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    The Nintendo Wii is a home video game console released on November 19, 2006. The Wii's main selling point was the innovative use of motion controls that its signature Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers allowed for. It became the best selling home console of its respective generation of hardware.

    I retract my previous statement

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    Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles

       
    So between the time of my last blog entry titled Why I will never buy a Wii and the Giant Bomb Quick Look of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, i went out and bought myself a Wii and despite my previous statements it's not that hard for me to play.  I do find the Wiimote a bit touchy but i'm sure i'll get used to that.  Anyway I bought NSMB, Punch Out, Zelda: TP and Mario Kart.  My walmart was all out of WSR/Motion Plus bundles but i'll get that later.  So far i've had lots of fun with it even though controlling it will take some getting used to.    

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    #1  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles

       
    So between the time of my last blog entry titled Why I will never buy a Wii and the Giant Bomb Quick Look of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, i went out and bought myself a Wii and despite my previous statements it's not that hard for me to play.  I do find the Wiimote a bit touchy but i'm sure i'll get used to that.  Anyway I bought NSMB, Punch Out, Zelda: TP and Mario Kart.  My walmart was all out of WSR/Motion Plus bundles but i'll get that later.  So far i've had lots of fun with it even though controlling it will take some getting used to.    

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    #2  Edited By turbomonkey138

    Yes another one joins the side of reason . I'm glad you enjoy fun in your video games now .

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    #3  Edited By AgentJ

    I hope it works for you despite your Cerebral Palsy. Have fun with NSMB

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    #4  Edited By rjayb89

    I'm sorry man, but you haven't experienced everything the Wii has to offer.  You forgot about A Boy and his Blob.

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    #5  Edited By gamer_152  Moderator

    I'd also recommend Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, both great games.

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    #6  Edited By LiquidPrince

    Let's see how long you'll play it for. That is the important part. Hopefully it keeps you interested.

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    #7  Edited By Dalai
    @rjayb89 said:
    " I'm sorry man, but you haven't experienced everything the Wii has to offer.  You forgot about A Boy and his Blob. "
    Well he just started so give him some time.  It's a good game though. 
     
    Good luck with your purchase.  There are a few games that have limited motion controls or none at all.  Muramasa has zero waggle so it might be worth a look.  I'd also recommend Smash Bros. Brawl because of the variety of different control schemes.
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    #8  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @AgentJ said:
    "I hope it works for you despite your Cerebral Palsy. Have fun with NSMB "

    thanks 
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    #9  Edited By eroticfishcake

    Ya see! Wiis are fun too people!
     
    That aside, there's a lot of great games for the Wii. I'm no expert in Wiis but oldschool tends to post massive list of good games for the Wii. If there's a good game for the Wii he'll know (along with other Wiii-ers).

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    #10  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @Gamer_152 said:
    "

    I'd also recommend Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, both great games.

    "

    @rjayb89 said:

    "I'm sorry man, but you haven't experienced everything the Wii has to offer.  You forgot about A Boy and his Blob. "


    These are all things I plan to get to, as my status says, there are WAY too many good games I need to finish.       
     
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    #11  Edited By Al3xand3r

    Have fun duder. There are many fun games that don't use motion controls much to enjoy, but maybe you'll manage some that do too.

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    #12  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @Al3xand3r said:
    "Have fun duder. There are many fun games that don't use motion controls much to enjoy, but maybe you'll manage some that do too. "

    Thanks, yeah i'm sure i'll manage.
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    #13  Edited By Shadow

    As a Wii owner myself, you're insane

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    #14  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @Shadow said:
    "As a Wii owner myself, you're insane "

    O kay
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    #15  Edited By oldschool
    @BD_Mr_Bubbles said:
    " @AgentJ said:
    "I hope it works for you despite your Cerebral Palsy. Have fun with NSMB "
    thanks  "
    My positive thoughts as well man. 
     
    I am sure you will have lots of fun, and being here, you are sure to avoid the shovelware - unless you like Ponyz and Catz  ^-^ 
    That is a damn fine first 4 game purchase though. 
     
    All consoles are good and we should embrace them all if we can afford them.  Elitism = stupidity.
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    #16  Edited By Romination

    YOU BOUGHT PUNCH OUT!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
     
    Go for a No More Heroes if you can, too.

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    #17  Edited By Meowayne

    *mad scientist laugh*

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    #18  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @oldschool said:
    " @BD_Mr_Bubbles said:
    " @AgentJ said:
    "I hope it works for you despite your Cerebral Palsy. Have fun with NSMB "
    thanks  "
    All consoles are good and we should embrace them all if we can afford them.  Elitism = stupidity. "

    That statement was the kind of thing I was hoping for when I came to GB I despise fanboys.
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    #19  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @Romination said:
    "YOU BOUGHT PUNCH OUT!!! I LOVE YOU!!!  Go for a No More Heroes if you can, too. "

    Yeah Punch Out! is great, and No more Heroes is up there on my list in third actually just behind Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
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    #20  Edited By rjayb89
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    #21  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @rjayb89 said:
    "Any desire for Virtual Console games, Mr_Bubbles?  Like maybe River City Ransom? "

    Yes actually just need to get myself some Wii Points.
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    #22  Edited By rjayb89
    @BD_Mr_Bubbles: I'm sure you know some games need the classic controller, much to my displeasure.  =(
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    #23  Edited By HandsomeDead

    Give it a few weeks and you'll be patting yourself on the back in a thread about NPD numbers. It's a slippery slope.

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    #24  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @rjayb89 said:
    " @BD_Mr_Bubbles: I'm sure you know some games need the classic controller, much to my displeasure.  =( "

    Oh I know I bought one I always do my research before buying new consoles and/or games.
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    #25  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @HandsomeDead said:
    "Give it a few weeks and you'll be patting yourself on the back in a thread about NPD numbers. It's a slippery slope. "

    Your probably right.
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    #27  Edited By ThomasP
    @LiquidPrince said:
    " Let's see how long you'll play it for. That is the important part. Hopefully it keeps you interested. "
    Yeah, it be a shame if he picked it up and it just sat there, which is what happened with my 360 after three months. The straw that really broke the camels back is when it red ringed.
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    #28  Edited By ThomasP
    @BD_Mr_Bubbles said:
     
    That's great you bought a Wii. There are a lot of good games you would have missed out on this gen had you not. I'm going to one day get a PS3 and join the dark side. Gaming is an expensive hobby these days.
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    #29  Edited By Willy105
    @Tarsier said:

    " It's gonna be collecting dust in a month. "

    Not if you clean it, like you do with your other consoles apparently.
     
    Anyway,  @BD_Mr_Bubbles ,despite the hate the Wii gets around here, it is a fantastic system with games as good (or even better, depending on the occasion) as the other consoles. The main thing you have to remember is that just like the other consoles, you have to buy games for it in order to fully enjoy it. It baffles me someone saying they don't use their Wii and then say the last game they bought for it was over a year ago. No, duh, you think?
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    #30  Edited By Junior_AIN

    The problem is not buying a Wii, I bought a Wii and had fun, for about two months, now I don't have any more games I'm interested in, and no future game that calls for my attention.
     
    Good luck selling your console in the future.

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    #31  Edited By Driadon

    Great to hear you're enjoying it, sadly the two games I would recommend need a bit more motion then the ones you're enjoying. Might be a good idea to rent them if you don't know if you might be able to play them or not: The Godfather and Resident Evil 4.

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    #32  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @ThomasP said:
    " @LiquidPrince said:
    " Let's see how long you'll play it for. That is the important part. Hopefully it keeps you interested. "
    Yeah, it be a shame if he picked it up and it just sat there, which is what happened with my 360 after three months. The straw that really broke the camels back is when it red ringed. "

    Don't feel bad i'm on my 3rd 360.
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    #33  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @Driadon said:

    "Great to hear you're enjoying it, sadly the two games I would recommend need a bit more motion then the ones you're enjoying. Might be a good idea to rent them if you don't know if you might be able to play them or not: The Godfather and Resident Evil 4. "


    I'll give both a try.
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    #34  Edited By DrRandle

    See kids, when you stop being a flaming fanboy, you too can realize that all consoles provide something wonderful to enjoy.
     
    Keep an eye out for Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. It's lookin' sharp.

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    @ThomasP said:
    " @LiquidPrince said:
    " Let's see how long you'll play it for. That is the important part. Hopefully it keeps you interested. "
    Yeah, it be a shame if he picked it up and it just sat there, which is what happened with my 360 after three months. The straw that really broke the camels back is when it red ringed. "
    You know, I'd consider that more of a 50ft stone pillar than straw.
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    #36  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles

    @DrRandle said:

    "See kids, when you stop being a flaming fanboy, you too can realize that all consoles provide something wonderful to enjoy.  Keep an eye out for Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. It's lookin' sharp. "


    Thanks for the tip.

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    #37  Edited By Linkyshinks
    @BD_Mr_Bubbles said:
    "    
    So between the time of my last blog entry titled Why I will never buy a Wii and the Giant Bomb Quick Look of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, i went out and bought myself a Wii and despite my previous statements it's not that hard for me to play.  I do find the Wiimote a bit touchy but i'm sure i'll get used to that.  Anyway I bought NSMB, Punch Out, Zelda: TP and Mario Kart.  My walmart was all out of WSR/Motion Plus bundles but i'll get that later.  So far i've had lots of fun with it even though controlling it will take some getting used to.     "
     
    Stop wasting your time with those and get Super Mario Galaxy.
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    #38  Edited By BD_Mr_Bubbles
    @Linkyshinks said:
    " @BD_Mr_Bubbles said:
    "    
    So between the time of my last blog entry titled Why I will never buy a Wii and the Giant Bomb Quick Look of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, i went out and bought myself a Wii and despite my previous statements it's not that hard for me to play.  I do find the Wiimote a bit touchy but i'm sure i'll get used to that.  Anyway I bought NSMB, Punch Out, Zelda: TP and Mario Kart.  My walmart was all out of WSR/Motion Plus bundles but i'll get that later.  So far i've had lots of fun with it even though controlling it will take some getting used to.     "
     
    Stop wasting your time with those and get Super Mario Galaxy. "

    Plan on it.
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