Is this crazy??

Before I say anything I just want to say that I am a HUGE Nintendo fan and I grew up and love their franchises. That being said, I did not like the direction that Nintendo went with the Wii and never thought it was worther buying. After countless hours of trying in vein to think of a way I can play Skyward sword with out actualy owning a wii, I've decided thaat the only way would be to play it at a friends house and that is just not as comfortable as i want it to be. So my question is, is it crazy for me to buy a Wii just for Skyward Sword??

Not necessarily. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have purhcased a console just for one game.

Though in my opinion, there are plenty of other games I own now that justify my Wii purhcase. I wouldn't get a console for just one game.

Not necessarily. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have purhcased a console just for one game.

Though in my opinion, there are plenty of other games I own now that justify my Wii purhcase. I wouldn't get a console for just one game.

staindcoldlp

What games would you suggest? I never really played much games on the Wii and I want to make it okay in my mind lol. I really my sane self to justify the purchase and just the crazy Zelda fan.

Why do Wii stink threads always seem to begin with the disclaimer "I was a huge Nintendo fan"?

I bought a Wii just for Metroid Prime 3, they're called system sellers for a reason.meetroid8

Lol, that's true. I've been looking around and there are a good amount of games that I do want to play. Some RPGs and alot of Nintendo franchise games. I'm still not 100% sure but I think imma get one. Zelda is just too tempting.

Can't you rent a console? I know it's not common but I've seen video game rental stores doing this. Or you could offer your friend some money to borrow it, I did this with the Xbox 360 some 2 years ago.

Can't you rent a console? I know it's not common but I've seen video game rental stores doing this. Or you could offer your friend some money to borrow it, I did this with the Xbox 360 some 2 years ago.

romainsimoni

I'm sure you'll find some more games if ya look. I was the same way with the 360 and Tales of Vesperia. ToV was the only game I saw on the 360 that interested me, but I am a huge fan of the series, tough decision. But I looked and found a bunch of other games that are really great as well. The system was well worth buying for me.

And if you love a lot of Nintendo's series, even if you don't like motion controls much, there are Mario games, Fire Emblem, and Smash Bros that use the Wii-mote very little or not at all. Then there's Mario kart which comes with the system, and you have the option to play with the GCN or Classic controler if you want. I wouldn't say it's crazy to get the syetem for these games alone, but you might even find more then this if ya look hard enough.

In Australia I can get a new Wii console for $130. That's pretty darn cheap. I'm not a fan of motion controls either but my Wii has a secure spot in my house because of the following titles

• Pikmin 2 (port)
• Metroid Other M
• Kirby's Epic Yarn
• Mario Galaxy 1 & 2
• Xenoblade Chronicles
• Muramasa
• Wii sports (yeah I know it's motion but I love it)
• New Super Mario Bros

I have a few other ok titles like the Resident Evil and Dead Space rail shooters but they're the ones that really made the system worthwhile for me.

Either way there's nothing wrong with buying a system for one game. Maybe wait and try out Skyward Sword before you buy it though as motion controls made me dislike Twilight Princess and you might end up being the same.

Before I say anything I just want to say that I am a HUGE Nintendo fan and I grew up and love their franchises. That being said, I did not like the direction that Nintendo went with the Wii and never thought it was worther buying. After countless hours of trying in vein to think of a way I can play Skyward sword with out actualy owning a wii, I've decided thaat the only way would be to play it at a friends house and that is just not as comfortable as i want it to be. So my question is, is it crazy for me to buy a Wii just for Skyward Sword??

Alx1231

My question is, what direction do you think they went that was so different than the past?dotWithShoes

Not at all, I got the Wii for SSBB and now I have a ton of great Wii games and I did not regret buying it at all. The reason I want to get the Wii U is for the new Smash game and Pikmin 3. So again not a problem and definitely not crazy. It's software that sells hardware.

The reason I want to get the PS3 in the near future is for Metal Gear Solid 4 only.

Considering there's an entire generation of great games you have missed, no it's not crazy. Get a wii, play SS, and then get playing all the awesome games you missed.

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"]My question is, what direction do you think they went that was so different than the past?Chickan_117

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[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"]My question is, what direction do you think they went that was so different than the past?dotWithShoes

I don't think nintendo changed. The reason I couldn't see myself getting the Wii was because of the controls. I don't think about the sacrifices they made for the casual. I just never seen myself playing with motion controls. To me, graphics have nothing to do with the enjoyment of a game. Control does.

Okay? So the GameCube required them to not try to compete hardware wise. Nintendo has delivered at least 1 title(most of which are highly reviewed) in most of their franchises, established a new franchise(Wii series of games), all the while supporting their console and handheld system. Where other developers went with the games they made for the Wii means nothing to my question, I asked what NINTENDO has done differently, and that's only made a system that wasn't among the top consoles in terms of computing power. Everything else they have done has been, same ole Nintendo(which, ironically is what everyone always complains about but then say they changed this generation and that's bad)dotWithShoes

Game & Watch > Table G&W - Added color and joystick controls

Table G&W > NES - Full customisable experiences, blah blah blah

NES > SNES - improved controller, improved processing power, expansive of options for devs.

SNES > GC - improved controller, improved processing power, expansive of options for devs.

GC > Wii - completely new control method, similar processing power, change in direction for devs.

So how do you feel that Nintendo have kept to their standard business model with the Wii?

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"][QUOTE="Chickan_117"]That's obvious isn't it? They sacrificed technology/power to make a machine that was cheaper and would appeal to the larger audience rather than the established fan base. They hoped it would appeal to both but developers took it somewhere they weren't expecting.

Alx1231

I don't think nintendo changed. The reason I couldn't see myself getting the Wii was because of the controls. I don't think about the sacrifices they made for the casual. I just never seen myself playing with motion controls. To me, graphics have nothing to do with the enjoyment of a game. Control does.

Well, I feel bad for you I guess. Have you tried motion controls? Almost all of them require very little movement and the wiimote's pointer is like a revolution in control.

All I'm saying is that some of this gens best games are motion controlled. It's a shame to miss them because of some pre-conceived notion of them that you could find out is false.

All I'm saying is that some of this gens best games are motion controlled.

goblaa

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All I'm saying is that some of this gens best games are motion controlled.

Chickan_117

Hmmm, maybe I should go back and play the Metroid Prime Trilogy then. Or can I just skip to #3 and read up on the story? I have every other Metroid game (inc Other M) but was put off number 1 after playing it on GC... not sure why, I think I was in a bit of a gaming break at the time and wasn't that interested in a Metroid FPS puzzle game. Strange considering I generally love that sort of thing.

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[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"] Okay? So the GameCube required them to not try to compete hardware wise. Nintendo has delivered at least 1 title(most of which are highly reviewed) in most of their franchises, established a new franchise(Wii series of games), all the while supporting their console and handheld system. Where other developers went with the games they made for the Wii means nothing to my question, I asked what NINTENDO has done differently, and that's only made a system that wasn't among the top consoles in terms of computing power. Everything else they have done has been, same ole Nintendo(which, ironically is what everyone always complains about but then say they changed this generation and that's bad)goblaa

I don't think nintendo changed. The reason I couldn't see myself getting the Wii was because of the controls. I don't think about the sacrifices they made for the casual. I just never seen myself playing with motion controls. To me, graphics have nothing to do with the enjoyment of a game. Control does.

Well, I feel bad for you I guess. Have you tried motion controls? Almost all of them require very little movement and the wiimote's pointer is like a revolution in control.

All I'm saying is that some of this gens best games are motion controlled. It's a shame to miss them because of some pre-conceived notion of them that you could find out is false.

I have played the Wii before lol. I'm a gamer, just because I don't own a console doesn't mean I don't have friends who who have it. I played Mario Galaxy on the Wii and Mario Kart which are both very fun games. The issue I had with the Wii was the dozens apon dozens of piles of crap that the system does have on it. I've decided that I will be getting the Wii just for Skyward Sword but that doesn't mean that I'm not gonna go looking for the awesome games for it now that I actually do have the opportunity to play it.

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[QUOTE="Alx1231"]

I don't think nintendo changed. The reason I couldn't see myself getting the Wii was because of the controls. I don't think about the sacrifices they made for the casual. I just never seen myself playing with motion controls. To me, graphics have nothing to do with the enjoyment of a game. Control does.

Alx1231

Well, I feel bad for you I guess. Have you tried motion controls? Almost all of them require very little movement and the wiimote's pointer is like a revolution in control.

All I'm saying is that some of this gens best games are motion controlled. It's a shame to miss them because of some pre-conceived notion of them that you could find out is false.

I have played the Wii before lol. I'm a gamer, just because I don't own a console doesn't mean I don't have friends who who have it. I played Mario Galaxy on the Wii and Mario Kart which are both very fun games. The issue I had with the Wii was the dozens apon dozens of piles of crap that the system does have on it. I've decided that I will be getting the Wii just for Skyward Sword but that doesn't mean that I'm not gonna go looking for the awesome games for it now that I actually do have the opportunity to play it.

Well there's no denying that the wii has a ton of terrible games. But here's the little secret...don't play them. That leaves just the good games which there is enough of to keep you busy for a really long time.

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[QUOTE="goblaa"]

Well, I feel bad for you I guess. Have you tried motion controls? Almost all of them require very little movement and the wiimote's pointer is like a revolution in control.

All I'm saying is that some of this gens best games are motion controlled. It's a shame to miss them because of some pre-conceived notion of them that you could find out is false.

goblaa

I have played the Wii before lol. I'm a gamer, just because I don't own a console doesn't mean I don't have friends who who have it. I played Mario Galaxy on the Wii and Mario Kart which are both very fun games. The issue I had with the Wii was the dozens apon dozens of piles of crap that the system does have on it. I've decided that I will be getting the Wii just for Skyward Sword but that doesn't mean that I'm not gonna go looking for the awesome games for it now that I actually do have the opportunity to play it.

Well there's no denying that the wii has a ton of terrible games. But here's the little secret...don't play them. That leaves just the good games which there is enough of to keep you busy for a really long time.

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

All I'm saying is that some of this gens best games are motion controlled.

Chickan_117

Lol, thanks for the advice. I do tend to follow user advice rather than reviews for most of my purchases. Nothing against reviewers it's just they usually do their reviews pre-release and on a strict time limit. I often prefer to read reviews from people who have given it a month or two. Then you get the whole "longevity" portion in the review too.

Before I say anything I just want to say that I am a HUGE Nintendo fan and I grew up and love their franchises. That being said, I did not like the direction that Nintendo went with the Wii and never thought it was worther buying. After countless hours of trying in vein to think of a way I can play Skyward sword with out actualy owning a wii, I've decided thaat the only way would be to play it at a friends house and that is just not as comfortable as i want it to be. So my question is, is it crazy for me to buy a Wii just for Skyward Sword??

Alx1231

You could wait for Wii U.

I would say that a Wii is best for the exclusive Nintendo franchises on it, like Mario and Zelda. For multiplatform games in general, the Wii doesn't graphically stack up when compared to the HD PS3 and 360.

I don't think Nintendo changed. The reason I couldn't see myself getting the Wii was because of the controls. I don't think about the sacrifices they made for the casual. I just never seen myself playing with motion controls. To me, graphics have nothing to do with the enjoyment of a game. Control does.

Alx1231

I wish I would have read this whole topic before I posted. -_-

Anyway, glad you are getting a Wii. I hear Muramasa is a good game too and it's very cheap. At amazon.com it's like 11.99. It's an action adventure type game.

I got my Wii just to play Super Smash Bro's Brawl.

Do i regret it ?

Nope... I play with my cousin all the time and have a blast....

so if it's a game you will really like then sure why not ^^

I picked up a Wii a couple of weeks ago for $130 from Amazon. It was the black Wii w/ Mario Kart bundle. I have Mario Kart and Twilight Princess. This system is golden as far as I'm concerned. I will be picking up the Skyward Sword w/ gold remote later this year.

And yes, it seems as if this system does have a bit of shovelware. Why wasn't Nintendo more stringent on the quality controls? Wasn't that one of the reasons for the video game crash in the early 80's?