The Wii is Here.

[dunlop]

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Thanks again Jamuko and Ducky.

Right now, I don't see any game that really jumps out except for Mario 64. I'm really just waiting until Super Mario World comes out.

Finally get to play Wind Waker!

[SethSquall]

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ZELDA OST. Hell yea.

That game was phenomenal.

[nforcer06164]

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Right now, I don't see any game that really jumps out except for Mario 64. I'm really just waiting until Super Mario World comes out.

Not Toejam & Earl?

[Afrobean]

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I have a question.

I never owned a Gamecube. Would it be a good idea to buy a GC controller for playing games on the Wii or not? I plan on getting a lot of classic NES and SNES games, by the way, and I hear SSBB plays with a GC controller... that doesn't sound 100% right to me, though. I guess I just get the feeling that Nintendo will put out a controller which is identical to the GC controller in feel and use, but better in some way (ie wireless in the same way a wiimote is).

[BLAZZE-]

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They are selling a controller that is made for the classic games.

I'm driving 4 hours to visit my cousins in Conn. and they have a wii. I can finally get my hands on one. Be back Friday.

[ImEric12]

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I have a question.

I never owned a Gamecube. Would it be a good idea to buy a GC controller for playing games on the Wii or not? I plan on getting a lot of classic NES and SNES games, by the way, and I hear SSBB plays with a GC controller... that doesn't sound 100% right to me, though. I guess I just get the feeling that Nintendo will put out a controller which is identical to the GC controller in feel and use, but better in some way (ie wireless in the same way a wiimote is).

Yeah, I was wondering the exact same thing. I know they DO have wireless gamecube controllers out, but I'm not sure how well they work with the Wii... has anyone tested?

But you're right, it does seem likely they'll release a "Classic GC" controller.

[nforcer06164]

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The Wavebird (Nintendo's wireless radio-controlled GCN controller) works flawlessly with the Wii for GameCube games. I heard that Nintendo will be releasing another Wavebird-style controller that's a bit lighter and less bulky, but I really have no solid confirmation on that. I heard it from an EB manager on the Wii launch day, but I'm still skeptical, as I haven't heard it elsewhere.

And yes, SSBB will most definitely use the GameCube controller. The reasoning, as I've said time and time again, is not alienate players already familiar with the controls from SSBM. Plus, testing with the Wiimote revealed that motion control just got in the way of the gameplay.

[Afrobean]

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The Wavebird (Nintendo's wireless radio-controlled GCN controller) works flawlessly with the Wii for GameCube games. I heard that Nintendo will be releasing another Wavebird-style controller that's a bit lighter and less bulky, but I really have no solid confirmation on that. I heard it from an EB manager on the Wii launch day, but I'm still skeptical, as I haven't heard it elsewhere.

Sounds good. Maybe I'll just get a "classic" controller and make due with that and a wiimote, until something like what you described comes along.

And yes, SSBB will most definitely use the GameCube controller. The reasoning, as I've said time and time again, is not alienate players already familiar with the controls from SSBM.

What about alienating me I'm very familiar with the N64 version and I hardly know my way around Melee at all.

Plus, testing with the Wiimote revealed that motion control just got in the way of the gameplay.

Duh. What kind of 2D fighter would work very well with motion sensing like that?

[Squeek]

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Afro, the GCN controller would be cheaper and more efficient. The Classic Controller plugs into the Wii Remote. That means the Wii Remote has to be on for it to work, meaning it's sucking up batteries. The Gamecube controller just plugs into the top.

Just wait until stuff comes out for confirmation or something. I do know that VC games work with the Gamecube Controller, so there's another reason to get it.

Edit to prevent doublepost: So I beat Elebits while I was on vacation. Incredibly awesome game. Still haven't even come close to 100%ing it. I don't even think it's possible to do so.

Currently working on the most obvious checkpoints toward completion: Pink elebits. Then I'll try to complete all of the challenges. Then S-ranks on everything.

This could be awhile.

[Afrobean]

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Afro, the GCN controller would be cheaper and more efficient. The Classic Controller plugs into the Wii Remote. That means the Wii Remote has to be on for it to work, meaning it's sucking up batteries. The Gamecube controller just plugs into the top.

Just wait until stuff comes out for confirmation or something. I do know that VC games work with the Gamecube Controller, so there's another reason to get it.

Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of the Gamecube controller, and as such, I would rather not put money out for one unless I'm sure that it's as good as they get. I would much rather have a Wii controller that acts like a GC controller than simply a GC controller, even if it works for both.

As for batteries: they're not a problem. I don't plan on playing for 10 hours per day, so batteries should last me a while anyway. And on top of that, I have a ton of batteries of all kinds just sitting in a cupboard collecting dust.

ps I'd very much rather play on a cross between a dual shock and a SNES controller than GC, I'm sure.

[dunlop]

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I'm not sure if anybody has had this problem yet, but when I was playing Madden '07 tonight, I kept getting this pop-up saying "Warning. Communications with the Wii Remote have been interrupeted"

It popped up every time I snapped the ball. I'll wait and see if it's like that when I wake up, but I can't believe I'm having problems with the controller already. I tired resetting it too, but that didn't seem to help either. = /

[ducky285]

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Change the batteries, dunlop

[dunlop]

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Yeah...I tried it right after I posted. I can't believe that the batteries were almost dead. I haven't even had the Wii for a week, and I've played an average of an hour a day. I hope it was just the batteries.

[BLAZZE-]

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post from wii

[Squeek]

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You get that message on battery death or 10-minute idling. Either way, it's because the Wiimote is off. Idling for ten minutes turns it off automatically.

I told you the thing is a battery sucker. Invest in rechargeables. One pair lasted me an entire family vacation with over ten hours a day for three days, the day before with six hours (the day I got Trauma Center), and every day after until today.