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Constant updating of sales figures

This practice puzzles me. Why are sales figures so important to some people? I don't even consider them encyclopedic. For just about any other product on the market that has a Wikipedia entry, you don't find overzealous fanboys constantly adjusting the sales figures. Can someone explain this to me?------Asher196 (talk) 12:57, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

Video games, unlike most retail products, get regular sales updates. The only times you get update on iPod sales info, for example, is when Apple chooses to reveal them. The only problem I see is when people take shipped numbers and think they are the sames as sales numbers. TJ Spyke 01:21, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Fanboys are everywhere ;-) If the figure can be referenced, then it can be added. And I don't like the quarter per quarter tables we used to have, too much unnecessary information. Besides, Nintendo fans waited 13 years for this moment, I guess they are justified ;-) -- ReyBrujo (talk) 01:28, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Thats exactly what I thought it was. Competition with other consoles and ranking them by sales figures. I just don't see the encyclopedic value of the whole practice. It's a full time job just policing the changes to sales that are done on a daily basis. It makes Wikipedia less fun for me.----Asher196 (talk) 05:53, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Why hasn't there been a sales update? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.121.22.69 (talk) 22:56, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Nobody is asking you to do that ;-) And in any case, it is not harder than keeping the list of best-selling video games up to date and out of the influence of those fans ;-) -- ReyBrujo (talk) 17:08, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Asher196, video game sales figures are no different from album sales figures or movie box office figures. 69.203.64.174 (talk) 04:04, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Sales figures for album sales and box office sales are different because they are not being constantly updated. They usually have a certain range that analyst use to project their earnings and that is the last you hear about them. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Slapshot24 (talk • contribs) 16:44, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

That didn't make any sense. 69.203.64.174 (talk) 22:34, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

I find it interesting that nintendo pharses their numbers as "units shipped" or "units produceds" never "units sold" This article accurately reflects that bt saying units shipped, but i think more attention needs to be paid to the difference between shipped and sold 12.192.94.253 (talk) 15:12, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Wording error

"Using the Wii is often seen as more being more physically demanding than other game consoles, but a study published in the British Medical Journal found that while playing the Wii, players use significantly more energy than playing sedentary computer games."

the study published in the BMJ supports the point that the wii is physically demanding, so the word "but" doesn't belong there. (33LB (talk) 19:29, 25 January 2008 (UTC))

why not remove it then? *laughs*  Doktor  Wilhelm  22:17, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

Never mind, I already adjusted the text. Just64helpin (talk) 22:44, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

I need someone to update the Wii page and remove the phrase "Wii Sucks!!!!!!" It's a biased remark and completely ignorant. ZekeBirch (talk) 21:01, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

This was already taken care of before the above post was made. Just64helpin (talk) 22:07, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Word choice, spelling errors and errors in grammar/punctuation don't need to be discussed on a talk page before editing the page. Adding sections and the like, however, do. In other words, don't ask someone else to make minor fixes. :P Mumbles (talk) 14:59, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

The Queen play Wii?

Now of course that title alone would be rather eye brow raising. Now if we can find a good refference then by all means post it but I have a slight issue with the current source. True The People is published by Trinity Mirror who are large BUT that doesn't make The People large themselves. The newspaper is very small in the UK, and only confined to sundays and apparenly recently underwent a cut and of course it seems to put emphasis on celebrity gossip. In the article thats says the Queen plays the Wii, its says a source gave it out, now let me ask you this. Would someone from the Royal House, say very obscure yet interesting news to a small Sunday celebrity gossip paper? The only other people to report it are game blogs reporting the news FROM the People. If it was true it would make sense for those like the BBC or The Guardian to report it since both of those are usually the first to get whatever happens in there to the public.

If we were to keep it we would have to change the statment to something along the lines of "and has even been reported to include" since without any secondly source, there is no way we can call a gossip paper fact, which the current statment heavily implies. I'll leave it there for now but I would like to hear some thoughts and I'm not a troll or up for edit wars so being rude or personal won't help. Stabby Joe (talk) 14:13, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

as far as I know The Guardian doesn't report much lighthearted thing and I don't know how to find anything on the BBC website, it just goes around in circles (plus if they have repoted it on TV, would it also apear on the site?)! "Would someone from the Royal House, say very obscure yet interesting news to a small Sunday celebrity gossip paper?" as far as I know, that's the way these things work, and then the bigger news papers copy the story but flesh it out so it looks like they are the first to report it. The argument that The People is a small newspaper and can't be used as a reference doesn't make sence, as I said, they are published by Trinnity Mirror, and as such will have codes and standards in place to stop fraudulent comments about the royal family, specially if it could easily viewed as slander (specially if the Queen only play Xbox), I think there may be laws about it (but concidering the terrible state of all UK news papers reports on the royal family, I'm sure there can't actually be any laws).

I think that the: "and has even been reported to include" makes sence though.  Doktor  Wilhelm  14:50, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Ah, let me word it alittle better. I'm putting more emphasis on the fact its a sunday gossip paper. You're right, doesn't matter how big it is but because of the type of paper it is and the fact no one else has reported it seems pretty reasonable for one to question its nobility as a factual news story. But considering there is none so far we should however put out the news is not fact due to the questionable nature of the newspaper, so yes what I said before going in front of it.

Plus because of all those Diana conspirisies, like you said I doubt such laws are in force nowadays... And by the way what do you mean by that Xbox comment? Stabby Joe (talk) 17:51, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Grammatically speaking, I'm not sure how "and has even been reported to include" fits. If we're going to add that much emphasis to the questionable nature of the report, we might as well give it its own sentence. 19:18, 27 January 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Just64helpin (talk • contribs)

I fixed that, so don't worry. BTW, it falls under "weasel words". Two One Six Five Five ^{discuss my greatness} 19:22, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

Fair enough but what would we say then if we can't use those words? Stabby Joe (talk) 19:24, 27 January 2008 (UTC)

"COUGH COUGH" Does anyone have any ideas? I'm not done yet. Stabby Joe (talk) 16:08, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Giving it its own sentence would still work, though I suppose the actual content of the sentence is up to discussion. Just64helpin (talk) 17:06, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Exaclly. I'm all for letting the original claim to be in the article, but currently it heavily implies it to be the whole truth and nothing but, yet its actually rather questionable. No way to prove its fact... or false. Stabby Joe (talk) 17:51, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

I see what you're trying to here but I'm not letting it go. So far I would suggest giving it it's own sentance but only a small one. Since the last term was considered somewhat "weasel", what exaclly is "on limits"? Stabby Joe (talk) 02:30, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Ahem... Stabby Joe (talk) 22:55, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

You can check out WP:WEASEL and WP:AVOID for the guidelines. Just64helpin (talk) 23:57, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. I do intend to edit it. Stabby Joe (talk) 01:05, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Ok, I've made a first attempt by giving the statment its own sentance which by itself still makes the claim but mentions that is was just the people who claimed so, thus not implied 100% truthfulness. Thoughts? Stabby Joe (talk) 14:34, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, then you could add that the Prime Minister also plays it. -- ReyBrujo (talk) 00:24, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

Picture of game disc

I recently uploaded a photograph I took of a Wii Optical Disc and, unlike the one currently displayed in the Wii article, this picture ACTUALLY SHOWS what a Wii disc typically looks like. (It is Image:Wiidisc001.JPG and can already be seen on the Nintendo optical discs article. I would like this picture to replace the one currently shown on the Wii page because, for all we know, that could just be any old CD-ROM turned upside-down. Benjamnjoel2 (talk) 01:47, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

I believe it was flipped upside down to avoid showing the game artwork, which is copyrighted (see Wikipedia:Copyrights). Just64helpin (talk) 10:44, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Not only is Wiidisc001.jpg a terrible picture, it is also subject to speedy deletion because it contains copyrighted artwork.Asher196 (talk) 16:03, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

1UP Editor Names the Wii as the #1 disappointment of 2007

This should be included in the reception section. http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8601568&publicUserId=5379721 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.188.79.183 (talk) 00:44, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Why? TJ Spyke 00:47, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Because the reception section does not adequately address the poor 3rd party support and sales for the Wii, and 1up is one of the biggest gaming sites on the web. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.188.79.183 (talk • contribs)

Poor third party sales? I can't believe there are still people that believe that BS. Of the top 100 games in December 2007, 20 of those were Wii games (Xbox 360 had 18), and only 5 of those were from Nintendo. That means 15 third party Wii games made the top 100. Developers that have actually put some effort into their games have been rewarded with good sales (except Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barboro's Treasure, which is a good game but has had poor sales). Hell, the Wii version of Guitar Hero III sold 519K copies in October. TJ Spyke 02:04, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

it's just one persons opinion, and not that of 1up.com, so it's hardly notable. "the poor 3rd party support and sales" is addressed by the name of Nintendo featuring prominatly on the article. But Joking aside, I really think that diffrent people like diffrent things, and it everyone that didn't like the wii was quoted, it's need it's own article.  Doktor  Wilhelm  00:59, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

It is not "just one persons opinion" -- Jeremy Parish is an editor of one of the most respected gaming sites on the internet. He is paid to be informed. His statements are as worthy of inclusion as any currently present.

Wageslave (talk) 23:28, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Can I see this "Top list" please TJ? Stabby Joe (talk) 02:25, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Was this included? Cleary, a more balanced approach to the reception section is necessary. And, 1up is as reputable a source as any. 70.178.97.83 (talk) 23:15, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Just added the following:

Editor of 1up.com, Jeremy Parish identified the Wii as the biggest failure of 2007. Commenting on the lack of quality 3rd party support, he said "the Wii landscape is bleak. Worse than it was on N64. Worse than on GameCube...the resulting third-party content is overwhelmingly bargain-bin trash."[112]

Which, is clearly accurate, cited and Wikipedia worthy.

Wageslave (talk) 23:25, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Actually there is one problem with the senetce. The article was about top disappointments and the section about Wii did not even use the word failure so that part is not accurate and should be changed. I would change it myself but the article is semiprotected. Scratch that it was already fixed before I posted. --76.69.166.196 (talk) 02:28, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

The top 100 games in December 2007? Isn't that casting the net a bit wide? Dancter (talk) 03:17, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

I think he meant the list was MADE in December 2007. Mumbles (talk) 15:02, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

memory

Can the memory card be used on a regular pc? RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 23:48, 31 January 2008 (UTC)

The Wii doesn't have a memory card. It does allow people to use standard SD cards and mini-SD cards to save info though, and those can of coarse be used on a regular PC (provided it has slots for accepting SD cards of coarse). TJ Spyke 09:03, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

what is the manufacture/model of sd chipset? & does it support SDHC in GCLinux —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.49.39.129 (talk) 21:16, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

Price

put retail prices in--Roughrider13 (talk) 10:29, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Please see Wii launch#Release dates and pricing. Just64helpin (talk) 10:36, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Wii Sports pack-in

Pack ins do not count on game sales

specially if you wont allow Hexic HD to be listed as 17.7 million in sales.... as thats a pack in game TOO —Preceding unsigned comment added by PseudoKirby (talk • contribs) 11:17, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

This was discussed here, and your removal of content also removed the sales reference for Wii Play. Just64helpin (talk) 11:32, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

Pack-in games DO count. The majority of Super Mario Bros.'s 40 million sales came from being bundled with the NES. Also, Wii Sports is sold on it's own in Japan (unlike Hexic HD). TJ Spyke 23:27, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

Wii is Second smallest Nintendo console

I have a NES, the second version, not the big box, and it's smaller than the Wii. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.128.43.152 (talk) 23:14, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

Proof? Picture? Links? Nothing? We can't tell for sure unless you prove it. Two One Six Five Five ^τ _ʃ 22:47, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

What do you mean by "smaller"? It could refer to depth, length or width. The NES 2 is shorter and not as wide as a Wii if said Wii is on its side, but the Wii isn't as thick as an NES 2.JIMfoamy1 (talk) 17:28, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Possibly volume is the correct way to measure. As in wrap your console in plastic bag and dip it in water, see how much water rises. JayKeaton (talk) 14:06, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

Um dip a Wii underwater? Doesn't sound like a very smart OR acurate idea.--CrazyOmega (talk) 21:01, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

And it would be original research, to boot. Pagrashtak 21:10, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

Wii being released in Argentina

The Wii has been released in Argentina this week, and is distributed by New San S.A. However, they are only selling the console through web auction sites such as MercadoLibre and DeRemate. Proof: http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-33617826-nintendo-consola-wii-nuevos-garantia-oficialwii-sport-_JM —Preceding unsigned comment added by Magnusmaster (talk • contribs) 22:15, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

I don't know if that counts as an official release. It looks like a company just bought copies of the system from another South American country (since Nintendo shipped the same console across the continent) and are selling them on eBay type sites. Is there some any evidence of it officially being released in Argentina? I could compare it to buying DVD releases of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, they have only been officially released in Canada but you can buy them here in the United States through online sites. TJ Spyke 02:06, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

I wouldn't count on that. Unless they are considered an official distributor at Nintendo page, it is not verifiable. As far as I know, it hasn't been released officially because the existing two official distributors don't work with Nintendo anymore due import taxes (talked to them a year or so ago, and I doubt selling Wiis at $2,300 (over USD 700) is worth their hassle. -- ReyBrujo (talk) 00:23, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

Oh, wait, there is no need. In one of the replies, the seller writes tendriamos que ver como implementar ya que aqui hay un distribuidor oficial nintendo muy importante, estemos en contacto (we should check how to implement that [becoming an official game distributor] because down here there is a very important official Nintendo distributor). He officially imports the console, but is not an official distributor per se (contrary to others who sneak consoles without paying taxes). -- ReyBrujo (talk) 00:29, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

After sending an e-mail to the guys at New San, they answered me saying that the official distributor is Latamel Inc. in Panama (official distributor for all Latin America) and that New San was an authorised seller. I have no idea what that means, but they must be in contact with Latamel Inc. as the e-mail they sent to me in reply was signed with "Latamel Inc." and a phone number of the company, despite I sent the mail to New San. --200.114.247.175 (talk) 20:19, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

best selling game... wii sports

okay, someones pretty damn lazy. put the real best selling game instead of wii sports. i didn't buy it, i bought a wii. and you cant buy wii sports. —Preceding unsigned comment added by TheGreenLink (talk • contribs) 02:17, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Please see this topic. Just64helpin (talk) 02:21, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Wii Sports is a pack-in in all regions except Japan, where you have to buy it sperately; therefore, it is considered the best-selling game since in some places you can buy it.JIMfoamy1 (talk) 17:30, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Doctors using Wii games for therapy

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/health/sfl-28wiitherapy,0,1903372,print.story 129.120.159.176 (talk) 00:53, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Cool. I think it should be added. RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 00:56, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

I heard about this on the news. I think it should be added too. Burner0718 01:29, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

But where? I looked and couldn't find anywhere to put it. RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 01:34, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

I'm thinking in "Demographics". Burner0718 01:38, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

How about a seperate sectiom of the article. Perhaps "Theraputic Uses"? Also FOX 59 (Indianapolis) did a story on a kid who raised money to donated Wii consoles to the oncology wing of Riley Chilldren's Hospital. I don't know if it's noteworthy, but there you go.JIMfoamy1 (talk) 02:10, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

The topic seems too narrow for a separate heading. The existing "Demographics" or "Reception" section would be more appropriate. Just64helpin (talk) 02:36, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

I've read all over the place that not only is it being used as a rehabilitation device, but also used in long term care facilities as a social activity, which, has immense therapeutic values, getting residents active. I will find sources to my claims! With all the reading I've done on it, I would think it would merit its own section. McMundy (talk) 04:37, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

I believe it should not be included. It seems spurious. The claims are mostly Pos-POV, mostly arisen from marketing. Honestly claiming that these devices are being used for physiotherapy or in a clinical situations seems extraordinary. Making claims w/r/t healthcare by regular-videogame editors should be undertaken cautiously.

Perhaps this claim should be included in articles about elder-care to see review by editors more experienced in that subject.

Wageslave (talk) 05:50, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Wii Shortages?

Should this be put into the article? It's definitely a big enough thing, I would just like to know if such a topic meets WIki guidelines. Seriously, the only way your gonna get a Wii is by preordering a bundle or by forking over nearly twice the system's value to a sometimes sketchy online retailer. Alreajk (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 03:11, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Anything added has to pass WP:V and WP:N. If you can find a reliable source, maybe. TJ Spyke 03:15, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Shortages are already mentioned the "Launch" subsection. Additional or updated information would be best placed there, or in the "System sales" subsection. Just64helpin (talk) 03:20, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

I disagree with the premise. You can get a Wii if you are resourceful. I have three kids and three Wii systems, and I bought them at Target and Walmart simply by asking the employees when the best time was to look for them.Asher196 (talk) 03:27, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

I would say put it in "Launch" or "System sales". My friend got one as a late Christmas present. Burner0718 03:33, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, put it in the launch section. RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 05:00, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

The fact that you have to be "resourceful" to get a Wii is an important topic. Whether or not this is a plan or failure on Nintendo's part may not be verifiable, but the continual shortage of the game system will likely be referenced by business students years from now as a demonstration of a business strategy. I think it has clear encyclopedic value. The shortage is clearly verifiable through any number of news stories. Again I think we could be talking about the strategy of this shortage in years to come, similar to the shortage of cabbage patch kids at their launch. Krkeegan (talk) 00:39, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

This NY Times article talks about the possibility that Nintendo left $1billion dollars on the table last Christmas because of shortages. NYTimes.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by Krkeegan (talk • contribs) 00:43, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

This article discusses the possible business strategy of shortages [1]Krkeegan (talk) 00:47, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Its merely a region thing ive noticed about shortages, I dont think its that notable. In Newfoundland these systems are a dime a dozen, you can always get one, in ontario its a matter of like what Asher 196 said, just ask the retailer when the shipment is coming in.....its just in high demand...At least thats my observed and biased opinion lol Ottawa4ever (talk) 17:33, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

That's not biased at all. Its absolutely true. I went to Frys on Sunday morning and got one of 100 new shipments. A month later, I traveled to Orange County and saw how there were people rushing all over the place trying to lay their hands on the Wii...but it was simply too difficult to find.--haha169 (talk) 00:14, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

Its nearly impossible to get in Lawrence KS (just west of Kansas City). People who have managed to get them here talk to store clerks to find out when the shipments come in; the only way to do it is to call or go to Target, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy once a week and hope to hit the several-hour window before they sell out. This *is* a supply shortage, and I think should be mentioned. How is http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/DN-gamer_0329gl.ART.State.Edition1.464cd43.html for a recent verifiable reference that there are still US shortages, as well as credible speculation on the reason (Nintendo disfavoring the US due to the weak dollar Jpgs (talk) 14:02, 13 July 2008 (UTC) And this article http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/pachter-wii-fit-to-spark-new-boom-in-demand-for-wii/?biz=1 quotes a Wall Street analyst that also talks about the shortage, and thinks that it will last longer due to the Wii Fit. It doesn't take much to realise that Nintendo could be putting more resources into reducing the supply problems before releasing new hardware that makes it worse, but that isn't mentioned in this article. Jpgs (talk) 14:24, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

And today Nintendo's global president said Wii's will still be in short supply in the US through Christmas 2008. http://www.forbes.com/technology/2008/07/21/nintendo-wii-shortage-tech-personal-cx_cm_0722nintendo.html Some people are speculating that Nintendo is diverting consoles to Europe because of the weak american dollar. Again, it seems like everybody recognizes a wii shortage, except for Wikipedia.Krkeegan (talk) 17:53, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

I still dont see how you can say theres a shortage, I went to shoppers drug mart ( a pharmacy) today in Canada and bought a nintendo wii, not to sound like advertising but they were evn having a promotion where i got 75 dollars off on other pruchases in the store. Say what you will about shortages the system is just popular, if you want one you'll find one. (but dont wait till christmas this year or you'll be sorry lol). I dont think it needs to specifically be mentioned on the wikipedia page Ottawa4ever (talk) 22:14, 17 August 2008 (UTC)

Wii Message Board

Why are there no sections or articles on the Wii Message Board? I would think that would be noteworthy. JIMfoamy1 (talk) 13:37, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

The message board is part of the Wii Menu, which has its own article and is summarized in the Wii article. Just64helpin (talk) 13:40, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Why should people have to jump around from page to page when they could just read about the important info and features on the MAIN Wii Page? Unfortunate420 (talk) 03:50, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Wii feature articles

Some, but not all, Wii Channels and features have a seperate article. Why aren't there more articles on these features?JIMfoamy1 (talk) 17:36, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Not every channel needs an article. For example, the Forecast Channel doesn't really have enough info to warrant a seperate article. TJ Spyke 00:26, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

New external links

I'd like to propose the following external links:

• Wii page at Neoseeker.com
• Wii social news at GameGrep
• GameFAQs Wii Page

Links to the other external links seem to be inline with the above. I have no relationship with GameFAQs but work on the first two. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Darkcobalt (talk • contribs) 00:16, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Instead of adding those links, why not just add a link to the Open Directory Project with the {{tlp|dmoz|Games/Video_Games/Console_Platforms/Nintendo/Nintendo_Wii}} template, which would appear as: "{{dmoz|Games/Video_Games/Console_Platforms/Nintendo/Nintendo_Wii}}" and then remove the unofficial websites from the "External links" section that are duplicated in the Open Directory Project (IGN and The Wiire). --Silver Edge (talk) 03:30, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

That sounds good to me tbh. Seems like a more manageable way of doing it since DMOZ is already handling the approvals of legit sites. -- Darkcobalt (talk) 18:27, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

OK then, Lets kick this pig! RC-0722 ^communicator/_kills 18:30, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

Missing Ciritical Reception!

I see that PS3 has critical recpetion, so does 360. Why not give the Wii one? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.228.14.91 (talk) 00:46, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Um, it already has a "Reception" section. Just64helpin (talk) 00:58, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

WiiWare

No mention of WiiWare in the software library section? That doesn't seem right. In the whole article, there's not even a link to WiiWare! A least add a sentence that links to WiiWare so the reader can read more about it. 71.164.134.119 (talk) 23:28, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

I added a link in the "Wii Menu" subsection. Just64helpin (talk) 23:47, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

Wii Pay & Play

Have you guys discussed the Wii Pay & Play service? So far, there isn't much about it. "Nintendo's Takashi Aoyama announced a new expansion to Nintendo's Wi-Fi services called Wii Pay & Play. Aoyama explained that Nintendo will begin "collecting fees for some services [that] will allow us to adapt flexibly." In other words, by subsidizing additional, unnamed service and feature costs to consumers, Nintendo feels they can explore new concepts and channels." ~Kotaku[2]

My own assumptions are this is a 3rd Party version of "Wii Ware" for stuff like paying monthly fees for MMOs or DLC like for the upcoming Rock Band release. Obviously, there's not much information, but I think it could be added sometime. (P.S. I'm glad to see people like Spyke are still here keeping it real). —Shanesan (contribs) (Talk) 07:35, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

We don't really have much info on it, but I agree that it seems most likely to be for things like MMO fees. Downloadable contet like songs in Rock Band are less likely IMO unless Nintendo adds HDD support since you would not be able to fit more than a handful of songs before the Wii's flash memory is filled. TJ Spyke 08:59, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

That's what SD cards are for. --Russoc4 (talk) 17:51, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

I believe that external hard drive support ability is simply a couple lines of code into a system update. They have the USB ports readily available and if they want to cater to more than the old or those that don't care too much about internet gameplay (Which is why I just bought an Xbox 360 (I'm sorry! Don't hurt me!) today as Nintendo was not sedating my online hunger), they will have to do this. —Shanesan (contribs) (Talk) 05:26, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Pay to Pay is mentioned (with what little details are known) on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection page. On a different note, people usually significantly overestimate the size of downloadable games and content. -Zomic13 (talk)

When the system has only 512MB of flash memory (which is also used up by things like the Forecast Channel, Check Mii Out Channel, Wii game saves, etc.), and the fact that transferring VC games to and from a SD card can take 10 minutes, it is a big deal (especially with how big N64 games are). TJ Spyke 16:21, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

Most N64 games aren't that big. Mario Kart 64, for example is less than 12mb, and Super Mario 64 is less than 8mb. Sure there are a few larger ones, like Ocarina of Time (which is under 32mb), but the majority of the games are pretty small. The majority of save files are less than 5 blocks. -Zomic13 (talk) 17:32, 5 March 2008 (UTC)

I think that the info should be included on the main Wii page and not just the Nintendo WFC page. That is just pure laziness when the main Wii article should cover all there is to cover about the Wii. Maybe not in GREAT detail. But it all should be mentioned. Not everyone is going to skip around to every page about the Wii to learn about the console. Unfortunate420 (talk) 03:52, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

GC Action Replay now updated to work with Wii

Should this be mentioned? Datel has updated the firmware on their GameCube products so that they would be compatible with a Wii running any firmware version[3]. Mmark089 (talk) 05:33, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

IMO, no. They did this before, and they were useless when Nintendo released the next update. Every time they release a new product, I think it will be useless when Nintendo released the next firmware update. TJ Spyke 15:17, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Oh. Okay.Mmark089 (talk) 22:29, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

If/when there is an article on Wii accessories, I think it will warrant being mentioned. TJ Spyke 22:32, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

Bit too much like an ad or like a manual?

I'm not sure if it's my place to say this, but I really think that it meets the criteria for these: WP:ADVERTISING WP:NOT#MANUAL --Kelvin_HO^{Wiknerd(talk)} 15:10, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

What parts? The article itself is not much different than when it was promoted to Featured Article status (meaning one of the best articles on Wikipedia) and was featured on the front page as TFA. TJ Spyke 16:55, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

I think it's just great when editors raise general criticisms about large articles without specifying which sections they have concerns about, or at least giving concrete examples of what text they consider to be problematic. Wait, no I don't. --Maxamegalon2000 08:06, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

You mean like this?

I just noticed a spelling mistake can someone fix it thx bye JayKeaton (talk) 17:49, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes, this article is written like an ad, and any sign of Neutrality is absent, it is devoid of the criticism that Wii routinely recieves. Or, any opposing viewpoints. Wageslave (talk) 17:41, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Either the above comment was a joke comment or trolling. The article is not written like an ad, is very neutral, has plenty of criticism (and more would be not neutral) and there are no viewpoints in it. The article is considered one of the best on Wikipedia for a reason. TJ Spyke 17:50, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Taking a look at your edit history, i'm guessing a troll comment since Wageslave appears to be an Xbox 360 fanboy (maybe upset becuase Wii managed to overtake Xbox 360's 1 year headstart in only 10 months? The Wii did manage to sell more systems in 10 months than Xbox 360 had in 22 months and continues to outsellf Xbox 360 in every country). TJ Spyke

17:52, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

No, Im trying to correct the NPOV that exists in the Xbox 360 articles.

Well, TJ Spyke, if you're not a fanboy yourself, perhaps you'd like to see my section "Wii Drive Problems" and take it upon yourself to create a "Technical Problems" section of Wii and include this. If you dont, maybe another regular Wii-Wikipedian can add it. Wageslave (talk) 19:09, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Just added a line under Reception based on the discussion above, in "1UP Editor Names the Wii as the #1 disappointment of 2007" section. Wageslave (talk) 23:26, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

just64 removed my edit, without any discussion.

1UP.com editor Jeremy Parish expressed that the Wii was the biggest disappointment of 2007. Commenting on the lack of quality third-party support, he stated that "the Wii landscape is bleak. Worse than it was on N64. Worse than on GameCube...the resulting third-party content is overwhelmingly bargain-bin trash."

This is what was added, and removed. Unless he can provide a proper reason why it should not be included, I will be re-adding it tomorrow.

Wageslave (talk) 01:03, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

It wasn't removed, but was merged into the preceding paragraph, which incidentally describes concerns over third-party support. Just64helpin (talk) 01:13, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

BTW, the segment you copypasted above is from the revision where I had fixed the ref and tidied the prose. Just64helpin (talk) 01:33, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Yes, thank you. Wageslave (talk) 05:30, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, just to point out the Neutral POV is missing, well,... that's it... (or maybe the fact is that there isn't many problems in/around Wiis; but I highly doubt it because it's new technology.--Kelvin_HO^{Wiknerd(talk)} 15:10, 11 March 2008 (UTC))

Wii Drive Problems

Older Wiis owners are reporting problems with Disc Errors. They are unable to play SSB and are having to send their Wii to Nintendo for repair.

This fact should be included in a "Technical Problems" section in the Wii article.

From the article: "The DVD lens in the Wii is dirtier than the waste of life, human sesspool, talented actress and singer Paris Hilton. Nintendo has a remedy for you and plans to make the fix for free. What's the problem? Like the transformers, this is far more than meets the eye. "

from Nintendo: "Super Smash Bros. Brawl utilizes a double-layer disc which has a large memory capacity. A very small percentage of Wii consoles may have trouble consistently reading data off this large capacity disc if there is some contamination on the lens of the disc drive. Nintendo has specialized cleaning equipment that can resolve this problem. (Please do NOT attempt to clean the lens yourself, as you may damage the system."

"Please do NOT attempt to clean the lens yourself, as you may damage the system"

"Bottom Line: It is bullshit. It is just hard for me to swallow that some users that really expose their Wii's (I can't believe I just wrote that) to smoke and dust and aren't having issue, while others are having problems straight out of the box. I do not know exactly what the culprit is, but I know that Cheech and Chong are not the majority of what is causing it. I am also willing to bet that every one of the repaired Wiis will come home with a brand new DVD drive and not just a quick cleansing. "

"After being contacted by an inside source at Nintendo, I can confirm that some of the consoles that had the same issue in Japan last month were in fact replaced and not "Cleaned" as Nintendo stated. In most cases these "Replaced consoles were for the most part, older Wii's that came out at or around launch."

[4] [5]

So, who is going to include this in the Wii Article?

I propose something like the following: "Early Wii owners have an increased change of reporting Disc Read Failures. Reports have come from many users that the the game SSB frequently encounter the problem due to the nature of the SSB disc. Apparently the solution is to clean the lens of the machine, but Nintendo has advised against users undertaking this themselves. Nintendo recommends you send them the Wii for warranty servicing. But reports from an inside-source at Nintendo confirm that they are not in-fact cleaning the defective Wii drives, but replaceing them without the knowledge of the owners. There is no word from Nintendo on the exact number of Wii consoles that may require warranty service for this failure[6] [7] "

That should provide a good starting point, and, if this article *WAS* being maintained in a Neutral POV manner, it would include such a passage. But, not much non-praise has managed to arrive in this article (im looking at you tj spyke)

Wageslave (talk) 19:08, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

ALL game systems (and all electronics in general) has a small amount of failures. It's happened with PS3, and the Xbox 360 could have an entire article for all the problems with that system (so bad that Microsoft has paid billions for the RRoD so far), unless you thing this should be mentioned in EVERY electonics article. With every major release on every system you get stories of people saying their system died. And no, Destrucoid.com spreading unsourced rumors is not worth noting, they have no proof of anything and we should not be spreadin rumor as fact. Besides, those rumors are about SSBB itself, not the Wii. Bring it up on the SSBB talkpage to see if they think it's worth mentioning there (although I doubt they will agree).

Just because you think the article on this gen's #1 system (that is factually correct since it has sold more systems than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) is bad doesn't make it so, the Wikipedia community has determined it to be one of the best articles. There is a reason it was promoted to Featuread Article status and even shown on the front page as "Today's Featured Article". TJ Spyke 19:29, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Please try and remain on-topic. Destructiod's article is not the only source, please see the second link. And the links in Destructoid article.

"Destrucoid.com spreading unsourced rumors is not worth noting" is incorrect. Please review my two links. From the videogamer.com article "Nintendo has issued a statement concerning problems many Japanese Wii gamers have been experiencing"

Here is the link from IGN of the translation of Nintendo's statment on the failures [8].

Here is Nintendo's translated article on the matter [9]

Which, we know by the inside-source from Nintendo is a lie. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wageslave (talk • contribs) 19:57, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

This is a Wii hardware issue, why are you trying to exclude this fact from the article? The issue is not the SSB software, but the disc-type it shipped on (did you read the article?).

The article may have been promotoed, but it is not as accurate or complete as it could be. This information should clearly be included. I think we can clearly see your motivation.

Further, Microsoft has paid a Billion, not "billions". That is inaccurate. And, while the Wii may be the top selling console hardware, the Xbox 360 represents 47% of the money spent on this generation in combined software and hardware sales. So, it really matters how you choose to look at it.

While I appreciate your passion for promoting the Wii, your objection doesnt address the reality of the situation.

If this material is not included in a short while, I will come and do it myself... I'd just like to offer the opportunity to a regular Wii-Article editor.

Wageslave (talk) 19:48, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

I think a brief mention of Nintendo's lens-fixing offer would be appropriate. The rumors beyond the offer don't seem to be, though. I'll also note that the basic information is mentioned at the Nintendo optical discs article. Just64helpin (talk) 19:54, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

They are offering to clean the lens. But are in-fact changing the drives. That fact should be included too. Wageslave (talk) 19:59, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

There is no proof of that. There is 1 site saying they think Nintendo is doing that, and not even providing a source. TJ Spyke 22:17, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Destructoid has an inside-source. They are a reputable site, and using it as a source is well within Wikipedia guidelines. 70.178.97.83 (talk) 23:07, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Another source [10]

I would propose section 2.3, "Technical Issues" be moved into its own heading, and it would contain two sub-sections; "Firmware Updates" and "Drive Problems". Where the former keep the same text, while the latter include:

"Early Wii owners have an increased change of reporting Disc Read Failures. Reports have come from many users that the the game SSB frequently encounter the problem due to the nature of the SSB disc. Apparently the solution is to clean the lens of the machine, but Nintendo has advised against users undertaking this themselves. Nintendo recommends you send them the Wii for warranty servicing. [11]. But reports from an inside-source at Nintendo confirm that they are not in-fact cleaning the defective Wii drives, but replaceing them without the knowledge of the owners.[12]There is no word from Nintendo on the exact number of Wii consoles that may require warranty service for this failure[13] [14]

70.178.97.83 (talk) 23:12, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

I don't see how two paragraphs warrant a separate main heading. The proposed subsections would also be too narrow in scope, and reflect undue weight on the particular topics. Just64helpin (talk) 23:20, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

I don't like trying to pass off one sites speculation as fact. It is NOT confirmed that Nintendo is replacing hard drives and there is no source of that (considering the game just came out YESTERDAY, I find it dubious that anyone could have sent their Wiis to Nintendo of America and gotten them back already). "Many users" is a weasel term since there is no way to determine how many people having problems and this happens a lot. We don't note in the Xbox 360 article every time a game comes out and it causes problems (like Halo 3 did). There is no evidence that earlier Wii systems are more prone to this problem and it's original research to say they are (and what is considered an early Wii owner isn't defined anyways). Considering that this has more to do with SSBB, I don't see the need to include it here (and threatening to put it in yourself if we don't won't work). TJ Spyke 00:37, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

The game didnt come out Yesterday, it was released January 08 in Japan. The inside-source is reporting the situation is a result of SSBB being a DUAL-LAYER game. This has nothing to do with the "game" (the data), it has to do with the drive and the disc-itself, not the software. These issues arose from the the Japan release also, and the articles are reporting that. I've provided ample sources above, PLEASE read them to understand the situation.

The Xbox 360 has nothing to do with this.

"Many users" is not weasel, its the report. As in "many users". And, it is being reported from many sources.

This article is *not* an advertisement for Wii, why is this information being supressed?

Wageslave (talk) 00:58, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Another source [15] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wageslave (talk • contribs) 05:46, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Now I'm confused -- is there concensus to add the basic information, without the conspiracy theory? Just64helpin (talk) 11:35, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Wageslave, the game has not been out since January 8th anywhere (at least get your facts straight). The destructoid article talks specificially about the North American release (since it's Nintendo of America offering to clean the Wii lenses), so no it's not possible for them to have been changed. My issue is that you want to not only add facts (Nintendo offering to clean the lenses on the SMALL amount of Wii's having problems) and also add in speculation/unreliable allegations (Nintendo secretly changing hard drives). As for the Xbox 360, I pointed that out as an example of a system plagued with problems everytime a big game comes out yet you are acting like the Wii is unique to this. I don't see you wanting to add this information to that article. As for the weasel comment, the way you want to word it is wrong; the only neutral way to report is would be "Destructoid.com alledges that many users are...". We already know the article is not an add, but you are trying to turn it into a negative slam against the system with unreliable allegations and misleading information. MAYBE if a fair and neutral statement is created, we can briefly mention it, it's not as big of a issue as you are trying to make it. TJ Spyke 15:33, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

How about this:

With the release of dual-layer Wii Optical Discs, Nintendo of America has stated that some Wii systems may have diffculty reading the high-density software due to a contaminated laser lens. Nintendo is offering a free repair for owners who experience this issue.[16] Concern has been raised in a report by Destructoid.com stating that the offer involves more than what Nintendo has asserted.[17]

Just64helpin (talk) 16:45, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Sounds OK to me. TJ Spyke 16:57, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Mine plays SSBB just fine. I guess my laser is doing just fine. And I got mine on launch day. Useight (talk) 17:40, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Since there seem to be no objections, I have added the paragraph. Just64helpin (talk) 19:45, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

I'm not familiar with the site Destructoid. Is it notable/reliable/trustworthy enough to mention its claim in the article? Also, if it does stay in the article, it should explain what its claim is. Right now it is very cryptic and requires readers to further investigate themselves (which it shouldn't do). -Zomic13 (talk) 23:40, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Top-selling game

I think that super smash bros brawl is the best selling game for the wii. It has sold over 1.4 million copies. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.61.222.72 (talk) 20:16, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

It's not even close: List of best-selling video games#Wii. Based on sourced info (and not BS sites like VG Chartz), these Wii games have sold more than SSBB:

• Wii Sports (17.85 million)
• Wii Play (9.23 million)
• Super Mario Galaxy (5.19 million)
• Mario Party 8 (4.35 million)
• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (4.3 million)

While I have no doubt that SSBB will eventually outsell those bottom 3, I don't think it will outsell Wii Play (people still continue to buy it to get the free Wii Remote bundled with it) or Wii Sports (since it is bundled with the Wii everywhere but Japan, but even in Japan it continues to sell well on its own). TJ Spyke 20:39, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, it is it's first week. You're right. It will probably outsell SMG. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.61.222.72 (talk) 00:13, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

Wii Sports should not count, it's a game that is packed in with system. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.15.216.127 (talk) 05:24, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

Wii Sports SHOULD count as pack-ins have ALWAYS counted. Get over it or take it up with sale tracking organizations. I think these numbers need to be updated (but they may be the most recent released) Unfortunate420 (talk) 03:56, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

System architecture?

It would be nice to see the system architecture in the specs. Billyhudson (talk) 22:57, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

Nintendo has not released them. Anything you see online or in magazines is unofficial and speculation. TJ Spyke 20:43, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

So why not write something like, "According to (insert magazine or web site here), the Wii's system architecture is..." What would be wrong with that? 208.3.253.170 (talk) 19:03, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

Because we know that Nintendo has not released such information so any specs listed we know would be guesses and why include guesses in the article? Additionally, since there is no definite answer about the system architecture multiple sources likely each have different specs and who is to say which one we should choose? There are just a bunch of issues with listing it according to a certain site. -Zomic13 (talk) 04:23, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

If you open the hood and take photos of the motherboard, you can read the writing on chip die casings and find out manufacturer and logic family details. A photo is objective evidence, therefore admissible. 82.131.210.162 (talk) 08:24, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

The Retail Box Picture

I believe the retail box picture is outdated. The new Wii box has a few pictures of Wii Sports on it plus in the corner it says "Wii Sports Included!" Plus some other text. I wonder if that picture is related to the Wii Launch section... Cheesefee (talk) 14:48, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

i recognize the historical importance of it. it's rather "blurry" though, so we might want to find a more professional one. fair use requirements have to be met, incidentally. Earthere (talk) 20:17, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

But does a new box provide anything useful to the reader that would merit it being replaced? ffm 01:08, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Reference Change Needed

Reference footnote 60's URL is now incorrect and should be changed to http://www.nintendo.com/wii/what/faq#section8_sub7 . Unfortunately as I am not an "established user" I cannot make the change myself. Milcheax (talk) 16:44, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Done. Thanks for telling us. Rhonin the wizard (talk) 16:57, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Misleading

"A study published in the British Medical Journal[117] found that Wii players use significantly more energy than playing sedentary computer games, but it is seen that the energy used when playing active Wii games is not of high enough intensity to contribute towards the recommended daily amount of exercise in children.[118]"

Only reference 117 claims that Wii players use significantly more energy. Reference 118 states, repeatedly, the opposite. "Wii players used only 2% more energy than players of regular computer games." "...this figure is trivial..."

199.172.217.29 (talk) 20:55, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

I tweaked it a bit. Just64helpin (talk) 21:19, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

European Wii price cut hitting this May?

"According to a source close to Nintendo France the company is planning a Nintendo Wii price cut in Europe, plus the introduction of new bundles and colors. This price cut should go in affect sometime in May and it should put the Nintendo Wii Sports pack at a new retail price of €149,99 compared to the previous €249,99. According to the source Nintendo is also planning a Mario Kart Wii bundle, which should cost €199,99. Last but not least, Nintendo is planning to release a third bundle which would include a Nintendo Wii console including two controllers and two games. No official response from Nintendo yet."

http://www.n4g.com/wii/NewsCom-132590.aspx?CT=1#Comments

Denzelio (talk) 06:13, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

Unless it's official, it can't be added. -Zomic13 (talk) 03:26, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I can't figure why they would lower the price when they can't make them fast enough to satisfy demand. Something doesn't add up....Asher196 (talk) 03:46, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

I never asked it to be added i just listed this information as this section is the "discussion area" and 'Colored Wii's as well as a price drop which is only due to the 'Recent price drop of the 360' making it the cheapest console of the 3 in Europe, are both popular topics. Nintendo have always said they would release colored versions of the Wii once that Nintendo Wii had been resupplied, or were you presuming the Wii would never be resupplied back to normal levels?.Denzelio (talk) 12:52, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

This "discussion area" is specifically for discussing changes to the article. Just64helpin (talk) 13:30, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Wii-white Gamecube controller releasing in Japan

"Nintendo has announced via its Japanese website that a Wii-white Gamecube controller is due for release this month ... in Japan. Looks like the old controller still has some manufacturing life left in it yet, too bad we can't get any more wireless Wavebird controllers."

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/wii-white-gamecube-controller-releasing-in-japan/

Denzelio (talk) 12:51, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

BBC iPlayer for Wiis in the UK

Is it worth noting in the article that the BBC has made it's iPlayer available for the Wii, meaning wii owners can watch the last 7 days of any BBC channel programme. They are not planning to make it available for the PS3 of XB360, according to the BBC technical research blog. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.42.235.142 (talk) 23:07, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Is the version exclusively for the Wii, or just optimized for the Internet Channel? Just64helpin (talk) 23:14, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Optimized for the Internet channel, although they have stated they're looking into making it a proper channel for the Wii. Ixistant (talk) 23:00, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Well anyway, it's included in the Wii article now. Just64helpin (talk) 00:44, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

Page problem

i have a problem with this page, when you go to the references and right click it jumps around and will not let me open in a new tab on my browser, i just wanted to let someone know, hopefully someone who will be able to fix this 4.224.12.180 (talk) 01:58, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

If you click the ^ or one of the letters next to the reference, it will bring you to the place in the article where the reference is used. If you want to view the reference, you need to article's title (if it is linked). -Zomic13 (talk) 02:25, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

GBA games on the Wii

Since it's possible to connect a GBA to the Wii, is it possible to play GBA games on the Wii? 76.126.29.36 (talk) 02:33, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

How exactly are you connecting a GBA to Wii? I suppose it could be possible via the GCN-GBA cable. -Zomic13 (talk) 18:22, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

No, it is not possible to play and GBA on the Wii currently. I suppose there could be an update in the future, or a new piece of software or something, but at the moment it is not possible to play GBA games on the Wii, and there has been no major rumours or anything about playing GBA games on the Wii. Ixistant (talk) 15:26, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

What type of 480p

there seems to be different type of 480p what type of output the Wii can provide (at best)? I think it is the 480p60 but I am not sure. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.242.234.172 (talk) 15:17, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

That is correct; it uses 480p60. In most cases when 480p is referenced, that is the version referred to; the others are not enhanced-definition television, but rather standard-definition. Nottheking (talk) 02:48, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Disgusting

I heard Nintendo does not allow bad violence and porn on its products, that is why Wii so popular as a family console. Yet, I see "negro copkiller visits whores" GTA and Manhunt mentioned here. Did Nintendo change policy to collect more profits? 82.131.210.162 (talk) 08:27, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

This doesn't belong on a Discussion Page, this belongs on a forum of some kind. Check the Talk Page Guidelines for information on editing discussion pages. Racooon (talk) 08:47, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

It DOES belong here. The article should clearly explain with references the reasons behind Nintendoo's unexpected move to accept violent and sex-filled titles on the new Wii, after more than a decade of solid resistance to any realisticly gory or pornographic content on their previous consoles. My personal theory is they did it for more profit, but maybe someone else could find a citation which says they changed mind after an angel came to Nintendo HQ and showed them the heavenly intent behind 1st amendent's liberal wording ... 82.131.210.162 (talk) 18:06, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

No, it really doesn't. Racooon is right, this is a forum debate; I'm sure the good people at GameFAQs or elsewhere will be happy to reel off a "top 100 gory games on Nintendo consoles over the past 25 years that disprove the spurious theory that Nintendo only make kiddy games" list if you ask them. Even if this was a Wikipedia-style topic, discussion of Nintendo's views on acceptable videogame content, and how this has changed over time, would be better placed on the entry for Nintendo, not the entry for Wii.Aawood (talk) 18:20, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Never mind that GTA isn't mentioned in the article, that Manhunt 2 is only mentioned once in passing, and the inaccurate characterization of the games in question. --Maxamegalon2000 18:23, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Nintendo allows games rated E-M on their consoles. That has been their stance since the Nintendo 64 and maybe even before. That is their official response. Nothing has been changed in the last 10 years about their 3rd party rating policies. If you have more comments about this topic, I too suggest that you find a forum or contact Nintendo's customer service department. Unfortunate420 (talk) 03:59, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

The Wii Wiki

Should there be a link at the bottom to The Wii Wiki?--I am a Wikipedian (talk) 19:05, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Wii doesn't have USB 2.0 ports, they're USB 1.1 points

USB 2.0 is mentioned several times in the article however the Wii has USB 1.1 ports.

http://svenpeter.blogspot.com/ has a blog entry about a homebrew application which allows access to USB mass storage devices connected to the USB port on the back of the Wii, it mentions that they're USB 1.1 ports.

Only USB 1.1 is supported by the hardware so you're not going to be able to load your warez copies legal backups from the HDD. It's never going to be fast enough :)

77.226.4.165 (talk) 15:20, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

A blog isn't a reliable source. In any case, see http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3154939, where they say that the Wii _does_ have usb 2.0 ports. ffm 15:59, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

The problem is that there's no mention on Nintendo's site (if you check http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Anintendo.com+wii+%22usb+2.0%22 you will find two mentions of USB 2.0 for the Wii but that is a requirement for the USB Wi-Fi Connector which plugs into PCs followed by messages in Nintendo's forums which cannot be considered official). So we are left with a programmer's blog and a gaming site like 1up.

In this case the word of a programmer who has written an application for the Wii's USB ports should be considered fairly authoritative but if Wikipedia's rules don't consider blogs as reliable then some effort should be made to reflect the uncertainty instead of simply dismissing the blog and going with 1up.

We don't know if the Wii has USB 1.1 hardware or if it's something that can be fixed in future with an IOS upgrade but as it is homebrew apps like soon-to-be-released Wii Miidia [18] which need to read relatively large amounts of data in a short space of time will have trouble reading data from devices attached to the USB port, something not expected with USB 2.0. The Wikipedia entry does not reflect this.

From today on #wiidev (5:49:51 PM) svpe: IOS only provides support for usb 1.1 (5:50:02 PM) svpe: the hardware might be usb2 but we can't access it

It's a software limitation, we don't know yet if it will be accessible in the future. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.254.137.130 (talk) 16:01, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Sadly, IRC is not considered a reliable source by wikipedia, nor are random blogs. ffm 01:04, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Blue Ocean Strategy source

By the way, the paragraph about the Blue Ocean Strategy in the introduction section for the Wii comes cites a blog. Is it reliable or not? 195.76.6.5 (talk) 13:04, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

It is more than reliable, as it is written by the president of Nintendo of America himself. -Zomic13 (talk) 17:05, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I think the user meant the blog cited at the end of the paragraph. Just64helpin (talk) 17:35, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah...that would make more sense. I would have to question it's reliability then. We should probably try to find a citation from a well established source. -Zomic13 (talk) 17:40, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Perhaps more importantly, I don't see where Reggie states they employed that strategy. Am I missing something? CPitt76 (talk) 16:25, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

d'oh...nevermind, I've re-read the source...CPitt76 (talk) 16:27, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

Touch! Generations Featured Topic Proposal

Well, it's not a Featured Topic of course, but I think a topic would be great. A lot of great articles exist under the Touch! Generations label, and I would like to see them featured. Anyone interested? If so, here's a list of articles that will need to be featured/GA'd:

1. Tetris DS
2. Nintendogs
3. Master of Illusion
4. Magnetica
5. Big Brain Academy
6. Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
7. Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!
8. English Training: Have Fun Improving Your Skills!
9. Clubhouse Games
10. Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day
11. Electroplankton
12. Elite Beat Agents
13. Planet Puzzle League
14. Sudoku Gridmaster
15. True Swing Golf
16. Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
17. Endless Ocean
18. Wii Fit
19. Professor Kageyama's Maths Training: The Hundred Cell Calculation Method
20. Wii Chess
21. Wii Sports (which is already FA'd!)
22. List of Touch! Generations titles
23. Touch! Generations
24. Crosswords DS - A Link to the Past (talk) 17:41, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Shaft

There is a new arcade-based controller out now known as the Shaft.

http://www.vc-reviews.com/news/2008/05/playtest_the_shaft_virtual_console_joystick

If you want something about this added the accessories section of Wii Remote article is a better place for this. A discussion should be on that page and not here. I would discuss it first though because not ever accessory is deems notibale enough for inclsuion. --76.69.170.226 (talk) 23:53, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

WiiWare

After a cursory examination of the article, I haven't found anything referring to the upcoming WiiWare service or WiiWare games in the Software library section, which is somewhat surprising considering the release of the service in less than two days. Is there a particular reason for this not being on there, or is it oversight? -- Comandante {Talk} 18:03, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

WiiWare is mentioned in the "Wii Menu" subsection. A brief overview could be worked into the "Software library" section as well. Just64helpin (talk) 18:09, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I just thought it was odd that a paragraph was devoted to the Virtual Console in that section, but nothing had been done for WiiWare, which is just as significant a part of the software. I'll see if I can come up with a good summarizing paragraph. -- Comandante {Talk} 18:20, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Here's what I've come up with:

The WiiWare service is similar to the Virtual Console, but allows Wii owners to play games designed and developed specifically for the Wii rather than games originally developed for other systems. Many WiiWare games incorporate features such as support for Miis in gameplay, Wi-Fi connectivity for online multiplayer games with other Wii owners, and the option to send limited trial versions of games to other Wii owners. Some games can only be played through Nintendo's Pay-to-Play service, which requires Wii owners to make periodic payments for a game in order to continue playing it. WiiWare games are also distributed through the Wii Shop Channel and are saved to the Wii internal memory or SD cards, and once downloaded can be accessed from the Wii Menu as individual channels.

It's a little rough and needs citations, but I believe it covers the major aspects of WiiWare like the paragraph concerning the VC. If I can find some more spare time I'll get around to polishing it up, but feel free to take the wheel here since I may not get back to this for another day or two. -- Comandante {Talk} 19:03, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

I don't see why you really need to put much information about WiiWare in this article, when there is already an entire article devoted to it. I say just write a short two to three sentence summary from that. Mynameisnotpj (talk) 19:16, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

then why even mention the virtual console at all if it aslo has its own article? wiiware is basically the xbox live arcade of the wii. the xbox 360article has a section about that , so why shouldnt the wii article have something about wii ware? 74.215.100.112 (talk) 20:15, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

First of all, I am going to mention WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS. Just because it is on another article does not mean tht it needs to be on this one. Secondly, I didn't say that we shouldn't mention it at all, just that what we write about it does not have to be very long. Mynameisnotpj (talk) 23:06, 11 May 2008 (UTC)

I am a firm believer that the main article for each console should be fleshed out. If I were looking up info on the Wii, I would NOT want to jump around from page to page when all the info I need should be located on the main Wii page. Unfortunate420 (talk) 03:47, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Starlet

I have added a section to the Technical Specifications detailing the Starlet. [19] Although Wiibrew is not exactly the most reliable source, I think we can say for certain that the Starlet does exist because of the new homebrew developments using it.--coolbho3000 (talk) 01:23, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

A wiki is not considered a reliable source, since any person can edit the text. The information could be restored if a more permanent, reliable source can be found. Just64helpin (talk) 01:36, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

This is hilarious. Are we saying a wiki about Wiis is considered unreliable because anyone can edit it and the information is subject to change yet this Wiki encyclopedia is reliable because it's edited by a select few (it isn't) and set in stone (it isn't)? I think someone had better think up of a way of documenting the Wii's hardware on Wikipedia (referring to problems documenting Starlet and USB 1.1 above) or just remove any reference to the hardware specs because we're ending up with something which is having very little to do with reality. 77.226.4.165 (talk) 14:27, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

I never said Wikipedia is reliable. The point is to document information based on sources that are reliable. Just64helpin (talk) 15:38, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

ATI Hollywood's polygon count

Is there any mention in this article about how many polygons ATI's "Hollywood" can render on screen at the same time?
--205.214.245.1 (talk) 13:48, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

No, since offical sepcs were never released. --76.69.170.226 (talk) 23:54, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

New SKU - to replace the current SKU

"Those who have been patiently waiting for a better Wii package to show up may have their wishes fulfilled. Allegedley, a new SKU has entered a temporary condition of “early warning.” The stock with the current SKU tags will be replaced with Wii consoles with the newer labels in 90 days. It is not known whether or not this new SKU could mean a new bundle, colors, or something completely different."

http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=1407

Denzelio (talk) 23:11, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for your suggestion. When you feel an article needs improvement, please feel free to make those changes. Wikipedia is a wiki, so anyone can edit almost any article by simply following the edit this page link at the top. The Wikipedia community encourages you to be bold in updating pages. Don't worry too much about making honest mistakes — they're likely to be found and corrected quickly. If you're not sure how editing works, check out how to edit a page, or use the sandbox to try out your editing skills. New contributors are always welcome. You don't even need to log in (although there are many reasons why you might want to). ffm 01:07, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately this article is semi-protected, which is why the Wii page still has errors which go uncorrected and suggestions in the talk page from users who can't edit to users who can edit are ignored for one reason or other (apathy, an agenda). 62.81.27.241 (talk) 14:37, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

I understand the need for semi-protected pages (fanboys/trolls are everywhere) but I too do not like that the page is edited by a select few. I don't think the page is adequate and having certain people decide what goes up on it goes against the principals of Wikipedia and "Be Bold". There is A LOT that could be added to get this page up to speed. Unfortunate420 (talk) 04:07, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

See WP:SEMI and WP:UAL#Autoconfirmed users, you'll be able to edit semi-protected articles when your account is over four days old. --Silver Edge (talk) 06:39, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Translation please!

This looks like a sequel to the Wii series. I can't read Japanese but if you click on the link it brings you to the Japanese Wii website with the game's information. http://wii.com/jp/articles/joshikiryoku-tv/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.121.102.73 (talk) 11:08, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Try google ffm 01:06, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Clearly it's Touch! Generations, as there is a logo on the page!Paullloydjohnson (talk) 13:03, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

Vertical format for cite templates in ref

Hi, while I was correcting the two refs I thought it made sense to convert them to the vertical format because I think it makes it much easier to spot errors. In this case, here was the wiki markup before I edited the refs in question:

Despite Nintendo's justification for the name, some [[video game developer]]s and members of the press reacted negatively towards
the change. They preferred "Revolution" over "Wii"<ref name="Gamasutra dev interview">{{cite news|url=http://gamasutra.com/features/
20060501/sheffield_01.shtml|title= Wii Reactions: Developers Comment|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=2007-03-10|author=Parmy Olson}}
</ref> and expressed fear "that the name would convey a continued sense of 'kidiness'{{sic}} to the console."<ref name="Forbes
Criticism">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/facesinthenews/2006/04/28/nintendo-wii-console-cx_po_0428autofacescan08.html|
title=Iwata's Nintendo Lampooned for 'Wii'|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=2007-03-10}}</ref>

Because all the field names and the contents are so close together, unless you are scanning through carefully, I think it's easy to miss that some of the fields have been mixed up between the two references (and the following BBC ref which I did not alter): the Gamasutra ref has Forbes as the publisher and the author as Parmy Olson, who is the author of the Forbes article, not the Gamasutra article; and the Forbes article has the publisher as BBC News when of course it should be Forbes. Indeed, given that the accessdate for the two references is over 15 months ago, it seems that no-one else noticed the error until now; and by the way this is a featured article! ;)

So to help to make errors easier to spot, I often prefer vertical format because it just seems so much more readable when you're editing and errors in the templates seem to jump out at me more. Consider this formatting instead:

Despite Nintendo's justification for the name, some [[video game developer]]s and members of the press reacted negatively towards
the change. They preferred "Revolution" over "Wii"<ref name="gamasutra_dev_interviews">{{cite news
 | title      = Wii Reactions: Developers Comment
 | first      = Brandon
 | last       = Sheffield
 | url        = http://gamasutra.com/features/20060501/sheffield_01.shtml
 | publisher  = [[Gamasutra]]
 | date       = 2006-05-01
 | accessdate = 2008-06-15
}}</ref> and expressed fear "that the name would convey a continued sense of 'kidiness'{{sic}} to the console."<ref
name="forbes_criticism">{{cite news
 | title      = Iwata's Nintendo Lampooned For 'Wii'
 | first      = Parmy
 | last       = Olson
 | url        = http://www.forbes.com/facesinthenews/2006/04/28/nintendo-wii-console-cx_po_0428autofacescan08.html
 | publisher  = [[Forbes#Forbes.com|Forbes.com]]
 | date       = 2006-04-28
 | accessdate = 2008-06-15
}}</ref>

Just because the other refs in the article are not in vertical format, doesn't mean that these two can't be and is no reason to revert the change. Also, Infoboxes are in the vertical format, why can't cite templates be too? If anyone disagrees, let's discuss it here before starting another lame edit war in this article (I see there have been quite a few already ;) -Paul1337 (talk) 14:49, 17 June 2008 (UTC)

Seconded; if we can increase readability for editors, while not affecting the format of the page, why wouldn't we? (I was actually rather suprised to see that someone *reverted* this change after you made it, and asked you to bring it to the talk page; what's to talk about?) Aawood (talk) 11:26, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

Strike that; just noticed it was you telling the other guy to bring it to Talk before reverting your change, which makes sense. Aawood (talk) 11:28, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

Addition to History - The page is locked, so this is one for the Admins

In the article short summary, would it not be potent to mention that according to today's new NPD figures, the Wii has overtaken the Xbox 360 in terms of the biggest installed user base in the USA? As its an important day for the subject matter in context, better to be added before the page is unlocked and this little idea forgotten about, eh? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.86.124.83 (talk) 22:34, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

I've added that information to the "System sales" section. [20] --Silver Edge (talk) 04:12, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Also, the article is semi-protected, so you don't need to be an admin to edit the article, see WP:SEMI. --Silver Edge (talk) 05:02, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Pack in games dont count

end of discussion

dont give me that shit it doesnt matter if you can buy it in japan, if you wanna base it off of that, then put only the sales of the japanese product packaged alone

Who says "dont" count? You says? What makes you the authority on it? Where is your source to say that "Pack in games dont[sic] count" JayKeaton (talk) 04:36, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

I agree that Pack-ins DO count. They always have. Starting with the original Super Mario Bros. Every company counts them as do all sales tracking companies. Period. Unfortunate420 (talk) 03:44, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

You are right. Super Mario Bros. was a pack-in, Super Mario World was a pack-in, the Game Boy version of Tetris was a pack-in. All of those are counted (not to mention the various games that have been included after launch, I remember my first NES came with Super Mario Bros. 3 as a pack-in). TJ Spyke 17:08, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

No photo of the top of the Wii

The only photo of the top of the Wii is one where the flaps are open and stuff is plugged in. Without anything to compare it to readers might believe that the top of the Wii always looks like it does in Wii_in_GameCube_modus.JPG. JayKeaton (talk) 00:13, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

New Revision Suggestions 03:41, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

I have some ideas for revisions. In the main introduction I think the sales info should be updated to reflect current sales. A September 2007 article is referenced. The Wii just became the NA sales leader during E3 2008 in July. NA Sales (original source is a Nintendo Press Release)

The other major contributions I think are necessary are 1) WiiMotion Plus. This should be talked about in the main introduction as it is going to become a major feature of the console as well as in the Wii Remote section of the article.WiiMotion Plus 2) Wii Speak is the other new revelation that should be referenced in the introduction. Wii Speak (original source is a Nintendo Press Release)

As for another minor suggestion--maybe a "additional hardware" or "add-on" section would be appropriate. The balance board that came with Wii Fit, WiiMotion Plus, Wii Speak, the Classic Controller, Nunchuk, Wii Wheel, and Wii Zapper could all be talked about. The reason for this addition is that the Wii has become an "add-on" system. The upgrades come in the form of new ways to play games. The Balance Board, WiiMotion Plus, and Wii Speak are the main peripherals that I think make the Wii what it is.

I'm not sure if I missed this in the article, but I think the storage situation should be addressed in the article. Most gamers are pressed for space and executives like Iwata, Fils-Aime, and Miyamoto have all addressed the situation and said the problem will be solved in the near future. Wii Storage Solution 1 Wii Storage Solution 2

Pay And Play and DLC should also be mentioned as we are starting to see the first games with both of those features hitting the market. An important topic that should be addressed in the article somewhere. Details on Pay And Play might be a bit scarce, but it is important none-the-less. Pay And Play DLC for Guitar Hero Wii

In the Wii Menu Section, I think there should be channel subsections that outline each channel available. From the Disc Channel and Wii Shop Channel to the new Nintendo Channel and Digital Photo Service Channel. It should also be mentioned that game specific channels can be added from games like Wii Fit and Mario Kart Wii.

Finally. I think if we're going to talk about 3rd party sales and the quality of titles on the system (in the reception section), we should reference a new article from cnet which states how Wii gamers have been feeling for many months. We are in an era in the Wii's life-cycle where gamers are becoming increasingly vocal about 3rd party support and quality titles and any member of the Wii community would agree that this is an important topic and a defining moment for the Wii. Developers Need To Start Focusing On The Wii

Hope my suggestions help and I think all of these would add something important to the main Wii article. There is a lot of info about the console and its features that just seem to be missing and each point I've mentioned will add to the one-stop-for-all-your-info approach that Wikipedia has. I apologize if any of this info is already available on the main Wii page.

Unfortunate420 (talk) 03:41, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Does this mean...?

With this new lawsuit going on since 8/19/08, does this mean the Nintendo Wii will be banned from the USA? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.240.247.231 (talk) 17:02, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Here is a link to an article about this. --Bando26 (talk) 18:22, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

No. Even if that company had any merit to its lawsuit (which I doubt), it could take years for anything to happen (look at the Immersion lawsuit againt Sony, even after Sony LOST the lawsuit it took several years before Sony ran out of appeals and finally agreed to pay Immersion). Plus, it doesn't say anything about the company seeking an injunction (which would force Nintendo to stop selling the products). TJ Spyke 16:20, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Hmph, i think that that company would sued nintendo a lot sooner if there really was some patent infrigement. Besides, everyone has to remember that wherever there is a strong and fast-profiting company, there's always at least one that will try and stop its growing power. Darth Vader II (talk) 14:48, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Expand DS Games

The article claims in the DS connectivity section that "The console is also able to expand Nintendo DS games." I think some details or examples are needed here of the Wii expanding a DS game. --Bando26 (talk) 18:17, 23 August 2008 (UTC)