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Screw it! I finally bought a Wii U
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raviolico
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update on my buzzing fan saga (low level fan hummmmmm, no Disc inserted).
bought some of these dudes and placed them under my Wii U:
...and it helped a lot. Now it sounds quite normal.
And for science: I tested 3 different Wii U´s by now...all of them had a comparable level of this subtle buzzing. Or my ears a really sensitive to this specific Wii U fan noise...lol.
All 3 consoles hummed like a distant bee hive in my rack...but with those acoustic absorbers it`s fine and tolerable.
The update took something like 30-40 minutes for me I think. Congratulations on buying the second most underrated console ever! (*shed's a tear for the DC*)
You can cancel the update and jump into a game if you want. You might not be able to use the online until updated, though. The update will download in the background anyhow.
SunEatsMoon
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Yup, I'm going for it. There's a handful of games I want to play on the Wii U right now and more coming in the future, but the added bonus of being able to dip into the Wii library has pushed me over the edge.
Mr. Perfect
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Is it possible to play Wii games with the classic controller instead of the wiimote on this system? I still have no desire to use motion control, unfortunately.
HerpDerpstreit
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But... you already chose Wind Waker? That means you will get the code for Wind Waker. I had to pick which game i wanted, and got a code for THAT game. You don't get "a code" for "any" of those games. If you picked a game, that's the code you'll get.
you have to play Wii games with whatever controllers they originally supported. if a game used Wiimotion+ exclusively then that's what you have to use now.
The MK8 that comes in the bundle doesn't have a pin code. You need to link nintendo club to your network ID. I did it and it's there. Wii U deluxe registered, accounts linked.
I took a look at their tech support forums and there's some people with the same issue.
It seems Nintendo club's system is overloaded or something.
I didn't get to choose the game yet. The option is suposed to show up in the "to do" list after you register and link everything. But so far it didn't.
But.. well, i sent an e-mail to their support and there i chose WW. They didn't reply yet. I just hope i don't end up with another WW.
Fantastic, thank you very much - there's a number there I hadn't heard of, so I really appreciate it.
tav7623
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You're welcome, also forgot to add in my op that if you are interested youtuber MetalJesusRocks has a 3 part series on hidden gems for the Wii that is (imo) pretty good as it covers a wide range of games.
Wii Hidden Gems - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4cLi3iGy5w
More Wii Hidden Gems - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl968nZTcYM
Wii Hidden Gems 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30OMijpT8rg
Don't forget about Kirby Return to Dreamland and Kirby Epic Yarn! Also Sin and Punishment: Star Successor.
There's going to be a Wii U bundle with Skylanders for about $200 in Australia soon. I'm tempted as fuck... but Nintendo's E3 showing really does make the machine feel like it'll be another Gamecube; heaps of amazing first-party titles and a few good third-party ones. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it's something I'd have to come to terms with if I got the console lol.
You guys were right: I'm thoroughly enjoying Wind Waker HD.
I just finished my second dungeon and I'm beginning to see that this is a truly fantastic game. It reminds me so much of Beyond Good and Evil, which is my favorite game of all time.
There are definitely points at which I struggle, and I need a walkthrough to get me past a certain puzzle, but for the most part I'm sitting there and working through the processes on my own, making the solving of a particular puzzle that much more rewarding.
I'm around six to seven hours played, and haven't found myself bored or uninterested yet. An excellent first foray into the franchise.
I should finish right around the end of the month, at which point I'll redeem Pikmin 3 as free game.
The more I play this console, the more baffling it is how bad the Wii U's reputation is. I've had a blast since buying it.
I just finished my second dungeon and I'm beginning to see that this is a truly fantastic game. It reminds me so much of Beyond Good and Evil, which is my favorite game of all time.
There are definitely points at which I struggle, and I need a walkthrough to get me past a certain puzzle, but for the most part I'm sitting there and working through the processes on my own, making the solving of a particular puzzle that much more rewarding.
I'm around six to seven hours played, and haven't found myself bored or uninterested yet. An excellent first foray into the franchise.
I should finish right around the end of the month, at which point I'll redeem Pikmin 3 as free game.
The more I play this console, the more baffling it is how bad the Wii U's reputation is. I've had a blast since buying it.
Whoa...I'm never going to finish any of the games I own. I realize that now.
Not complaining per se, I guess I can hold off buying ANYTHING for a while.
jeffyjaixx
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Got a WiiU deluxe bundle deal with Mario Kart 8 for $134.99 CAD last week. At that price, couldn't resist. Enjoying that and Pikmin 3 so far (got from free download when you register).
Jaded Alyx
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I hope you got the Swift Sale from the Auction House.
brandonh83
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Glad to hear. I consider it mid-tier Zelda, but even mid-tier Zelda is still usually better than most games. When you finish it I would recommend you pick up Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. If you've heard any hate toward either of those games, do ignore it.
Nope.
Yeah, I'm gonna go to a Gamestop sometime soon and try to pick up a bunch of cheap Wii games I missed out on. Galaxy and Skyward Sword are high up on that list.
SphericalCrusher
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Lots of great games. Super Mario 3D World, New Super Mario Bros/Luigi U, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, DKC Tropical Freeze, Pikmin 3, Zelda Wind Waker HD, Sonic All Stars Racing, Mario Kart 8, etc etc. Don't forget about the games like Mass Effect 3, Batman Arkham City/Origins, Assassin's Creed 3 and 4, Darksiders 2, Call of Duty Black Ops 2/Ghost, Splinter Cell, etc (In the event you have not played them on other consoles)
BFIB
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After my first day, I'm really enjoying the system. Off Play is fantastic. Played some Mario Kart with an old friend tonight, and it took us right back to High School and battling in MK 64. There really is something Nintendo just has when it comes to their software.
I was bummed that the Virtual Console pickings are pretty slim. Bought Link to the past, but I was really hoping for Ocarina of Time. Wind Waker is a great substitute.
I'm really glad I picked it up over an xbox one. PS4 and Wii U is a great combo.
Now...to get a 2DS.....
I was bummed that the Virtual Console pickings are pretty slim. Bought Link to the past, but I was really hoping for Ocarina of Time. Wind Waker is a great substitute.
I'm really glad I picked it up over an xbox one. PS4 and Wii U is a great combo.
Now...to get a 2DS.....
Crab Milk Mickey
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Little King's Story. Lovely little gem, if a little rough around the edges.
I'd only recommend Sonic All-Stars Racing: Transformed to others if their computer cannot run the PC version very well. It's not a terrible game on consoles, but even on moderate rigs it should be running at 60 frames per second on PC. Regularly discounted on Steam too.
The saves. I believe they go to the same place where the game is installed, and you cannot move them separately.
Except the wii games look terrible on an HD TV.
Ulysses 31
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Not any worse than any other pre-Wii U nintendo console.
Other than being obviously sub-HD(bit fuzzy/unsharp) Wii games look as they should on my Samsung LED.
SporeCrawler
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you can play wii games on the gamepad
How would motion controller work on wiiu pad?
MrNyarlathotep
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it has a sensor bar built in
He means as a replacement for the tv screen. You'd still need to use the original controller, but the image gets displayed on the gamepad screen, and games look a lot better in native resolution.
TDLink
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TDLink
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Wonderful 101
You'll get a free game with MK8: TW101 or Zelda TWW are two excellent choices.
Ulysses 31
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You can a free game with the Mario Kart 8 game or Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle till the end of July.
TDLink
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If you buy Mario Kart (including getting the Mario Kart bundle) and register the game on Club Nintendo by July 31st you can get one of the following games for free:
Yes, even hollanders get the promotion
But it's a Mario Kart 8 only promotion. Buy MK8 either as a bundle with the console or just the game (retail or e-shop) and you get to chose from 8 games (only downloadable from the e-shop, not retail/disc). The best of which being: Zelda WW, Monster Hunter 3U, Pikmin 3, Wonderful 101, Nintendoland, New Super Mario Bros U... And yes, there is a limit. I think the promotion lasts until the end of July(?) and you have to redeem the code before the end of August(?).
Alright thanks guys. Deal looks pretty good then. 300 euros for the Wii U, Mario Kart 8 and for me most likely Windwaker HD.
I'll think about it
If you look around, (well, at least in Belgium) you can find other deals cheaper than the MK bundle. My sis bought the ZeldaWW bundle for 250 (last stock), got MK8 for another 55 plus Pikmin 3 for free. Meaning, she paid 305 and got 3 awesome games for the price.
Indeed. Amazon UK has insane prices for many 3rd party Wii U games. Mass Effect 3, both Batman games, Assassins Creed 3/4, Injustice, Tekken, Splinter Cell... And definitely get Deus Ex if you haven't played that one yet. One of the best games on the system and little over 10 pounds.
Alright thanks guys. Deal looks pretty good then. 300 euros for the Wii U, Mario Kart 8 and for me most likely Windwaker HD.
I'll think about it
Windwaker HD is great. Be sure to pick up ZombiU and Rayman from amazon, amazon UK sells them dirt cheap, 7 and 12 pounds or something crazy lika that.
Hmm... Wonderful 101 or Sonic Lost World. Can''t decide which free game to get
If you played Bayonetta, W101 is Bayonetta 1.5
It also has perhaps the most absurd and amazing story I've ever seen, which is saying something given that I played Bayo 1
Hmm... Wonderful 101 or Sonic Lost World. Can''t decide which free game to get
That is really not even a question. Get Wonderful 101.
Malaussene
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Hmm... Wonderful 101 or Sonic Lost World. Can''t decide which free game to get
are you serious?
Ulysses 31
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Hmm... Wonderful 101 or Sonic Lost World. Can''t decide which free game to get
The one where you can smack cyberdragons around:
SporeCrawler
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Hmm... Wonderful 101 or Sonic Lost World. Can''t decide which free game to get
wonderful 101
sonic isnt as bad as reviews would suggest but compared to wonderful101 its lacking
Hmm... Wonderful 101 or Sonic Lost World. Can''t decide which free game to get
W101 for sure.
Hmm... Wonderful 101 or Sonic Lost World. Can''t decide which free game to get
Wonderful 101 is simply a must have. I don't think any review will explain how insane that game is once you really get into it. It's a deep, action packed hilarious game. It truly is similar to Bayonetta, which is a very good thing. Personally I think it's a bit more complicated, but the reward you get for finally figuring everything out is pure awesomeness. The main thing that sold me on the game besides everyone saying how great the game is, was watching this guy's tutorials
Saur's Wonderful 101 System Breakdown
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