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#135065 Official Nintendo Network ID Sharing Thread

Posted by naadofett on 20 November 2012 - 06:31 PM in General Gaming

Just turned 29, old enough? Been gaming since Atari.

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#135043 Official Nintendo Network ID Sharing Thread

Posted by naadofett on 20 November 2012 - 06:01 PM in General Gaming

Who here is 30+ y/o? It'd be cool to exchange IDs with some of the "old" gamers.

#134072 Official Nintendo Network ID Sharing Thread

Posted by naadofett on 19 November 2012 - 09:06 PM in General Gaming

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#162385 Wind Waker HD Screenshots

Posted by naadofett on 23 January 2013 - 09:01 PM in Wii U Games and Software

For all us "old fogies" out there... I'm super stoked to see this announcement. I kept my Wii because it has GC support and still have ALL my GC games just in case I feel like playing again. I remember picking up my GC on launch night at Walmart *shudder* back in my final college days. So this is very exciting to me. To me this also begs the question: Will there be more re-releases of GC games?... Even if they are straight ports without HD updates. Very excited and felt 10 years younger when I saw this announcement!

#164682 Wind Waker HD Screenshots

Posted by naadofett on 29 January 2013 - 07:08 PM in Wii U Games and Software

I dont know if these screens are representative or just tests.

But it appears to mostly keep the old geometry, redo textures, and modernize the lighting engine.

I dont think i like the way the new lighting engine makes the characters look. They look too.... 3d.

I didn't even know there was a gold edition. That being said, I do have this:

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#135007 Box Size?

Posted by naadofett on 20 November 2012 - 05:26 PM in Wii U Hardware

I'd cut out an ad for a Wii U and put it in a card or tiny package. Make the kid think they would get one, but it probably wouldn't be for a while until they are out of stock. Then pull a Christmas Story move.... "oh hey, I think there's one more present over there". Kid then proceeds to loose their mind. Classic.

#140116 Noisy Disc Drive

Posted by naadofett on 28 November 2012 - 10:11 PM in Wii U Hardware

does it randomly start making a hissing noise? my wii u just did that

Not as far as I can tell. I don't think the noise I was describing is related to your issue.

I thought that was a normal thing that happens. Heck, the wii has done the same thing for years.

Usually, I only put a disc in when I want to play a game, and then eject it once I'm done playing.

You're probably right about the Wii. I suppose I could pop a disc into my Wii and see what happens with it as well. I just didn't think about it. To be honest, it's been quite a while since I actually felt compelled to play something on the Wii. The last time I turned it on was to do the system migration and there was no disc in the drive. Prior to that, I'm sure it had been at least a couple months since I used the Wii.

#138130 Noisy Disc Drive

Posted by naadofett on 25 November 2012 - 03:12 PM in Wii U Hardware

To be fair, the video I shot was with my iPhone not just a few inches away from the console with nothing else making any noise in my apartment at the time the video was shot. It was in the early evening so there really wasn't any real ambient noise to speak of and windows were closed so there was no outside street noise, etc. If I've got a disc in the drive and windows are open, people are talking, turn the stereo up to a moderate level and so on, you can't hear it. But if the environment is relatively quiet and I'm using the stereo at a lower level while a disc is in, you can hear it. Like I said, it's not like it's blaring loud, but it's there.

#137049 Noisy Disc Drive

Posted by naadofett on 23 November 2012 - 05:35 PM in Wii U Hardware

Here's the Youtube video I made. Two apologies: 1) Sorry for the vertical framing and 2) sorry for the dim lighting conditions.

#136424 Noisy Disc Drive

Posted by naadofett on 22 November 2012 - 03:32 PM in Wii U Hardware

It's definitely not the fan. The sound is only there when there is a disc in the system (whether playing the game or not) - unless the power is off, of course. As I said, it doesn't sound completely abnormal. I'm just surprised the drive spins the disc at all times when inserted in the console w/power on.

#136203 Noisy Disc Drive

Posted by naadofett on 22 November 2012 - 10:09 AM in Wii U Hardware

Has anybody else noticed their disc drive to be a little on the loud side? It seems anytime a disc is inserted it is spinning regardless if you're playing a game or not. Let me be clear, it is not making any strange loud noises, clicking, snap-crackle-popping, but you'd think the disc would spin up when first inserted then sit idle until you actually start up a game. I have a feeling this is normal, but thought I'd check. Do you think this is something that could be resolved by a software fix? Something in the software that would tell the disc drive to remain in "hibernation" until a command is sent to the system to play a game off the disc and then spin up the drive.

#136434 Noisy Disc Drive

Posted by naadofett on 22 November 2012 - 03:53 PM in Wii U Hardware

So nobody else here has a consistent "whirring" sound while a disc is inserted? I find it hard to believe I'm the only one. Maybe I'll need to make a youtube video so my description is clear.

#140698 Wii U clock speeds are found by marcan

Posted by naadofett on 29 November 2012 - 08:30 PM in Wii U Hardware

Mario Kart, yes it's a karting game but still.

Wait a second, I like myself some Mario Kart, but I like sim racing in GT5 as well. Let's be fair, Mario Kart and GT5 are very different games in a very broad racing category. Mario Kart would be a much better comparison to Mod Nation Racers or something than GT5.

#146119 Age of wii u buyers

Posted by naadofett on 09 December 2012 - 08:39 PM in Wii U Hardware

34 in a couple months

#151933 Flickering pic/screen

Posted by naadofett on 25 December 2012 - 06:40 PM in Wii U Hardware

I don't think what he is having is a hdmi problem since the glitches are happening to individual models .

I guess I should've watched the video first. Whoops. Well, in any case, maybe what I wrote could be helpful to others who might potentially see what I did with the PS3 before.

#151926 Flickering pic/screen

Posted by naadofett on 25 December 2012 - 05:58 PM in Wii U Hardware

I know you said you tried different HDMI inputs, but did you try HDMI inputs on another device? Maybe it's a handshake issue. I had an issue like that once with my PS3. If I plugged the PS3 into my Onkyo AVR (audio/video receiver for those who don't know), I would get intermittent video (video then blank screen, rinse & repeat). Then if I plugged the HDMI from the PS3 directly into the TV itself and bypassed my AVR altogether that soloved the issue completely. So, maybe this is a similar case.

#146122 So it's odd seeing this many systems jsut sitting on shelves.

Posted by naadofett on 09 December 2012 - 08:43 PM in Wii U Hardware

And hey, don't forget... there are plenty on eBay. Haha. I don't know why anybody is even bothering to sell there now. Plenty of people are even lucky to break after ebay, paypal, and shipping fees. The Wii frenzy this is not.

#150266 InterWorks Pro Controller U?

Posted by naadofett on 20 December 2012 - 07:57 PM in Wii U Hardware

I was real skeptical at first, but that video was pretty awesome. Bummer about the pre-order status, but I might order one or two anyway. I can always cancel if I change my mind. All I know is that's pretty sweet that you don't have to bust out the wiimote if you want to use your Wii stuff (at least nothing that requires full wiimote functionality anyway) and virtual console + being able to use it instead of the Wii U pro controller.

It being compatible with ALL Wii and Wii U games makes it a must have for me.
Im getting Mario Galaxy 2 for x-mas, I don't wanna have to use a nunchuk and wii mote... The wii U pro controller was a huge letdown for me as its not even compatible with the NSMBU game...

The only problem is that based on my experience with Mario Galaxy 1/2, I think it would probably just be easier to use the wiimote + nunchuck, BUT I could obviously wrong seeing as there are no impressions of a game like that with this new controller.

#159701 Gamepad signal extender?

Posted by naadofett on 15 January 2013 - 08:05 PM in Wii U Hardware

its IR they are using. ..OP - is your wiiU in a cupboard? i had that issue until i put it on top of the cupboard (TV unit) ..now i can play in bed -

IR = more or less line of sight. Last I checked, IR doesn't travel through walls....

#136777 Thanksgiving embarrassment

Posted by naadofett on 23 November 2012 - 10:15 AM in Wii U Hardware

With "core" gamers it could be tough. I'd consider myself a core gamer and to some extent wonder which games I should get for Wii U vs PS3, however, I'm willing to give the Wii U version of a game a chance unless the port was done completely half-arsed rendering it a complete waste of money. The way I see it: Wii U for Nintendo exclusives and PS3 for PS3 exclusives. Everything else in between is a toss-up depending on how the game integrates with the console. Clearly we know PS3 does game patch updates and hopefully the same will be done for Wii U if necessary. I also like the Miiverse aspect of the Wii U for games as well. If Nintendo can tidy up the OS a little bit (menu lag and maybe make it a few less steps to bounce between certain menu options) I would have no problem using the U as my primary console. As for now, I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt and am leaning towards 3rd party purchases for U vs PS3 unless it's a very sloppy port.

#136932 Thanksgiving embarrassment

Posted by naadofett on 23 November 2012 - 12:56 PM in Wii U Hardware

I just had my 1st complete freeze since launch using Nintendo Land (specifically my 2nd attempt at the balloon fight). Hasn't happened *yet* in NSMB.

Well, 5 minutes after my first freeze, it froze again in Nintendo Land right away when I restarted the game and tried to play the coin pachinko game.

#136748 Thanksgiving embarrassment

Posted by naadofett on 23 November 2012 - 09:34 AM in Wii U Hardware

I've yet to encounter this freezing, but I won't hold my breath. As for the menus, it doesn't drive me crazy, however they are definitely noticeable and are a little annoying. I just really hope this can be sorted out via software optimization/patch.

#172877 The Gamecube thread

Posted by naadofett on 18 February 2013 - 07:02 PM in General Gaming

I'm glad I found this thread. I actually left my launch Wii hooked up after buying my WiiU specifically for the purposes of potentially playing my old GC games. Back in the day I bought the GC on launch day and then bought the component cables as well. I recently was considering selling my Wii and just getting a used GC + component cables (I unfortunately sold both years ago) only to find that GC's are easy to come by, but the official component cables are insanely expensive. Now I guess I'll stick with the Wii for my GC games. I just wasn't sure how robust the GC emulator on the Wii is vs using an actual GC for playing my games.

I popped in Rogue Squadron 2 for the first time this weekend in years and it's awesome. Now I'm looking at my GC library and realizing I'm going to have to go back and play more... Eternal Darkness, Mario Sunshine, Resident Evil, and more. I'm really, really hoping that when the WiiU virtual console comes out they'll be able to get a bunch of these old GC games on there also. I'll already be buying Wind Waker HD when it comes out.

#132657 Wii U Basic vs. Deluxe popularity

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 03:53 PM in Wii U Hardware

I think the Deluxe is definitely more popular although the 8gb units are definitely selling out as well. When I was able to grab a Deluxe at Best Buy this morning (by the skin of my teeth) the BB employee handing out numbers went through every single Deluxe, but still probably had about 10 or so 8gb ones left. I was 11 of 12 Deluxe units and there were only a couple people in line behind us that reluctantly went with the 8gb instead of nothing. Fry's sold out of Deluxe units for walk-ins (the lady said they only got about 5 extra), but they had about 8 or so 8gb units, but were ONLY selling as bundles. I walked into a Target about 20 minutes later and got the very last Deluxe there. They did not have any 8gb units on hand, but don't know what they started with. I found it odd there was even a Deluxe left. Went to a second Target in town 10 minutes later and they were 100% sold out.

Before I made my attempts this morning, I got on the waiting list at my local GameStop and they were already booked on preorders for all types. I was #1 on their waiting list for an 8gb unit and got on the list for a Deluxe and was probably around 24th in line. This was about Two weeks ago I got on their list for the Deluxe and one week ago for the 8gb. So, clearly at this store, the Deluxe was in significantly higher demand.

#135053 Wifi or USB Ethernet?

Posted by naadofett on 20 November 2012 - 06:13 PM in Wii U Hardware

How is your network performance based on your connection method?