One Man Banned Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Have any of you played on one of these? I did on NYE and loved it - and I am not into these game consoles at all but love the way you can actually PLAY a game rather than get RSI in my thumbs. Ok so I ache a bit after doing 4 go's on the boxing (but I was inebriated at the time so didn't feel it then!) So I decided that I was going to get one, not an easy feat as they are sold out everywhere. Nevertheless I have still been trying to find one!! Had to go to Cribbs Causeway on the way home tonight so spent some time going round the Mall and other stores. Nearly charged through Toy's R Us as on their display stand it said "NOW HERE" with little tickets saying "No more than one per customer....." - so went to get one........they don't have any in stock, apparently head office won't let them take the signs down (odd how Gloucester branch didn't care and took the signs down ) Then went to Argos Extra and thought I'd try there, last ditch hope. Used the stockchecker and it said out of stock but press enter to check availability . So I did. "1 available to reserve for delivery due 4th January please go to a till to reserve the item" WHOOO HOOOOOOOO!!! It's due in at 0400 tomorrow and I will be sent a text when it's been checked off the delivery! I am SOOOOO excited - and I won't have to wait til February like everywhere has told me A x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Well done im very suprised out of everywhere argos had it available for you! Your hands will be tired to type on here once you get going on there eh?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 im very suprised out of everywhere argos had it available for you! No more surprised than I was - that's for sure! I still have to wait I guess before I get too excited until I have that box in my hands........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Andrew im really pleased for you!!! I have seen them on TV & liked the idea of 'playing' the game too but not too sure if we will get one - we bought a play station a few years ago and its just been collecting dust Might invite myself round to yours though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Am REALLY excited now! Just had a text from Argos to tell me that it's ready for collection! Oh why are they only open til 8pm and why have I had a glass of wine!! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Woo hoo!! You're one step closer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Wow Andrew - my son will be so He desperately wanted one for Christmas, but no way was I paying the £500 wanted by some greedy b****s! Hope you have fun with it - let us know won't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 You lucky boy Andrew I am sorely tempted to try a Wii myself,being a gamer living in a family of gamers We have always preferred the Ninetendo consoles to any other,and we would also be able to play our trusty old "Goldeneye" from the Nintendo 64 on this new console too. But,we thought we would wait & see how it went down with reviewers & friends before splashing out,so would love to hear how you get on with it. It is such a new way to game - exciting but I am not 100% that I want to spend that much just yet Do get the new Zelda game - I have played them all & they are the most fantastic games which will really suck you into their little fantasy world I promise you,you will love it - there are even chickens on it ! I won't expect to see you on the forum for several days now - you will be far too busy slaying beasties & chasing cyber-hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Have fun ... Ben and Joe played with one of these on Xmas eve, at their Aunties house. I did not have a go ... but the boys LOVED it. My brother also managed to get one for my nephew in time for the 25th dec . They usually retail for about £170, I personally will wait till a) I have the spare cash, and b)availability picks up again, as I refuse to pay £500 on e-bay. Remember to tighten the strap of the controller ..... just incase it flies off your arm and through the tv screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 We've got one - we were one of the lucky families whose pre-order arrived in time to present it to the children after lunch on Christmas Day. Everyone loves it - even me! I'm not really up for one of those 'sit-on-your-backside-and-twiddle-the-controller' type consoles, but this is fantastic - everyone, including my 74 year old dad, had a shot of it on Christmas Day, and everyone loved it. We were all playing each other at golf and bowling! It's been horrible weather here since Hogmany, so I've let the boys play it a couple of times to keep them amused, and they love the tennis - it's good to see them still jumping around like mad things, despite the bad weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 yey i have one and its SO amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Well I have every right to be smiling right now as currently set up in the living room is my shiny new Wii! People in the shop suddenly started asking for them as I collected mine - was going to ask for assistance to the car to protect me at one point! I absolutely love it, but Joe has just beaten me twice at the bowling (he didnt have a go at that on NYE!!!) Still got to get hold of another controller and Nunchucker for it but I suppose I can wait for an internet delivery (I am one of these who when they have made up their mind about a purchase I have to have it straight away ) Wont be buying any games for it yet as never been that "gamey" with these things so will take it slowly and get used to owning one. And I'll still make time to be on here!! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I also preorded so was lucky to get mine for xmas! Have you thought about trying to get a copy of Wii Play? That comes with a free remote and I personally think is more fun than sports! I've now graduated onto the Zelda game, and recently noticed on my save file that I've managed to notch up 25 hours playing on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Chickpea,what is the Zelda game like? It would be for that game only that I would buy a Wii...but I guess with your 25 hours of play,you must like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Can you get Mariokarts on the Wii? - that would be a big reason for me to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yeah Zelda is excellent and really addictive, graphics and music amazing, but I've still got so much to do on it!!! I shouldn't think it'll be too long until Mario Kart is released as it's such a popular game, it'll be great if it comes with it's own steering wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 well I had a look on Kelkoo last night and there is a sports pack of controllers available. It comes with a racket shape, a golf club and ...... a wheel. When I scrolled down the list the wheel isn't released on its own until March - and it's not too badly priced either.......... Now, where did I put my credit card A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I can thoroughly recommend Zelda - had a shot of chookiehubbies yesterday, and I think I'm addicted! Rubbish, but addicted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 *groans* This is going to cost me money,isn't it? Is buying a new console for the sake of one game just too decadant? Thank goodness for Mastercard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I also preorded so was lucky to get mine for xmas! Have you thought about trying to get a copy of Wii Play? That comes with a free remote and I personally think is more fun than sports! I've now graduated onto the Zelda game, and recently noticed on my save file that I've managed to notch up 25 hours playing on it! where are u up to? i just got to the water temple (first one) last soul shard thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 That's the last temple I did it took me ages!!! I'm about to go into the desert, but I'm gonna hunt around for more insects and poes first before carrying on with the story. (that's the rest of my afternoon gone!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Well today is going to be another busy day for me. Off into Gloucester to Curry's to get a Nunchuk and then down to Emerson's Green in Bristol to Argos to go get another Wii Remote - the last few days have been hellish trying to track these down! The trick I have found is go to each of these type of stores daily as they seem to be getting them in dribs and drabs and it's a sheer case of luck of the draw if you find one. I know I could have looked online but most of these items are ending at silly money on Ebay and I'd have to wait DAYS for them!! Online stores don't seem to be that much better at having stock with most saying "due in 3-4 days". A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 It will all be worth it Andrew I do think that they could have given the Wii (pronounced We)a better name. I always think of it as wee, rather than we............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I do think that they could have given the Wii (pronounced We)a better name. I always think of it as wee, rather than we............. So do I Sarah Especially the first time when son informed me that he wanted a Wii for Christmas I'll leave you to imagine my somewhat flippant response (at the time I had no idea what he was talking about ). Son didn't get one for Christmas at all, I simply wasn't at all clued up about it, so didn't pre-order, and most definitely wasn't going to pay some of the inflated Ebay prices. Anyway, he's got a PS2, Xbox360, PSP and access to a PC........ is the Wii really all that different to justify that kind of expense when he's really not exactly short of electronic games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I think all offices before Christmas must have had their share of "I'm just off for a Wii" The one I work in on Wednesdays was full of the (male) engineers all laughing at this highly amusing joke So was Carl's office They generally weren't smiling when they returned from a fruitless shopping trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
