Wii-U

romanista · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2015 17:28

Pod wrote:

romanista wrote:

@pod.. what;s your nintendo id? and i wanted to use my gamecube controller with mk8

If it's just after a name, it's "poddster". (possible capital P). If it's after some giant number like the wii: I have no idea. I'll look tonight.
EDIT: I just logged into "miiverse" via my browser with that. I can't add people via that, as someone else gave me their name to add. I'll have to wait until I am infront of the console to do it.

Poddster is soneone named lee

RuySan wrote:

and for 5€ i can buy 4 or 5 pints, so there's that.

Still the english often seem more drunk

RuySan · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3542

RuySan wrote:

and for 5€ i can buy 4 or 5 pints, so there's that.

Still the english often seem more drunk[/quote]

Yes. An extreme example is scandinavia, where alcohol is not only very expensive, but also full of legal limitations, yet people have a difficult relation with it.

Here in the south, it's so cheap and everywhere that we don't make much fuss of it.

Pod · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 2568

romanista wrote:

Poddster is soneone named lee

That's a me!

Quote:

RuySan wrote:

and for 5€ i can buy 4 or 5 pints, so there's that.

Still the english often seem more drunk

We need to drink away the misery of high drink prices.

I bought one of these as I want to play 8 player Smash Bros. It's arrived and works fine in local 2 player. I'm hoping it performs just as well with 4 controllers + 3 wii motes + gamepad all mashing away.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

Now you just need 7 people to play with!

romanista · **Posted:** Tue Jan 20, 2015 22:35

Thos looks nice too. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251719348476

But just smash bros isn't it? I would love mk8 with my :wub: wavebird :wub:

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Smash Bros is currently the only supported game, although you can also use it for backward compatibility with basically all Gamecube games via homebrew if you like.

romanista · **Posted:** Mon Feb 09, 2015 16:50

that's all using nintendont i suppose?
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendont.349258/

it seems awfully easy to install.. no weird hacks like the Zelda one on the wii?

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Yeah you need a game to use the hack, but it's pretty straightforward. There's a few games with exploits, but SSBB is the easiest to get hold of.

Full list of games is here, the Zelda vulnerability was patched out via firmware updates that predate the release of the Wii U, so Zelda isn't an option any more.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

Eurogamer are saying that the recent Nintendo 'NX' announcement pretty much signals the end of the Wii-U

(They're switching to a mobile gaming platform, basically.)

It doesn't diminish my love for the console - (in the same way that the 'failure' of the Dreamcast doesn't alter the fact I've had some of the best console gaming of my life on that machine, and I still have a very soft spot for it all these years later, even after Sega officially canned it it didn't stop me playing it of course, I was still playing mine for years after it was said to have died) - but it's a shame that more people didn't cotton on to just how good the Wii U is and that it plays host to some truly incredible games.

I still think Mario Kart 8 is one of the best looking games I've seen for years too, even if it is running on the 'underpowered' console of the generation.

TBH I've already had my money's worth out of my Wii-U, and there are a few games still in the pipeline that I'll be buying before it's officially retired (the Zelda game being the primary example), so like the Dreamcast, to my mind it will never be a failure, but an example of everyone else being stupid.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015- ... -the-wii-u

Quote:

For all of its failings, the Wii U has consistently hosted the best games this generation has had to offer so far. Its appeal comes down in part to its outsider status, of course - everyone loves the underdog, especially one hobbled with something as unwieldy as a GamePad around its neck and with an adorable little limp - but the adoration thrown its way comes down mostly to its incredible software library.

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Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25588

My only concern is this:

Animal Crossing has not yet been announced.

Bring that out and we're all good.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

Mimi wrote:

My only concern is this:

Animal Crossing has not yet been announced.

Bring that out and we're all good.

The indications seem to be Mimi that any games already in the pipeline will still be seen to fruition, but we're probably not going to see any major announcements of new games for the system now.

How far along was Animal Crossing? If it was already announced and/or in development I'd hope it'll still see the light of day.

Remember also Nintendo aren't leaving the gaming sphere completely, and this NX announcement did say there will be a 'device' of some sort beyond them releasing games for mobiles - but it's all a bit vague at the moment.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:05

Zelda U and Starfox U yet. Wii U dead, my arse.

romanista · **Posted:** Fri Mar 20, 2015 18:29

Thr club nintendo str catalogue is suddenly filled with downloadable games... i got the london bus ride voor 600* since the kids love buses..quite fun for free.. The rest i keep on until hopefuly a last round...

@futureW you're all playing Olliolli on the ps4?

myp · **Posted:** Sat Mar 21, 2015 0:25

I'm playing OlliOlli 2 on PS4. Judging by the leaderboards no one else has tried properly yet.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Sat Mar 21, 2015 0:55

I played it, didn't really much like it.

romanista · **Posted:** Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:05

got it on the ads, which meant a free download on the wii... feels at home on the ads, although the analogue stick sometimes doesn't feel up for it..

romanista · **Posted:** Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:29

We just discovered that there is a schwebebahn simulator. Downloading..

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

Suspension Railway, for the lazy

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5148

I've got almost £400 on a gift card that I can use in Argos, John Lewis and Currys. Is it worth buying a Wii U?

ApplePieOfDestiny · **Joined:** 17th Dec, 2008 **Posts:** 8293

I prefer the anticipation railway.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

I've got almost £400 on a gift card that I can use in Argos, John Lewis and Currys. Is it worth buying a Wii U?

If you're happy with a console that's going to offer up a small number of sublimely awesome and often unique games, then yes, you'll love it.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

I've got almost £400 on a gift card that I can use in Argos, John Lewis and Currys. Is it worth buying a Wii U?

Three words: Xenoblade Chronicles X.

Ok, X ain't a word, but still the point remains; it'll be the Bloodborne of the WiiU.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:04

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

I've got almost £400 on a gift card that I can use in Argos, John Lewis and Currys. Is it worth buying a Wii U?

Depends on if you need a new TV or something, I guess.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Yeah buy a new TV from John Lewis unless you don't need a new TV.

Get a Wii U when there is a ~£130 deal online.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5148

Nope, I bought two new TVs and an iPad in the last six months or so, and can't think of much else I need. There's other shops I can use it in but I'd prefer to get something larger to show for it rather than just use twenty quid at a time here and there, hence considering a Wii U.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Nope, I bought two new TVs and an iPad in the last six months or so, and can't think of much else I need. There's other shops I can use it in but I'd prefer to get something larger to show for it rather than just use twenty quid at a time here and there, hence considering a Wii U.

Well do you like Nintendo games?

The best games on the system are by Nintendo, and they're very 'Nintendoey'.

Mario Kart 8 for example is a pure-bred Mario Kart game, so if you like realistic racers with proper cars and physics and stuff, then you might not find much to like.

Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze is clearly directly related to the original Donkey Kong Country on the SNES, so if you liked the old SNES games, you'll like Tropical Freeze.

Rayman Legends (not a Nintendo game) is a pure platformer and quite 'old fashioned' in that regard, but by fuck it's incredible and awesome and wonderful - but you need to like the genre.

Super Mario 3D World is the kind of Mario game you can imagine Nintendo making twenty years ago if the technology had existed.

Also coming up is Splatoon which looks really interesting, and of course there's a new Zelda game in the pipeline.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Nope, I bought two new TVs and an iPad in the last six months or so, and can't think of much else I need. There's other shops I can use it in but I'd prefer to get something larger to show for it rather than just use twenty quid at a time here and there, hence considering a Wii U.

Then by all means go for it. It's totally worth it. It already has a killer library.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5148

I'm very tempted - I had quite a decent collection on the original Wii but I've been playing the usual PS3 and 4 stuff for a while.

myp · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:00

Just get one. You won't be disappointed.

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:06

Has anyone hacked it yet?

TheVision · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2015 15:46

I thought I heard that someone had... Can't remember where I saw that though.

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4668

You should probably check in more detail rather than take my word for it, but I've read that you can hack the wii part of the wii-u, so you can still do wii homebrew and (probably) wii backups.

Don't know about the wii-u part though.

romanista · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:56

DavPaz wrote:

Suspension Railway, for the lazy

ah, we get the german title here.

anyway it is horrible, even though i love the schwebebahn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMWS2nddXyo
(very old phone video by me)

- 2003 graphivs
- no gameplay
- some really irritating bugs (sometimes you can't open the door)
i seem to remember now i saw this in a bargain bin for the pc some time ago...aiaiai

still, kid spend 30 fun mins on it..

romanista · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:14

haha

(how a kid things the smash bros characters are called)

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Based on the last two rows, I'm pretty sure that's nothing to do with what a kid thinks

romanista · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:29

this looks super cool by the way,, and the coop is something me and my son probably will enjoy

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015- ... res-review

romanista · **Posted:** Sat May 09, 2015 13:12

Played the splatoob deno a bit (3 timeslots today. Still one left). Web i fijisged the tutorial ot was already 14h unfortunaly so didn't get to play the mutiplayet)

demo was quite fun though)

romanista · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2015 10:37

I managed to ge tin the last multiplayer section... we lost twice.. quite fun, but i wonder if it has much lasting appeal...

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2015 14:34

30th Anniversary Metal Controller, anyone?

Yours for £17: http://www.videogamebox.co.uk/Metal-Mar ... 974434.htm

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Is the controller actually made of metal?

I guess it is a classic controller shaped like a Gamecube controller, rather than an actual Gamecube controller.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon May 11, 2015 16:24

"shiny metallic finish"

romanista · **Posted:** Thu May 28, 2015 12:05

anybody buying splatoon?

Bluecup · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 925

I am. Looks fun. Never really played online shooters before so this will be new.

It does look a bit limited to begin with (5 maps and 1 online mode to begin with) but with free updates later. I think it's Nintendo trying to be smart. Rather than having the small player base spread over different modes everyone is together to begin with. Or I guess it can be viewed as Nanny Nintendo controlling our fun.

romanista · **Posted:** Sun May 31, 2015 13:22

Bought it now (with the discount i got after playing thedemo). Let's make a paint splat appoint,ent..

romanista · **Posted:** Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:49

Eurogamer completely euphoric http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015- ... oon-review

romanista · **Posted:** Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:50

So, anymore beexbezzies ready for a splatoon match?

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015- ... oon-review

It's a dreamcast style Multi player classic-to-be.. with paint! and blue skies!

romanista · **Posted:** Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:04

yeah myoptika has splatoon now too..

e3: almost no wiiuu games alas... still starfox might be nice..
don't think animal crossing board game will be saomething for me... and mario maker i already new

lots of discounts on e shop now during e3

romanista · **Posted:** Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:04

yeah myoptika has splatoon now too..

e3: almost no wiiuu games alas... still starfox might be nice..
don't think animal crossing board game will be saomething for me... and mario maker i already new

lots of discounts on e shop now during e3

MrPSB · **Posted:** Mon Jun 22, 2015 13:33

Hello I am Splatoon and my NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNID is MisterPSB

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Likewise I've splatoon. Well up for Bezziness.

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