I really want to buy a wii but here are some promblems.

[undersecter]

Can you use a normal controller for wii games I just don’t think I will like using a remote to play wii games or even a wheel…for Mario kart?
If no why didnt they make a controller for the wii, for people that might not like remotes.

Do you need lots of friends to have a wii.

Apparently the wii is really hard to play.

I have never had any other Nintendo’s consoles so would all n64 and GameCube games be available through the wii to download.

Also is the internet really bad on the wii.

[thebluegaloo]

firstly you can download a handful of n64 games form the virtual console at a cost of 1000 wii points! secondly the wii is capable of playing gamecube games! thirdly i thought about using a steering wheel for mario kart would be odd but it works brilliantly, but some games allow you to use a classic controller bought at an extra cost! hope this helps?

[biddenden_sue]

Do you think the Wii would be so popular and selling so well if it was really hard to play?

The beauty of the Wii controller is its simplicity to use.

For Mario Kart, you put the controller into the wheel, and steer!

For Crossbow training, you put the controller into the zapper and shoot!

For Kororinpa, you hold the controller in front of you and tilt it to roll your ball around the mazes.

Simplicity itself!

Games that require more controls utilise the nunchuk, and once you have connected this to the remote, it works in pretty much the same way as your standard old-fashioned controller.

To be honest, you soon get used to it, and wonder why you ever worried about trying it!

There are certain games, such as Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros Brawl, which allow you to connect up an old GameCube controller or the Classic Controller to use as an alternative.

If you have a wireless router, you can connect your Wii online, and then the Shop Channel allows you to download virtual console games from the following consoles:

NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx, Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive.

VC Game prices vary from about £3.50 to about £8.40, and the games utilise various forms of controller, which is clearly shown on each game info screen. The older games use the Remote held sideways, but newer games require a GameCube controller or the Classic Controller.

1-4 VC games are usually released each week, and there is now a vast catalogue available for download. Take a look at this site to see how many there are!

Virtual Console Reviews - WiiWare & Retro Gaming on Nintendo Wii

On May 20th we get Wii Software too, which is downloadable modern games utilising the Wii's remote controller. These will be priced up to £10.50 each. These will essentially be small games as the Wii only has 512MB of flash memory in total to store games on.

You don't need loads of friends to enjoy the wii, although it is a very sociable console, perfect for party games.

There are plenty of solid single player games on the market. If you look through our reviews and software discussion areas, you will see which games are popular and why.

The Wii also plays all GameCube game discs, as long as you have a GameCube controller to operate them with. You will also need a GameCube memory card to store your GC gamesaves onto.

I hope that gives you a more concise answer to your questions.

[NazzWii]

Welcome to WiiTalk. Hope you make your mind up soon.

Any questions - ask Sue !

Sue - you're so helpful its unbelievable .

[<mojo>]

For Mariokart you can just use the wiimote and nunchuck and it works a treat ... just like a normal controller really but with more freedom of movement .

Welcome

[undersecter]

ok i am going to buy it but in october.

Here are some questions aabout mario kart.

How many people can you race against online is it 12.
Is it split screen online.

my second cousins has created a group on facebook....and plays with friends and cousins mario kart wii online....when i get a wii i will join this group and do you think he and his friends will still be playing mario kart wii online in october or will they have got bored of it.

[burnout2006]

If you don't think you will like using the remote then maybe the Wii isn't for you, the main point is the remote and how easy it is to use and is so much different to your conventional joypad on every other games console.

Wii Wheel works very well but takes some slight getting used to at first.

You CAN use a GameCube or Classic Controller for some games but it's just not as fun to me.

It is NOT hard to play at all, very simple in fact

[nutter]

Originally Posted by undersecter

How many people can you race against online is it 12.

yes, its 12

Originally Posted by undersecter

Is it split screen online.

only if you play with 2 players on your console otherwise its full screen for online

Originally Posted by undersecter

do you think he and his friends will still be playing mario kart wii online in october or will they have got bored of it.

if they are anything like us, they will still want to play

EDIT: then again hopefully super smash bros brawl will be out by then.... so they might wanna play that aswell

[Nicko]

Without the control system that it currently has, the Wii is just a very, very poor alternative to the other two next gen consoles.

However with those controls it is a revolution that threatens to shake the very foundations of our entire lives.