Members Thunderbroom Posted March 20, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2007 No, but you can get them cheap at the store. Remember that it's not a HD device, so you don't have to worry about buying something ultra-expensive. Hey wait...aren't you the guy that sent me the link whereby I got three 6' HDMI cables for ~$20 shipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Captain Fathead Posted March 20, 2007 Members Share Posted March 20, 2007 I haven't even opened up the box yet. When you do get to playin', try picking up Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Probably the best game released so far. I bought the wii, and my roommate is on a month long vacation. All he does is play it Zelda...On second thought, maybe you shouldn't buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted March 20, 2007 Members Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hey wait...aren't you the guy that sent me the link whereby I got three 6' HDMI cables for ~$20 shipped? Yep! But I don't think you'll find 'em that cheap anymore. So many people get a PS3 or Xbox360 and just have to spend $150 on HD cables. Either way, here's my test: hook up the Wii with the provided cables. If it looks good to you, you save yourself ten bucks. If it doesn't, go get the component cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phantasm Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I've got the same television that you do and it works fine without component cables. I think there was a setting to tell it you are using a widescreen TV somewhere in the setup, so just remember to tell it "yes." Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted March 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I've got the same television that you do and it works fine without component cables. I think there was a setting to tell it you are using a widescreen TV somewhere in the setup, so just remember to tell it "yes." Have fun! I picked up the cable on the way home. I hooked it up and played with my kids for a while. I don't know if the cable will make any difference, but I'm not going to hook the other up to see.I'm digging it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Kashue Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 I picked up the cable on the way home. I hooked it up and played with my kids for a while. I don't know if the cable will make any difference, but I'm not going to hook the other up to see. I'm digging it! What games do you have so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted March 21, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 What games do you have so far?Just the Sports game that comes with it and Sonic the Hedgehog which was a required purchase in order to get the unit as a package deal.I'm not much for playing the 3D-type games as I get really dizzy.I'm looking forward to d/l Mario! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 Hey, anyone still looking for Wii component cables: http://www.summitimage.com/c-66-nintendo-wii-accessories.aspx Apply coupon code WII60OFF for 60% off your order. The component cables come out to like $8 bucks shipped. Also the cheapest place I've seen controller skins. I can't vouch for the quality because I'm just putting in my order now, but for $3 for a controller and nunchuk skin, the price is right! Probably gonna grab the component cables too just to have 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jamacuco Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 WiiSports is a great simple game. I'm loking forward more like these. Rayman's Raving Rabbids is fun too and great for the kids (although we all know us "adults" love silly games. My brother has Call Of Duty 3 and Zelda... I still haven't tried them but he's completely hung on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 You're all wiitarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted March 21, 2007 Members Share Posted March 21, 2007 WiiSports is a great simple game. I'm loking forward more like these.Rayman's Raving Rabbids is fun too and great for the kids (although we all know us "adults" love silly games.My brother has Call Of Duty 3 and Zelda... I still haven't tried them but he's completely hung on them. Zelda is addicting as anything, and Rayman is really fun. Play through the single-player game all the way and you'll unlock all the levels for multiplayer. Each person will have to have their own Wiimote though, so it gets expensive with four players! Warioware only starts with single-player enabled, but when you beat it you unlock multiplayer... and it supports up to 16 players with a single Wiimote... good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Kashue Posted March 22, 2007 Members Share Posted March 22, 2007 Just as a note, the same company that I got my free Xbox from also has a Free Wii Site The basic Wii only takes a bit more than half the points that the Basic 360 does (and like 40% of what my package did). I might try to get a Wii as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted March 22, 2007 Members Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm not much for playing the 3D-type games as I get really dizzy. Is this your way of bragging about your huge TV to us again? I'm waiting until the Wii is more readily available and I may just buy one. I'm excited for Guitar Hero on Wii - I'm hoping they do some extra cool stuff with the controller capabilities. Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted March 22, 2007 Members Share Posted March 22, 2007 My dad got the HD cables from best buy for $35 or whatever it was for his kids wii and I didn't notice any difference... I'll keep my money and cheapo cables that came with it, tyvm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted March 22, 2007 Members Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh and thunder, I haven't read all of this thread, but if you're having a hard time finding wiimotes (like I did), ebay (of course). A lot of people are buying the wii play package and selling the remotes, I bought both of my extra ones for $30 shipped... They are $40+tax retail. *And* I didn't have to go hunting every day. Not too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrJoshua Posted March 22, 2007 Members Share Posted March 22, 2007 The "Wii Play" game is worth having, though, if you're looking for a remote. It's a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted March 22, 2007 Members Share Posted March 22, 2007 Ah yes but what if you want 4 controllers? You don't want to buy 3 wii play packages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted March 22, 2007 Members Share Posted March 22, 2007 FWIW, the wii is backwards compatable, and has four slots for gamecube controllers and a GC memory card. It's essentially two systems in one I had a gamecube, but I sold it in anticipation of the wii. I kept the games, tho. Which is why I got the gamecube itself so cheap, the guy got a Wii. I got the games off someone who's nabbing a PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted March 23, 2007 Members Share Posted March 23, 2007 Gamecube is definitely fun, too. If you don't have them already, get the new Zelda (the same as the one for the Wii... really good game regardless of the platform you play it on)... Metroid Prime (play the first before the second)... Warioware... Mario Party (5, 6, or 7, they're all good)... Pikmin is a good fun little game too... of course Mariokart. All these games should pretty much be dirt cheap by now. Super Monkey Ball 2 is also a blast with friends, especially MoneyFight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kerouac Posted March 23, 2007 Members Share Posted March 23, 2007 Around here they told us none until the end of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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