THE WII - Page 2

Craig, Priest of the Temples of Syrinx · 11-30-2006, 07:52 AM

News Flash:

Did Wii break your TV?
People aren't getting a grip on Nintendo's new system.
By Mike Smith
29 Nov 2006

Picture this. You're lining up the perfect shot in Wii Bowling, remote in hand. You set up the shot, swing the remote with all the strength you can muster, and... follow through a little more than you intended.

Somehow the remote leaves your sweaty-palmed grip and bang, smash, there goes your TV, window, photo of your granny, anything that happens to be in the path of the newly liberated remote.

Hold on, though. If you're wearing the (supplied) wrist strap, no harm done, right? So you'd think. As you can see, some Wii owners are finding the strap decidedly lacking. (Check out nascent site wiihaveaproblem.com for more strap malfunctions.) The problem isn't with the amply broad strap itself, but the considerably narrower section that connects the strap with the remote, which is prone to fray in some circumstances. The result is smashed remotes, smashed televisions, smashed windows, and unhappy (or, at least, somewhat red-faced) customers.

Teething hardware troubles are hardly new to the world of console launches, especially in the last year or so. The Xbox 360's original overheating issues are well documented, with the first production run of consoles suffering what is generally regarded to be an unusually high failure rate. We're even hearing the start of mutterings about overheating issues with some brand new PS3s. But it's probably the first time a console's design has lead --albeit indirectly -- to quite such a catalogue of destruction. To its credit, Nintendo appears to be happy to replace the wrist strap in some circumstances, but if there really is an underlying design weakness, then it needs to be addressed before an unfortunate (or worse, sue-happy) bystander gets beaned by a stray remote.

Sure, it's easy to laugh at the misfortune of these hapless Wii'ers, especially if you're still combing stores for miles around looking for yours. One broken strap could be regarded as misfortune, but as the volume of fractured straps grows, it starts to look more like carelessness -- or, at least, evidence of a lack of real-world testing.

In the meantime, wise Wii owners will want to consider hunting round the house for something a little stronger -- or waiting for one of the more opportunistic peripheral manufacturers to cash in on the opportunity to flog reinforced replacements at an inflated price. That's business.

sixstringer66 · 02-18-2007, 03:33 PM

I've got an extra WII controller, if anyone needs one.

pm me

Stephanie · 08-20-2007, 09:34 PM

I had a Wii in Milwaukee. It is very awesome. Not only can you play games in a whole new way but you can create your own characters for the users and have little parades and stuff. Then you can connect to your friends anywhere in the world and watch/play with their parade.

Plus the internet surfing, tv options, etc. It's just really cool. You can play gamecube games on it too. It's definitely well worth the money. For those of you that have not gotten a hold of a Wii yet - spend an hour with it and you'll be dying for one if you like video games. Hell, spend 15 minutes and you'll want one.

They are slowly but surely coming out with more and more games.

Marc · 08-21-2007, 09:43 AM

its cool how the owner of the wii can have an email address

Marc · 04-01-2008, 11:26 AM

I purchased a wii about a month ago. I have yet to have time to hook it up yet.

I think I will tonight though. I bought American Idol so I can sing and be a super star with the help of my friends crown and coke.

sixstringer66 · 04-01-2008, 03:07 PM

I love the Wii. my daughter has the High School Musical sing a long thing. She loves it. The best thing about the Wii to me is the ability to download all the old NES games.

PITBOSS · 04-02-2008, 11:43 PM

Sounds like the wii owns now. Nintendo was downhill for a long time. i should have bought some of their stock.

The Wayniac · 04-03-2008, 03:50 PM

savereno · 04-03-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wayniac

Thanks!

02-18-2007, 03:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
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08-21-2007, 09:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
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04-01-2008, 11:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 29 Posts: 3,952 Rep Power: 51	I purchased a wii about a month ago. I have yet to have time to hook it up yet. I think I will tonight though. I bought American Idol so I can sing and be a super star with the help of my friends crown and coke. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?

04-01-2008, 03:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
sixstringer66 Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here Nor There Posts: 656 Rep Power: 46	I love the Wii. my daughter has the High School Musical sing a long thing. She loves it. The best thing about the Wii to me is the ability to download all the old NES games. __________________ The following post does not reflect ideas, values, or opinions of GCB.. furthermore, Some or all of this post was not written for reliable information of any sort, you must consult an officially qualified professional in your local area. You use this at your own risk. You bought the ticket.....You take the ride!!!! http://www.myspace.com/sixstringer66 You know what sucks? One day we'll all be dead.

04-03-2008, 03:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
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11-30-2006, 07:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Craig, Priest of the Temples of Syrinx Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 734 Rep Power: 46	News Flash: Did Wii break your TV? People aren't getting a grip on Nintendo's new system. By Mike Smith 29 Nov 2006 Picture this. You're lining up the perfect shot in Wii Bowling, remote in hand. You set up the shot, swing the remote with all the strength you can muster, and... follow through a little more than you intended. Somehow the remote leaves your sweaty-palmed grip and bang, smash, there goes your TV, window, photo of your granny, anything that happens to be in the path of the newly liberated remote. Hold on, though. If you're wearing the (supplied) wrist strap, no harm done, right? So you'd think. As you can see, some Wii owners are finding the strap decidedly lacking. (Check out nascent site wiihaveaproblem.com for more strap malfunctions.) The problem isn't with the amply broad strap itself, but the considerably narrower section that connects the strap with the remote, which is prone to fray in some circumstances. The result is smashed remotes, smashed televisions, smashed windows, and unhappy (or, at least, somewhat red-faced) customers. Teething hardware troubles are hardly new to the world of console launches, especially in the last year or so. The Xbox 360's original overheating issues are well documented, with the first production run of consoles suffering what is generally regarded to be an unusually high failure rate. We're even hearing the start of mutterings about overheating issues with some brand new PS3s. But it's probably the first time a console's design has lead --albeit indirectly -- to quite such a catalogue of destruction. To its credit, Nintendo appears to be happy to replace the wrist strap in some circumstances, but if there really is an underlying design weakness, then it needs to be addressed before an unfortunate (or worse, sue-happy) bystander gets beaned by a stray remote. Sure, it's easy to laugh at the misfortune of these hapless Wii'ers, especially if you're still combing stores for miles around looking for yours. One broken strap could be regarded as misfortune, but as the volume of fractured straps grows, it starts to look more like carelessness -- or, at least, evidence of a lack of real-world testing. In the meantime, wise Wii owners will want to consider hunting round the house for something a little stronger -- or waiting for one of the more opportunistic peripheral manufacturers to cash in on the opportunity to flog reinforced replacements at an inflated price. That's business.

08-20-2007, 09:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Stephanie Administrator Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Age: 23 Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	I had a Wii in Milwaukee. It is very awesome. Not only can you play games in a whole new way but you can create your own characters for the users and have little parades and stuff. Then you can connect to your friends anywhere in the world and watch/play with their parade. Plus the internet surfing, tv options, etc. It's just really cool. You can play gamecube games on it too. It's definitely well worth the money. For those of you that have not gotten a hold of a Wii yet - spend an hour with it and you'll be dying for one if you like video games. Hell, spend 15 minutes and you'll want one. They are slowly but surely coming out with more and more games.

04-02-2008, 11:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
PITBOSS Band Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Bay Age: 33 Posts: 309 Rep Power: 41	Sounds like the wii owns now. Nintendo was downhill for a long time. i should have bought some of their stock.