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A few wii questions (see what I did there?)

  • 08-12-2006 7:26am
    #1
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,844 ✭✭✭✭


    Been keeping an eye on a few threads and now that it's been launched I just wanted to know what kind of pricing is on it in terms of the unit itself, games and accessories? Is it cheaper in some places over others and the big question, what are the chances of finding one without pre booking? Also, when is the next batch set to arrive?

    Any feedback apwiiciated;)


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  • #2
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Only one I know for sure is GAME, they're doing the console (comes with Wii Sports, controller, nunchuck, composite cable) for €270, or that plus Wii Play and another game for €385. (Which is what I'm getting)

    The games seem to be either €55 or €60 from what I can tell.

    I'll post more later after I pick mine up.


  • #3
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,844 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Thanks! What's wii play? :o


  • #4
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,280 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    cormie wrote:
    Thanks! What's wii play? :o
    A collection of mini games and an extra remote. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Play


  • #5
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,844 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    looks cool, thanks:D

    Oooh I want one now, duck hunt style game!!!


  • #6
    Attol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭Attol


    You;ll be waiting a while though! I've only had half an hour on mine so far but I'm liking it. Definitely worth it and prices seem to be about the same everywhere for the consoles and vary by a few euros on the games etc.


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  • #7
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,844 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Cool you got one? Bring it up to Colms for a session:D


  • #8
    Attol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭Attol


    It'll be up Loughlinstown tonight with Wii in tow. Provide drinks and snacks and I'll provide the Wii :)


  • #9
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,844 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Haha cool! I'll talk to the Mooney man himself! but you probably just have the one wiimote?


  • #10
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    If she got Wii Play then she'll have 2 at least. Same here! :D


  • #11
    Attol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭Attol


    Nope. I've two. Only one set of nunchuks though and I forgot the second one with nunchuks at home. Dammit! And I don't drive so can't pick em up. It was actually sorta hard to track down the second one.


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  • #12
    GrumPy
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    Anyone able to answer this question?

    Will any usb/ethernet adaptor work to use the wii's online service?

    Dont have wireless atm, and the "offical" nintendo ethernet connector aint out till 2007.

    A quick google :(

    "The Nintendo Wii LAN adapter is required to connect the Wii console to a wired router. According to Nintendo, “non-Nintendo” Wii LAN adapters are not copatible with the Wii console, ao if you want a wired connection for your Wii, this is the only way to do it."


  • #13
    tman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭tman


    http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-10u-49-en-15-lan-70-1mwk.html
    That would most likely work over here as well, don't take my word for it though:p


  • #14
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,844 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Grumpy, as far as I know, you can connect with WIFI, so you can pick up a wireless router (pc world for €25 eircom pack;)) and connect that way!


  • #15
    GrumPy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,566 ✭✭✭GrumPy


    cormie wrote:
    Grumpy, as far as I know, you can connect with WIFI, so you can pick up a wireless router (pc world for €25 eircom pack;)) and connect that way!

    Will it be compatible with my non eircom service provider though?


  • #16
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,844 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    yup, according to here:cool:


  • #17
    GrumPy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,566 ✭✭✭GrumPy


    Cool, another question for this general thread:

    how comes the fancy blue light on the wii only comes on for a second or two when you turn it on? is there a setting to make it stay on...


  • #18
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    I was wondering the same thing... Answer here...

    http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/ts/systemOther.jsp#light


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