Maze Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 My birthday is coming, and I was wondering if a Wii was worth getting. I had one about 2 years ago, but there were no good games at the time, so I sold it. Sure enough, after I sold, a wave of good games come out (Brawl, Galaxy, Pikmin, etc.). My mother wants a Wii for exercise games ( :lol: ). I'm not sure if I should get one though. Are Wiis worth getting now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyhatchetbear Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I think there are a fair few good games worth getting for the Wii. Then again, I am a bit biased towards Nintendo. Cooking and Fishing...My Journey!|Brawl Friend Code:1032-2280-0189Brush up on your Vocab: FreeRice.com|My Adoptables, Click Pl0x!!My YouTube Channel Thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle229 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Spend at least 3 hours with several different games online for each system first. Get back here so I can rub your butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkn0wnwarrior Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 It all depends on what type of game you like. For me, the Wii is ideal, because I like the Mario and Zelda games. Wii mostly specializes in games for Nintendo faithfuls, although they have brough in some other games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I've had one laying down next to my X360 for a few years and I havn't played it much. I'd say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harakiri Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I've had one for two years, and besides the standard Nintendo fair, have not been able to find anything worthwhile for the system. I say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runescapeloser22 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I would recommend a 360 unless you like Party games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild_goat_14 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 There aren't many good games for it, but if you won't be playing your system a lot it is good. But if you will be playing a lot, buy a 360, or even a PS3 for the long term. I shall take my flock underneath my own wing, and kick them right the [bleep] out of the tree. If they were meant to fly, they won't break their necks on the concrete.So, what is 1.111... equal to?10/9. Please don't continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphi Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yes. Its a great console for party games, and it has some very creative single player titles. Not to mention the hugely addictive wiiware titles out there (World of Goo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawks Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yes, especially if you loved Mario/Zelda/Animal Crossing/Smash Bros/Pikmin etc. Any sort of Nintendo franchise. There's not really a reason not to unless you love all those violent war games (some of which I do believe they make for the Wii...) and you've got your pick of rock band or guitar hero now. sig by Soa.....tip.it times.....art & mediadeviantart/flickr/last.fm/steam/twitter/tumblr/youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hint: Pikmin already exists for Gamecube. If you buy a Wii, buy the GC version cheap, do the same for Pikmin 2. I guarantee motion controls are not worth extra price. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawks Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 ^ You can't get it cheap unless it doesn't work... Because the Wii has backwards compatability GC games are often more expensive then they were when they came out... Or the game's not that popular. You're not going to find ones less than $30 unless it's a little kids game. sig by Soa.....tip.it times.....art & mediadeviantart/flickr/last.fm/steam/twitter/tumblr/youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If you want to buy mine I'll sell you it for $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If I had to pick a console now out of the three I would honestly choose a PS3, just because the new lineup looks extremely promising. (And I don't really play my 360 much). As far as the Wii goes I don't think it's worth the money, or at least I wouldn't buy it. Don't get me wrong I would enjoy playing the new Mario and the other big nintendo exclusive games, but after that? Well all you're left with is a terrible selection of [cabbage]ty third party games. I mean, I can count the number of games I want to play on the Wii, honestly, on one hand: - Super Mario Galaxy - Twilight Princess - Metroid Prime 3 Ok so 3 titles, 3. If you're a smash brothers fan than I guess you could put that on there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If I had to pick a console now out of the three I would honestly choose a PS3, just because the new lineup looks extremely promising. (And I don't really play my 360 much). I actually just ordered a PS3 (I had a topic about this a few weeks ago) and that's why I am trying to sell my Wii. Anyhow I mostly bought it for an entertainment center rather than games, but there are a few games coming up that look fun. That 256 simultaneous players game I'd like to try. EDIT: I don't want to give the OP the impression that he should be getting a PS3 instead of a Wii. It is very possible that you will get a lot more fun out of a Wii than a PS3. It's just my particular case I don't really want a Wii. Some of the games were really fun for when you are drinking with some friends though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maze Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 If you want to buy mine I'll sell you it for $200. How would I buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheValeyard Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 It depends whether your prepared to sacrifice proper online play, high definition graphics and serious games for Nintendo exclusives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceBeam Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If you want to buy mine I'll sell you it for $200. How would I buy it? You wouldn't. $200 is $25 more than store price. Oh yeah, and I've thought of taking babies and throwing them. For funsies. - Lenticular J"Isn't it pathetic how everything in our society is built around someone screwing someone else out of their money?" - killerbeer0 on American SocietyRebdragon can't wiz a woz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheValeyard Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If you want to buy mine I'll sell you it for $200. How would I buy it? You wouldn't. $200 is $25 more than store price. I'm pretty sure its not. I'm British and over here a Wii is £179.99. With the pound being worth more than the dollar i'd imagine a Wii would be at least $240. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblinpie Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If you want to buy mine I'll sell you it for $200. How would I buy it? You wouldn't. $200 is $25 more than store price. I'm pretty sure its not. I'm British and over here a Wii is £179.99. With the pound being worth more than the dollar i'd imagine a Wii would be at least $240. I think it's $249, though I'm not entirely sure. POH Agility Course, Please Support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If you want to buy mine I'll sell you it for $200. How would I buy it? You wouldn't. $200 is $25 more than store price. Store price is $250. Used ones go for $200-$225. @Mazemeout: If I set up an eBay page for it I'll let you know. I am pretty lazy though so I probably won't end up selling it, and it will just collect dust for a few years. But if you don't mind getting a used Wii (I don't think they have any hardware problems usually, so used is just as good as new) then you could probably order one off eBay or check the used part on the amazon page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inuashakent Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The only Wii game I played for longer than 3 hours is Brawl, and I have over 1000 hours on it. It depends on what type of games you like... Yeah, I have galaxy, mario kart, and the other popular games, although I stopped buying them because I figured out I don't like them. [Summoning guide (AOW)] [Slayer guide] [Melee & Brawl player] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why_Not Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I got a Wii on launch day and played it a lot for a year or two. It has great games for Nintendo fans. Brawl, Twilight Princess, Mario Strikers Charged (Surprisingly addicting), Paper Mario, Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Kart, Fifa 08, and Excitetrucks are most the games I have for it. I think it was very worth it for me, although I was a very big Nintendo fan at the time. All those games got quite a bit of play time as I had played their predecessors on their previous consoles. I ended up getting a 360, though because of its online play and epic games (Oblivion, Halo 3, good driving games) which absolutely pwns the Wii anyday. Halo 3 has kept me busy for too long now and is probably nearing how long I spent with my Wii altogether.. :? But anyway, I think the Wii is worth it as long as you have interest in those Mario/Zelda or other games and you think you'd play them a lot.. For now, though, I'll stick with my 360 while my Wii gathers dust. Erm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_u_s_ii_X Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I would say no, the only games I enjoyed was Mario Kart Wii and Super Smash Brothers Brawl (Mario Galaxy was too repetitive... >_<) ⅹ Last.fm YouTube Team A vs Team B M u s ii X Rocky Keane ⅹ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IeatWindex Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I like shooters and competitive actiony games, so I always play my 360, dont even use the wii anymore. If you like large group just for fun games, the Wii is for you. If you like skillful competitive in-depth games, the 360 is good for you, and if you like...well PS3 is hard to explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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