Nintendo Wii Discussion

[Tondog]

1. Will it play standard movie DVDs? My guess is that it should be able to.
2. Will it have backward compatibility with ports to play NES, SNES, and N64 carts as well as GameCube disks?
3. What is the game save storage capacity? And would memory cards be needed? 

1. No, it doesn't play DVD movies.
2. Will work with GC discs. You have to buy NES/SNES/N64 games from the virtual console store.
3. I'm not sure.

[Tan]

In which case I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of the PS3 reservations out there turn into Wii60s

I'd like to think i could get 2 systems by years end but i know there's several games for my 360 that i want between now and December, and it only takes 4-5 to gobble up a Wii's worth of money.

 

[TraderJake]

To question 3, I am fairly certain it uses the expandable SD memory.

[Tan]

i'm curious as to how they'll handle DRM on SD cards, i figure they'll not want people sharing files between systems, especially VC games. My guess is they'll use C2 algorithms like DVR's do.

[chrisbid]

one feature i would like to see is the ability to transfer virtual console games to the DS via wifi download.  this would add a ton of value to virtual console games if you have the option to play them on the go as well as on your tv. 

[James]

So it's going to be £179 and launch on the 8th of December over here.

The "average people" on the radio instantly made the connection to wee.

Edit: That's about $340.

[Sauza12]

I'm a little miffed that it is going to cost $50 more than I was initially expecting, but I'm still on board for launch day.  The only thing that really pisses me off is the $60 for a second controller.  I'm just hoping that Nintendo isn't going to do it to me again.  Thier launches always get me salivating, but everything after that is horrible. 

I hate this time of the year.  I was looking at games I want to reserve, and the total cost for everything will be around $700.  Fuck.

[James]

According to Play.com it comes with a "nunchunk".

http://www.play.com/Games...+_Wii_Sports/Product.html

[phoenix1967]

The console includes the controller with a nunchuck.

However the "Classic" controller is sold separately for $20.

And, as stated previously, to buy the controller separately, it will cost $40 + $20 for the nunchuck.

From a value standpoint, it makes sense to buy the console.

[chrisbid]

i dont think i will buy a second nunchuk out of the gate, wii sports will not require one, and neither will wario ware.  those are the only two multi player games at launch i see getting. 

i also think i will withhold from buying a retro controller, and just use a gamecube hori pad

[phoenix1967]

i also think i will withhold from buying a retro controller, and just use a gamecube hori pad

Wha!?!? Game cube controllers are compatible with the Wii?

[chrisbid]

yes

[James]

I just looked up the controller prices on Play.com and it turns out the RRP for the remote is £30 and the nunchuck is £15. $85 for the pair!

If that's how much the "low cost" option is, I'd hate to see how much the PS3 controller will be.

[shaggy]

Yes, you can use Gamecube controllers on them which is a nice option.  You technically don't need to be other controllers if you own a Gamecube.

[Tondog]

Well, other than the 'mote since that's pretty much required for Wii games.