Nintendo Wii

Archie F. Swin · 12-02-2006, 09:24 AM

What are these things going for in discount/department stores and what would be considered a good price on ebay?

I'm considering my first new video game system since Sega Genesis.

icepick64 · 12-02-2006, 10:46 AM

$250 retail, ebay is more but I think nintendo said they are going to have a bunch more units before the holidays...

BWillie · 12-02-2006, 12:46 PM

Why is the Wii so much cheaper than the XBOX 360 and especially the PS3? What is the difference. Somebody technically saavy care to run them down for us?

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-02-2006, 01:07 PM

Wii is wack. I've played it and it's not that great. Get an XBOX 360 or pay a million dollars for the ps3 (I've played ps3 as well, and there's really not much difference between the 360 and that, after awhile, all the graphics and etc, they can't go any farther, so it's pretty much all the same).

Chiefs_Fan_n_64081 · 12-02-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Wii is wack. I've played it and it's not that great. Get an XBOX 360 or pay a million dollars for the ps3 (I've played ps3 as well, and there's really not much difference between the 360 and that, after awhile, all the graphics and etc, they can't go any farther, so it's pretty much all the same).

I am in my late 30's and still find myself disappointed that new game consoles are continuously all about the graphics.
Don't get me wrong, I have an appreciation of fantastic visual candy. It's just that I remember having oodles of fun playing NES games that were more about the gameplay than the graphics.
NES was roughly an 8 bit system that seldom featured games that utilized the whole 8 bits. Yet, the games that were made for it are the standards that people still wax fondly about to this day.

icepick64 · 12-02-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Why is the Wii so much cheaper than the XBOX 360 and especially the PS3? What is the difference. Somebody technically saavy care to run them down for us?

The WII has graphics pretty comparable to that of the gamecube, definetly not next gen graphics. I believe it goes up to a max of 720p, which xbox 360 and ps 3 are 1080p.

Deberg_1990 · 12-02-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Why is the Wii so much cheaper than the XBOX 360 and especially the PS3? What is the difference. Somebody technically saavy care to run them down for us?

PS3 is more expensive mainly because of the HD Blue Ray capability that nobody wants anyways.

They should have released a seperate PS3 without the Blue Ray player for $300 less.

Valiant · 12-02-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

What are these things going for in discount/department stores and what would be considered a good price on ebay?

I'm considering my first new video game system since Sega Genesis.

All circuit Citys will voucher them off sunday morning.. Each in the KC market has 15, I am sure others have them also.. I would get their really earlier or drive by saturday night to see if anyone is waiting outside...

Valiant · 12-02-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Why is the Wii so much cheaper than the XBOX 360 and especially the PS3? What is the difference. Somebody technically saavy care to run them down for us?

It is not an entertainment hub like the other two.. It will not play movies like the other two.. It was built just to play games and the wiimote and nunchuck bring a new experiance to gameplay...

**morphius** · 12-02-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

PS3 is more expensive mainly because of the HD Blue Ray capability that nobody wants anyways.

They should have released a seperate PS3 without the Blue Ray player for $300 less.

So nobody would want the Blue Ray technology that the games hold? And if nobody wants it, why was MS so quick to sell an HD-DVD player for theirs?

Really, just like DVD players, the price will drop drastically on the Blue Ray stuff, and it isn't like these game consoles are only around for a year and then disappear. I see no issue with the early adopters paying a bit more, it is the way all electronics work.

kcxiv · 12-02-2006, 04:05 PM

I gave up trying to get a WII, i will wait til next year, when they make them with DVD capabiities.

Wii's not built to be a powerhouse console. its made to be innovative and most of all FUN. And it accomplished that.. They have currently sold over 1milion consoles already, while Ps3 hasnt even released a 2nd shipment.

If you are going to get a Wii, you have to get Zelda. am hearing its one of the best games of all time already. Thats the main reason why i want a Wii.

ChiefsfaninPA · 12-02-2006, 04:21 PM

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on two Wii's. One is for the kids for christmas and the other is going on ebay shortly. I got every game available for the system but I think the kids will only like 3 of them.

Valiant · 12-02-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

I gave up trying to get a WII, i will wait til next year, when they make them with DVD capabiities.

Wii's not built to be a powerhouse console. its made to be innovative and most of all FUN. And it accomplished that.. They have currently sold over 1milion consoles already, while Ps3 hasnt even released a 2nd shipment.

If you are going to get a Wii, you have to get Zelda. am hearing its one of the best games of all time already. Thats the main reason why i want a Wii.

I would say maybe best zelda of all time, but after playing it there is no way imo that it cracks a top 20 list... its zelda with way better graphics and a new controller system..

**Reaper16** · 12-02-2006, 05:14 PM

All Targets and Bust Buys will have Wiis in stock for tomorrow. Wal-Marts get them in for Wed. the 6th. So if a Wii is still in your Christmas shopping plans, then you have a great chance to pick one up this week.

Eleazar · 12-02-2006, 05:32 PM

This is an older article but interesting:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/617/617951p1.html

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