US Wii: Preorder Details Thread

[Mr Fujisawa]

no they haven't. I remember it clearly because its one of the main issue I'll have with it. They said it could be to the side as it didnt matter where it was because it measured relative movement. Im guessing it didnt work as well so they modified it to above or below

u still have to point at the sensor bar as the remote looks for the infra red lights in the bar to caluclate its position. u could ahve it at the side, but ud have to point to the side too

[gibbon]

Remember Im talking about what was said compared to what is now. A lot of emphasis has been given to the fact you dont point at the sensor bar... you point at the screen as you naturally would and the controller does its magic. Its only since E3 this year and the 'reliability' issues experienced that the talk of the sensor bar position has been only above or below the TV. Some of it may have been speculation from journalists but they must have got the info from somewhere originally.

Just to illustrate from a piece on IGN fom Sept 2005

"The remote-like peripheral, which has been called the "free-hand style controller" and "pointer" by Nintendo, interacts with a sensor bar placed above, below, or near televisions. The bar contains two sensors that communicate with the controller using Bluetooth technology."

Compare that to the language in a piece post E3

"The sensor bar that interacts with the Wii-mote must be placed "above or below" the television set. The bar itself is about 20 centimeters in length and features two sensors, one on each end"

Its pretty obvious that more emphasis has been placed on the sensor bar position the more its been tested and the closer to final specification.

Anyway completley off topic...

[NecronomiconUK]

Just called a mate of mine to ask him if he wanted to go out at the weekend.... how suprised was I when he said 'this call may be costing a bit, i'm on a building looking across central part'. Cue much calling him rude names as it seems he's just decided to pack his bags and bugger off to NYC for 9 days (got there today).

I was wondering what the chances of him being able to pick up a Wii on launch day are? Or if there's anything decent that's worth him picking up?

[Angry the Clown]

He's spoilt for choice for places to try in NYC. Sears, Best Buy, Wal Mart, FAO Schwarz, Toys R Us. I'd have him try those places rather than wasting time with a small outlet like an EB Games or anything.

Or if there's anything decent that's worth him picking up?

PS3? ... worth a shot.

[Mr Fujisawa]

I was wondering what the chances of him being able to pick up a Wii on launch day are? Or if there's anything decent that's worth him picking up?

isnt the nintendo store meant to have **** loads?

[Angry the Clown]

I had read that Nintendo World's allocation would be similar to any extra large branch of Best Buy and the like. It seems logical they?d get an enormous amount though really, though of course with that in mind it would seem the most obvious shop in NY that many gamers might choose to descend upon to get one. The store in NY stopped taking pre-orders last I read, but they did claim they'd have enough to go round on Sunday. Whether they do or not remains to be seen, but Necronomicon's mate is certainly spoilt for choice of places to look out there. I'd say there's a strong chance he'd be able to find one somewhere.

[mrsquare]

Anyone else got a pre-order in with DVDStars? Just remembered I had a backup with them in addition to my VG+ one. Tried emailing them with regards to stock levels, but haven't heard anything back yet

[NecronomiconUK]

I'll give him a bell later in the week and see what he can do hmmmm

[MarioMark]

Anyone else got a pre-order in with DVDStars? Just remembered I had a backup with them in addition to my VG+ one. Tried emailing them with regards to stock levels, but haven't heard anything back yet

I ordered one from them after the VG+ let down. VERY slim chance though because it's a later pre order and they are also in Canada.

Plus I also emailed them and got no reply. I really want to give them my money now!

[Strolls]

... what other game should I get? Ive already got Red Steel, Zelda and Rayman on order at DVDBoxoffice. Suggestions please?

I'm really excited about Call Of Duty 3 on the Wii - reloading and ducking around buildings using the wiimote just sounds LOADS of fun - not to mention aiming to shoot, of course.

Here are some comparisons between Call Of Duty 3 on the three different platforms.

Stroller.

[mrsquare]

I ordered one from them after the VG+ let down. VERY slim chance though because it's a later pre order and they are also in Canada.

Plus I also emailed them and got no reply. I really want to give them my money now!

Cool - let us know if you hear anything back

[Dezm0nd]

Anyone who ordered a console with Importmadness, has your shipping been changed to "pending"

Im a bit excited to say the least.

[Zaki]

Anyone who ordered a console with Importmadness, has your shipping been changed to "pending"

Im a bit excited to say the least.

No

[Dezm0nd]

weird, you should get an email saying that your credit check has been verified and your shipping is now pending, being from canada i can only assume these guys have recieved their stock

[dataDave]

weird, you should get an email saying that your credit check has been verified and your shipping is now pending, being from canada i can only assume these guys have recieved their stock

Wow! Any chance someone could end up with their console by the weekend? ><