can the wii run diagonally?

BaronVonSnakPak

i know its ok to use vertically and horizontally, but im building some shelving thats angled at about 45 degrees. im just wondering if itd be unwise to use the wii on the shelf.

Gorilla Salad

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Pretty Sneaky, sis

GertBeef

Well it would definatly work. But for how long?
Find out for us.

Cameron_Talley

Yes, it would be unwise, because the drive would be sitting at a weird angle.

Bedlam

Well the gamecube could reportedly be moved around while playing and the disk wouldnt move at all. So my guess is that similar technology is in the wii and it can be played while being moved around too.

So my guess from no experience whatsoever is that it would work because Nintendo is freaking awsome. I must demand that you post pics of this weird ass shelving unit though.

FunkyWaltDogg

The Gamecube isn't a slot-loading device, and the discs are smaller diameter as well. I wouldn't try it.

Bedlam

FunkyWaltDogg wrote: »

The Gamecube isn't a slot-loading device, and the discs are smaller diameter as well. I wouldn't try it.

But the Wii accomadates gamecube disks even if you put them in way off center.

Carnivore

I dont think the angle of spin makes any difference. IT usually is changing the angle while the disc is in the drive which causes problems. Circular motion and all the jazz means there shouldnt be problems.

Blueknight78c

Bedlam wrote: »

But the Wii accomadates gamecube disks even if you put them in way off center.

True, but the 'cube had a centerpiece that "locked" the disc in place, therefore the disc didn't move. Systems that don't have that "locking" piece (possibly Xbox 360) have been know to scratch their discs when moved or tilted. Now I don't know for sure if the Wii is lacking that piece since I haven't dissected one, but since I haven't heard any kind of locking sound when the disc is loaded I would guess no.

Sinheliopistostopheles

If I remember correctly the Wii was designed to run in Zero Gravity.

Recoil42

Carnivore wrote: »

I dont think the angle of spin makes any difference. IT usually is changing the angle while the disc is in the drive which causes problems. Circular motion and all the jazz means there shouldnt be problems.

Bingo. It'll be fine. The only problem comes when you MOVE the Wii when the disk is spinning. That causes problems because of centrifugal force and all that. But pretty much any position statically? No problem.

Sinheliopistostopheles wrote: »

If I remember correctly the Wii was designed to run in Zero Gravity.

...how old are you?

slash000

Good points, but I still wouldn't recommend doing it.

ZackSchilling

It should be perfectly fine as long as it doesn't move. When I saw the thread title, I imagined it slanted against a stack of DVD cases to fit on a shelf that isn't quite tall enough. That would be bad. A solid shelf built to be at 45 degrees should be perfectly fine.

urahonky

Recoil42 wrote: »

Sinheliopistostopheles wrote: »

If I remember correctly the Wii was designed to run in Zero Gravity.

...how old are you?

I think he was being sarcastic.

randombattle

Sinheliopistostopheles wrote: »

If I remember correctly the Wii was designed to run in Zero Gravity.

Is this a loose reference to the Hubble telescope? :P

mausmalone

ZackSchilling wrote: »

It should be perfectly fine as long as it doesn't move. When I saw the thread title, I imagined it slanted against a stack of DVD cases to fit on a shelf that isn't quite tall enough. That would be bad. A solid shelf built to be at 45 degrees should be perfectly fine.

I'd say avoid it, because vertical or horizontal, you have at least on e intake completely clear. This way, unless you block the gamecube ports, you'd be placing both air intakes up against some sort of surface. If it's hard wood it should be fine, but I wouldn't want to risk it.

Smacky The Frog

Seriously. Somebody has to find out if this is a good idea. Do it for us.

SirUltimos

I really can't see a problem with it. The Wii is built well enough. Hell, I've had my Wii knocked over in the middle of playing a game and nothing bad happened to it.

Big Dookie

I really want to see this shelving unit. I'm sitting here trying to picture it, but I just can't comprehend a reason why you'd want to build a diagonal shelving unit. Unless it's purely for aesthetic value instead of practical value. Not that I'm saying you shouldn't do it, I'm just really curious about what it will look like and how it will work.

slash000

I've seen diagonal shelving for books, cds, and DVDs, built as such for aesthetic purposes. But I'd never want to put something electronic on it.

Mr Peepers

Play a crappy game on it first. I'm thinking it will work, but just to be safe....

Far Cry.

mspencer

As others have said, I can think of no reason anything bad COULD happen, as long as the angle doesn't change while the disk is spinning. If you really need me to, I'll do it and post pictures.

hamburger helper

I reccomend paying a professional to construct shelving for you in the future

mausmalone

BaronVonSnakPak wrote: »

i know its ok to use vertically and horizontally, but im building some shelving thats angled at about 45 degrees. im just wondering if itd be unwise to use the wii on the shelf.

y'know ... for all the wondering we're doing ... you should just go ahead and try it out.

If it doesn't work, what's the worst case scenario? You have to wait a few weeks while Nintendo gives you a new one for free?

Seriously, with how eager they are to issue replacements, I'm surprised we all treat them with such kid-gloves.

DeadlySherpa

hamburger helper wrote: »

I reccomend paying a professional to construct shelving for you in the future

that is no fun at all.

Agem

My Wii was pulled off a shelf while running in a vertical position and landed on its side. Not only did the game not get scratched, it kept running the game without any problems whatsoever.

I don't think anything bad's going to happen if you have it at an angle, but if something does happen using is improperly like that would be enough to kill your guarantee at getting a free repair or replacement (not that you necessarily wouldn't get one, but I don't think anyone would guarantee you that you would). So I wouldn't recommend it.

agoaj

Is your Wii running diagonally?

Then you better go catch it!

BaronVonSnakPak

id try it, but i just finished staining the wood, so ive gotta wait quite awhile before i use it.

shitty ms paint of the design of the shelf.

bruin

That's for wine, not Wii.

GertBeef

Couldn't you put the wii horizontally in one of the squares with a triangle gap underneat it. (Using some L brackets) and then underneath it in the gap you could keep your controllers and stuff?

BaronVonSnakPak

well, im mainly using it for books and dvds, but itll be by my tv. so, i was curious incase i felt like putting the wii on it.

Hevach

bruin wrote: »

That's for wine, not Wii.

I think I speak for many when I say that a shelf that stores my video games and my alcohol equally well would revolutionize my lifestyle.

GertBeef

I'm sure you totally could without too many ramifications.

Mr Peepers

I'm starting to think that the Wii would look kind of ugly positioned like that.


Oh, and I totally encourage storing booze and games within a close distance.

BlueDestiny

I honestly wonder how ANYONE could accidentally break a nintendo console. Those things are built like friggen blackboxes.

Mr_Grinch

Considering diagonally is pretty much the ONLY way to get my old PS1 running, I see no problem in storing the Wii as such.

(also, Bruin, shouldn't that be "wiine")

(...I apologise, that was my first and last (maybe) wii joke)

Gorilla Salad

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

Considering diagonally is pretty much the ONLY way to get my old PS1 running, I see no problem in storing the Wii as such.

(also, Bruin, shouldn't that be "wiine")

(...I apologise, that was my first and last (maybe) wii joke)

Wii puns are banned. If you make one, you get at least an infraction.

YardGnome

Yes, the Wii can run diagonally fine. I had mine like that for a while before I rearranged my shelving situation.

Mashalot

So, I'm curious though, wouldn't that be bad for vetillation? You'd have two surfaces in contact instead of one, right?

agoaj

Yeah, make sure neither fan is covered up.

ArcticMonkey

BlueDestiny wrote: »

I honestly wonder how ANYONE could accidentally break a nintendo console. Those things are built like friggen blackboxes.

Gamecubes ARE blackboxes (unless you're silly and bought a purple blackbox). A friend dropped his down two meters hard enough that something inside got knocked loose and is still rattling in there. It still worked perfectly when he bought his Wii.