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[electricaldoctor]

Yesterday, this 66 year old newbie was quickly taken to task for saying more than "Hello" in my intro post. My bad for not taking the time to read the rules.

I purchased our Wii game console about 4 years ago and it very rarely gets used as we are not "gamers" so please be patient for my ignorance when it comes to the proper gaming world lingo, etc. When we do get it out, we enjoy it immensely and I am interested in upgrading it to the new system. With the old system, I had hoped to be able to play against some of our out of town friends, but that didn't work out too well. As my knowledge is quite limited at this point in time, I hope that the new system offers more features and titles than the old console did.

I will also mention that my forum expertise is extremely limited as I only belong to one other site and it is for boating and not gaming. Perhaps I had better close for now before I get flamed for running off at the mouth.

~Ken

[Mignaga]

Yesterday, this 66 year old newbie was quickly taken to task for saying more than "Hello" in my intro post. My bad for not taking the time to read the rules.

I purchased our Wii game console about 4 years ago and it very rarely gets used as we are not "gamers" so please be patient for my ignorance when it comes to the proper gaming world lingo, etc. When we do get it out, we enjoy it immensely and I am interested in upgrading it to the new system. With the old system, I had hoped to be able to play against some of our out of town friends, but that didn't work out too well. As my knowledge is quite limited at this point in time, I hope that the new system offers more features and titles than the old console did.

I will also mention that my forum expertise is extremely limited as I only belong to one other site and it is for boating and not gaming. Perhaps I had better close for now before I get flamed for running off at the mouth.

~Ken

I'm sorry you got treated so poorly last intro thread. I have no idea what came over some of the other members on here, and I apologize on their behalf. We usually are very accepting of newcomers, and I'm not sure what they were doing with your thread in particular.
As for your question about the Wii U. It is a great systems, and I fully believe it is worth the upgrade for "hardcore" gamers, but I'm not sure about for "casual" gamers. What kind of games would you be interested in playing?

[electricaldoctor]

As we only had about 6 titles on the old system, we never got beyond such entry level games such as bowling, etc. so we never really got settled into one groove or another. If i could get directed towards where all of the titles for the new system are located, perhaps I could quickly narrow down where our interests will lie as a good jumping off point. We found that it is good clean entertainment for when friends and family visit us and we would like to continue by upgrading to the new system. If the new system is too far advanced for old gogies like me, I am sure that the younger kids will enjoy it.

[Auzzie Wingman]

You're never too old to play video games.

Fun fact: I used to go to a friends place after school when I was young to get supervised until my parents came home from work. His dad is probably in his 60's now, and probably spending way too much time slugging it out on Playstation consoles. In a way, that's how I came across pretty much all the great titles of the PSOne.

As for the Wii U, just get whatever you guys feel like getting. That's probably the most important thing when it comes to video games. For family fun, I suggest Nintendoland, Sonic Racing Transformed and Super Mario Bros U. They are all 5 player compatible.

Really suggesting Sonic Racing Transformed. Mario Kart will lose it's silly party racer crown because of it.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Sorry for bieng an ass on your intro thread yesterday, I just like to get to know people, and now I know a little bit more about you I would get the Wii U if I were you, I think it's the perfect system for all ages, there will be some casual games, fun games and hardcore games, so I think everyone wins

[Alex Wolfers]

The Wii U is an excellent improvement from the Wii so you should enjoy it. I do!

[Stephen]

If you enjoy The Wii. I defiantly think you should get the Wii U. Remember that the Wii U use Wii-motes so if you enjoyed then you can use them. I think the game library will be better than the Wii's over time and the graphics are allot better.
I would pick up new super Mario U and Nintendoland because they are fun games to play with the family. Maybe Sonic and sega racing transformed as well if you like racing games.

[Alex Wolfers]

Plus so far the Wii U has less shovelware.

[electricaldoctor]

Thanx for your support and advice everyone. I sure hope that Santa gets my letter in time this year. I've been trying to be a good boy, but it can be extremely difficult at times. Just in case that I don't get back this way for a while, I will take this opportunity to wish y'all a Merry Christmas. I know that it is still four weeks away, but better early than never.

[Desert Punk]

I don't think any other console manufacturer makes gaming more accessible which is why the wii u will be such a huge hit just like the wii was. It is the ideal choice.

[Hitomi]

You'll enjoy the Wii U, it's all about fun =)

there are games like New Super Mario Bros U, which is good for the whole family, Nintendo Land is fun as well
and maybe a game like Scribblenauts can be fun for everyone too

and there is no specific age for gaming, u can play video games when u want ur not old =)

and welcome to the forums =)
Hitomi.