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9031 | 65.25% |
| No |
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1191 | 8.60% |
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808 | 5.84% |
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460 | 3.32% |
| Waluigi |
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1603 | 11.58% |
| Waa |
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748 | 5.40% |
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Just walked into Target in downtown Seattle, bought a deluxe and walked out. They had 20+ deluxe and 30+ basic in stock. Will I regret this? Who knows!
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Nov 21, 2012 20:16
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Legdiian posted:Am I the only one that is holding out for a deluxe because it's black? No, I want one because I intend to download games! Robolizard! posted:I wish I could have gotten a white deluxe to be honest. This glossy plastic is killing me w/r/t dust and fingerprints Yeah, plus I already own a thousand black glossy things that attract dust like they were designed to do so. treiz01 fucked around with this message at 20:20 on Nov 21, 2012 |
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Nov 21, 2012 20:17
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Legdiian posted:Am I the only one that is holding out for a deluxe because it's black? I wish I could have gotten a white deluxe to be honest. This glossy plastic is killing me w/r/t dust and fingerprints
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Nov 21, 2012 20:17
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Legdiian posted:Anyone order a Wii U post launch date from Bestbuy.com? Wondering what the wait times are. Best buy stock checker shows most locations have them right now (they did not earlier today): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17006&type=page&skuId=6775792&searchpage=true&_requestid=39528
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Nov 21, 2012 20:20
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Legdiian posted:Am I the only one that is holding out for a deluxe because it's black? I got the Basic because it's white (Almost everything I own is black. It's nice to have a little white to stick out) and I didn't care about getting Nintendoland. Unfortunately this means I'll have to buy the stand stuff separately. My Wii U doesn't look right laying down. I lose out on the downloading discount but I'm not bothering with downloading anything until I get myself an external which won't be until Boxing Day.
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Nov 21, 2012 21:01
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On Giant Bomb right now, Jeff is live streaming Funky Barn. He was just showing off the Miiverse page for it a moment ago. http://www.giantbomb.com/chat/
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Nov 21, 2012 21:09
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Rirse posted:On Giant Bomb right now, Jeff is live streaming Funky Barn. He was just showing off the Miiverse page for it a moment ago. "Animals love this loving tree!" So basically, Funky Barn is a Farmville on Wii U? EDIT: Okay the Wii U admin went too far. I drew a picture of George Clinton that said "GEORGE CLINTON APPROVED!" due to someone talking about Funky Farm and they deleted it! They better not delete my picture of John Travolta to my friend!  Double EDIT: I guess I can't draw someones likeness. That sucks. Oh well, rules are rules. Paper Jam Dipper fucked around with this message at 22:00 on Nov 21, 2012 |
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Nov 21, 2012 21:30
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Is there a list what's all going to be on the eShop? I went through the website but I missed it if it's there. Will it have some of the classic games?
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Nov 21, 2012 22:10
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Harry posted:Is there a list what's all going to be on the eShop? I went through the website but I missed it if it's there. Will it have some of the classic games? Right now it's bare bones games you can buy with listings of Wii U games not available to buy and 3DS stuff you can't buy because it's Wii U. I haven't heard anything yet on Virtual Console talk.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:11
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I got Darksiders 2 and I'm just starting, but apparently it includes some weapon/armor DLC and I'm wondering how/when can I access it? EDIT: Also I read that if I install an external hard drive to my Wii U I can no longer use it on my computer. Is this true? If so, can I just use any type of external hard drive or USB thumb memory drive?
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Nov 21, 2012 22:14
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:Right now it's bare bones games you can buy with listings of Wii U games not available to buy and 3DS stuff you can't buy because it's Wii U. I haven't heard anything yet on Virtual Console talk. That's a bummer. You could get older games on the Wii couldn't you?
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Nov 21, 2012 22:17
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Has anything been said about what they're doing to the eShop right now? The message says maintenance and that details are on Nintendo's home page. There aren't details there. Blogs and twitter are no help.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:17
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Calaveron posted:Seriously. Or at least let us take screenshots of the gamepad's screen. Some of the artists on display are absolutely fantastical and it boggles the mind what they can do with a little capacitive touchscreen. They would be fools to not release the next Art Academy for the Wii U and 3DS both.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:21
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Chronojam posted:They would be fools to not release the next Art Academy for the Wii U and 3DS both. Totally. I want some form of Swapnote on this as well.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:22
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Harry posted:That's a bummer. You could get older games on the Wii couldn't you? You still can. All that stuff is in the Wii Shop still (accessible via Wii Mode) and still can be purchased, but you have to enter Wii Mode before you can play any of that stuff. Nintendo's mentioned Wii U Virtual Console stuff in passing at times, but they haven't actually committed to releasing any particular games like that so far.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:23
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Calaveron posted:I got Darksiders 2 and I'm just starting, but apparently it includes some weapon/armor DLC and I'm wondering how/when can I access it? You can get the DLC armor/weapons almost immediately, as soon as you have access to a Serpent tome, which is less than an hour into the game. Also, yes to the latter question, but you're probably not going to want to use a thumb drive unless you're strictly using it for saves or other small stuff.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:25
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Played NSMBU and Little Inferno both on the GamePad with headphones plugged in while in bed last night. System rocks and I can't wait for more games that allow gamepad only play.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:28
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FPzero posted:Played NSMBU and Little Inferno both on the GamePad with headphones plugged in while in bed last night. System rocks and I can't wait for more games that allow gamepad only play. I wonder if Nintendo looked into how many people like myself who barely play handhelds outside of their home but love the experience of playing a handheld. I doubt I'm the only one.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:30
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FPzero posted:Played NSMBU and Little Inferno both on the GamePad with headphones plugged in while in bed last night. System rocks and I can't wait for more games that allow gamepad only play. It's like the Gameboy all over again.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:30
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thefncrow posted:You still can. All that stuff is in the Wii Shop still (accessible via Wii Mode) and still can be purchased, but you have to enter Wii Mode before you can play any of that stuff. Don't some of those require the non-nunchuck controller though? How would those work?
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Nov 21, 2012 22:34
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Smuckles posted:Has anything been said about what they're doing to the eShop right now? The message says maintenance and that details are on Nintendo's home page. There aren't details there. Blogs and twitter are no help. My insider info from secret uncle says its to add Virtual On HD and Fire Emblem complete collection! I want to know what secret thing wii u is getting this year that Duke Reggies been talkin 'bout. also, dear nintendo, toss a xenoblade port on the eshop.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:34
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Th... there's.. there's a third level in Donkey Kong Crash Course 
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Nov 21, 2012 22:39
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Junkie Disease posted:My insider info from secret uncle says its to add Virtual On HD and Fire Emblem complete collection! Come on now, making the devs redo the textures in HD is just mean.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:40
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Harry posted:Don't some of those require the non-nunchuck controller though? How would those work? You mean the classic controller? You just plug in the classic controller. "Wii Mode" is basically just using a Wii, albeit one of those stripped-down Wiis they started selling last year where they pulled out the GC ports and backwards compatibility. WiiU controllers (gamepad and pro controller) don't work, but Wii stuff all does.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:45
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTLRdP9oOfw Behold the future of console gaming.
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Nov 21, 2012 22:48
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Harry posted:Don't some of those require the non-nunchuck controller though? How would those work? If you used a Gamecube controller for those VC games before, you'd have to pick up a Classic now, but it's not necessarily a waste of money; it's cheaper than a Pro Controller, and some Wii U games will still let you use it. Could help you cover a group for Sonic Racing or the eventual SSB game. Supercar Gautier fucked around with this message at 22:57 on Nov 21, 2012 |
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Nov 21, 2012 22:51
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CrushedB posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTLRdP9oOfw Little dog wrestling with the Wiimote to Viridi's theme is my favorite thing now. 
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Nov 21, 2012 22:53
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Sorry for the stupid question but I might be getting a Wii U and I'm excited like a 10 year old. How much real 1080p is the console dishing out so far? I'm hoping all the menus, art, and streaming are nice and crisp.
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Nov 21, 2012 23:00
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First-world problem: I'm not a fan of having so many controllers. - Wii Remote - Nunchuck - Classic Controller - Pro Controller - GamePad No controller works everywhere. I have to set down one, pick up another, plug in something, unplug something. I can turn on the system and load a game with the Wiimote, but I still have to set it down to turn the screen of the GamePad off. Plus, depending on what I loaded, it may shut off the Wiimote and force me to use only the GamePad (such as Netflix). I was playing New Super Mario Bros. U, and my daughter wanted to play. She picked up a Wiimote, I was using the GamePad. Bzzz! That doesn't work. Even though it works in one player mode, the GamePad cannot be used in the regular 2 player mode. I had to set it down and get another Wiimote. Of course, I then had to turn the screen back off on the GamePad (because it sits there with no one touching it, mirroring everything on TV). I have to keep a small table in front of me with all the controllers & attachments so I can switch back and forth, depending on game. I have 14 controllers and attachments for my Wii & Wii U now, plus all the controllers, attachments, memory cards, etc for my PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, NES, and SNES. I've pulled the NES & SNES to make room when I got the Wii U, and may pull the PS2. Maybe (I still enjoy 4-player Amplitude when friends are over). My PSX, Dreamcast, N64, and Atari stuff have been packed away for a long time. How do people deal with so many systems and controllers? My TV at least has 8 inputs, so I can at least leave everything plugged in.
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Nov 21, 2012 23:09
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CrushedB posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTLRdP9oOfw I really hope in the future just merge the Wii Mode into the regular mode. I mean if you can use a Wii Mote with the Gamepad, then why deny using it on Wii games?
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Nov 21, 2012 23:30
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Rirse posted:I really hope in the future just merge the Wii Mode into the regular mode. I mean if you can use a Wii Mote with the Gamepad, then why deny using it on Wii games? It's because Nintendo runs the Wii games on a separate chipset. When you boot up the Wii Mode you are playing on an actual Wii in the Wii U and not through the Wii U system. If Nintendo went how you would want it, there would likely be tons of issues where you would need a patch pretty much on every game you could play for it and there'd likely be lots of games you couldn't get support. So instead, Nintendo just tossed a Wii inside of the Wii U and called it a day. What this will actually do is open the market for the HD remakes for the Wii U of Wii games that allow proper Wii control plus HD updated graphics with a brand new price tag. It's inevitable.
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Nov 21, 2012 23:36
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How is blackops on this? Planning on picking up a deluxe at target and buying scribblenauts. I was thinking about picking up ZombiU and Blackops as well since target has the buy 2 get one 50% of promotion...
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Nov 21, 2012 23:38
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Emulation is a fickle thing. You'd think it's just a matter of running the software, but the architecture can differ quite nicely. How is the internet connection working out for everyone? I'm gonna assume connecting doesn't take as long as it used to on the Wii, but how's the latency and stability?
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Nov 21, 2012 23:42
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Katana Gomai posted:I was just going to look it up but they locked up the catalogue for a month because they're migrating it, I guess to coincide with the WiiU launch. However, last time I checked a week ago, the SNES Controller, Game&Watch replica, DS game, Mario Galaxy soundtrack, Animal Crossing Soundtrack (actually ordered that one) were all available. I ordered 2 of the SNES controllers last year so they've been in stock for a while. Those SNES replica controllers have the superior coloured buttons, right? Tempted to make you an offer for one, but knowing my luck they'll add them to the Aussie catalogue the moment I do, and I have a million stars to burn...
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Nov 21, 2012 23:48
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Called the local target, dude said they got a few new ones, asked him if he could hold it. Said he wasn't allowed to. Fastest and hardest I've driven my new car since I bought it. Setup comes after work 
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Nov 22, 2012 00:01
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It's been two days now and I still can't get over the fact I'm playing a Mario game in HD  God, I'm so eager to see what their Metroid, Zelda, Pikmin, and other franchises are like in HD.
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Nov 22, 2012 00:04
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Calaveron posted:It's been two days now and I still can't get over the fact I'm playing a Mario game in HD And you just know we're gonna get a Shin Onigashima U next.
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Nov 22, 2012 00:07
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Quest For Glory II posted:Th... there's.. There's..... more than one? T______T edit: Also, I just found out how to link a Wii U to Club Nintendo. Yay for it being on their front page. https://club.nintendo.com/link-shop-account.do;jsessionid=707441B67B06CADF6589FA8E9D8E1067 shadowobsessed fucked around with this message at 00:14 on Nov 22, 2012 |
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Nov 22, 2012 00:07
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Gendo posted:At a store that may have a pro but definitely has a basic. They're scouring for me right now but I'm tempted to just go with a basic if they don't have the higher model. I haven't caught up with the thread to see if you did this, but I had to do the same thing. I would have liked to get the eShop promotion, but the other stuff didn't seem like a big deal to me. If you do a lot of digital purchases you're going to need an external harddrive regardless of what model you get.
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Nov 22, 2012 00:14
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New Club Nintendo code! RVF6ZCSJN5SPMN94 I noticed that in a lot of my DS-games, the slip with the PIN-code is missing. Is that normal? Am I missing something here? These questions are probably some really basic questions, but you'll have to excuse me. I just never bothered with this stuff.
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Nov 22, 2012 00:17
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