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Jeffrey Lee |
Message #96115, posted by Phlamethrower at 12:17, 22/12/2006, in reply to message #96114 |
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Andrew Poole |
Message #96890, posted by andypoole at 16:17, 9/1/2007, in reply to message #96115 |
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http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa07018_wz_wiiporn.2073d3ef.html |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #96891, posted by monkeyson2 at 16:22, 9/1/2007, in reply to message #96890 |
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http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa07018_wz_wiiporn.2073d3ef.html Good grief, you mean parents may have to keep an eye on what their children are doing?
Besides, you can disable the web browser in the parental controls. It would be a good idea if you could set up a whitelist of sites that don't need consent, and prevent the rest, or something like that. |
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VinceH |
Message #96904, posted by VincceH at 19:03, 9/1/2007, in reply to message #96891 |
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It would be a good idea if you could set up a whitelist of sites that don't need consent, and prevent the rest, or something like that. These devices use your existing network and internet connection, don't they? Use the facilities offered by the router to filter/block! And if the router doesn't provide such facilities, get a better one. |
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John Hoare |
Message #96927, posted by moss at 10:08, 10/1/2007, in reply to message #96904 |
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"It's very upsetting something this popular—a kid game—can go that direction so quickly," Schroeder said. Yeah, the Wii is clearly just aimed at kids. Clearly.
Jesus, it's a browser. It's just the same as a normal puter. Why are people up in arms? |
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Simon Wilson |
Message #97006, posted by ksattic at 16:29, 11/1/2007, in reply to message #96927 |
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Jesus, it's a browser. It's just the same as a normal puter. Why are people up in arms? It's something to moan about, something to sue about.
Without reading the article, the person was from the USA. Let me check. Yep. |
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Michael Drake |
Message #98411, posted by tlsa at 09:36, 12/2/2007, in reply to message #97006 |
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http://wii.smoothartist.com/?game=36
Yay!  |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98414, posted by monkeyson2 at 09:42, 12/2/2007, in reply to message #98411 |
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http://wii.smoothartist.com/?game=36
Yay! |
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Michael Drake |
Message #98416, posted by tlsa at 10:08, 12/2/2007, in reply to message #98414 |
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http://wii.smoothartist.com/?game=36
Yay!
It looks stunning.  Have you seen any recent gameplay footage?
http://uk.media.wii.ign.com/media/800/800277/vids_1.html <-- check the videos posted in February. |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98573, posted by monkeyson2 at 12:43, 14/2/2007, in reply to message #98416 |
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A voting channel?! |
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Andrew Poole |
Message #98590, posted by andypoole at 16:02, 14/2/2007, in reply to message #98573 |
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http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/02/bbc_gets_their_.html |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98591, posted by monkeyson2 at 16:21, 14/2/2007, in reply to message #98590 |
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http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/02/bbc_gets_their_.html Silly BBC. Don't they realise the news won't update whilst the channel is running?  |
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John Hoare |
Message #98671, posted by moss at 03:33, 16/2/2007, in reply to message #98591 |
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http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=22595 |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98730, posted by monkeyson2 at 21:00, 16/2/2007, in reply to message #98671 |
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I have Excite Truck!
I'm excited. |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98744, posted by monkeyson2 at 12:46, 17/2/2007, in reply to message #98730 |
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I have Excite Truck!
I'm excited. It's very fun! The game mechanic of getting stars for performing stunts and crashing into things (cars, mainly) is much better than just racing to win. Also, it was ten quid off in Morrisons. Yay!
However:
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VinceH |
Message #98749, posted by VincceH at 14:26, 17/2/2007, in reply to message #98744 |
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I have Excite Truck!
I'm excited. It's very fun! The game mechanic of getting stars for performing stunts and crashing into things (cars, mainly) is much better than just racing to win.
So it's Carmageddon, then. |
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John Hoare |
Message #98764, posted by moss at 22:38, 17/2/2007, in reply to message #98749 |
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I bought a component cable today! I'm up in Nottingham, so I'll let you know how I get on.
It's the official Nintendo one, so I'll let you know if I have problems with the Virtual Console or not,  . |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98770, posted by monkeyson2 at 01:15, 18/2/2007, in reply to message #98764 |
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If it's better than the Gameware one, I'll be forced to pulp you with a shovel |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98784, posted by monkeyson2 at 15:45, 18/2/2007, in reply to message #98770 |
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Excite Truck's two player mode is a bit pooey. The frame rate sucks, there's no computer controlled drivers, and I win far too easily |
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John Hoare |
Message #98793, posted by moss at 23:10, 18/2/2007, in reply to message #98784 |
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Right, got the component cable. The bad news is that it doesn't work with the Virtual Console.
The good news is... fucking hell, I didn't expect it to make things look *this* good! Not only does it benefit from being 480p, but I've been thinking my LCD telly was utter shit since we got it - horrible motion blur. It turns out that it's just very unforgiving of poor-quality composite signals - as soon as you feed it a nice component one, then it gives utterly glorious picture quality. Zelda looks utterly *stunning* - it was a blurry badly-coloured mess before.
So now all I need to do is get component cables for the DVD player, and Telewest box, and I can begin enjoying beautiful picture quality for everything... |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98797, posted by monkeyson2 at 00:00, 19/2/2007, in reply to message #98793 |
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Right, got the component cable. The bad news is that it doesn't work with the Virtual Console. Delete the save files and try again - that got it working for me. Seems to last okay providing you switch the console off to quit the game instead of pressing the home button.
I wish Nintendo would sort it out though. Their response (somewhere on the internets, which I can't find right now) was that changing AV cables is the only (and in their minds, a workable) solution.
Zelda looks utterly *stunning* - it was a blurry badly-coloured mess before. ^ This.
I was almost tempted to start playing again from scratch once I'd got it, just so I could see everything how it should be. |
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John Hoare |
Message #98800, posted by moss at 00:37, 19/2/2007, in reply to message #98797 |
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Ah, yes, deleting the save game files sorts it out. But as you say, that's just really irritating - if it works first time, it shouldn't screw up just because you pause or save it. That's just a software bug, and one that should be sorted out with a firmware update.
I was tempted to start Zelda again myself... but I'm consoling myself with the thought that I'll be amazed every time I revisit somewhere now!
I'm actually glad I waited until now to get the cable - I didn't know the difference would be so vast, or I would have got it before - but this way, I got all the wonderment of how great the Wii was, and now I've got it all over again with the picture quality.
The News channel is also hugely improved now - it was slightly difficult to read before, but now the text is crisp and sharp. Opera hasn't really improved much though, sadly. |
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Michael Drake |
Message #98818, posted by tlsa at 12:49, 19/2/2007, in reply to message #98800 |
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An RGB scart cable gives an excelent picture. The difference between component and RGB scart is hardly noticable.
What VC games do you have?
I've got:
Comix Zone
Gunstar Heroes
Ristar
Sonic the Hedgehog
Toejam and Earl
Still waiting for Streets of Rage.  |
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Jeffrey Lee |
Message #98826, posted by Phlamethrower at 14:21, 19/2/2007, in reply to message #98793 |
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and I can begin enjoying beautiful picture quality for everything... Such as the LEXX DVDs you'll be buying at the same time?
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John Hoare |
Message #98832, posted by moss at 14:51, 19/2/2007, in reply to message #98818 |
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Only VC games I've got are Sonic 1, the original Zelda, and Bomberman '93.
I'd be buying far more of them if they were a bit cheaper. |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #98834, posted by monkeyson2 at 14:56, 19/2/2007, in reply to message #98832 |
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I've only got the one so far (Gunstar Heroes).
I'd buy more if and when:
a) I out of "proper" Wii games to play
b) They cost less
c) They work with the component cable
d) I have a Wavebird
e) I knew whether or not they sucked |
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Michael Drake |
Message #98838, posted by tlsa at 15:41, 19/2/2007, in reply to message #98834 |
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I've only got the one so far (Gunstar Heroes). That's awesome! Have you played it in cooperative?
I'd buy more if and when:
a) I out of "proper" Wii games to play There hasn't really been much released for the Wii since launch. The good games are starting to come out now though, with Sonic and the Secret Rings next week.
b) They cost less I don't think they're that bad, really. You can get about 7 Mega Drive or SNES games for the price of a Wii game.
c) They work with the component cable I wouldn't bother with it, tbh. There aren't any compatibility problems with RGB scart. Anyway, I've read that it's only a problem with certain TVs because they don't like receiving 50Hz signals over component cables.
d) I have a Wavebird Yeah, the Wiimote and Classic controller are crap for VC type games. I'm hoping a third party will release a decent controller for VC games. The Saturn pad was one of the best digital pads ever and it has buttons in all the right places for the SNES and Mega Drive. SEGA released it for the PS2 and a USB one, so, I'm hopeing they'll release it for the Wii.
e) I knew whether or not they sucked IGN VC reviews
And for the Mega Drive:
http://www.videogamecritic.net/gen.htm
http://www.sega-16.com/Reviews%20Genesis.php |
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Phil Mellor |
Message #100474, posted by monkeyson2 at 13:01, 22/3/2007, in reply to message #98838 |
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Funchuck?
FUNCHUCK?!! |
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Jeffrey Lee |
Message #100475, posted by Phlamethrower at 13:04, 22/3/2007, in reply to message #100474 |
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Putting the "Fun" into "Fuck!" |
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VinceH |
Message #100497, posted by VincceH at 15:13, 22/3/2007, in reply to message #100475 |
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Putting the "Fun" into "Fuck!" So where did the 'Ch' come from, and where did the second 'F' go? |
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