Namekian
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Thanks for looking into it. I know that the service will be free, but there are/will be times when the service isn't 100% functional, also add to it that we don't know how well it will preform when millions of people are playing the same game. In addition X-Box has the ability to network multiplayer games that don't have the ability to do multiplier via Live. With such setups like VPN, this comes in handy.
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mrynke
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I know that the gamecube controller can be used for the game cube games but will it also work with the WII games?
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Namekian
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If this hasn't changed, it was said that it will be up to the developer. Reports have stated that you can play both the Marvel and Call of Duty with either controller. There has even been hints that the new Smash game will also use the GameCube controller.
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mrynke
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What is the largest external memory that you can purchase for the WII? Is Sandisk the only company that makes the gaming version memory for the WII? Also, what are your recommendations as it relates to buying external memory with the system.(is it necessary to get right away or can I wait)
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mrynke
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What are WII points anyway?
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mrynke
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Do you know if it will be listed on the game when you purchase it or do you just give it a try when you get a new game?
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Namekian
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I doubt that Sandisk is going to be the only company that makes the memory, there are always third party versions, but it is most likely the safest bet to stick with whatever is the offical memory card. As for size, look at the sizes of the cards now. I doubt you will need one right away if you are only using the system for gaming and not transporting information to or from a pc or another Wii.
Wii points are what you use to purchase content on the virtual console, such as NES games and what not.
If you are talking about how much memory or wii points an item costs, then I would say yes it would be on the game itself. If you are talking about the GameCube controller, it probably will be up to developer, safe bet if you think it will use the GameCube controller, research it on the net.
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CorbieD
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Several companies make the SD cards. I believe 4GB is the largest one so far, but it's pretty expensive at the moment. As larger cards come out, the smaller sizes get cheaper. I have always had good luck with Sandisk, so that's the brand I normally stick with. I have still not gotten a reply on the internal network situation of the Wii but I will post it on here the second I hear back from them.
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mrynke
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Have you had any confirmation of the WII going being available for pre-order on the 13th aside from the message boards?
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CorbieD
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I just received my email from Gamestop about 30 minutes ago and you can rest assured, Wii preorders will take place starting Friday morning.
Gamestop/EB Wii Preorder Email
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mrynke
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I got my pre-order in this morning and people were waiting outside since 7am. I showed up at 9:15 and I was 14th. The store I was at had 33 for pre-order. I hope everyone was as lucky as I was.
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CorbieD
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Got to my Gamestop at 7:30am and was 1st in line....they had 15 preorders available and about 35 people in line so many got turned away empty-handed.I felt bad for them.
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arctheladdy
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I got to Game Stop at 9 and there were already 27 people in line and they only had 20 preorders available. Me and one of the other guys there went over to ebgames, but they were already sold out as well. Guess I'll be camping out at Walmart. Does anyone have any advice on how early I should get to Walmart on the 18th in order to get a Wii system at midnight? Also do you know what games for the Sega Genesis and NEC Turbographx16 will be available at launch?
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CorbieD
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Since there will be over 1 million units for the North American launch, you should be able to grab one as long as you get there a little early. I'd recommend you get there later in the afternoon around 3pm and check to see if a line has formed. Then it's just a matter of how early you want to hop in line and get ready to wait. Don't forget, if you miss the Walmart midnight launch, you can always hit Best Buy the next morning as they generally get the largest allotment of systems on launch day.
As for the Genesis and TG-16 games available at launch, here they are:
TG-16:
Bonk's Adventure
New Adventure Island
R-Type
Genesis
Altered Beast
Ristar
Sonic the Hedgehog
Columns
Toe Jam & Earl
Golden Axe
Ecco the Dolphin
Commodore 64
Jumpman Jr.
Pitstop
Summer Games
Summer Games II
Winter Games
Impossible Mission
Impossible Mission II
NES:
Legend of Zelda
Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong
Mario Bros.
Super NES:
Super Mario World
Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past
Nintendo 64:
Super Mario 64
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mrynke
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How will i connect to the internet with the Wii? Will i go through my USB port on my computer? Also does anyone know if they will have multiplayer online games witht hte Wii?
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CorbieD
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The Wii has built-in wireless, so if you have a wireless internet connection or wireless router, you don't need anything additional. If you do not have a wireless connection, you will need to purchase the $25 Nintendo USB LAN adapter that plugs into the USB slot on the Wii system. Then you can just plug in your Ethernet cable into your Wii and off you go. There will be no online games at the launch of the Wii, but Nintendo has promised that they are coming.
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mrynke
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I have been looking into memory cards for the Wii and I am not sure what will work and what won't. Does the memory card have to be a gaming SD card or can a regular flash SD card. I have found on Ebay the SD cards to be half the price of what nintendo is selling them for. Does anyone know the specs for the memory cards?
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mrynke
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I am using the USB connection from my cable modem to my computer right now so what are my options as far as connecting to the Wii?
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CorbieD
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Any standard SD card will work, transfer speeds are the only difference and are very minimal for what the Wii will use them for. Does your cable modem have the Ethernet cable (looks like a slightly fatter phone cable) slots. If so you can just buy the Nintendo USB LAN adapter for $25 and plug into it that way.
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arctheladdy
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Are there going to be other colors available for the Wii later on, or just white? Also, can you recomend a really good hdtv that's about 26-32 inches? Thx!
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