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Wii U Pre-Launch Discussion

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  • #1532
    LauraW7746
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭LauraW7746


    I was also told this when picking up mine at Gamestop. If it bricks because I power it off I can't return it to them, I need to go back to nintendo directly. It's not covered in the warranty apparently.


  • #1533
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    LauraW7746 wrote: »
    I was also told this when picking up mine at Gamestop. If it bricks because I power it off I can't return it to them, I need to go back to nintendo directly. It's not covered in the warranty apparently.

    Consumer law would seem to state otherwise, or am I mistaken?


  • #1534
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Not that anyone would be obliged to say anything other than "I bought this Wii U here, it doesn't power on anymore. Not sure whats wrong with it". Job done.


  • #1535
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    EnterNow wrote: »

    Consumer law would seem to state otherwise, or am I mistaken?

    I believe the onus is on the vendor to ensure the product is fit for purpose. I reckon "it stopped working after i switched it off once" would qualify as not fit for purpose.


  • #1536
    Evilbart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭Evilbart


    Set up username have fifa black ops mario and nintendoland anyone want to add me username is evilbart


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  • #1537
    Deano7788
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,693 ✭✭✭Deano7788


    Finished the update, took about an hour. Now its back in the box till Christmas. Sigh...


  • #1538
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,994 ✭✭✭The_B_Man
    Something about sandwiches


    Here's a weird question.
    That Wii username business, can I register one online before I get a Wii U, or do I have to wait til I get it?
    The reason I ask is that I really really want a specific username, and I'm worried it might be gone by the time I get a Wii U.


  • #1539
    Evilbart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭Evilbart


    Every app and game I use also requires an update constantly looking at update screens even black ops takes 20 minute update its going to be a long christmas day for parents and kids trying to first connect to the internet then sit through hours of updates


  • #1540
    MrSphincter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭MrSphincter


    Does Nintendo land come with the ZombieU bundle in HMV?, I could sworn it did first when I put my deposit down mid-November.


  • #1541
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    MrSphincter wrote: »
    Does Nintendo land come with the ZombieU bundle in HMV?, I could sworn it did first when I put my deposit down mid-November.

    No, i'm afraid it definitely does not.


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  • #1542
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,065 ✭✭✭shuffles03


    Sorry if this has already been answered but is the ZombiU Wii U package only exclusive to the first round of consoles or will there be more in the coming weeks?


  • #1543
    MrSphincter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭MrSphincter


    Ol' Donie wrote: »
    No, i'm afraid it definitely does not.

    Well damn, I've also noticed that the girl at HMV also didn't discount my pre-order either from the main package.


  • #1544
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Evilbart wrote: »
    Every app and game I use also requires an update constantly looking at update screens even black ops takes 20 minute update its going to be a long christmas day for parents and kids trying to first connect to the internet then sit through hours of updates


    Im expecting delivery mid december. Santy will update before xmas morning.


  • #1545
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    MrSphincter wrote: »

    Well damn, I've also noticed that the girl at HMV also didn't discount my pre-order either from the main package.

    You mean the deposit you paid? That's clearly a mistake on her part.

    For what its worth i bought nintendoland too, and so far zomiu is by far the better game (early days, mind you). Also i havent tried any multiplayer yet.


  • #1546
    magnumbud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,531 ✭✭✭magnumbud


    The_B_Man wrote: »
    Here's a weird question.
    That Wii username business, can I register one online before I get a Wii U, or do I have to wait til I get it?
    The reason I ask is that I really really want a specific username, and I'm worried it might be gone by the time I get a Wii U.

    no not at the moment. down the line i think you can because the 3DS will be using the same system eventually but not right now


  • #1547
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 11,734 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    im ****ing mad i order mario wii u and 2 pro controllers months ago and now its on back order ffs i hate you , you took my money never again hdwow aka cdwow


  • #1548
    turnfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭turnfan


    Ol' Donie wrote: »
    I believe the onus is on the vendor to ensure the product is fit for purpose. I reckon "it stopped working after i switched it off once" would qualify as not fit for purpose.

    Does the console tell you not to turn off your console during the update?
    Not following instructions doesn't make an item unfit for purpose.
    Going direct to Nintendo is the best way to go for quick resolution, rather than the SCC


  • #1549
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,255 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Deleted User wrote: »
    im ****ing mad i order mario wii u and 2 pro controllers months ago and now its on back order ffs i hate you , you took my money never again hdwow aka cdwow

    Not sure it was you or someone else I warned, but they are the most unreliable shower of wasters in the world. I wouldn't order or preorder off them to save my life...


  • #1550
    METROID
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭METROID


    DamoElDiablo wrote: »
    Just got mine! :-D Feel like a kid at Christmas!

    Where did you get your bundle? Was it the ZombiU bundle?


  • #1551
    sparkthatbled
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 628 ✭✭✭sparkthatbled


    shuffles03 wrote: »
    Sorry if this has already been answered but is the ZombiU Wii U package only exclusive to the first round of consoles or will there be more in the coming weeks?

    I think it's supposed to be exclusive to the first batch, but you never know. The whole launch has been shrouded in (a really irritating) uncertainty since the beginning. For all we know they could actually have stacks of them in reserve while they create a palpable level of 'want' around them...


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  • #1552
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 11,734 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    FutureGuy wrote: »
    Not sure it was you or someone else I warned, but they are the most unreliable shower of wasters in the world. I wouldn't order or preorder off them to save my life...


    i know 15% sale i saved 40euro bastards no telephone number christmas will be ruined :mad::( i ordered in october


  • #1553
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    turnfan wrote: »

    Does the console tell you not to turn off your console during the update?
    Not following instructions doesn't make an item unfit for purpose.
    Going direct to Nintendo is the best way to go for quick resolution, rather than the SCC

    Have nintendo acknowledged there is a problem? I would say if they have (which would be the case if they fix/replace the console) then gamestop would have to accept that too.

    Anyway, i'm no expert, i'm planning to follow the instructions to the letter to be on the safe side. :-D


  • #1554
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    There is no problem. Switching off any console during a firmware update will very likely brick it. This is just media sensationalism mixed with a twinge of stupidity.


  • #1555
    wtlltw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 350 ✭✭wtlltw


    EnterNow wrote: »
    There is no problem. Switching off any console during a firmware update will very likely brick it. This is just media sensationalism mixed with a twinge of stupidity.

    Exactly


  • #1556
    Evilbart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭Evilbart


    Only 100 people online for black ops and 20 for fifa cant even get a game


  • #1557
    Evilbart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭Evilbart


    Deleted User wrote: »
    im ****ing mad i order mario wii u and 2 pro controllers months ago and now its on back order ffs i hate you , you took my money never again hdwow aka cdwow

    The pro controller is not compatible with mario for some reason not saying you bought them for mario but its stupid that it doesnt work anyway


  • #1558
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,364 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Meant to ask, are the servers for online play and the Miiiverse worldwide or just regionalised? I know the Direct had Iwata calling Reggie, but maybe that was due to being on the friends list.


  • #1559
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,157 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    The_B_Man wrote: »
    Here's a weird question.
    That Wii username business, can I register one online before I get a Wii U, or do I have to wait til I get it?
    The reason I ask is that I really really want a specific username, and I'm worried it might be gone by the time I get a Wii U.

    Don't worry about that. The system Nintendo are using allows for multiples of the same name as each Mii is given a unique user ID which is what is used to identify individual people online.


  • #1560
    MrSphincter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭MrSphincter


    Ol' Donie wrote: »
    You mean the deposit you paid? That's clearly a mistake on her part.

    For what its worth i bought nintendoland too, and so far zomiu is by far the better game (early days, mind you). Also i havent tried any multiplayer yet.

    Yep seems I'm going to have to contact them about that mistake.


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  • #1561
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 11,734 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    will never forgive hdwow for this :(

    i ordered mario wii u and 2 controllers pro in there ssale for 120 euro saved 40 with there 15% sale

    yes they are cdwow now called hdwow i was warned about them but 40 euro saved is 40 euro i ordered on 23rd of october and then i check my email today hoping to see a sent email no email

    i go to my account and it says back-order how i order in october

    i sent them a email wanting my money back and also on facebook


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