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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'm finally getting a Wii...

#1 Edited by EndlessObsidian (458 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Hello all, I'm finally buying a Wii from a friend that includes the console(cables,etc) Wiimote, nunchuck, Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 for $80(score!). What I'm wondering is what are some good games that me and my girlfriend can play together? Also, I have a 42 1080p TV and wondering if the 480p Wii component cables are worth it? 
 
Thanks! 
-RG

#2 Posted by Twitchey (865 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Enjoy your vagina.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No seriously that's a score for two great games.

#3 Posted by bibamatt (1041 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Definitely worth picking up the component cables - it'll look a lot worse without them.

Here's my GF game recommendations!

  • New Super Mario Bros Wii
  • Wii Party (seriously - it's a great co-op/competitive experience!)
  • Tetris Party (if either of you like Tetris)
#4 Posted by Shuborno (924 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago
  • Super Mario Galaxy 1
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2
  • Wii Sports
  • Wii Sports Resort

But sounds like you have 3/4, so I guess you're all set.

I think component cables are worth it if you're going to play the Galaxy games. If you stick to Wii Sports you don't need them.

#5 Posted by astromanz (270 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago
@EndlessObsidian said:
Hello all, I'm finally buying a Wii from a friend that includes the console(cables,etc) Wiimote, nunchuck, Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 for $80(score!). What I'm wondering is what are some good games that me and my girlfriend can play together? Also, I have a 42 1080p TV and wondering if the 480p Wii component cables are worth it?  Thanks! -RG
I bought mine 2 days ago, dude that fucking cable makes a WORLD of difference believe me. 
#6 Posted by ShadowSkill11 (1461 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Well I guess you picked up the system most likely to be playable by/with a female.

#7 Edited by NTM (6421 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Just so you know, if you do use the component cables for true 480p, you'll have to switch back to the regular red/white/yellow cables to play certain games since some games like Iron Clad won't play when you use that. So make sure you have an easy set up so it's easy to switch between the two when needed, that is, if you intend on playing older games as well like some Gamecube, or games bought on Wii Channel. But yes, buy the cord. As for a game you and your girlfriend could play, it would have to be Mario Kart. I don't know what it is about that game, but most women find that game to be a blast. For yourself, I recommend getting Goldeneye. From there, get whatever you feel like getting.

#8 Posted by iDarktread (1206 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago
#9 Posted by Mushir (2324 posts) - 1 year, 10 months ago

Playing the Wii on a 42" 1080p screen without component cables would be a crime. 
 
Make sure you get WarioWare: Smooth Moves. That game is fucking fantastic and you and your girlfriend are gonna laugh your asses off!

#10 Edited by Super_Yosh_64 (126 posts) - 1 year, 7 months ago
  • metroid prime trilogy
  • new super mario bros wii
  • super smash bros brawl
  • mario power tennis
  • goldeneye 007
  • super paper mario
  • legend of zelda twilight princess
  • resident evil 4
  • kirby epic yarn
  • super mario all-stars

thats all from the top of my head and ya get the component cables they make a ton of difference and ive never had any probs with the component cables and needing to switch back or with wii vc games not working

#11 Posted by capitanm1 (205 posts) - 1 year, 7 months ago

Tatsunoku vs. Capcom - I had a lot of fun playing that game when I had my Wii... Ive since sold it... I like fighting games and and I was just tempted after Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (Ultimate), SSF4, SF3AE, SFxTK... N no love for wii yo...

#12 Posted by mariokart64fan (366 posts) - 1 year, 7 months ago

mario kart wii

metroid other m

goldeneye007

kirby epic yarn

donkey kong country returns

wii party

zelda twilight princess

boy you missed alot ---

resident evil 0 and 1 and 4

bully scholarship edition,

driver san francisco /paralell lines , if your into sandbox games,

new super mario bros wii

if you can find this metroid trillogy

if not --metroid prime 3 corruption

no more heroes 1 /2

red steel 1/2

conduit 1

zack and wiki

the sims 3

the sims 2 pets

,theres plenty of good games you just gotta look

#13 Posted by Swoxx (2903 posts) - 1 year, 7 months ago

I totally read "I'm finally getting Will"

#14 Posted by Enemtee (23 posts) - 1 year, 3 months ago

Games to play with your girlfriend. Both Super Mario Galaxy-games and New Super Mario Bros is a must. Mario Kart Wii is simple fun. Then it depends on your girlfriend's taste of course. My girlfriend likes simple co-op-games, where she don't need to learn too much to get to have fun with it.

#15 Edited by WilltheMagicAsian (1521 posts) - 1 year, 3 months ago

@Enemtee: Chill out with the bumping of 6 month old Wii threads...

#16 Posted by Enemtee (23 posts) - 1 year, 3 months ago

@WilltheMagicAsian: So there are rules where I can't reply to a thread I'm interested in, new or old? I respect your opinion, but I can't agree, I'm sorry.

#17 Posted by ShadowSkill11 (1461 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago

Good for you. I just downloaded Dolphin for free.

#18 Posted by awadnin (275 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago
#19 Posted by NTM (6421 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago

Wait... I posted on here before? Dang! Now I remember. What a pointless comment.

#20 Edited by Vegetable_Side_Dish (1701 posts) - 1 year, 2 months ago
@ShadowSkill11 said:

Good for you. I just downloaded Dolphin for free.

Yeh, this.  
1080p? On my Wii games? You don't say.
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