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I'm getting a Wii and Wario Ware when it comes out, so hopefully I'll be able to find a second remote somewhere.
Yeah my friend has had the same problem. He managed to order wii play though.
Luckily best buy was stocked with remotes when we got our console albeit the older ones with the weak straps but luckily our family's hands tend to shy away from greasy foods so no smashed televisions here.
Luckily best buy was stocked with remotes when we got our console albeit the older ones with the weak straps but luckily our family's hands tend to shy away from greasy foods so no smashed televisions here.
I could understand console shortages, but how hard is it to make the controllers? There should be an abundance of them out there.
Try finding a remote at a blockbuster. Me and a friend went to Target, Best Buy, and 2 different GameStops and couldn't find a single one. We walk into blockbuster to rent a game for 360, and lo and behold, they must've had 20 of them sitting in one of the case.
I can't find any Wiimotes, Classics, or Nunchucks. I need another nunchuck to match my 2 Wiimotes, but I've not had ANY luck finding a single damn Classic controller yet.
Given how Nintendo recently has revised its profit forecasts upwards so much, I'm guessing even they didn't think their console would be in such demand. They probably didn't plan on having to produce soo many controls and Wiis early on to meet demand and now they're scrambling to find ways to ramp production.
I feel your pain. I've been dying for a month now to get my hands on another nunchuck.
I feel your pain. I've been dying for a month now to get my hands on another nunchuck.
Man like 4 weeks ago at a local Toys R Us and Target they had LOADS of Wiimotes and Nunchucks, I grabbed 4 of each I am set!
Reservations on Wii Play??? I thought the hard part was over when I got my pre-order for the Wii. I'm such a naiive little boy.
New NDP numbers went out and seems like only about 600K Wiis sold in December. Significantly less than previous estimates, and especially way below the 4M shipping estimate.
And Wiis are still sold out everywhere so it really must mean that Nintendo is the one having production difficulties. I agree that they probably never expected such overwhelming demand.
And Wiis are still sold out everywhere so it really must mean that Nintendo is the one having production difficulties. I agree that they probably never expected such overwhelming demand.
Ah, crap! I was just planning on walking in and picking up Wii Play when it comes out. You mean to tell me I should have preordered it?
There's been a really weird trend with Nintendo stuff lately. I don't know what their problem is, but a lot of their 1st party stuff is scarce. Good luck finding a copy of Kirby's Squeak Squad.
I don't have a wii. I do have a controller and nunchuck, however. I wave it at things, and I wish REALLY HARD. s'bout it.
Wow. This is nuts. Like BlindSide, I got two Wiimotes and an extra nunchuck at GameStop about two weeks after Thanksgiving, and I picked up an additional Wiimote at Toys R Us about a week later.
You guys might want to try looking in stores that are not normally popular, like stores in smaller towns even if it means that you have to put some miles on your car. So far I've had very good luck getting Wii gear by avoiding the stores that "everyone shops at".
You guys might want to try looking in stores that are not normally popular, like stores in smaller towns even if it means that you have to put some miles on your car. So far I've had very good luck getting Wii gear by avoiding the stores that "everyone shops at".
Mylor, honestly, don't waste your time with the Classic Controller. Just go out and get wireless GameCube controllers. Every virtual console game that I've looked at so far will accept either the GameCube or Classic Controller. I even returned the Classic Controller that I bought and got a few wireless GameCube controllers. They work with every VC game I've bought and now I don't need to get separate GameCube controllers or worry about wires.
Seriously. The Classic Controllers are a waste of money unless you have absolutely NO intention of buying GameCube games, which I think would be pretty short-sighted.
Seriously. The Classic Controllers are a waste of money unless you have absolutely NO intention of buying GameCube games, which I think would be pretty short-sighted.
what the hell nintendo!?!?! just fuckin make wiimotes!
at least enough for eveyone to enjoy enough controllers, this is a system that neeed to have the multiplayer aspectfor everyone because, thw "WiFi" shi nintendo is giving us is neverrrr going to have good enough games to play eachother online
at least enough for eveyone to enjoy enough controllers, this is a system that neeed to have the multiplayer aspectfor everyone because, thw "WiFi" shi nintendo is giving us is neverrrr going to have good enough games to play eachother online
This can't be an easy task for Nintendo. With the demand that they've been getting for the system and how much they've been pushing the social aspect, playing with your friends, neighbor, your dog, you neighbor's dog, it's no wonder that they're experiencing shortages with the controllers.
Well, I have nothing to complain about, I have my Wii Play pre-order and three controllers works just fine for me.
Well, I have nothing to complain about, I have my Wii Play pre-order and three controllers works just fine for me.
dude it's going to be the best game since wii sports and you turkeys know it
I sitll cant' wait for mario party
I sitll cant' wait for mario party
FYI, Wario Ware does not require a second remote for any of the multiplayer modes. I live in Japan and have played the snot out of the game. Almost every multiplayer mode uses the remote hot-potato style. One player has a go, then passes the remote on to the next player. That's how there's even one mode that allows up to 12 players. There are a few modes that allow simultaneous multiplayer, but even then, one player uses the remote, and the second player uses the nunchuck.
In addition, you have to play quite a bit of single player before you even unlock any multiplayer modes.
So, don't worry about getting more controllers for Wario Ware.
In addition, you have to play quite a bit of single player before you even unlock any multiplayer modes.
So, don't worry about getting more controllers for Wario Ware.
I had the same issues after the Wii launch. It took three weeks before I got 2 remotes and nunchucks. And one more to get Wii point cards.
John_B, I was kinda skeptical about the Classic. I already have a Wavebird. My post was more in reference to the fact that I was able to find 1 controller, and I have seen a few nunchucks, but I didn't purchase. I was simply shocked that in the 2 months I have had my Wii, I've not seen ANY Classics for sale in stores, all are sold out. If I ever did buy one, it would simply be to have all the controllers. I already do have a Wavebird, because I definitely have a few GCN games to play(Metroid Prime, RE4, Zelda WW) Being able to still play RE4 on my Wii was a great bonus when looking into buying my Wii
Wii play isn't that great, but it is good. I would know as the UK got it on december 8th. The Wii needs gamerpoints :(
And everyone thought I was crazy when I bought two extra controllers and nunchucks a few days before launch...
I ordered a remote and nunchuck from online from Nintendo. They shipped in two days. Nunchuck came yesterday, remote arrives today.
I agree that the classic controller is a total disappointment. If it's going to have a cord, why do I need to deal with it wasting my Wii remote's batteries?
I'm glad to hear that Wario Ware doesn't require multiple remotes for multiplayer games, but at the same time, I sort of wish it did. That "taking turns" crap is so 80s.
I'm glad to hear that Wario Ware doesn't require multiple remotes for multiplayer games, but at the same time, I sort of wish it did. That "taking turns" crap is so 80s.
They are making Wiimotes but you know people want to play with friends so they get 3 so they can. So even if you go by the Nintendo basher ranzchic with 600k...that's 1.8 MILLION Wiimotes needed. They sold 646.7k Wii motes in December, not to mention November sales.
Plus keep in mind some people bought a Wiimote when they didn't even have a Wii and some people didn't want extra Wiimotes.
I mean sorry that over a half a million Wiimotes in a month is NOT enough for you. Also when they make Wiimotes, it goes to other places BESIDES just the US.
Plus keep in mind some people bought a Wiimote when they didn't even have a Wii and some people didn't want extra Wiimotes.
I mean sorry that over a half a million Wiimotes in a month is NOT enough for you. Also when they make Wiimotes, it goes to other places BESIDES just the US.
I got lucky and managed to find 3 remotes, a nunchuck, and a classic controller (Which i happen to really like, I dont like the cube controller's D-pad for SNES games, and it just feels better for N64)
When everyone and their mother who got a Wii is looking for 3 extra remotes to complete a set of four, theres bound to be shortages. Best option is to either order direct from Nintendo, or just keep checking stores every time you're out.
When everyone and their mother who got a Wii is looking for 3 extra remotes to complete a set of four, theres bound to be shortages. Best option is to either order direct from Nintendo, or just keep checking stores every time you're out.
When I was working at Toys R US for a bit before Christmas, as soon as we got the Wii controllers and nunchuks in, people would immediately buy 3 or 4 of each. THAT is why they go so fast.
I've had no problems finding Wii accessories in my area. A few stores like Best Buy and Circuit City always seem to be sold out, however the 2 Wal-Marts close to me seem to be able to keep them in stock fairly well.
Same here chris. I don't know maybe its because I live in a redneck backwoods town, right behind Ron Cool nickname's bayou.
You can't use more than one remote with Wario Ware even if you want too. I got it yesterday and was expecting to be able to use 4 remotes but you can only use one.
There's something important I feel I should say:
WII PLAY IS NOT A KILLER APP IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM.
If you're expecting more wii sports type awesome, you will be gravely disapointed. It won't stay in your wii drive for more than 45 minutes at a time, and it's good for single player play about twice. Ever. Trust me, it's really not that good. Worth a tenner? Probably(I've heard people say otherwise). But for fuck's sake, don't expect a masterpiece.
WII PLAY IS NOT A KILLER APP IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM.
If you're expecting more wii sports type awesome, you will be gravely disapointed. It won't stay in your wii drive for more than 45 minutes at a time, and it's good for single player play about twice. Ever. Trust me, it's really not that good. Worth a tenner? Probably(I've heard people say otherwise). But for fuck's sake, don't expect a masterpiece.
@ brad drac
I don't really plan on playing it more than 5 minutes, its all for the Wiimote.
Why play virtual pool or ride bovine when you can just do it in real life, in a bar, with women around?
I don't really plan on playing it more than 5 minutes, its all for the Wiimote.
Why play virtual pool or ride bovine when you can just do it in real life, in a bar, with women around?
I was able to track down a Wii, an extra Wiimote AND an extra nunchuk. All it takes is determination, going to 15 places... and a mom who works at Blockbuster.
yeah it took me twoo weeks after i bought my Wii to find a second Wiimote. only to get one 3 days later on X-mas lol
and for those of us awaiting the LAN cable, good luck
acually the nintendo Wi-fi is a good alterative. so i can wait, i would still lke a LAN though
and for those of us awaiting the LAN cable, good luck
acually the nintendo Wi-fi is a good alterative. so i can wait, i would still lke a LAN though
I had no clue Wii Play wasn't out in the USA till mid February, we've had it in the UK since launch day (December 8th) with the free Wii-mote.
It's a fun party game for when you have friends round, although some of the games on it are a bit boring and cant withstand repeat plays, but fishing, laser hockey and the games with the Miis are great fun.
Not quite as good as Wii Sports, but seeing as it's cheaper than a regular game and comes with a free Wii-mote I can't complain.
Did you americans get Wii Sports free with the Wii like we did in the UK? Because it sounds to me like Nintendo are doing you over, and treating us europeans well for once.
It's a fun party game for when you have friends round, although some of the games on it are a bit boring and cant withstand repeat plays, but fishing, laser hockey and the games with the Miis are great fun.
Not quite as good as Wii Sports, but seeing as it's cheaper than a regular game and comes with a free Wii-mote I can't complain.
Did you americans get Wii Sports free with the Wii like we did in the UK? Because it sounds to me like Nintendo are doing you over, and treating us europeans well for once.
By the way I wasn't trying to piss anyone off with the last part of that comment, I'm rather intrigued.
And do you you have a Nintendo VIP star points system in the US, free points you get with Nintendo games, hardware and Wii Shop (including virtual console downloads) that soon you'll be able to swap for free Wii points so Virtual Console games will be free? We've had it for years but until the announcement of free Wii Points the scheme has been pretty useless.
And do you you have a Nintendo VIP star points system in the US, free points you get with Nintendo games, hardware and Wii Shop (including virtual console downloads) that soon you'll be able to swap for free Wii points so Virtual Console games will be free? We've had it for years but until the announcement of free Wii Points the scheme has been pretty useless.
Although I be not in the states, I can answer those questions for you. Yes, wii sports came with american wiis, but not with japanese ones. Note that it wasn't free for anyone though, just included(probably so nintendo could justify the $250 price). Yes the US does have a star point system, but nothing's been anounced yet about being able to convert them into wii points as far as I've heard.
Pretty much all europe got ahead of yanks so far is wii play(big whoop) and warioware(by a mighty 3 days), so no we aren't getting prefferential treatment. Especially considering the 3 week extra wait and the noticeably poorer launch lineup.
Pretty much all europe got ahead of yanks so far is wii play(big whoop) and warioware(by a mighty 3 days), so no we aren't getting prefferential treatment. Especially considering the 3 week extra wait and the noticeably poorer launch lineup.
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