I got a Wii!

[Felon]

So, I got my Wii set up. Looks like there are some hidden costs. I need a recharger for the controller, a component cable to upgrade from AV, the classic controller for the virtual console games, and an SD card to actually save content. Granted, only the latter is a major snag, but a way to store content is a pretty big thing to leave out of a console.

 

[fba827]

So, I got my Wii set up. Looks like there are some hidden costs. I need a recharger for the controller, a component cable to upgrade from AV, the classic controller for the virtual console games, and an SD card to actually save content. Granted, only the latter is a major snag, but a way to store content is a pretty big thing to leave out of a console.

You won't need an SD card unless you plan on downloading a lot or something. I've had my Wii for about 4 months and I'm not anywhere near needing an SD card.

I didn't bother with the AV cable since the wii isn't about graphics. I did get the classic controller though (for the VC games and it also works on a couple new games which makes it easier for me).

Oh, I also didn't bother with the recharger. I play it an *average* of an hour a day and have only had to change the batteries once a month (if even that)... though, admittedly, at least one month was taken up with playing Fire Emblem and since it isn't motion-activated, it was probably less power intensive.

 

[Bront]

Yeah, I got my Wii on release, and I don't use the SD card for anything yet. Lots of room.

Now, if you download LOTS of Wiiware games, you can store them there instead of re downloading them, but you can't actually save anything directly there. You only interact with the onboard memory.

You can get the component video cables for $10-20. A generic set is fine. They help in picture clarity a little bit even without 480P, but 480P does look nice.

I got standard rechargeable batteries for the Wiimotes, $30 in total expense (For 1 charger and 2 sets of 4 AA, I did have 1 charger already though), and they work just fine. You can get almost 30 hours out of a normal battery set with the Wiimote (less with another accessory attached as well, Classic or Nunchuck), so you don't need the little recharge kits.

However, I think you can get a combo pack that comes with 2 chargers and a charging station, an SD card, HD cables, and a few other things for like $50 at Target.

 

[DMFTodd]

Don't forget three more Wii controllers so you can play Tennis and other mutliplayer games. And don't forget 3 more numchuks for those multiplayer games. And rechargeable batteries for those other controllers.

Ultimate Alliance is costing close to $500 at this point. Throwing Captain America's shield around is fun, but, sheesh.

 

[Felon]

Thanks for the info, guys!

So, regarding the virtual console, can anyone recommend some of those old-school RPG's?

 

[GoodKingJayIII]

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is an excellent, excellent game, easily in the top 5 for the system. The controls are fluid, intuitive, and it is just a helluva shooter. Good story too, enhanced by the previous Prime games, but not actually necessary to get what's going on.

Super Mario Galaxy is also wonderful. Beautiful graphics and exciting gameplay. The location of the camera plus the sometimes strange pulls of gravity can sometimes make it disorienting (and indeed, might make it tough or impossible for the motion-sick prone to play), but it is such a great experience.

And of course Twilight Princess. It's everything I wanted from a Zelda game, but that might not be for everyone.

 

[fba827]

Thanks for the info, guys!

So, regarding the virtual console, can anyone recommend some of those old-school RPG's?

Do you like turn-based strategy RPGs? If so, Shinging Force (it is definitely the daddy that spawned the Fire Emblem series if you ever played any of that) Both I and II are equal (to me) just different story and characters... II may have an ever o slight upgrade in terms of graphics, but it's been a while so I can't recall exactly..

Phantasy Star is also another one, however, I didn't like I,II, or III... but if they release IV then I am all in to that (something about doing the combo moves to have different effects in a turn-based game is just sexy to me )


The must have VC games for *me* were Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros (along with the above shining force and a couple other random things)

 

[Pyrex]

Super Mario Galaxy is simply amazing.

Mario Kart Wii is a superb successor to the series.

Rayman Raving Rabbids is an excellent mini-game collection and is much fun. (sadly, the sequel went downhill fast)

 

[Felon]

My taste in RPG's is turn-based combat and a party of characters (so, along the lines of Phantasy Star). Shining Force, as I understand, is more about military units.

 

[fba827]

My taste in RPG's is turn-based combat and a party of characters (so, along the lines of Phantasy Star). Shining Force, as I understand, is more about military units.

Na, Shining Force isn't military units. Over the course of the game, you find new PCs to join you. But for each battle you can choose up to 8 (or some number I forget) that you have fight on the field. It's grid-based movement, but still individual characters (mages, healers, fighters, centaurs, etc). Those that participate in the battle get the exp and level up, even promotion classes - so really once you find the few that you like, you just stick with them and level them up ignoring the others.

Versus something like Phantasy Star where it is also turn based and you are in a line but you aren't really moving around a grid during combat.