thats it? id say thats pretty reasonable.

i still wont get it, but $5 isnt bad.

4/12/2007 8:57:00 AM

again.. it's free till june

4/12/2007 9:13:08 AM

if it's a one time, cheap, fee i'd probably buy it just to have it in case i ever wanted to look something up without getting off the couch.

also, what's the final verdict on super paper mario?

[Edited on April 12, 2007 at 9:18 AM. Reason : ]

4/12/2007 9:17:46 AM

Quote :

"so whats up with this mod chip i keep hearing about?"

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=wiikey&btnG=Google+Search

I just did 1/2 the work for you.....no go little grasshopper!

4/12/2007 9:26:27 AM

I am up to Chapter 3 in Paper Mario, I am really enjoying it. The writing is great, the story so far is pretty much the generic go find these things so you can save the world but the dialogue is interesting enough to keep it from being boring. So far the mechanics are pretty spot on, I wish the badges were still in so you can customize your guy a bit more but i prefer this alot more to the turn based stuff

4/12/2007 9:51:45 AM

i really really really want SPM. i don't have monies though i need to see what games i'm willing to part with so i can trade them in...

4/12/2007 10:03:01 AM

i want mike tysons punch out for VC dammit

can you sell VC games and get your points back?

4/12/2007 10:48:42 AM

once you've bought they, they're yours forever.

well, unless you sell the whole wii.

4/12/2007 10:58:30 AM

yaaayy!!!

now i can use the wiimote as a wand like i've always wanted!!

http://wii.ign.com/articles/779/779905p1.html

wingardium leviosa!!!

4/12/2007 12:34:14 PM

I think that deserves another:

4/12/2007 12:35:24 PM

damn, these look like N64 Graphics!

[Edited on April 12, 2007 at 12:37 PM. Reason : true]

4/12/2007 12:37:07 PM

Man. Nintendo is working real hard to get that extra $$ off of us that we woulda coulda (?shoulda?) spent on a PS3. Im dissappointed with the quality of the channels thus far and if using the browser (which isnt that great without a wireless keyboard too) costs you every month then I will be

They are just looking for any way they can get more ppl to buy Wii points : their guaranteed cash cow if they can get it rolling. If they can come out with enough stuff that requires Wii points to buy, then its probably a pretty good bet that just about everyone with a Wii will want at least one thing bad enough to start buying Wii points. From there its like a credit card: after that first buy it gets easier to convince yourself of and more purchases follow....

Anybody else been watching the Nintendo stock ticker? NTDOY

[Edited on April 12, 2007 at 12:46 PM. Reason : $$]

4/12/2007 12:44:42 PM

Quote :

"if using the browser [...] costs you every month "

for the last time... it's free to download until june

after that, it costs a one time $5 fee to download it

if you have it downloaded beforehand, you don't have to pay for it in june

it's something that they said would be included free at launch, but it wasn't ready yet.




the only thing i use it for is the wii-based web games which are pretty cool

4/12/2007 12:53:22 PM

^Wii based web games?

I misunderstood about the Browser. You mean that if you download it now then you never have to pay for it right? If you download it after June then ya gotta buy wii points. Thats not too bad, rewards us early Wii fanatics a little bit.

4/12/2007 1:13:18 PM

http://www.brentroad.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=452074

4/12/2007 1:14:18 PM

Quote :

"Wii based web games?"

yeah.. there are flash games that are specifically designed to work with the wiimote

4/12/2007 1:24:02 PM

I'll have to download the final browser today. Hopefully its a little faster and not so bland. However its way useful when I'm just chillin on my couch.

Paper Mario? After I finally beat Elebits (which is a great game btw, love the use of the wiimotes) hopefully I'll have enough $texas for SPM.

Speaking of $texas, I think after waiting for Nintendo to jump fully and embrace the online gaming world, a XB360 is next on my list of gadgets to own.

4/12/2007 1:31:45 PM

where do you get the browser?

ive only went online once with my wii.

4/12/2007 2:11:14 PM

shop channel

4/12/2007 2:33:55 PM

Is there a newer one than the one I downloaded a couple months ago?

4/12/2007 2:34:43 PM

yes, a new one was released this morning.

4/12/2007 2:35:02 PM

I have an Elebits game I am willing to trade/sell if anyone is interested.

4/12/2007 2:41:02 PM

^^^^thanks

[Edited on April 12, 2007 at 2:41 PM. Reason : ]

4/12/2007 2:41:10 PM

^^i'll trade it for zelda if u want

4/12/2007 4:21:50 PM

Streaming South Park episodes through the Wii browser = the wins

now I just need Paper Mario

4/12/2007 6:09:22 PM

yea this new browser is a huge upgrade faster ,more functions , looks better too!

4/12/2007 6:09:54 PM

hmm faster eh? i'll have to dl it tomorrow.

4/13/2007 1:34:14 AM

Quote :

"it's something that they said would be included free at launch, but it wasn't ready yet."

It wasn't ready for day 1, but it was ready in the launch window. Splitting hairs, but I suppose it makes a difference.

4/13/2007 2:16:37 AM

Much better browser now. 2 thumbs up.

4/13/2007 11:03:13 AM

^ yeah the web browser is now totally legit and actually useable on a frequent bases. Cant wait to show it off. Im glad that its really free, I was worried they would get us hooked and then pull a TWC!

Is it just me or is this Zelda game friggin loooong as hell?!?! How many hours did it take ya'll to complete (getting all of the poes, heart peices, secrets, etc. without cheating / no gameFAQing)
I play it on and off when I get the chance, but every time I think Im near the end : nope!

[Edited on April 13, 2007 at 12:47 PM. Reason : fuck TWC]

4/13/2007 12:45:49 PM

^You will have to pay for the browser starting in June.

Yeah the Zelda's really long. Which is definitely good.

4/13/2007 12:55:49 PM

Quote :

"You will have to pay for the browser starting in June."

not if you get it before june..... we've already had this conversation.

[Edited on April 13, 2007 at 1:03 PM. Reason : d]

4/13/2007 1:03:25 PM

^^ yeah how many hours did it take you Shin?

^thats what I thought too... when you dl the new browser it def makes it seem like they are hooking you up for already having the trial and getting in on it early. Im guessing they know we went thru hell to get Wiis this early and they love us for it

4/13/2007 1:06:26 PM

im at the boss of the time temple, and im clocked in at around 35-38 hours i think. i cant remember exactly.

[Edited on April 13, 2007 at 1:07 PM. Reason : d]

4/13/2007 1:07:22 PM

just picked up super paper mario and i'm about to start after i'm done with this update. i took in a bunch of ps2 games and ended up only having to pay $10.16 for SPM.

4/13/2007 1:45:53 PM

k posting via wii isnt much easier...

4/13/2007 1:49:00 PM

^ yeah they should come out with a Wii keyboard because that is the only shitty thing about the browser still is having to point at each symbol on the screen (though the typing word completion is improved over the trial). I bet one is already in the works, I mean how hard could it be to make a wireless Wii keyboard?

4/13/2007 2:52:20 PM

I'm 15 hours in and finally at the wagon protection level. Where i'm currently stuck until I beat Elebits this weekend.

4/13/2007 3:31:06 PM

i <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 super paper mario!!!!

4/13/2007 4:29:06 PM

ok im renting super paper mario tonight

4/13/2007 6:41:32 PM

that game sounds interesting

4/13/2007 8:10:52 PM

I finished Zelda at about 41 hours. I did a few sidequests, but haven't bothered to try to get all the Heart Containers.

4/13/2007 8:12:57 PM

I think I finished zelda in under 30 hours, with all heart pieces and all upgrades...

then again, i used a strategy guide

4/13/2007 8:31:24 PM

i want to play zelda more but i just cannot have fun with it. i've only played like 6 hours so far though. does it get a lot better or something?

4/13/2007 8:59:04 PM

yes

4/14/2007 12:35:26 AM

oh. well i'll keep playin then.

i played a bunch of flash games from wiicade tonight. it was fun. there's some crazy games.

also youtube on a tv is fun.

4/14/2007 1:16:45 AM

anybody have the passcode for the door in merlee's mansion in chapter 2? i'm stuck

4/14/2007 9:37:58 AM

LOL, we just finished that part last night, and no I'm not going to tell you the passcode

that part will test your patience though

[Edited on April 14, 2007 at 9:48 AM. Reason : .]

4/14/2007 9:46:53 AM

i found it

4/14/2007 9:53:13 AM

^^^^ Me too. I'm loving Dice Wars.

4/14/2007 5:50:59 PM