Soma Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 He doesn't need to give you a reason. Maybe he just needs cash. Don't get so defensive and contentious; just answer the question. :\ For the record, the only think you'll lose when you sell your Wii are any WiiWare and VC games. Wii doesn't store any personal information, though you might want to remove any network information from the setup so that your wifi network's key isn't still in there. Thanks for the helpful response. I was just being safe rather than sorry. I haven't played my Wii in the longest time. I'm just selling it because I don't play it anymore and I desperately need the money. Only thing I was sorta looking forward to was Tales of Symphonia 2. I think if I wait any longer I'll want to keep it, so I should just sell it while my mind is set on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 is anyone else getting pissed at the virtual console nothing good since like april Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 There're only so many games they can put out, and they probably want to stretch the library out long enough to keep putting something out each week for as long as possible. Also, they're saving the big titles for really slow months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Except in the last 6 months, when the game sales were supposed to come to a trickle, there has been tons of 360 and PS3 games to fill the gap. Like Metal Gear Solid 4, Soul Calibur 4, all the torrent of download titles, Grand Theft Auto 4 (wow, lots of 4's). I honestly wonder what Nintendo's waiting for. Instead of worrying about new releases, maybe they should just release all the Japan-only VC games. Voila, new games (for Americans). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I honestly wonder what Nintendo's waiting for. Instead of worrying about new releases, maybe they should just release all the Japan-only VC games. Voila, new games (for Americans). or maybe all the english ones that they just haven't felt like releasing I have Star Fox 64 now WHERE THE FUCK IS STAR FOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 And Star Fox 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipomatic Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ruh roh http://wiihacks.blogspot.com/2008/07/gamecube-and-classic-controllers-banned.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagist Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 If they have stopped being sold "as of July 23rd," why are we still selling them at Target, where I work? I have a hard time believing this would actually blow over and not be huge news, at least at places like Penny Arcade. Unless I have been cluelessly not reading for the last two weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ruh rohhttp://wiihacks.blogspot.com/2008/07/gamecube-and-classic-controllers-banned.html I find that very hard to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effector Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Yeah, that newspost is jumping to conclusions, since most "real" news sources say Nintendo plans to appeal again to the Federal Supreme Court. It is true that he judge issued an injunction to keep the controllers in question off of the shelves, but I believe that's on hold while the appeal is sought. That is, of course, in addition (?) to the escrow account/costs awarded. See Kotaku and Patent Arcade. IANAL, but the documents here seem like they could yield some interesting information. EDIT: Those look like old docs, sorry. New ruling hosted on Dallas News here (PDF). Can't find the relevant docs on Justia's site, for some reason. EDIT2: Yeah, it looks like it's all three, no decision involved, like reported at LiquidIce's site. It's the $21 mil (plus applicable prejudgment interest, something like $82,000), the formation of the escrow account - amount determined by "7% of the selling price for each GameCube, Wavebird Wireless and Wii Classic controller sold; and 5% of the selling price for each Wii Remote sold, up to a maximum number of Wii Remotes equal to twice the number of Wii Classics sold." - and the stop on the controller sales. I can't find any evidence to prove the holding until appeal thing, but it doesn't seem too far-fetched for a case with this much money being thrown around. Also, lawl at Dallas Morning News for misspelling "judgment" in the file name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devyn Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I am so sick of these damn patent trolls. Those guys are suing Nintendo on the basis that Nintendo has kept them from clogging the market on those type of controllers. I'll be damned to the abyss if that company every produces any controllers for Nintendo. I know Ninty are jerks, but wow, you gotta draw the line somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 'hey your 8-way joystick copied our 6-way joystick' 'no it didn't' 'juuuuuudge' 'I don't understand this newfangled technology I FIND THE DEFENDANT GUILTY' 'what you're kidding right' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I am so sick of these damn patent trolls. Those guys are suing Nintendo on the basis that Nintendo has kept them from clogging the market on those type of controllers. I'll be damned to the abyss if that company every produces any controllers for Nintendo. I know Ninty are jerks, but wow, you gotta draw the line somewhere. It's unfortunately extremely common for small companies to sue the big companies for alleged patent infringements, though they're usually settled out of court due to the huge legal expense, long litigation time, etc. The downside of being the big guy - you become the target in more ways than one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai_of_plague Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 i still need to get a wii i had a 360 but it broke and i have no love for the ps3 fuck you, and fuck your cash i can have fun with my wii while you touch yourself to mgs4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroBass.Exe Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 'hey your 8-way joystick copied our 6-way joystick''no it didn't' 'juuuuuudge' 'I don't understand this newfangled technology I FIND THE DEFENDANT GUILTY' 'what you're kidding right' I'm thinking Phoenix Wright 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCvgluvr Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Okay, let me get this straight. Hackers have just found a way to get the Wii to play DVDs. Does that mean that the Wii could always play DVDs, but Nintendo didn't allow that feature up until now? Is Nintendo planing to make a quick buck at our expense? I thought the downloadable content fiasco was bad, but I had no idea that Nintendo would stoop so low! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effector Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'm pretty sure the Wii has always been able to play DVDs. They were just, y'know. Games. I kid. The Wii reads discs that are DVD-based, but not actually DVDs. I think it has something to do with wanting to avoid paying whoever it is that manages the DVD format? So I don't think it's much of a stretch to write an app that reads DVDs. But I'm not familiar with the architecture involved, so I could be dead wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalzon Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Yes, The Wii does not normally play DVDs because Nintendo wanted to avoid paying royalties for the feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai_of_plague Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 So i'm buying a wii and the only games i really plan on buying (as of right now) is Metroid Prime 3, Super Smash Bros.:Brawl, and Star Wars: Force Unleashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensei Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 You forgot about Twilight Princess. And by that I mean wii homebrew stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 So i'm buying a wiiand the only games i really plan on buying (as of right now) is Metroid Prime 3, Super Smash Bros.:Brawl, and Star Wars: Force Unleashed There is absolutely no reason for you to make a NEW thread just to tell us you're buying a Wii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Super Mario RPG is pretty awesome. Got it yesterday on VC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Super Mario RPG is pretty awesome. Got it yesterday on VC. Good memories, probably the ONLY game I've ever bought used though back then. Couldn't find it fresh. also.. I'll leave this here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvB-lIcHHPQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 ha its been a while since i heard that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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