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Community => Watto's Junk Yard => Topic started by: Scott on September 14, 2012, 12:52 PM
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Anyone upgrading? We never got a XBox or PS3 at our house so from a graphics/ game standpoint we're biting. Also the backwards capability is always essential to me.
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I haven't played my Wii in almost a year now so no thanks. Hopefully they won't be uber scarce for you kids this time.
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I'm in. Any machine (except CD-I) that plays Mario and Zelda will always have a place to live as long as I am alive.
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I have a Wii but don't know what you are talking about...new version? Upgrade?
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It is the new Wii console out in November...better graphics, full HD, screens in your controllers
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Sounds cool, but between working on my masters, chasing a three (soon to be four) year old, and hunting I hardly have time to do anything else.
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Not sure if we'll upgrade or not. If we do get a new system, this would likely be the one though. We actually haven't ever had a PS3 or X-Box of any kind in our house either. I just don't have the time for that type of gaming I guess, and something like a Wii suits the family better for now. Plus, I've always sort of leaned towards Nintendo, if for no other reason that I have so many great memories of the original system/games (which I still have hooked up in our basement). I'll have to read a bit more on WiiU, but it does look pretty neato. I hadn't really played Wii much for awhile until the past six months or so, since our daughter really got into LEGO Star Wars (and then, the other LEGO games), as well as Wii Sports and Just Dance.
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I'm sure ill hold out until there is a new Zelda (no idea if one has been announced already)
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The last Zelda (Skyward Sword) just came out so I doubt it...Mario is at the launch, not a whole lot core Nintendo titles at the launch
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Zombie U, yes please.
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I'm on the fence. I haven't had much time for my Wii in quite a while. Heck, I never finished Mario Galaxy 2, or even get all the stars in Mario Galaxy 1. I'm not sure if I really have time for the system. Is the deluxe version only going to available around the launch date or is that something that will be on the shelves for some time? I would probably want to go for that version if I actually picked one up.
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I'll definitely be picking this up at some point although the question is "when." I was actually going to preorder one the other day but decided against it for the time being, as the release date is around the same time my $300 worth of cases of the final Vintage wave ship. That's a lot of cash.
And like you guys, I don't really play video games that much anymore. I mainly play games you can pick up and play whenever, really only buying NCAA football and Rockstar games (GTA, Red Dead Redemption, etc) each year. I did buy the new Zelda last year but I haven't even opened it yet, and most of my Wii games I've bought just for completion sake. I think the last game I played for it was Donkey Kong Country Returns. I love my Wii I just never have time or interest to play it. But I'm a Nintendo fanboy and I'll need my Mario, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, etc. fix.
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Anyone get one here yet? I'm actually seeing these around town unlike the Wii which was all but non-existent when it first came out.
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We got the Deluxe Version but it is for my boys for Christmas so I haven't played it yet. I have seen the regular version at retail but not the Deluxe version...
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I'm in. Any machine (except CD-I) that plays Mario and Zelda will always have a place to live as long as I am alive.
I'm not in a hurry, but this is why I ended up with a Wii, and eventually it's why I'll end up with a WiiU.
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My Wii is doing just fine. I see no need to upgrade.
I did however, pick up a used GameCube at Good Will for $5 a couple of weeks ago. So I've got that going for me. ;)
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Need to resurrect this thread with a question for you guys.
We've had a Wii for years now, but they are not releasing Disney Infinity 2.0 on this platform, so my sons are pretty upset that they can't play it. Does anyone currently own a Wii U? If you do, can you explain what the deal is with the controller and the fact that you can only have one of them per system and need to get a standard controller(s) for multi-player games? Is it really worth it to upgrade to this system vs. getting a PS4 or XBox One? Our Wii is working fine, so they can still play the games they own on this system. It's just a matter of whether we want to have two different systems in the house, or get the Wii U and be able to play all of our game.
Any help you guys can provide is appreciated.
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WiiU has had a rough time. Some think it might be Nintendo's last console, as it's fared so poorly. They tried to recapture the lightning in a bottle from the Wii, and made a lot of missteps. This could impact longevity and future software support.
The PS4, OTOH, has been one of the fastest-selling consoles of all time, vastly outperforming expectations. It's a solid, gamer-centric unit which has had a stellar reception. The software line-up for 2015 looks amazing. Given it's Infinity 2.0 support, I'd recommend going that route.
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Pros:
You can still play all of your old Wii games (even though the process of doing so is sort of clunky)
Nintendo 1st Part games can only be played on the Wii
Cons:
2nd Party gaming sucks, and sucks hard...PS and XBox blow the doors off anything that the Wii can touch
We have a WiiU and a XBox One and like both for what they are...my boys are super duper pumped for Super Smash Bros
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Thanks guys. The boys have never really been big fans of the Nintendo 1st Party games (Mario Cart not withstanding). They have mainly stuck with the Lego games and Infinity over the last year or so. Knowing that both are available on another platform makes me think I'm done with Nintendo. Well that, getting confirmation that playing the old Wii games on the WiiU is a bit of a hassle, and that WiiU might be the nail in the coffin for them. I think I'm going to go a different route when we upgrade. Now it's just a matter of deciding whether to go Playstation or XBox. I used to own a PS1 back in the day so I'm thinking about going back to that again.
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The PS4 has outsold the XB1 by a 2-to-1 margin to date (11 million v/s 5.5 million). It's also the more powerful console spec-wise, which is why a lot of multi-platform games that run at 1080p on the PS4 run at 900p or lower on the XB1. Some people say you can't tell the difference, while others say you can.
Not that I want to get into a console war here... ;D
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Just realized when I was posting my Black Thursday/Friday purchases that I never posted about what system I went with. I ended up having enough airline miles to get a PS4 bundle that was being offered. The unit came with an additional Dual Shock controller and two games (Minecraft and Knack). Really looking forward to the boys going crazy this Christmas when they open that up!
Thanks for all the advice guys, it really helped in making the decision easier in the end.
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We've been going through a similar situation here. We have a Wii as well, and have really gotten a ton of use out of it over the years, but now it is getting to the point where you can't get new games for it - and like mentioned earlier, not being able to get Disney Infinity 2.0 sort of was the tipping point for our house too. Nothing wrong with it otherwise, still works great and everything, but it might be time for something new. Our daughter really wants a WiiU, and to be honest, we've always sort of been a Nintendo household. I know it isn't as good a system as either the PS4 or XBox, and won't have nearly the game, but honestly with a 7 year old girl we're not necessarily looking at playing games like Halo, Call of Duty, etc. (and I don't have that kind of time anyways).
We are thinking about getting a WiiU for Christmas, but honestly it was the fact that it had been a bit of a failure that was scaring me off. However, I've been reading some articles int he past couple weeks that discusses the WiiU has really picked up in recent months, mainly due to both SuperSmash and the whole Amiibo thing. I know it won't ever meet PS4 levels, but hopefully it will become a healthy enough system to last awhile. I feel like such an old man, because all of these systems (and games for that matter) seem way too expensive to me. I remember when a Nintendo was a $100 dagnabbit. :)
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I bought a WiiU a few months back at Target when they were offering a $25 giftcard + 5% target card + 5% pharmacy rewards. The ad I got from TRU the other day showed the Mario 3D version @ $269 but not seeing that reflected on their site.
Gift to me from me for Xmas. Glad it's backwards compatible with the Wii but I hear the controller life is not all that great. Have a few more PS3 games to get through...Waiting on a decent price drop on the PS4.
Mario and Link in HD? Yes please.
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Super Mario 3D World is an absolute masterpiece. I cannot recommend it enough. I am a lifelong huge Ninty fan, and I love the WiiU. You can get very reasonable bundles now. Plus, it plays all Wii games as well. This week I grabbed NES Remix pack (I bought part one but heard about this physical release shortly before springing on PT 2). So incredibly addictive. Mario Kart is also a blast.
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We have a WiiU and a PS4 in the house because they serve two completely different audiences. The WiiU is family games and PS4 is my teenage sons gaming system. My wife and Daughter love to use the WiiU.
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$250 at Target this week.
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Nintendo announces new Wii U, Wii, and Nintendo 3DS games for $19.99 "Nintendo Selects" line (http://www.polygon.com/2016/2/29/11132510/nintendo-selects-line-release-date)
Great news for me since I got a Wii U for Christmas and need games desperately. This crosses off like 75% of my want list!