the Wii - any good?

[Jon]

The Wii is just sitting on the TV stand collecting dust these days, wish Nintendo still had Rare on their side (DK, Goldeneye, etc. were all amazing games).

[Fireheart]

Definitely. Rare games were great.

I think the motion based control is a great idea, and personally I am really looking forward to when X360 (or the next xbox) gets that tech going. I think they will come out with so really great games for it.

[Noodles]

Well I gave in and bought one today with a Wii Fit. So far it's fun and entertaining, but we'll see if it lasts. I can't believe how expensive the Wiimotes are to purchase separately.

[Fireheart]

I agree, the extras stuff for the Wii is a bit on the expensive side. I have the Wii fit too. I really like it, but I didn't really get any results with it (I'm in pretty good shape though). I think its not really geared to give you a hard work out. I think once they come out with a Wii Fit 2 it will be better.

[Jon]

Check out Wii games (or something like that), comes with a few fun little games and a wiimote to boot.

[Fireheart]

I keep meaning to get that. Isn't that the one that has all the mini games like pool?

[Jon]

Yea, it's actually called Wii Play and comes with a free wii mote ($49.99 for the bundle from Amazon). Comes with Pool, Table Tennis, Shooting Range, Tanks, and a bunch of other games (all 2 player).


$49.99 at Amazon.com

[Fratal]

In my honest opinion, I really don't think the Wii is any good at all. I mean, there are barely any decent games apart from SSBB & Super Mario Galaxy, the graphics aren't "next" generation, and it can't even play BluRay, HD DVD, or even DVD for that matter.

[Fireheart]

The big draw of the Wii was really the new motion based stuff, but I don't think they have taken full advantage of it yet.

I always thought the players were rather pointless though. Particularly the PS players that are low grade (the PS2 player caused a lot of problems). Maybe its just me, but I never use them.

[dotch]

I think the Wii is a different way of experiencing games. It's a development and part of a virtual world which will only develop further. I don't want to buy a Wii myself, but I know first hand that kids become hooked. Plus they jump, move and shout a lot and get some exercise. The Wii is not only fun to play, but it's also fun to watch others play on the Wii. But personaly I prefer PC games.