Runescape on Wii?

[Hunter360x]

Even if it does somehow come out on wii I would still prefer to play it on my PC.

 

 

 

Hunter

[primadog]

Makoto has covered this topic quite well, so I'll just add a little detail

 

 

 

No Java support exists in Wii Opera because having a JavaVM would take considerable resources that the Wii just doesn't have. From what I've seen of Runescape, Flash or Javascript (w/ the canvas tag) could approximate the interface with a little work.

http://my.opera.com/community/forums/to ... ?id=193835

 

 

 

There is some light at the end of the tunnel through, the willboard is out, and there are currently projects to port linux to the wii. If and when that project is complete, adding java is would a simple extra step for them.

 

http://www.wiili.org/

 

http://www.wiili.org/forum/java-on-wii-t1365.html

 

"We're still working on getting code to execute on the wii in general. Once that's done, supporting java should be a trivial matter"

 

 

 

In addition, there might exist a miracle in which Nintendo update Opera for the next build!

[Mayjest]

Andrew made an announcment about this ages ago (Here), which lists some of the problems that it would have.

 

 

 

However, from what I can tell, that's not refering to using RS through the internet channel, rather making a slightly new version of RS for the Wii itself. Doing it through the internet channel is theoretically possible if the memory is increased (easily done currently through SD cards). The main problem that I can see is how the Wii browser works - you can only type text when the keyboard thing comes up, even with the new USB keyboard support. It would be possible to play as it is, but you'd have to sacrifice being able to talk.

 

 

 

Well that's my thoughts on it anyway. The only way to be able to talk would be to split the game up into two frames, one for clicking and one for typing, which would allow you to select different frames and type/click away. Seems overly complex for something that would benefit not very many people.

[JoeDaStudd]

You can already play World of Warcraft on Wii

 

 

 

Check out this Youtube Video for proof

 

 

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jkX1oQsvNe0

 

Did you even read the Description of the video?

 

It states they are using a Mac, not wii and are just using the Wiimote as a Mouse.

[rt_phondents]

Java will eventually make the move and get a deal with ninteno

 

 

 

fingers crossed people

[Sy_Accursed]

I'd say its not too far fetched.

 

 

 

Sure i doubt runescape will come out specifically for consoles.

 

 

 

But PS3, Wii and X-Box all have internet connectivity and slowly developing web browsers on them.

 

 

 

It's only a matter of time before these console based browsers gain java compatibility then they can load rs the same way as a pc can.

 

 

 

Thought i imagine getting your clicks aimed right with a wii remote would be hard

[Krampell]

well, why would they put java on wii? That will not happend.

[jessy87]

well, why would they put java on wii? That will not happend.

 

 

 

 

 

instead of asking that. try asking, why wouldnt they?

[Will H]

It's a Perfectly Plausible Possibility. I don't actually think that anybody needs to do anything apart from Nintendo, so they update the Wii for Java Support. If it's a bit more complex, Java will need to get involved. But Jagex just need to sit back and relax. :-w

[PhaperPlane]

Lets review, You can post on these Forums with the Wii, with this USB Keyboard update, it would make typing in stuff on Wii games (E.G Twilight Princess, entering your name) would become a few seconds. I think seeing Java on the Wii would be a good idea, if this does happen, well, I would spend alot more time on the Wii.

[Doomster]

Java is also on a path to opensource (pending replacements for a few components which cannot be open sourced). This makes cross-compiling for other platforms a point which may not even need to involve Sun.

 

 

 

I'm guessing that "platform X gets java" is a more likely propostion than "Runscape non-Java", since they are the JAVA Gaming Experts, after all.

 

 

 

One of the "unique selling points" of RS, is that it can "load and go" in a Java-supporting browser, and the platforms which lack Java tend not to have a fully functional Flash either.

[Kimberly]

Look, Java wont waste their time investing their programs onto the Wii, or anything else for that matter. Reason being is that in another year or 2 another console will come out and the Wii will be old. Thus, making their 1/2 years meaningless. :|

 

 

 

Java itself is a cross-compatible platform. It can go anywhere that can download the JVM, the Java Virtual Machine.

 

 

 

Since the Wii does not have a big enough harddrive that you can save things to, you'll not see it on the Wii anytime soon (also for thereasons that Makoto mentioned) .

[syndrome445]

Wanna play a good mmo on a console, get ffxi, plays on the PS2 and XBOX 360 as well as comp. Better graphics than WoW too >.>

[Severation]

PS3 is capable of running Ubuntu which, correct me if i'm wrong, is a java based operating system?

[Dalcyte]

not going to happen..dude runescape is for p.c. and p.c. only

 

 

 

and people don't make a thread saying "runescape on PS3" its not going to happen..

 

 

 

end of my story

 

 

 

he means that if u pay 5 bucks and the get the browser thing for the wii, and nintendo has it so java can run, it would be the case that u could do that.

 

 

 

And yes, it's true you can...but it won't be for a while.

[Potter_Pkr]

Whats wrong with playing RuneScape on a PC or Mac?

 

 

 

RS constantly uses the mouse so even if they did make it possible for Wii, there would be so many complaints saying that its pointless as you'd have to consistently be pointing the Wii remote at the TV.

[Nopheo]

This is funny.

[Etta]

Oh my gawd -drool-

 

 

 

It would be good if we good calabrate the nunchuck to attack :D

[Dragonwizerd]

get a wireless keyboard and mouse

 

 

 

at least then, you can pretend you're playing on a wii

[Olbritishchap]

i think its hilarious that most people assumed he was saying they were making rs for the wii system. people, he was talking about them making java supportable in the wii browser, making runescape playable on the wii.

[Goldenjkered]

I tried it on my nephews Wii when they had just come out. I managed to get on the website, but then the game window just loaded with a white screen, and stayed that way.

[DarkDude]

I tried it on my nephews Wii when they had just come out. I managed to get on the website, but then the game window just loaded with a white screen, and stayed that way.

 

 

 

Yes, that is due to the Wii Opera Internet Browser not supporting Java.

[reaper88888]

 

 

 

 

 

Seeing as how most of us have 360s, that doesn't matter even if it DOES happen.. :|

[#Free]

O SWEET DO TO A DDS SPEC U HAVE TO USE THE WII REMOTE LIKE A DAGGER

[Triforceelf]

While this is undoubtedly one of the most awesome suggestions I have ever heard, I seriously doubt that it will ever happen.