the Wii
:)) Let me get a Wii first
Wii is kinda of kiddy console to me, PS3 is my fav eventhough it doesnt have that fancy Wii technology but still the games are much better in PS
what so kiddy about it? it is more active and kinda fun aint it?
i have a Wii - i dont really play it but my sons love it
i think its more for younger people but no doubt you can have some great fun playing beach cricket or boxing against your friends/family lol

most games are really aimed for kids, so theres not much variety for adults,thats the only problem. i also dont think the graphics are as good as the ps3 or other latest consoles
so what about playing it on your lonesome :( :D

PS3 is very good but with Wii you are active and think it more childish and fun?

how much room would i need approx to be running around while playing the Wii?

Also Do you need a HDtv for it? :)

[pakistanbest]

Nintendo Wii is NOT a serious gaming console.
Ox you got one?

i dont mind it not being serious gaming console, afterall playing games is for the fun and enjoyment of it, but Wii i beleive is under-rated by many or am i wrong?

want to knwo how good and the pros and cons before i spend my money on it

[Oxy]

Ox you got one?

i dont mind it not being serious gaming console, afterall playing games is for the fun and enjoyment of it, but Wii i beleive is under-rated by many or am i wrong?

want to knwo how good and the pros and cons before i spend my money on it

Yes I have one.

I have never played on PS1/2/3 or any of the other serious games consoles, as I dont like gaming!

However, I'll ocassionally have a go on the Wii.

People who like PS3 tend to hate Wii's as they believe gaming should be serious and not open to 'casual fun gamers' like me :)

And I think the sales figures will back 'my lot' up :)

[pakistanbest]

Yes I have one.

I have never played on PS1/2/3 or any of the other serious games consoles, as I dont like gaming!

However, I'll ocassionally have a go on the Wii.

People who like PS3 tend to hate Wii's as they believe gaming should be serious and not open to 'casual fun gamers' like me :)

And I think the sales figures will back 'my lot' up :)
Ox don't overdo yourself on the Wii :D

how are the sales figures like?

do like my PS3 but really dont play it much use it for music or the net though that is crap

seems like Wii is 50/50 for people on here and on other sites and people i talked to

[BD-fan]

You would need few matches in Wii boxing against me to have sore shoulders next morning, unless you are real life boxer. (Cause I would knock you out in no time :) )

As for Bowling: recently my son is beating me a lot. He averages 205+??? (he will be six soon)

Very difficult to get a gold in Billiard. My highest score is 53. Got a silver for that :( .
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As for space, need 12x12 (feet) at least. Two player tennis can be problematic if space is any less. And make sure you have the strap on. You don't want a busted TV anyways.

What better way to exercise when it is raining outside and you don't feel like going to the Gym? Ofcourse you have to have a good sport to play with.

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Since I am not a gamer at all and wrong side of 40, I like wii better.

[nazimcricket]

So you sayn the Wii is more of an active and laidback console for fun and messing around, while the Xbox and Ps3 are grown up and are for proper gaming?

Yep that's a pretty good summation of what I'm saying.

[kasoo10]

Wii may be a good game console but it does not have media capability. I do not think it can even use network.

[pakistanbest]

You would need few matches in Wii boxing against me to have sore shoulders next morning, unless you are real life boxer. (Cause I would knock you out in no time :) )

As for Bowling: recently my son is beating me a lot. He averages 205+??? (he will be six soon)

Very difficult to get a gold in Billiard. My highest score is 53. Got a silver for that :( .
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As for space, need 12x12 (feet) at least. Two player tennis can be problematic if space is any less. And make sure you have the strap on. You don't want a busted TV anyways.

What better way to exercise when it is raining outside and you don't feel like going to the Gym? Ofcourse you have to have a good sport to play with.

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Since I am not a gamer at all and wrong side of 40, I like wii better.

Thanks for that advice, was going off the Wii but you kind of sold it to me, this a hard choice, most people who like it are kids, old guys (OAP) :D and girls, not many in the 'youngster' categorso bit of risk and 50/50 opinions.

[Oxy]

Thanks for that advice, was going off the Wii but you kind of sold it to me, this a hard choice, most people who like it are kids, old guys (OAP) :D and girls, not many in the 'youngster' categorso bit of risk and 50/50 opinions.

They are called ' fun gamers' - its a massive market. The Wii caters for this market.

Apart from myself & Saj - I cant see how it would interest anyone else on PP.

[Oxy]

Wii may be a good game console but it does not have media capability. I do not think it can even use network.

Well you can play games online - ours is connected to other Wii's through my wireless network

But I agree, it doesnt play DVDs...doesnt have internet...and doesnt make the tea or wash the dishes

[pakistanbest]

They are called ' fun gamers' - its a massive market. The Wii caters for this market.

Apart from myself & Saj - I cant see how it would interest anyone else on PP.
who are fun gamers?

btw how much space you need?

[Oxy]

who are fun gamers?

btw how much space you need?

1. kids, old guys (OAP) and girls

2. Someone said '12ft' - no need for that much space. Just the normal

[pakistanbest]

1. kids, old guys (OAP) and girls

2. Someone said '12ft' - no need for that much space. Just the normal
What the normal size?

size big issue for me, room pretty small

[Oxy]

What the normal size?

size big issue for me, room pretty small

My sons room is the size of a single bed - and the Wii is fine there

[nazimcricket]

If you're going to get a Wii, then the games I would recommend (in order) are:

Resident Evil 4
Super Mario Galaxy
De Blob
Mario Kart

You should get Wii sports with it and that is good casual fun.

[pakistanbest]

If you're going to get a Wii, then the games I would recommend (in order) are:

Resident Evil 4
Super Mario Galaxy
De Blob
Mario Kart

You should get Wii sports with it and that is good casual fun.
What games do you get on the Wii sport?

[Oxy]

What games do you get on the Wii sport?

They are all mini-games.

To be honest, people that want the Wii - dont ask questions - they want a 'fun-console' for their families and buy it....no questions asked.

We arent fussed on graphics etc

If you have to ask lots of questions about the games etc, to be honest, its not for your - the moment you buy it, you'll be on here saying how 'babyish' it is.

[12thMan]

go to a toy store they usually have a Wii running but Mario Kart and Resident Evil 4 are very different. search youtube they have videos.

[pakistanbest]

They are all mini-games.

To be honest, people that want the Wii - dont ask questions - they want a 'fun-console' for their families and buy it....no questions asked.

We arent fussed on graphics etc

If you have to ask lots of questions about the games etc, to be honest, its not for your - the moment you buy it, you'll be on here saying how 'babyish' it is.
Nicely said, though the problem with me is the space thing

If you spend about 180qd, you would want to do a bit of research on it.

Think if i bought this from Game, i would be able to return it, but you dont get the Wii Sports with any of their bundles and aslo space is a issue

from what i can tell their is a difference of an opinion, at times i do like playing games seriously but at other times perefer having a bit of fun and mess around so maybe Wii could be for me

What gadgets or remotes or whatever, do i have to buy, their some numchunks and some others, quite abit, so dont know which ones i would need?

a console with a game is around 180qd, so to add on other features which are not a must but quite important to get proper fun, how much would the bill come upto?

[pakistanbest]

Guys

Is 6.5x3.5 feet enough space needed to play the Wii?

[nazimcricket]

Guys

Is 6.5x3.5 feet enough space needed to play the Wii?

That's ample space. As Oxy said, his son's room is the size of a single bed. Just put a wrist-strap on to make sure you don't lose control of the remote.

One piece of advice. Don't go crazy with buying extra controllers. I bought 4 controllers and numchucks and a couple hardly get used, especially as some games are designed for only 1-2 players. A lotta money wasted on those.

To be honest though I think you're just talking yourself into buying one. I do the same thing myself and seriously dude, if you're happy with your PS3, I wouldn't bother getting a Wii.

There are some fun games on the Wii and it will get better as more games are developed for it, but it's basically a fun console, ideal for kids and families. If you're a gamer into FPS and high-end graphics, you're not going to get a lot out of a Wii. Go for a xbox 360 instead. Between that and your PS3, you'll have a whole world full of fantastic games to play.

I have almost finished playing Resident Evil 5 on the xbox 360 and have picked up Call Of Duty 3 (never played that series before) and am having a blast. I'm going to have to go buy COD 4 and 5 soon.

[12thMan]

Guys

Is 6.5x3.5 feet enough space needed to play the Wii?Is that size of your bed? you can play Pingo Pongo, Synchronized swimming (2 player) etc on it

[pakistanbest]

That's ample space. As Oxy said, his son's room is the size of a single bed. Just put a wrist-strap on to make sure you don't lose control of the remote.

One piece of advice. Don't go crazy with buying extra controllers. I bought 4 controllers and numchucks and a couple hardly get used, especially as some games are designed for only 1-2 players. A lotta money wasted on those.

To be honest though I think you're just talking yourself into buying one. I do the same thing myself and seriously dude, if you're happy with your PS3, I wouldn't bother getting a Wii.

There are some fun games on the Wii and it will get better as more games are developed for it, but it's basically a fun console, ideal for kids and families. If you're a gamer into FPS and high-end graphics, you're not going to get a lot out of a Wii. Go for a xbox 360 instead. Between that and your PS3, you'll have a whole world full of fantastic games to play.

I have almost finished playing Resident Evil 5 on the xbox 360 and have picked up Call Of Duty 3 (never played that series before) and am having a blast. I'm going to have to go buy COD 4 and 5 soon.
I genuiely am interested in buying it, problem is the space but you seem sure i got enough room

Like playing games both seriously and for fun, not really played much on PS3 but thank you for your advice, did help but also did kind of put me off :D

[pakistanbest]

Is that size of your bed? you can play Pingo Pongo, Synchronized swimming (2 player) etc on it
Not the size of my bed but the area in my room which i can move about in, would you say it is enough?

Though if i didn't have enough room maybe jumping on my bed is the next option :D