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Well, the Wii is now online -- in fact, the red light that signals the Wii is off has now turned to yellow. Here's video of me going into the Shopping Channel and looking at the Virtual Console. The News and Weather channels didn't work. The Virtual Console now works and I was able to add Wii points with my credit card (only Mastercard and Visa allowed) -- if you have a Wii points card you can use that. Pricing is as follows:

  • $10 - 1,000
  • $20 - 2,000
  • $30 - 3,000
  • $50 - 5,000 







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Bonanza Bill's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 18:59
Bonanza Bill
Weird...Crecente at Kotaku was able to download Donkey Kong..
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:03
Jordan Devore
I know for a fact that I'm going to waste a lot of money on VC games whenever I get a Wii. Damn you Nintendo!
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:03
World Famous
Maybe he has Wii points already from a Wii card. I have no idea. I tried two different credit card types, Visa and Mastercard.
Sir Jimbob's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:03
Sir Jimbob
Kotaku's connection was very slow compared to that.

What controllers does it say you can use for Sonic?
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:05
World Famous
For Sonic you can use the Wiimote, VC add on or GC controller.
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:06
World Famous
OK, just tried it again, it now works.
CoMus's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:12
CoMus
Your videos need more floyd in them. Also whats the deal with the linking account? Whats it for and how do you use it. I can gather things about it but you know right out what 100% its for?
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:15
World Famous
OK, I just bought F-Zero. Video coming shortly of the buying process.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:20
Jordan Devore
Isn't the linking for your Nintendo forums account or something? I'm just guessing...
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:21
World Famous
OK, tried to play F Zero with the GameCube controller and it wouldn't let me even though it said when I bought it that I could use it. wtf? Just bought Super Mario Bros. -- 91 blocks it takes up. F-Zero takes up 99 blocks.
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:25
World Famous
Wow, ok, it's the original Mario Bros, not the cool Super Mario Bros. I feel so used and abused. What a waste.
Lee Shadow's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:28
Lee Shadow
Ya. I feel sorry for you Rob. I knew it was the old (Lame) SMB. Hopely they add the new one sooner or later. Also on the new Games page notice it says Page 1/2 and theres a arrow button. I think if you hit that you might be suprized.
Lee Shadow's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:29
Lee Shadow
Also not sure about this You MIGHT need the Classic Controller for SNES titles. (F-Zero)
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:30
World Famous
But it says on the buying screen what controllers work with that game, and for F Zero it shows the Classic and GC.
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:31
World Famous
Anyway, I guess I'll look more into it tomorrow, I have to leave for that Times Sq. event soon. Anyone joining me? Free games!
Lee Shadow's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:36
Lee Shadow
Odd. Anyways! Have fun! I'll probly be watching on Gamespot.
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:41
World Famous
OK, the standard GameCube controller worked with F-Zero. It was the Wavebird that wasn't. Sad face.
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:44
World Famous
So very true Mozgus. I blame the wine and my Wii zeal.
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 19:45
World Famous
Page 2 has Legend of Zelda. Consider that bought as well. I'm so plastered.
lawl's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 20:08
lawl
I need a VC Controller. FUCKERS WOULDNT SELL ME ONE BEFORE STREET DATE...

now all I can do is play zelda till tommorow
Maxpower's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 20:10
Maxpower
I think I saw a page 2 on the alphabetically listed games.
Maxpower's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 20:11
Maxpower
Nevermind
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 20:38
Darren Nakamura
I can play Bombtrack on the bass. My old band used to do that as a cover.
World Famous's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2006 21:33
World Famous
Just came back from Times Sq., gonna go out again in a bit but wanted to give you guys some early video of the happenings. Great, huge line and also shatty music and mad crazy people. Good times.
Winston Churchill's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2006 05:45
Winston Churchill
I wish Microsoft and Nintendo would relaise that bulk bying should lead to discounts. I'd bother buying 5000 points if I made a $7 saving.
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