Wii Hardware/Accessories Questions Thread

[Ecofreak]

Thanks to SpazX for helping resize the images!

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6964/wiiwall6rp.jpg
(A fan made Wallpaper - Mucho Sexy)

Heart and Soul of The Wii

Here are the intial specs as gathered by Gamespot.com

http://img326.imageshack.us/img326/8756/wiispecs1cn.jpg
Capabilities:
The System will always be on and connected to the internet

As the Wii can play both DVDs and Gamecube disks, they slide into the front-loading slot at the front of the machine
http://image.lik-sang.com/content/revolution/nintendo-revolution.jpg

Here's an image of the top panel of the Wii, when opened revealing memory card slots and Gamecube Controller ports. As you can see, it has slots for two memory cards and four controllers. Wavebirds will be fully compatible with the Wii!
http://img.gamespot.com/gamespot/images/2006/features/hardware/revknow/revknow_embed002.jpg

Expected Size Comparison Between the Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360
http://www.newgame.ru/ngcons/xbox360_ps3_nintendo_revolution_size_small.jpg


Challenging Conventional Interface - The "Wiimote"

1. The Controller:
Capabilities:
- D-Pad
- 7 Buttons (1 Trigger on Bottom)
- Accelerometer & Motion Sensor Technology
- Laser Pointer Precision Like Feature
- Includes speaker on bottom for "Depth Sound"
- Power Source: Rumored Rechargable Battery

http://img326.imageshack.us/img326/4065/wiicontcompare6jd.jpghttp://thebosh.com/archives/nintendo-revolution-control.jpghttp://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7397/wiispeaker3ey.gif (http://imageshack.us)
2. The Nunchaku Attachment:
Capabilities:
- Analogue Stick
- Two Triggers (At front of attachment)
- Connects to base of "Revmote" via Wire
- Accelerometer & Motion Sensor Technology
http://www.joystiq.com/media/2006/04/revcontroller-attachment.jpg

3. Possible Gamecube Shell + WiiRemote:
- Rumored to be bundled with the Wii
- http://www.joystiq.com/media/2006/05/wii_shell.jpg

[botticus]

That title definitely said 360 when I clicked on it ;)

[Ecofreak]

That title definitely said 360 when I clicked on it ;)

OBJECTION!!!

Taps finger to forehead w/ smug look in face

You of all people, Detective Dick Gumshoe, should know you can't make such accusations without PROOF! ;)

[botticus]

HOLD IT!!!

Does this look familiar?
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8371/holdit9rl.th.jpg (http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=holdit9rl.jpg)

[Ecofreak]

HOLD IT!!!

Does this look familiar?
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8371/holdit9rl.th.jpg (http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=holdit9rl.jpg)

OBJECTION!

SLAMS DESK

That should not be admissable as I explictly told my witness NOT to give that to the police! I therefore demand that picture be stricken from the record!

[Survivor Charlie]

*changes into Charlie's older, deader, brother*

Ace, follow the clues! The clues!

*changes back*

Well, that was unhelpful.

[megaseadramon]

Has it been confirmed if USB devices such as external hard drives will be able to be used as memory devices?

[FriskyTanuki]

HOLD IT!!!

Does this look familiar?
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8371/holdit9rl.th.jpg (http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=holdit9rl.jpg)
Why does your CAG look like shit?

[Ecofreak]

Has it been confirmed if USB devices such as external hard drives will be able to be used as memory devices?

According to a CNN Article with Iwata about this issue...

The Revolution has 512 MB of flash memory, allowing for some initial storage space. The system also has a slot for SD memory cards, which are widely used in digital cameras and can hold a greater amount of data. Most importantly, Iwata mentioned, were the USB ports that are built into the Revolution "so practically any storage method can be used".

So far, yes. But we will have final confirmation at (no surprise) E3. Should this be the case, it's a clear win for consumers who can find the best deals to maximize their memory storage needs and budget as opposed to having only one option.

[megaseadramon]

Bestbuy has a deal on a 160gb external harddrive for $100 that I want to hop on. I think i'll just say screw it and get it.

[munch]

So where exactly do the Gamecube games go?

[willardhaven]

Anybody have pictures of the shell that will be used for traditional games? the buttons on there are only enough for NES, since the big button is A, which is the same as the little A button.

[Ecofreak]

Updated OP to include pictures of

1: Front-Loading Slot
2: Size Comparison
3: Gamecube Shell

[botticus]

Why does your CAG look like shit?
Haha.... because I was using Paint and Paint sucks at compression.

[munch]

I don't understand how the slot-loading drive will accept standard DVD discs and GCN discs. My ibook has a slot loading drive and it specifically says not to put any disc in there that is not 'regular' sized disc.

[phatbunbao]

It looks like the gcn games go in a tray or sperate slot between the front buttons just above the blue lit slot. I can't imagine how they would make it slot load both types because the gnc disks would move around right?

[Kendal]

I don't understand how the slot-loading drive will accept standard DVD discs and GCN discs. My ibook has a slot loading drive and it specifically says not to put any disc in there that is not 'regular' sized disc.


Nintendo is the motherfucking maker. They hold the power to everything, duh!

[sblymnlcrymnl]

It looks like the gcn games go in a tray or sperate slot between the front buttons just above the blue lit slot. I can't imagine how they would make it slot load both types because the gnc disks would move around right?Nintendo's not usually the type to add unnecessary costs. :-k

[SpazX]

As far as external storage, it'd be pretty bitchin if my ipod worked for it (all the kiddies have one too), even though I do have 1gb and 512mb SD cards as well. I have a good 19 or so gb on my ipod free though (that's a lot of NES and SNES games...).

There's nothing on the OS side required for the ipod to work as a hd right? I think it's internal and it's simply recognized as a USB mass storage device or external hd, so it shouldn't be a problem.

[Ecofreak]

As far as external storage, it'd be pretty bitchin if my ipod worked for it (all the kiddies have one too),

Further proof that Nintendo and Apple are in cahoots. ;)

With the price of memory falling as fast as it is now, I expect these costs to be pretty negligable by the time people actually need to buy external memory.

[wubb]

Wow, didn't know it was going to use standard SD cards for memory. That is damn nice. I'm a little surprised they are doing that since I figure the proprietary mem card format is generally a nice money maker. (You can probably guess I haven't been keeping up on Wii news.

I'd guess most games won't need even 1 MB for saves and small SD cards are freaking cheap. I picked up a 512MB one for $10 after rebate and saw another deal for the same size for $5 AR a week or two after that.

I just hope they get a nice library of games for the thing. Playing the older gen stuff isn't a big draw for me.

[Ecofreak]

Wow, didn't know it was going to use standard SD cards for memory. That is damn nice. I'm a little surprised they are doing that since I figure the proprietary mem card format is generally a nice money maker. (You can probably guess I haven't been keeping up on Wii news.

Again, it's all about empowering the consumer by taking removing as much control from the console creators as possible.

Consumers win because they can save money and make their own choices, Nintendo wins because they get positive PR (as opposed to MS and the flak they're getting about $100 for a 20 GB HDD).

[SpazX]

I'm a little surprised they are doing that since I figure the proprietary mem card format is generally a nice money maker.
I don't know how much money is in it, but they could just make their own Nintendo-labeled SD cards as well (most brands of SD cards are manufactured by Toshiba, etc. and are just labeled differently).

I imagine they could have a partnership with Toshiba to release their own SD cards with a Nintendo label and also produce their game DVDs (I dunno who they get to manufacture their DVDs, but if they could get the same company to do both they could make more money).

[Ecofreak]

I don't know how much money is in it, but they could just make their own Nintendo-labeled SD cards as well (most brands of SD cards are manufactured by Toshiba, etc. and are just labeled differently).

I imagine they could have a partnership with Toshiba to release their own SD cards with a Nintendo label and also produce their game DVDs (I dunno who they get to manufacture their DVDs, but if they could get the same company to do both they could make more money).

That makes sense, as Toshiba and Nintendo have a pretty close relation IIRC. If Nintendo didn't have 1st party peripherals, it wouldn't seem like a real Nintendo system. ;)

[Trakan]

This thread is going to explode once we find out more info.

Stickied.

[Ecofreak]

This thread is going to explode once we find out more info.

Stickied.

Yahoo! I got a stickied post!!! Thanks, Trakan. :D

[foltzie]

I think the shell picture should have a disclaimer that the mockup cannot function as shown...

The Wii remote and the analog stick are in the same space. The same probably goes for the digital pad, but it could take up less space.

[Ecofreak]

The Wii remote and the analog stick are in the same space. The same probably goes for the digital pad, but it could take up less space.

I'm not sure I'm following what you're saying - do you mean that if you use the shell you can't use the Wiimote's capabilities?

--OR--

That the position of the Wiimote within the shell will make using the D-Pad and analogue stick difficult?

If it's the former, Gamecube games won't have any Wii functionality anyways so it's not important.

If it's the latter, then I don't think there would be much problem as the control mechanisms should be close enough that the thumbs won't have to stretch much farther than they did originally, and raised high enough so that they are still tactile.

[botticus]

I think he's saying that the mock-up of the shell is not possible, based on where the buttons and all that are. i.e. the empty space where the remote would fit in could not be empty because the contacts for the D-pad would have to be there or something along those lines. Which is all irrelevant since it's a fan-made mock-up.

[SpazX]

Also AFAIK the mock-up shows the remote as being larger than it actually is in comparison to the GC controller. Good as an illustration though I guess. :-P

[Ecofreak]

Also AFAIK the mock-up shows the remote as being larger than it actually is in comparison to the GC controller. Good as an illustration though I guess. :-P

Updated the OP to include that note - thanx SpazX.

[AdamInPlaidum]

Tagging for when E3 hits and the internet EXPLODES.

[SpazX]

Updated the OP to include that note - thanx SpazX.

I googled and this is the page that I oroginally saw for the size comparison: http://revolution.ign.com/articles/694/694785p1.html

You can include that picture if you want.

[Ecofreak]

I googled and this is the page that I oroginally saw for the size comparison: http://revolution.ign.com/articles/694/694785p1.html

You can include that picture if you want.

Thanks, updated the OP again.

I feel kinda bad for loading the OP with so many pictures as it'll be more difficult for those w/o broadband to open up the first page of discussion.

...

But the pictures are all so pretty!

[botticus]

Thanks, updated the OP again.

I feel kinda bad for loading the OP with so many pictures as it'll be more difficult for those w/o broadband to open up the first page of discussion.

...

But the pictures are all so pretty!
Thumbnail the big ones?

[Ecofreak]

Thumbnail the big ones?

How do you do that?

[botticus]

How do you do that?
www.imageshack.us

Put the URL in there, and use the thumbnail link it gives you for forums.

[SpazX]

Here, I resized the big ones and put them on imageshack:

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6964/wiiwall6rp.jpg - wallpaper image

http://img326.imageshack.us/img326/8756/wiispecs1cn.jpg - Wii specs

http://img326.imageshack.us/img326/4065/wiicontcompare6jd.jpg - Controller size comparison

http://img326.imageshack.us/img326/2245/wiicont6ju.jpg - controller shell mock-up

That took their sizes down 10-20kb each, so that would help some. Might wanna just thumbnail the original specs image though since it's a little fuzzier resized.

And I have a question, if the Wii is fully compatible with wavebirds does that mean with or without the receivers plugged in? It would be cool of they could just radio straight to the Wii :-P.

[Ecofreak]

And I have a question, if the Wii is fully compatible with wavebirds does that mean with or without the receivers plugged in? It would be cool of they could just radio straight to the Wii :-P.

Thank you kindly for the smaller images. Added credit for you at the top of the OP. :)

Also, I don't know about the Wavebird thing. Although, IIRC, you would need the receiver.

[foltzie]

I think he's saying that the mock-up of the shell is not possible, based on where the buttons and all that are. i.e. the empty space where the remote would fit in could not be empty because the contacts for the D-pad would have to be there or something along those lines. Which is all irrelevant since it's a fan-made mock-up.

Sorry for the delay, but yes this was the point I was trying to make. The IGN or fan shells arent possible, but that idea isnt a bad one... in fact just add a Z2 button and widen the controller enough so the D-pad and second analog stick arent impacted. Done.

As I've said on another thread I can think of at least one idea that would be great to use the shell + remote features. A Mario Kart where the shell is held with two hands and turned like a steering wheel. The analog sticks could be used to direct shells or other weapons...

[Giygas]

I don't understand how the slot-loading drive will accept standard DVD discs and GCN discs. My ibook has a slot loading drive and it specifically says not to put any disc in there that is not 'regular' sized disc.
"The Revolution's slot-loading drive is unbelievably gorgeous when viewed up close. It really is striking. The drive is not just illuminated, but surrounded by a sleek blue light, and it accepts both GameCube Optical Discs and new 12cm discs designed specifically for Revolution. The interesting bit is that the drive easily takes both sizes without any fuss. Gamers just drop any GCN or Revolution title in and it automatically works. Nintendo indicated that the drive is one of the first to intuitively do that." -IGN

Here's the link:
http://cube.ign.com/articles/617/617195p1.html

Less than 10 hours now.... how I am going to sleep, I'm so excited.

[Ecofreak]

Nothing much in terms of new info besides the speaker on one of the controllers.

I'm assuming the main Wiimote.

[foltzie]

http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/05/09/1742229

Two different TP Zelda's? Wii 24 online connection. Super Mario Galaxy, StarFox DS, and Pokemon DS.

No price or launch date, which is a shame, but I expect they think (and they would be right) that they can get another round of press if the date and price are impressive enough.

Let the debate begin.

[Ecofreak]

Oh yes, the Wii Connection 24 or something. Interesting and I'm glad it doesn't consume much power from an Ecofreakish POV.

[2poor]

Nintendo will take all my money this generation. DS lite and wii will be my main drain on my bank account.

[Ecofreak]

Nintendo will take all my money this generation. DS lite and wii will be my main drain on my bank account.

Word. Gotta start saving up and find someone to sell my kidney to.

[ericx]

About how much is the Wii going to cost?

[Ecofreak]

About how much is the Wii going to cost?

Rumor has it that it will cost between $200-$250 according to Forbes and rumors.

If it's $200, most likely will only be the system and one wiimote + classic controller.

If it's $250, we expect it to have a system, 2 wiimotes + classic controllers, Wii sports, and Duck Hunt.

Link: http://www.forbes.com/digitalentertainment/2006/05/11/nintendo-microsoft-sony_cx_kt_0511wii.html

[foltzie]

Any word on what’s under the flap on the front of the system? Common sense would dictate that it would probably house the SD slot, but what else?

[SpazX]

Any word on what’s under the flap on the front of the system? Common sense would dictate that it would probably house the SD slot, but what else?

AFAIK that's still secret. The SD slots have got to be there, but there's room for more so I'd guess either more USB ports or perhaps compact flash or other storage (probably not memory sticks though :-P).

[foltzie]

AFAIK that's still secret. The SD slots have got to be there, but there's room for more so I'd guess either more USB ports or perhaps compact flash or other storage (probably not memory sticks though :-P).

Safe call on the Memory Sticks.

[jmcc]

Has there been any indication as to what kind of AV connectivity this is going to have out of the box? And if it's component cables, will they be able to do 480p in the gamecube games that support it?

[TimPV3]

I really like the Wii wallpaper, especially the symbolism with the Wiimotes and Sony's balls above them.

They are Sony's balls right? They must be since that's what Nintendo's been slapped around by for the past 12 years.Meh

[DungDude0]

Does anyone know what the retail value will be for the Wii?

[Ecofreak]

Does anyone know what the retail value will be for the Wii?

The most we know is that it will cost less than $250 (assuming before tax). What is bundled with the Wii is also an unknown at this time.

[ksuwild25]

Will the Wii be able support gamecube accessories like the gameboy adapter?

Thanks.

[Ecofreak]

Will the Wii be able support gamecube accessories like the gameboy adapter?

Thanks.

As far as I know, we have not received any kind of confirmation as to whether it will support Gamecube Accessories besides the Wavebird.

I think.

[yfopso]

Help please, how muc will the games for the amazing beast cost? According to EB/GS TP will cost $59.99, but I thought I read in some ign.com article that they wont be more than what the 6th generation games costed ($49.99).

[megaseadramon]

Well first party games and games from EA are all confirmed to be $49.99 and below. As for other third parties its up in the air.

[doctorfaustus]

Anyone know what the usb ports are for? Maybe more memory for VC? Ipod support?

[Ecofreak]

Anyone know what the usb ports are for? Maybe more memory for VC? Ipod support?

Most believe it will be mainly utilized for an external hard drive, although I am sure there could be a range of peripherals that use the USB port.

[doctorfaustus]

Any news on legit pre-orders? I am getting restless for the next gen of nintendo.

[Halochic]

What's the Wii's release price going to be? (Sorry if it's already posted somewhere, haven't really looked into the wii much, but thinking about getting one.)

[robzilla]

Nintetndo confirmed the Wii to be region locked. Thought i would just post here instead of making a new thread.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153746

[daroga]

Not sure if this is the place for this, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

I always assumed the power button on the Wiimote was to control the power of the system. I read something the otherday that seemed to indicate that it was to control the power of the remote itself (can't remember where I read it). Can anyone find anything one way or another on this?

[botticus]

Unless there are two power buttons, it'd have to be for the remote.

[guessed]

Unless there are two power buttons, it'd have to be for the remote.

It could have different functionality depending on how it is pressed. e.g. tap for remote power, hold for system power. Of course, this is just speculation.

[daroga]

It could have different functionality depending on how it is pressed. e.g. tap for remote power, hold for system power. Of course, this is just speculation.
That's kinda where my mind was going as well. I guess we'll wait and see. ;)

[Zoglog]

ok so I hear it's going to gamecube backwards compatible. But the last few slot drives I have DO not allow you to use smaller discs. Will we have to use some sort of disc adaptor to play Gamecube games?

[munch]

ok so I hear it's going to gamecube backwards compatible. But the last few slot drives I have DO not allow you to use smaller discs. Will we have to use some sort of disc adaptor to play Gamecube games?

I wonder the same thing too. My ibook is slot-loading like the wii and it specifically says not to use small discs.

Also, do you all think wii sports will be coming in a case, or in a plastic baggie thing like metroid prime hunters demo was in? It would be awesome if they gave us a case.

[magikman]

They have said no adapter is necessary. it automatically mounts both size discs.

[Zoglog]

They have said no adapter is necessary. it automatically mounts both size discs.

I hope they're correct, but I was pretty sure the fundamental way slots work prevents you from using smaller discs and can cause jamming problems. Lets hope they are right.

Time to ebay that gamecube heh

[botticus]

I wonder the same thing too. My ibook is slot-loading like the wii and it specifically says not to use small discs.

Also, do you all think wii sports will be coming in a case, or in a plastic baggie thing like metroid prime hunters demo was in? It would be awesome if they gave us a case.I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that they've created a slot loading mechanism that allows GC discs and DVDs.

When GameCubes were bundled with games, the games came complete (not-for-resale). I would assume that's how they'll work it in this case.

[wubb]

My apologies if this is covered already, but the Wii isn't going to support real surround sound, right? (Just Dolby Pro Logic)

Found the answer on IGN's FAQ:

"No. Wii does not feature an optical output and therefore no support for the Dolby Digital surround sound standard. Like GameCube, Wii's audio output consists of left/right analog channels that simulate surround sound using the Dolby Pro Logic II matrix. Most, if not all Wii games will run in Dolby Pro Logic II. That noted, due to the increased storage capacity of Wii discs and in turn the ability for developers to include less compressed audio files, games on Nintendo's new generation system should sound crisper than those on GameCube."

Well, that sucks.

[Morpheus]

http://www.newgame.ru/ngcons/xbox360_ps3_nintendo_revolution_size_small.jpg

Can anyone else tell me what's wrong with this picture?

[phatbunbao]

http://www.newgame.ru/ngcons/xbox360_ps3_nintendo_revolution_size_small.jpg

Can anyone else tell me what's wrong with this picture?

Yes! They've seemed to crop out the pic of my penis which was to the left of the 360

[Morpheus]

Yes! They've seemed to crop out the pic of my penis which was to the left of the 360

Glad they edited that out, but isn't the PS3 kind of tiny in that pic? Its the biggest next-gen console, yet in that pic it looks like its the size of the PS2.

[SpazX]

http://www.newgame.ru/ngcons/xbox360_ps3_nintendo_revolution_size_small.jpg

Can anyone else tell me what's wrong with this picture?

Several things now - no black wii, no silver ps3, and the ps3 is actually a little bigger than the 360, not the other way around.

[zaxo]

There are all sorts of theories as to how many Wii consoles there will be on the big day and how to get them, but what about the games? Zelda in particular... I preordered a Wii, an extra remote, and ExciteTruck because at first, I just want to have fun learning to play and ExciteTruck looks like it'll be a fun fast-paced arcade kind of game. However, my girlfriend said she would get me Zelda for my birthday (about a week after the 19th). Will she be able to walk into a store sometime that week and just buy one? I don't want her to have to wait in line for it, or worse... buy a different game instead like spongebob or something.

[SpazX]

There are all sorts of theories as to how many Wii consoles there will be on the big day and how to get them, but what about the games? Zelda in particular... I preordered a Wii, an extra remote, and ExciteTruck because at first, I just want to have fun learning to play and ExciteTruck looks like it'll be a fun fast-paced arcade kind of game. However, my girlfriend said she would get me Zelda for my birthday (about a week after the 19th). Will she be able to walk into a store sometime that week and just buy one? I don't want her to have to wait in line for it, or worse... buy a different game instead like spongebob or something.

Holy shit if she gets spongebob it's time for a new gf!

But seriously, there should be many more games printed than there are consoles available, but you never know. Zelda will probably sell better than most, but I'd think if you can't find it in a store you'd at least be able to order one online.

[foltzie]

There are all sorts of theories as to how many Wii consoles there will be on the big day and how to get them, but what about the games?


Nitendo tends to ship consoles with an almost 1:1 amount of first party release titles. If you can get a Wii you shouldnt have a problem finding Zelda.

[lilboo]

Ok I have a quick question: I go in and out of news and what not.. what's up with the component cables?

The Wii doesn't come with the component cables? As in the STANDARD component cables? I don't have an HDTV or anything fancy.

If NOT, can I just use my Gamecube cables? ::confused::

[botticus]

Only composite cables are included, component will be available at most online stores (and then likely in store in the future). GC component cables will not work.

[lilboo]

Oh well, composite are the standard ones..so, then I should be fine.

[BlaqRenaissance]

From infendo.com (http://www.infendo.com/2006/11/supported-wii-controller-matrix-guide.html)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid218/p81966f722a2be2a708ca919d420fcd83/ec21f5c2.jpg

[GizmoGC]

This needs to be taken down or modified. Its wrong in many many ways.

[tenzor]

so is a memory card required to save games? or does that fact sheet on the OP imply that 512MB internal flash memory is good for saving games?

[Purple Flames]

so is a memory card required to save games? or does that fact sheet on the OP imply that 512MB internal flash memory is good for saving games?

the 512MB is more than enough for saves and VC games, but if you're gonna splurge on VC games, then I suggest you invest in an SD card.

[I-Eat-Crayons]

the 512MB is more than enough for saves and VC games, but if you're gonna splurge on VC games, then I suggest you invest in an SD card.

what about GC games? will the 512MB save those too or will I have to buy a new GC memory card?

[Who's The Twitch Now?]

You need to have a Gamecube Memory Card to save Gamecube games, that's why there's two slots for them next to the controller sockets.

[lordwow]

You need to have a Gamecube Memory Card to save Gamecube games, that's why there's two slots for them next to the controller sockets.

I picked up my Memory Card 1052 or whatever it is, from Amazon a while back, it was 2 bucks more than the half size one ($19.99 or so), so it's not too bad.

[I-Eat-Crayons]

This needs to be taken down or modified. Its wrong in many many ways.

are you referring to the controller chart? how is it wrong?

[Eastsidecracker]

Ive got some Wii questions.

Can you save GC games to a SD card if playing it on wii? Can you save it to the memory card? Can you tranfer saves from MEM to SD?

Can you use the GC controller on a wii game, such as Zelda? (didnt they have some accesory contrller that you plug into the wii controller, look like a GC cont)

How is Multiplayer(Making a code, having friends, compairing to xbl, never played a nintendo game MP)

[lilboo]

Ive got some Wii questions.

Can you save GC games to a SD card if playing it on wii? Can you save it to the memory card? Can you tranfer saves from MEM to SD?

Can you use the GC controller on a wii game, such as Zelda? (didnt they have some accesory contrller that you plug into the wii controller, look like a GC cont)

How is Multiplayer(Making a code, having friends, compairing to xbl, never played a nintendo game MP)


1, I'm pretty sure you can't. Just Gamecube memory card.
2. Im not sure what you mean, but gamecube games save on gamecube memory cards only.
3. Again, if this is Gamecube related then no. However, any Wii saved data can be transfered to an SD card.
4. No. Wii games = Wii Remote/Nunchuk. The classic controller is what you are thinking about. This plays all the games on the Virtual Console. (The old games you buy). You can also use your Gamecube controller for MOST of these games.
5.There aren't any games that are online multiplayer yet..so..::shrugs::

[The Crotch]

4. No. Wii games = Wii Remote/Nunchuk. The classic controller is what you are thinking about. This plays all the games on the Virtual Console. (The old games you buy). You can also use your Gamecube controller for MOST of these games.

Last I checked, Smash Brothers was confirmed to work with the GCN controller. Still, I would expect it to be the exception, not the rule.

[lilboo]

Last I checked, Smash Brothers was confirmed to work with the GCN controller. Still, I would expect it to be the exception, not the rule.


Well I'm just answering for what's out now. Who knows when Brawl will be out, and what exactly will go down for that.

[Eastsidecracker]

I want to pick up all the GC games Ive always wanted to play, not sure if I should just skip out on GC and pickup wii(extra200) or just get wii.

Related to MP: Hows the friend lists/codes (whatever it is), can you actually view who is on? Like ____ is playing zelda (not sure why nintendo doesnt do it)

By controller (since some people said zelda felt tacked on, and after a while, or if your playing seriously) http://usera.imagecave.com/Crush/understanding-the-revolution-controller-20050916041026412-000.jpg
I think if they do release that, make a more first person shooter type controler too. I imagine using cstick to be annoying.

[Ma12kez]

Has there been any news on the possibility that Nintendo will make their own rechargeable battery back for the Wiimote (much like the battery pack for the 360 wireless controller)?

[lordwow]

The Boston Herald today had a pretty interesting article about the company who designed the motion sensor chips for the Wii (and PS3) controllers.

http://business.bostonherald.com/technologyNews/view.bg?articleid=168237

[mcgavin27]

Can you use the classic controller to play Gamecube games?

[foltzie]

Well I'm just answering for what's out now. Who knows when Brawl will be out, and what exactly will go down for that.

At this point I would wager that Brawl gets tweaked for the Classic controller.

An extra button and analog stick on it than the GCN controller and it could drive extra Classic sales (assuming Nintendo needs to move those more).

[Ecofreak]

Can you use the classic controller to play Gamecube games?

I doubt it, honestly. But who knows what Nintendo will do.

[LinkinPrime]

Can you use the classic controller to play Gamecube games?

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9433/controllersmv1.jpg (http://wii.nintendo.com/virtualconsole.jsp)
http://wii.nintendo.com/virtualconsole.jsp

This might come in handy for other questions. As for the Classic on GCN games:

GameCube games are played with GameCube pads. Can they be played with the Classic controller too, for those who don't actually have any GC pads?

Nintendo: Nintendo GameCube games can only be played using Nintendo GameCube controllers. The Classic Controller will not work on these games.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=148658

[judyjudyjudy]

I have a couple controller questions. They mainly have to do with moving them around to other people's houses to play with...

1) How are you guys differentiating your controllers & nunchuks? They're all the same, but it seems like they're emphasizing the "your own personal wiimote" thing and I'd obviously want to make sure I take the one with my profile home with me. I'm thinking we're going to get skins, since I'm not quite comfortable mutilating our controllers with stickers yet. I have no clue what to do with the nunchuks.

2) How do you guys carry them around without the buttons being pressed? I just have them in a plastic bag, but the buttons keep getting pushed. The lights are constantly flashing, and I feel like I'm watching the batteries drain away.

[botticus]

I haven't ported mine around at all, so as yet no suggestions there.

I got the 3-pack of controller gloves from Target ($25). Zelda green, black/gray, and gray/black. They make the Home/+/- buttons a bit hard to hit, but they're pretty comfortable. And my fiancee wants the pink one sold by itself. Whatever floats her boat.

Nunchuks don't matter, though, and no gloves for them anyway.

[whitedeath]

I got a WIFIMax wireless router ad I am having trouble connecting it. can anyone help?

[whitedeath]

Can anyone help me with using a WIFI Max Wireless router?

[AdvOfJet]

anyone else have issues with the cursor being shaky after downloading the update? when I first got my Wii the on screen cursor moved very smoothly with the Wiimote motions. Now after downloading the update, the cursor is very very jerky and shaky if I move the remote with any sort of speed at all.

Anyone else have this problem ?

[botticus]

I've been having slight problems with that the last day (first Red Steel, thought it was just the game), but this morning in the channels as well. Might move a little to see if it's just some sort of interference. Keeping in mind that I don't know if there have been any updates since the setup ones that I did four days ago (I would assume no).

[grandjedi6]

Does anyone know if the Wii can be hooked up to a PC moniter. My moniter is a nice flat screen but all my T.V.s are 10 years old CRTs. I remember Nintendo saying you could at E3 05 but I'm not sure if the feature stuck.

[foltzie]

Does anyone know if the Wii can be hooked up to a PC moniter. My moniter is a nice flat screen but all my T.V.s are 10 years old CRTs. I remember Nintendo saying you could at E3 05 but I'm not sure if the feature stuck.

They have not released a VGA (or DVI) cable, so currently the answer is no.

[Ma12kez]

For some strange reason the Wiimote that came with the Wii is the only wiimote that can turn the Wii on, and whenever I go back to the main menu, that wiimote is the only one that can control the interface. Is this happening to anyone as well? There has to be a way to switch which controller is the main one right?

[Ace-Of-War]

I read over the operating manual, but I'm still confused about getting it online. Can someone help me out? I have a cable modem the connects to my PC via Cat 5 cable. I have usb ports on the modem and PC. What do I need to do to get the Wii online?