Wii/U The Nintendo Wii U thread

[The Speaker]

Ok Nintendo people, I've registered, add me. It should be pantskyle.

Anyone know how I redeem the free game from Mario Kart? I registered that number in the red booklet thing.

http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/mk8_bonus/

Click on "How to Claim".

 

[pantskyle]

I registered my account using the pin from the Mario Kart 8 packaging. If I understand correctly I log back on in 48hrs and I can download?

Any ideas what is best to get? Finished the Zelda one on the Wii, is the new Mario good?

 

[Mister Carlton]

Didn't know they made a version of WW on Wii. Check straight away and there should be a download code.

 

[The Speaker]

Didn't know they made a version of WW on Wii. Check straight away and there should be a download code.

The Wii was backwards compatible. So presumably he played the GC Wind Waker.

 

[pantskyle]

The Wii was backwards compatible. So presumably he played the GC Wind Waker.

Sorry I meant I played it on GC.

 

[pantskyle]

Sweet got the code.

 

[Nostradumbass]

Anyone know where I can get the extended life battery for the gamepad? Can't find it on JB or EB's site.

 

[kangle4]

Anyone know where I can get the extended life battery for the gamepad? Can't find it on JB or EB's site.

I think you have to order it straight from Nintendo.

 

[Nostradumbass]

I think you have to order it straight from Nintendo.

Pain in the arse, got today off and wanted the get one. EB have LAN adaptors for $9. Reckon they're better than Wifi?

 

[pantskyle]

Must say I do enjoy the controller after initially thinking I wouldn't.

Can you get more?

 

[Nostradumbass]

Must say I do enjoy the controller after initially thinking I wouldn't.

Can you get more?

Not sure, it is very well designed. I was dubious at first but I really like it.

 

[Bender_]

So thinking of getting one this weekend, is there more games available now than just Mario Kart that people would recommend?

Also can I play my original Wii games on this and use the old controllers?

 

[pantskyle]

So thinking of getting one this weekend, is there more games available now than just Mario Kart that people would recommend?

Also can I play my original Wii games on this and use the old controllers?

I don't think the catalogue right now is massive but a few Mario games and Zelda if you haven't played it. It's a good price as well.

I'm also keen to know what games people would recommend.

 

[Bender_]

I don't think the catalogue right now is massive but a few Mario games and Zelda if you haven't played it. It's a good price as well.

I'm also keen to know what games people would recommend.

Is the Mario game anywhere near as good as 64?

I'm just skeptical coz I don't wanna invest in a new system so Nintendo can **** me over by not making many games and then releasing a new console in a short period of time.

EDIT: I'm aware this comment will probably anger some fanatical pro-Nintendo people.

 

[pantskyle]

Is the Mario game anywhere near as good as 64?

I'm just skeptical coz I don't wanna invest in a new system so Nintendo can **** me over by not making many games and then releasing a new console in a short period of time.

I haven't played the latest Mario but the New Super Mario World (I think it's called) is a side scroller in the mould of the originals. I like it but stuck at the second boss. It pissed me off and I almost chucked a wobbly.

 

[Bender_]

I haven't played the latest Mario but the New Super Mario World (I think it's called) is a side scroller in the mould of the originals. I like it but stuck at the second boss. It pissed me off and I almost chucked a wobbly.

Ahhh so you can play the old Wii games then.

 

[pantskyle]

Ahhh so you can play the old Wii games then.

I dunno. You can buy old SNES games though.

 

[Bender_]

I dunno. You can buy old SNES games though.

Pretty sure the side scroller you're referring to is the Mario game that was on the old Wii.

 

[pantskyle]

Pretty sure the side scroller you're referring to is the Mario game that was on the old Wii.

I genuinely don't know.

 

[Quivorir]

Yes you can play Wii games on the WiiU

 

[Bender_]

Yes you can play Wii games on the WiiU

And use the old controllers?

 

[kangle4]

There are two Mario games on Wii U.

New Super Mario Bros U is the side scroller.
Super Mario 3D Land is essentially a side scroller but in the 64 style where you can free roam most levels.

Both very good games.

 

[The Speaker]

I'm just skeptical coz I don't wanna invest in a new system so Nintendo can **** me over by not making many games and then releasing a new console in a short period of time.

EDIT: I'm aware this comment will probably anger some fanatical pro-Nintendo people.

I don't believe they'll do this, but understand why you can think it.

Earliest we'll see a new console is 2016, more likely 2017.

And use the old controllers?

Yes.

Is the Mario game anywhere near as good as 64?

The game is Super Mario 3D World. I'd say it's close. The levels are very good, but there's no overworld hub like in 64, Sunshine and Galaxy 1.

The side scroller is New Super Mario Bros. U, which is the sequel to NSMB Wii, which you probably played. It's exactly what you would expect (in HD).

 

[Bender_]

Does the little screen on the controller have a use in game?

 

[pantskyle]

Does the little screen on the controller have a use in game?

Yes. You can even use that screen to play the game.

It's also not little. Fair size.