The Official 'Countdown to Wii' Thread!

mrgubby · 8 Dec 2006 at 18:39

Werewolf said:
*snip*
This is quite good fun, I like the use of the budgie as well

don't think I've ever seen that phrase before

Pac3y · 8 Dec 2006 at 18:52

james.miller said:
mines fine, im sitting about 11-12 feet away i'd guess

Just measured it! Just under 7 foot and the hand in the menu will dissapear. Yet I can play a game from like 14 foot away maybe more!? Strange!

Windle · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:00

Apparently adjusting the sensitivity of the remote will affect the distance it works at. Worth a try maybe?

Andr3w · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:01

Andr3w said:
i want to play a wii now but only have like £30 in my bank

When will you be able to walk into a shop and get them any time?
Might trade in my guitar or 360

JaFFa · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:11

Pac3y said:
Just measured it! Just under 7 foot and the hand in the menu will dissapear. Yet I can play a game from like 14 foot away maybe more!? Strange!

I havent experienced that at all id say for me it still works at about 3.5 foot.

Global Convict · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:30

It's very sensitive. I find I swing it off the screen - a bit like pushing my mouse around too much. Had a right palaver configuring all the wireless security with it what with PSK2 WEP and AES - all mumbo jumbo to me.

Weebull · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:49

I can't seem to connect to the Forecast and News Channels. It keeps telling me I need to update, but when I do, it says I'm already at the latest version. Anyone else having this problem?

BoomAM · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:52

Whats the battery life on the Wiimotes like?
Ive heard reports of it being awful?

~J~ · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:53

Weebull said:
I can't seem to connect to the Forecast and News Channels. It keeps telling me I need to update, but when I do, it says I'm already at the latest version. Anyone else having this problem?

Those channels aren't available for the UK yet.

Weebull · 8 Dec 2006 at 20:00

Ah, cheers. I'll stop trying then.

Steedie · 8 Dec 2006 at 20:10

Hey guys

Anyway for me to get online with this thing

I have an Ntl Cable mode, that has ethernet and usb on, I've tried the usb cable into the back, no luck, so guessing I need to purchase the lan adaptor, is that out yet, havent seen it in shops

Werewolf · 8 Dec 2006 at 20:13

either wait for the wired adaptor (a couple of months i think), or get a wireless router (assuming you don't already have a router), or get a wireless USB dongle/card for the PC that can act as an access point (the official DS one, or I beleive the Datel one would probably be ideal).

Mr.Orb · 8 Dec 2006 at 20:22

Werewolf said:
either wait for the wired adaptor (a couple of months i think), or get a wireless router (assuming you don't already have a router), or get a wireless USB dongle/card for the PC that can act as an access point (the official DS one, or I beleive the Datel one would probably be ideal).

I got the official ds one today, it works fine

james.miller · 8 Dec 2006 at 20:28

how much are the lan adaptors out of interest?

working fine here with my linksys router

monkeyspank · 8 Dec 2006 at 20:39

I can get online, update etc, but when I try to agree to the online terms it gives me an error and says it can't connect. You need to go through that bit before you can do anything online :mad:

crunchman · 8 Dec 2006 at 21:04

monkeyspank said:
I can get online, update etc, but when I try to agree to the online terms it gives me an error and says it can't connect. You need to go through that bit before you can do anything online

Can games downloaded on the virtual console be played using the Gamecube controllers ?

Cheers

arty · 8 Dec 2006 at 21:15

I've just ordered mine for £160*, and Zelda for about £32. I'm hoping the games will come down in price a bit as ~£40 seems a lot to pay for each one. Am I right in saying that a Classic Controller is required to play Gamecube games, or does that only apply for certain ones? My brother has a Gamecube and I'd like to be able to play some of his games.

Should arrive Tuesday

arty

* Staff discount, sorry

scorza · 8 Dec 2006 at 21:37

Just taking a quick break from mine. Couple of minor annoyances:

- sensor bar feels very flimsy and the adhesive pads are as much use as a chocolate teapot. Had to use some universal adhesive (blu-tak).

- When you attach a nunchuck - you're supposed to put the wiimote strap through a little bit of the nunchuck. Its so damn fiddly, and it takes ages. Then when you play a game that doesn't like the nunchuck (e.g. wii tennis) you have to undo it all.

Apart from that, its all good though

Werewolf · 8 Dec 2006 at 21:48

Arty, you'll need a GC controller for GC games (I think they are releasing a new GC type controller as well for a fairly low price), I think the GC controller will also play most VC games with the exception of N64 ones.

The Wii controller can/will do for NES games I beleive.

jamie2497 · 8 Dec 2006 at 21:56

Well i opened mine instead of selling it and ive got to say...... This is the best thing ever!

The fact i was playing golf with my dad and he was lining up his shot, making sure his knees were bent and arms weren't was hilarious! (Now thats how you do it son)
On to Zelda!