Official Wii/DS Q/A thread. FAQ in first post! Game reviews in second post!

I posted on the Community Board too but this looks like a ton of information so I might get a better response here :). We got a Wii finally and I'm trying to hook it up through our wireless router. It's a WRT54G linksys and I have tried everything possible troubleshooting wise I think. I really want to try out the virtual console games and Nintendo's customer service is closed. HELP anyone???!!!

If you haven't fixed your router problem yet, if you log on your router settings and change the channel from 1 to something other than one it should fix the problem. The Wii for some reason does not like channel 1. Mine was put to channel 11 and since then I never had worried about it. Also your husband will love the Virtual Console.
 
Anyone have any comparisons between Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA? IGN gave PES an 8.6 but Fifa only a 7. I'm wondering if my son would like PES better? I'm not sure that he would care that it only has one team with players from the USA, he's familiar with international players and their teams. He has enjoyed playing the FIFA World Cup versions in the past for GameCube. Fifa 09 comes out 10/28, PES 08 came out in March, we already have Fifa 08 and it doesn't get alot of playing time in our house.

I still haven't bought NCAA football but plan to get that no later than a Christmas gift for my son. What he's been asking for alot lately is NCAA basketball!:confused3 Doesn't he know it's football season? Anyways any info on whether there will be an NCAA basketball game for the Wii? I can't even find an old GC game as they only had it a few years I think.
 
Just an FYI for anyone with Wii Fit who might be tempted by the extras at Best Buy - don't get the little water bottle spray fan thing - it's a piece of junk, lol. Doens't spray, the batteries inside don't fit properly so it mostly won't even function as a fan. We thought it would be great for Disney because of its compact size... but will be returning it instead. So be warned! :)
 
Anyone have any comparisons between Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA? IGN gave PES an 8.6 but Fifa only a 7. I'm wondering if my son would like PES better? I'm not sure that he would care that it only has one team with players from the USA, he's familiar with international players and their teams. He has enjoyed playing the FIFA World Cup versions in the past for GameCube. Fifa 09 comes out 10/28, PES 08 came out in March, we already have Fifa 08 and it doesn't get alot of playing time in our house.

I still haven't bought NCAA football but plan to get that no later than a Christmas gift for my son. What he's been asking for alot lately is NCAA basketball!:confused3 Doesn't he know it's football season? Anyways any info on whether there will be an NCAA basketball game for the Wii? I can't even find an old GC game as they only had it a few years I think.

I have Pro Evolution Soccer and I will say that it really is worth the money. It is very innovative on the control end and the gameplay is really cool. I would be very concerned though that a 7 year old my be a little young for this game. I am very good at all sports games and this game takes a little getting used to. You move your players by drawing lines with the Wii remote on the screen and you can move more than one player at a time. I would be concerned that he would get frustrated with the game. I would stick with FIFA 09 if he is a soccer fan and that game comes out in October.

I would stay away from NCAA football for the Wii. This game is not good, the only thing it has going for it is that you can use the mascots as on the field players. Every game magazine rated this game terribly and I have played it and will agree with every statement that they say. I would lean towards Madden 09, if he is a football fan he will like this game.

Finally, I don't believe they have any NCAA basketball games out for the Wii, yet. Give it some time, a lot of game developers are finally seeing Nintendo as a viable option for creating games again.
 

We just got a WII for my DH and my bday's from my parents. They even gave us an early Christmas present, WII Fit!!:cool1: Now we are looking at games. My mom bought my DD5 and DD7 Puppy Luv. We have not given it to them yet, waiting for a major I'm bored moment. And with them back at school it may be a while. Anyway, what are your thoughts and reviews on this game? Thanks.
 
We just got a WII for my DH and my bday's from my parents. They even gave us an early Christmas present, WII Fit!!:cool1: Now we are looking at games. My mom bought my DD5 and DD7 Puppy Luv. We have not given it to them yet, waiting for a major I'm bored moment. And with them back at school it may be a while. Anyway, what are your thoughts and reviews on this game? Thanks.

Take it back.

IGN gave it a 3.5. I've never seen a rating that low before:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/861/861043p1.html
 
I have Pro Evolution Soccer and I will say that it really is worth the money. It is very innovative on the control end and the gameplay is really cool. I would be very concerned though that a 7 year old my be a little young for this game. I am very good at all sports games and this game takes a little getting used to. You move your players by drawing lines with the Wii remote on the screen and you can move more than one player at a time. I would be concerned that he would get frustrated with the game. I would stick with FIFA 09 if he is a soccer fan and that game comes out in October.

I would stay away from NCAA football for the Wii. This game is not good, the only thing it has going for it is that you can use the mascots as on the field players. Every game magazine rated this game terribly and I have played it and will agree with every statement that they say. I would lean towards Madden 09, if he is a football fan he will like this game.

Finally, I don't believe they have any NCAA basketball games out for the Wii, yet. Give it some time, a lot of game developers are finally seeing Nintendo as a viable option for creating games again.

My son (who is almost a teenager btw not 7) loves NCAA football and has been waiting for a newer version to be released since he still plays the old '02 gamecube version. If the game is that bad, then I may pass or try to find it used but if it really is that bad, that would be a bummer. Target had this on sale or you got a $10 gift card so I got it, but was saving it, so I can still return it unopened. I'll go see if I can find some reviews. Anyone else have info on NCAA football?
 
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It will be released on November 18th.
I saw in my Target than you can reserve a copy for $5. But that's the full game with drums, guitar and micro. I just need the game. My kids and I can't wait. We love Rockband:love:
 
Welp, seems I am going to have the happiest kids on Earth for Christmas this year! I just scored a Wii at our local Walmart. $299. for the Wii and the Wii Play bundle. :cool1:

Now I just need 2 more controlers, 3 Numchuck thingys, and 6 hours to read this whole thread!! :dance3:
 
Rock Band 2 vs Guitar Hero World Tour -- any thoughts on which will be better? We have GH for PS2 but I'm looking to switch over to the Wii system.

Also, what are some newer hits and some hot games to be released by the holidays? I have Star Wars Unleashed on order from Amazon. Also, Lego Batman (my DS can't get enough of the Lego games). Any other suggestions? I'm thinking about Mario Kart and Mario Super Sluggers.

Does anyone know if/when TRU will their video game sales again this year? I think it was B1G1 or B2G1 Free last Fall.

TIA!
 
The new Viva Pinata game for the DS is awesome!! I am new to the game, but I know it has come out on other consoles in the past. Looking at it or reading the description you wouldn't think much about it but I am addicted...played last night for 2 1/2 hours and could have played much longer.

We also have Order Up for the Wii now, it is very fun.

Lock's Quest looks good as does Harvest Moon Island of Happiness.
 
Rock Band 2 vs Guitar Hero World Tour -- any thoughts on which will be better? We have GH for PS2 but I'm looking to switch over to the Wii system.

Also, what are some newer hits and some hot games to be released by the holidays? I have Star Wars Unleashed on order from Amazon. Also, Lego Batman (my DS can't get enough of the Lego games). Any other suggestions? I'm thinking about Mario Kart and Mario Super Sluggers.

Does anyone know if/when TRU will their video game sales again this year? I think it was B1G1 or B2G1 Free last Fall.

TIA!

TRU usually does the sale twice a year once in the fall and once in the spring. I can't remember exactly when.

I think you should base your decision between RB and GH on the song lists. Buy whichever one has more songs you want. We have both--the big set for RB and just the game for GH. This is an AWESOME way to go if you are looking for more games--get one of the sets and then get the other game with the guitar so you have a full set and 2 guitars. I know that the guitars are compatible for the Xbox, but I'm not sure about the Wii--which could throw that idea out the window. But even just both games with one set of instruments is a great way to go.

I don't know of any other really big games coming for the Wii besides the ones you mentioned besides Animal Crossing. Nintendo's holiday lineup is kind of disapointing to me. You can find out whats coming out by going to www.ign.com and the Wii section and then clicking on the Release Dates link on the left.

The new Viva Pinata game for the DS is awesome!! I am new to the game, but I know it has come out on other consoles in the past. Looking at it or reading the description you wouldn't think much about it but I am addicted...played last night for 2 1/2 hours and could have played much longer.

We also have Order Up for the Wii now, it is very fun.

Lock's Quest looks good as does Harvest Moon Island of Happiness.

DH is totally hooked on Viva Pinata for the Xbox, and has been thinking about getting it for the DS. I played the Xbox version for 7 hours straight the day we got it and then never felt like playing it again, but everyone I know is really addicted to it.
 
TRU usually does the sale twice a year once in the fall and once in the spring. I can't remember exactly when.

I think you should base your decision between RB and GH on the song lists. Buy whichever one has more songs you want. We have both--the big set for RB and just the game for GH. This is an AWESOME way to go if you are looking for more games--get one of the sets and then get the other game with the guitar so you have a full set and 2 guitars. I know that the guitars are compatible for the Xbox, but I'm not sure about the Wii--which could throw that idea out the window. But even just both games with one set of instruments is a great way to go.

I don't know of any other really big games coming for the Wii besides the ones you mentioned besides Animal Crossing. Nintendo's holiday lineup is kind of disapointing to me. You can find out whats coming out by going to www.ign.com and the Wii section and then clicking on the Release Dates link on the left.



DH is totally hooked on Viva Pinata for the Xbox, and has been thinking about getting it for the DS. I played the Xbox version for 7 hours straight the day we got it and then never felt like playing it again, but everyone I know is really addicted to it.

Thw wii guitars for Rockband and GH are NOT compatible. :headache: But I love Rockband! :rockband:
 
Welp, seems I am going to have the happiest kids on Earth for Christmas this year! I just scored a Wii at our local Walmart. $299. for the Wii and the Wii Play bundle. :cool1:

Now I just need 2 more controlers, 3 Numchuck thingys, and 6 hours to read this whole thread!! :dance3:

You sound like me! :lmao: I scored a Wii for my DD8 for Christmas at TRU last week and now I get to read this thread. Might take me a few days.
 
Santa will be giving the boys a Wii for Christmas but I don't want to mess up the excitement. Will we need to charge anything beforehand so they can start playing right away(As I'm sure they will want to). Also, has anyone heard about or played the outdoors game? How was it?
 
You don't need to charge anything. It even comes with the batteries for the wii-motes. Just hook it up and play.
 
Thw wii guitars for Rockband and GH are NOT compatible. :headache: But I love Rockband! :rockband:

Thank you for clarifying. I knew the old ones don't work, but I had hopes that the new generation might be okay.

I have mine for the 360 since the downloadable content is SOOOO much better.
 
Thank you for clarifying. I knew the old ones don't work, but I had hopes that the new generation might be okay.

I have mine for the 360 since the downloadable content is SOOOO much better.

THE NEW GENERATION IS 100% Confirmed!!!!

Activision(Guitar Hero)has said in numerous interviews that all the new Guitar Hero instruments will work with rockband!!! Specifically I remember them saying it in Game Informer

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reports are starting to turn up that this may not be fact anymore....i'll do some digging and post back once i officially know...so your guess is as good as mine right now!
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