Wii Issues Thread

[hillbiyy]

I have a Speedtouch 330 Modem (if that's any use to you).

ah, my friend, on wanadoo were you? try getting a proper router (netgear, for instance) that may sort out your dilema - the wii can update itself wirelessly

[melenko]

Has any one had problems with a pixelated screen? I'm now getting vertical strips of flickering pixels which is a posible overheated gpu, they are still there when the Wii has been turned off for a day too

[Gnorty Rascal]

I had artefacting problems with Mario Strikers and RE4, contacted ninty and returned my console, got a new one back from them in less than a week and I've been fine since. I do not leave the Wii on now though as I think it was a heat problem that had damaged the GFX chips.

[melenko]

I had artefacting problems with Mario Strikers and RE4, contacted ninty and returned my console, got a new one back from them in less than a week and I've been fine since. I do not leave the Wii on now though as I think it was a heat problem that had damaged the GFX chips.

Trying that, sent off a second mail after the phone was on hold >.<

What about any VC things you had?

[ShadowDancer]

My Wii buggered up about 2 months ago. It would only read the wiimote when right next to it. I contacted CS and they asked for the wiimote and sensor bar..sent me back brand new replacements..same issue. Sent in console, they sent it back about 3.5 weeks later, still the ****ing same. I'm now waiting (13 days) for a pre-paid postage sticker. First two times i paid postage, i think because i went slightly head mental, they are paying the postage..if they ever do!

[egparadigm]

Anyone's Wii make a horrible whirring noise when playing a game disc?

Occasionally mine does - but not every time and I can't understand what governs it's behaviour. It sounds like it's grinding the disc, but when I eject it there is not evidence of damage whatsoever.

[melenko]

Not much noise at all from mine, cooking itself is the first fault that I've ever had with a Nintendo

edit....
There sending me a label to post it back. I'VE NO RECEIPT >_<

[Davy Boy]

Anyone's Wii make a horrible whirring noise when playing a game disc?

Occasionally mine does - but not every time and I can't understand what governs it's behaviour. It sounds like it's grinding the disc, but when I eject it there is not evidence of damage whatsoever.

Yes mine does that very very occassionaly, take it out and then it's fine.Very weird

[melenko]

Did anyone that sent it back have to send the reciept? It asks for proof of purchase but mine was a gift :/

[Gnorty Rascal]

Trying that, sent off a second mail after the phone was on hold >.<

What about any VC things you had?

I was able to redownload them for free on the replacement console, I just had to back up my save games to an SD card before returning it.

[Gnorty Rascal]

Did anyone that sent it back have to send the reciept? It asks for proof of purchase but mine was a gift :/

I had to send a copy of my invoice/receipt when I returned mine as it was specifically requested.

[Swallow]

I had to enclose a copy of my receipt when I sent my DS back too.

[Smurf]

My Wii's big power supply box thingy is starting to make whiny ringing noises when left on standby for awhile. Is this monumentally bad?

Smurf

[Strolls]

My Wii's big power supply box thingy is starting to make whiny ringing noises when left on standby for awhile. Is this monumentally bad?

Not really. I mean, if it dies it'll surely still be covered by warranty, or you can pick up a replacement very cheap on eBay.

Stroller.

[melenko]

Well from what everyone says I have plenty of time to get the receipt posted to me before Nintendo get anything posted to me :/