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Should I get a Wii? (Have PS3, PSP, 360 and monster PC)
BlindZenDriver
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So I was at this after work thing with a few friends/colleagues at a friends place and he had a Wii so the five of us played some Bowling and a little Tennis. Good fun so this got me thinking :!:
When the Wii came out I discarded it as a Gamecube with a novelty controller but perhaps I should reconsider. I see one can get it in cool black now with a second Sports title thrown in but are there also titles of a more hard core gamer type not blown away by what is on the other platforms? What I'm looking for here is a true gamer perspective on the thing especially a perspective taking into consideration I have most of the other current platforms already.
In other words - should I get a Wii or maybe wait to see what Sony and Microsoft brings out or?
Also how much floor space does the Wii games take up? All my current gear, except the PSP, is hooked up to a monitor on my Desk with room enough for two chairs which can roll out of the way and I'm guessing Wii games will required more space.
When the Wii came out I discarded it as a Gamecube with a novelty controller but perhaps I should reconsider. I see one can get it in cool black now with a second Sports title thrown in but are there also titles of a more hard core gamer type not blown away by what is on the other platforms? What I'm looking for here is a true gamer perspective on the thing especially a perspective taking into consideration I have most of the other current platforms already.
In other words - should I get a Wii or maybe wait to see what Sony and Microsoft brings out or?
Also how much floor space does the Wii games take up? All my current gear, except the PSP, is hooked up to a monitor on my Desk with room enough for two chairs which can roll out of the way and I'm guessing Wii games will required more space.
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Teh Hardcorz.
A Wii is honestly worth it. There's plenty of great exclusives, and decent exclusives, so make it worth buying, but it depends on if you like their first party stuff. Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros Brawl, New Super Mario Bros Wii, Monster Hunter Tri, Zelda, Metroid Prime Trilogy (if you can find it) are all stellar. Not good, not great, stellar.
I also have a decent PC, 360 and PS3 like yourself.
Basically I'm saying if you think there are some Wii games you would like, then buy it. Honestly though, if bowling and tennis are the big selling points for you, then I would have to say no. You'll just end up one of those people complaining about how their Wii is collecting dust because they don't have anything besides Wii sports for it.
If you're using a tiny setup like a desk with a monitor, that's another thing to consider - I can't imagine that the Wii remote works very well unless you're using a traditional couch/TV setup.
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There's a lot of good stuff on the console.
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I get the feeling you and I don't see the same games as "worth it", so my tastes are likely not applicable here. So, what kind of games do you like?
I realize I need to elaborate a bit on what I meant with "true gamer"/"hard core gamer". First of all let me start by making it clear it was in no way meant as putting anyone's gaming habits down - please take into account that English is my third language. What I tried to say with the "true gamer"/"hard core gamer" phrases is to sort of describe one that has been gaming for years, usually on high difficulty settings, where games trying to be all for all men is often lacking in challenge. If the Wii games are like that then, apart form the new control scheme, I fear there is little long time fun to be had.
An example of a "too easy" game in my book would be Halo on PC. Partly due to the faster and more precise control method of mouse+keyboard but also the whole shield system I found Halo to be fun but a lot less than it could have been if it would have been a challenge. Same thing with the GTA games.
Random examples of games I enjoy: S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Wipeout, Tempest 2000, Echochrome, GT, PGR-series, UT99...
Finally: Nobody responded to my floor space question. Is that because it is a stupid question or will I be fine with just the space in front of my desk (for two, maybe three players max)?
I guess the best way to find out is to stand in that space and swing your arms around like a jackass
Honestly I have a wii and I'm glad I own one for the times that my wife and kid want to play mario party, and NSMB but most of the time it's just getting used as a glorified scale using wii fit. Monster Hunter: Tri seems pretty hardcore though!
There are some challenging titles on the Wii, the prime trilogy is up there and so is Little Kings Story and Zack and Wiki if you find them interesting.
Do you have family, or roommates that would like to play Wii with you? That would probably be the big decider here. Whereas PC and Console titles you can play with your friends online, Wii is more of a sharing the couch experience. While I love me some Mario Galaxy and a few other single player titles, the same-console multi-player is where the fun is. My roommate hates the Wii and sold his, but he still loves playing co-op on New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
If the answer is yes then get a Wii. All the sequels (except Metroid as it's not out yet) are amazing.
Other than Punch Out! and Wii Sports I've not really played a motion-based game that was worth the effort but there are some awesome first party titles and virtual console games!
Also, it sounds like you'll enjoy Monster Hunter Tri which has a pretty steep learning curve but is extremely rewarding...be sure to get a classic controller for it though.
Anyways if you have any desire to play an online game keep in mind that it will usually not be possible or be severely limited on the Wii. I just don't think there are enough good games to purchase the console, maybe borrow it from a friend.
I have a 360 and a PC and have a huge backlog of amazing games that I still need to beat. If you are really just itching to play some awesome games hit up metacritic.com and see what you are missing, I am sure there are a few games.
Granted the online system pales in comparison to xbox live or most pc games but it's always worked for me just fine.
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I have all the same systems you have and just recently got a wii. Honestly I was going to wait till the wii2 or wiiHD but my wife wanted one and Monster Hunter was calling to me so I bought it. I don't regret buying it but it is pretty underwhelming. (Looks pretty horrible on a 60" TV)
Let me tell you about Demon's Souls....
I could see some of the games being a benefit if you're trying to game some with people who aren't normally into gaming, but if it's mostly just for yourself then I wouldn't waste the money unless you see a game on the list that wows you.
Pretty much this.
And if you're looking for a challenge, Mario Galaxy 2 is reportedly pretty darn tough.
Seriously, even with all the Nintendo games, I'm hard pressed to even play the darn thing. If you want a Nintendo system, go with the DS.
If that's the case, then hell yes I'd throw 400$ at a Wii and some exclusives.
I personally do not, between the Wii and Gamecube, which is why I don't own a Wii. I'm in a very similar lot to you, having the Xbox 360, PS3, and a pretty tough gaming machine (not a PSP though).
Personally, I think the DS might be a stronger buy. I am no longer a handheld guy, but if I was, I'd be all over it. Also, friend codes suck and are horrible.
Sold it (along with all of my games and accessories) to buy a bike. Started riding to work every day and lost 10 pounds.
Most of my game time was spent on my PS3 or PC. The Wii only came out when we had my wife's younger siblings over.
They were sad when I sold it, but now I have them hooked on Flower and Plants VS Zombies, so it's all good.
The monitor has composite and component - the later is currently used by my 360 but I think it is dying so a 360 with HDMI may be in the cards. Still the HDMI is currently used by the PS3 but then there is also DVI (which is sort of HDMI without sound) and the PC is using the DisplayPort... it is good to have a flexible monitor (It's a U2711) 8-)
Thank you all for the great info. It is hard to draw a conclusion other than what I should have been able to tell my self from the start. It's all about the games o_O
I shall do some reading on what Wii games are out there/coming plus check out what there is of GameCube titles I may have missed (Never had that one). It is not like I do not already have a big back log of games for the other platforms but that is more of a luxury problem than a real problem
I'm looking forward to the successor because Wii Motion Plus is amazing and gives you the kind of functionality you would expect from the goddamn thing stock, but as it is, there's just not a lot of good on the console. If you're all right buying something for just a few titles, though, I would go for it.
It looked great on my old HDTV despite being 480p, I'm not sure how it would appear on a monitor.
You didn't enjoy Mario Galaxy, New Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart, Metroid Prime 3, Red Steel 2, Monster Hunter 3?
I would perhaps like Monster Hunter but, no, I didn't dig the others. Metroid Prime 3 was all right, but not something I could finish. I skipped out on even trying Red Steel 2.
Mario Galaxy is really likable and there's things about it I enjoy, but it's just so talky and overly directed and thus seemingly linear that I just can't get into it. I feel like it's trying really hard to keep me from making any mistakes, or misinterpretations (isn't that a weird thing to control in an open, playground-like game?). The sequel could be cool though, I'll be checking it out. There are some really interesting ideas there, definitely, I just don't want my hand held so tightly.
I figure you get a lot out of your Wii, though? I'm glad I have one, I just don't use it for much.