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Did you get the motion plus with Wii Sports Resort? It adds a whole new element to the bowling game. And several others, for that matter.
And i love it. Wii bowling is soooooooooooooo much fun!
No. I have no idea what that is.
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The "Motion Plus" is a little dongle that attaches to the end of the wiimote and increases the accuracy a lot. "Wii Sports Resort" is a game that's quite similar to Wii Sports, but with games that rely on the higher accuracy that the Motion Plus dongle affords.
It's lots of fun too. It includes a bowling game that's in some aspects is nearly identical to the one that came with the Wii, but that you can produce better twisting effects with. It's addictive, particularly the swordplay.
So which games did you get?
It's lots of fun too. It includes a bowling game that's in some aspects is nearly identical to the one that came with the Wii, but that you can produce better twisting effects with. It's addictive, particularly the swordplay.
So which games did you get?
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Incidentally: they're going to be bringing out a Netflix channel for the Wii in March. Might be finally enough to get me to sign up for Netflix.
Right now all i have is Wii Sports that came with the console since EVERYONE is out of Wii Fit, which is kind of okay, since i keep hearing there are different Fits, like Fit Plus and Fit Active. I'm not sure which one i want/need.
I plan on getting a lot of OLD games, tho. I also have a Game Cube and some games that i shoudl be able to use with it.
I plan on getting a lot of OLD games, tho. I also have a Game Cube and some games that i shoudl be able to use with it.
Random User
One of those Internet guys
The GameCube games WILL work with the Wii but you will still need a GameCube memory card for saving games and a GameCube controller to plug into the Wii.
I know this because I just bought a copy of The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker for the GameCube to play on the Wii. My ex gave my copy away along with my GameCube system.
I know this because I just bought a copy of The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker for the GameCube to play on the Wii. My ex gave my copy away along with my GameCube system.
Random User
One of those Internet guys
When you buy the Wii Fit buy the Wii Fit Plus bundle. It comes with the Wii Fit balance board and a copy of Wii Fit Plus which is the newest version of Wii Fit.
It costs $99 for the bundle.
It costs $99 for the bundle.
Shnicky-Poo
Groovin'
Two words: Mario Galaxy.
Plus Mario Kart if you've got some extra controllers and a few friends.
Plus Mario Kart if you've got some extra controllers and a few friends.
Alexander Supertramp
The N stands for North.
I don't know if you're into that sort of thing, but Smash Brothers has been my favorite Wii game.
Malkin
kick 'em in the face; taste the body
Alexander Supertramp
The N stands for North.
I would, but believe it or not, my mom has commandeered my Wii. I showed her Wii fit and she thought it was pretty awesome. Since I've been playing the PS3 more these days, I let her borrow it. It's been about 3 months now and she's still really into Wii fit.
I think I'm going to get her one for the next relevant holiday.
I think I'm going to get her one for the next relevant holiday.
Ok, right now i don't know about that Mii number. I don't have one. I need to go get another ethernet cab;e, too. I forgot about that. Where do you find the Mee number?
Oh, and thanks Rando. I was really confused about th difffernt Fits.
Oh, and thanks Rando. I was really confused about th difffernt Fits.
Random User
One of those Internet guys
The Wii doesn't do Ethernet out of the box justine.
It connects wirelessly.
If you want to connect it via Ethernet you will have to buy an adapter for it.
It connects wirelessly.
If you want to connect it via Ethernet you will have to buy an adapter for it.
Oh yeah, i need to go to Frys and buy a 100' ethrnet cable. 
Right now i'm having a lot of fun kicking my roommates ass at bowling.
Right now i'm having a lot of fun kicking my roommates ass at bowling.
Malkin
kick 'em in the face; taste the body
It will probably be cheaper for you to buy a wireless router than it will for you to get a commercial 100 foot cable and an ethernet adaptor for the Wii. 
I'll look into the wireless router, but i really don't know much (anything) about hooking a gaming console up to a router.
Random User
One of those Internet guys
It isn't as complicated as you might think.
I know I and most others here would be happy to walk you through it one way or another.
The hardest part is connecting the router (which you can get for about $50 or less - I recommend Linksys by Cisco) to the network which really isn't that hard.
Connecting the Wii is just a matter of telling it which network name to connect to and entering the network password (that you make when you set up the router). It gets all the rest of its settings from the router once it connects.
Really, we can get you through it.
Just remember to write it all down in case something happens. Then you will know what it SHOULD be and therefore it will be much easier to correct later should there ever be a problem.
It really is relatively easy though, especially when you have a full Internet forum to help confuse you.
I know I and most others here would be happy to walk you through it one way or another.
The hardest part is connecting the router (which you can get for about $50 or less - I recommend Linksys by Cisco) to the network which really isn't that hard.
Connecting the Wii is just a matter of telling it which network name to connect to and entering the network password (that you make when you set up the router). It gets all the rest of its settings from the router once it connects.
Really, we can get you through it.
Just remember to write it all down in case something happens. Then you will know what it SHOULD be and therefore it will be much easier to correct later should there ever be a problem.
It really is relatively easy though, especially when you have a full Internet forum to help confuse you.
Random User
One of those Internet guys
There are three major types of wireless network transmit speeds that most people concern themselves with nowadays.
They are called 802.11 b, g, and n. There is another called a but it isn't really used by home networks.
b transmits at up to 11 megabits per second.
g transmits at up to 54 megabits per second.
n transmits at up to 140 megabits per second.
None of the three ever reach those maximums. Those only happen on paper in a perfect environment. Anyways ...
b and g are the two that you will find just about anywhere nowadays. n is the new guy on the block and is starting to become just as common.
n is necessary for streaming video, sharing large files or large amounts of files across a network.
The reason I tell you this is that the Wii doesn't need a full n rated network. It will work just fine with just a b/g rated one. In fact, it doesn't even support a n based network. It requires b or g.
If all you are going to be connecting to the wireless network is the Wii or maybe a laptop just for web surfing you could get away with the cheaper b/g router.
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Here is an open box Linksys wireless b/g router from Newegg for only $16.99 + shipping and probably tax for you in California.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
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The older style is preferable by me because it's antennae are external and it can also be easily modded with open source firmware to do other things should the need ever arrive.
It costs $59.99 new + tax but has free shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
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The newer style in brand new condition is $44.99 + tax and $1.99 shipping but its range is usually less due to the internal antennae.
It really just depends on how much you want to spend.
Here is an n model for comparison.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
It looks the same as the newer b/g model.
It is $49.48 + tax with free shipping.
It doesn't have very good reviews though. It has been my experience that n based routers are somewhat unreliable when you buy the cheapest models.
This one has a little bit better review but costs a little bit more. $74.81 + tax with free shipping.
It also looks the same as the newer b/g model.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
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The WRT54G old style has a perfect five egg review by 2,705 reviewers.
The new WRT54G style has a 4 egg review by 255 reviewers.
The cheapest n router has a 3 egg review by 105 reviewers.
And the more expensive n router has a 3 egg review by 238 reviewers.
So as you can see the old school b/g router has been around longer and is preferred by lots of folks.
I guess it just depends on whether or not you want to go cutting edge with n or stick with the tried and true b/g.
Oh, and I almost forgot, you could always buy an Apple Airport Extreme but it costs $179.00.
The Airport Express is only $99.00 though it may or may not have the range that you need depending on how far away the Wii is plus you will need to have a external switch to connect your wired computers and devices to as the Express is JUST a wireless router.
Being so small with no antennae hurts its range a bit from what I have read. I have no experience with either Apple router personally. I have always stuck with the Linksys brand.
Well, I hope this info helps you to make a decision.
I'm sure some of the guys and gals will chime in with some alternative choices from Belkin and Netgear but I prefer Linksys.
They are called 802.11 b, g, and n. There is another called a but it isn't really used by home networks.
b transmits at up to 11 megabits per second.
g transmits at up to 54 megabits per second.
n transmits at up to 140 megabits per second.
None of the three ever reach those maximums. Those only happen on paper in a perfect environment. Anyways ...
b and g are the two that you will find just about anywhere nowadays. n is the new guy on the block and is starting to become just as common.
n is necessary for streaming video, sharing large files or large amounts of files across a network.
The reason I tell you this is that the Wii doesn't need a full n rated network. It will work just fine with just a b/g rated one. In fact, it doesn't even support a n based network. It requires b or g.
If all you are going to be connecting to the wireless network is the Wii or maybe a laptop just for web surfing you could get away with the cheaper b/g router.
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Here is an open box Linksys wireless b/g router from Newegg for only $16.99 + shipping and probably tax for you in California.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
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The older style is preferable by me because it's antennae are external and it can also be easily modded with open source firmware to do other things should the need ever arrive.
It costs $59.99 new + tax but has free shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
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The newer style in brand new condition is $44.99 + tax and $1.99 shipping but its range is usually less due to the internal antennae.
It really just depends on how much you want to spend.
Here is an n model for comparison.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
It looks the same as the newer b/g model.
It is $49.48 + tax with free shipping.
It doesn't have very good reviews though. It has been my experience that n based routers are somewhat unreliable when you buy the cheapest models.
This one has a little bit better review but costs a little bit more. $74.81 + tax with free shipping.
It also looks the same as the newer b/g model.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
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The WRT54G old style has a perfect five egg review by 2,705 reviewers.
The new WRT54G style has a 4 egg review by 255 reviewers.
The cheapest n router has a 3 egg review by 105 reviewers.
And the more expensive n router has a 3 egg review by 238 reviewers.
So as you can see the old school b/g router has been around longer and is preferred by lots of folks.
I guess it just depends on whether or not you want to go cutting edge with n or stick with the tried and true b/g.
Oh, and I almost forgot, you could always buy an Apple Airport Extreme but it costs $179.00.
The Airport Express is only $99.00 though it may or may not have the range that you need depending on how far away the Wii is plus you will need to have a external switch to connect your wired computers and devices to as the Express is JUST a wireless router.
Being so small with no antennae hurts its range a bit from what I have read. I have no experience with either Apple router personally. I have always stuck with the Linksys brand.
Well, I hope this info helps you to make a decision.
I'm sure some of the guys and gals will chime in with some alternative choices from Belkin and Netgear but I prefer Linksys.
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I've had experience with the Airport Express. When paired with a Mac, there's probably nothing simpler.
After a few years service mine stopped being able to create the wireless network. Oddly, it still connects and extends the network without any problems. I replaced it with a full Airport Extreme and use the old Express for my printer in the back room.
After a few years service mine stopped being able to create the wireless network. Oddly, it still connects and extends the network without any problems. I replaced it with a full Airport Extreme and use the old Express for my printer in the back room.
Are you guys talking about switching my entire system from wired to wireless? Or just the Wii? Right now i'm using a switch connecting Mac and a Pc to my Modem/router.
Can't i just connect the Wii to my switch via ethernet cable?
Can't i just connect the Wii to my switch via ethernet cable?
Random User
One of those Internet guys
Not without buying an adapter justine.
I mentioned this in a previous post.
There is NO Ethernet port on the Wii.
You will need one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Wii-LAN-Adapter-N ... 786&sr=8-3
Or the equivalent.
I mentioned this in a previous post.
There is NO Ethernet port on the Wii.
You will need one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Wii-LAN-Adapter-N ... 786&sr=8-3
Or the equivalent.
Ill probably pick up the adaptor and a cable, then. I don't want to swith everything over to wireless. Ots the luddite in me, I guess.
You dont have to change everything to wireless. The router will let you plug in your PC and Mac to the ethernet and provide wireless to the Wii. It'll be cheaper and easier than running a cable, not to mention less of an eyesore.
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justine wrote:Ill probably pick up the adaptor and a cable, then. I don't want to swith everything over to wireless. Ots the luddite in me, I guess.
Might as well go with that $16 option that Random User found. It would be simplest to leave everything else you have exactly as it is, changing absolutely nothing except to plug the new router into an empty jack on the old one.
It's cheaper than the adapter, and you won't have to run new network wires to the TV.
When I get home, ill check out all your suggestions. I really would be nice to have the Wii wireless.
It is really simple to do, Justine.
You know where to ask for help if you need it.
You know where to ask for help if you need it.
Thanks, guys. I probably will be asking for help and trust me, I appreciate all your help more than you know.
/still just has a Gamecube.
I still have my Game Cube. When I have time (ie not wii bowling) I need to see how to hook up my DDR.
By the way, when you download the old NES games, can you use controllers that are meant for those games as opposed to the Wii remote.
I haven't looked into any of this yet. I barely had it a day before I had to leave town.
By the way, when you download the old NES games, can you use controllers that are meant for those games as opposed to the Wii remote.
I haven't looked into any of this yet. I barely had it a day before I had to leave town.
Random User
One of those Internet guys
There is a "classic" controller you can buy for the Wii.
http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Contr ... 730&sr=8-1
Also, you can play GameCube games on the Wii. You will still need your GameCube memory card for saving games and a GameCube controller but otherwise it plays the games just fine.
http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Contr ... 730&sr=8-1
Also, you can play GameCube games on the Wii. You will still need your GameCube memory card for saving games and a GameCube controller but otherwise it plays the games just fine.
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All those old game cube controllers just plug into the top of the Wii. If your DDR is Game Cube, just plug and go.
So, it wasn't a wireless network that you set up to accommodate your daughters laptop?
It's really easy. You don't have to do much more that plug in the router. The computers will do the rest.
It's really easy. You don't have to do much more that plug in the router. The computers will do the rest.
DukeofNuke wrote:So, it wasn't a wireless network that you set up to accommodate your daughters laptop?
It's really easy. You don't have to do much more that plug in the router. The computers will do the rest.
I haven't done anything wireless yet. I'm hoping to get a wireless router this week for the Wii.
Oh, i want that classic controller!
Ok, i'm gonna try and get to Fry's tomorrow. I think enough time is past that i can go back.
Anyway, so if i pick up one of those b or g wireless routers, all i have to do is plug it into the switch i have the mac and pc plugged into, and does it matter that the Wii is in another room?
Ok, i'm gonna try and get to Fry's tomorrow. I think enough time is past that i can go back.
Anyway, so if i pick up one of those b or g wireless routers, all i have to do is plug it into the switch i have the mac and pc plugged into, and does it matter that the Wii is in another room?
Are there any other wireless routers you guys recommend that are somewhere in the $50 range? The cheaper one isn't available anywhere, and the others are kinda high. When i checked the price of the one you said is $60, it came up as $75.
I hate to be a pain, but can you guys just throw out some recommendations so i can go to the store and just show them a few model numbers and say "do you have these?"?
I hate to be a pain, but can you guys just throw out some recommendations so i can go to the store and just show them a few model numbers and say "do you have these?"?
Random User
One of those Internet guys
WRT120N
Thats a $50 Linksys A/B/G/N router.
I just checked Frys.com and they are selling it for $49.99.
Wal-Mart also sells this model in their store for $49.82 if that is easier for you to get to.
Thats a $50 Linksys A/B/G/N router.
I just checked Frys.com and they are selling it for $49.99.
Wal-Mart also sells this model in their store for $49.82 if that is easier for you to get to.
Oh, cool. I'll try and get to Frys tomorrow. There's a couple other things i wanna pick up, too. Like controllers.
Since i'm going, are there any games for young children you guys can recommend? Preferably games that don't result in the controller going thru the tv screen. Games for a 5 year old female and 2 year old male. Leaning towards learning.
Since i'm going, are there any games for young children you guys can recommend? Preferably games that don't result in the controller going thru the tv screen. Games for a 5 year old female and 2 year old male. Leaning towards learning.
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That's a wide gap.
Rayman Raving Rabbids - Not much learning involved, but very very silly fun stuff to do. Lots of multiplayer, nothing age inappropriate (the 2 year old won't be able to keep up, but there's nothing age inappropriate) and fun for adults with a healthy sense of oddity too.
Uh... I'm thinking...
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2?
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party? (That's actually got the best multiplayer of the bunch - you don't have to unlock the levels before they become multiplayer)
The "Learning" angle and the "2 year old male" angle make this one a tough call.
Rayman Raving Rabbids - Not much learning involved, but very very silly fun stuff to do. Lots of multiplayer, nothing age inappropriate (the 2 year old won't be able to keep up, but there's nothing age inappropriate) and fun for adults with a healthy sense of oddity too.
Uh... I'm thinking...
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2?
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party? (That's actually got the best multiplayer of the bunch - you don't have to unlock the levels before they become multiplayer)
The "Learning" angle and the "2 year old male" angle make this one a tough call.
Malkin
kick 'em in the face; taste the body
Here's a decent list:
http://www.parenting.com/gear-gallery/G ... -Your-Kids
But yeah, I'm not sure about the educational part.
http://www.parenting.com/gear-gallery/G ... -Your-Kids
But yeah, I'm not sure about the educational part.