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I have a Wii U - General Discussion.

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    #2132
    da gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 902 ✭✭✭da gamer


    Lads have a few noob questions for you.
    I'm toying with the idea of buying a Wii u but I am ignorant to its capabilities.
    The main reason I want to get it - mk8, Mario 3d world, dk, zelda windwaker.
    The main reason I don't want to buy it - the above games seem to be the only top class titles that interest me.
    Will Wii u play original Wii games? And if so will the 'screen controller' work with the Wii games or will I have to fork out for one of the old Wii controls?
    Thanks for any advice guys


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    #2133
    SouthTippBass
    Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭SouthTippBass


    da gamer wrote: »
    Lads have a few noob questions for you.
    I'm toying with the idea of buying a Wii u but I am ignorant to its capabilities.
    The main reason I want to get it - mk8, Mario 3d world, dk, zelda windwaker.
    The main reason I don't want to buy it - the above games seem to be the only top class titles that interest me.
    Will Wii u play original Wii games? And if so will the 'screen controller' work with the Wii games or will I have to fork out for one of the old Wii controls?
    Thanks for any advice guys

    Those titles alone are worth the price of admission, and should keep you going for months. I just took the plunge with the Wii-U three weeks ago and am delighted with it, pick one up you wont be sorry.
    It does play Wii games, but not on the gamepad as far as I know. So yes, you need a Wii-mote, and the included sensor bar to be set up.


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    #2134
    abbir
    Registered Users Posts: 770 ✭✭✭abbir


    da gamer wrote: »
    Lads have a few noob questions for you.
    I'm toying with the idea of buying a Wii u but I am ignorant to its capabilities.
    The main reason I want to get it - mk8, Mario 3d world, dk, zelda windwaker.
    The main reason I don't want to buy it - the above games seem to be the only top class titles that interest me.
    Will Wii u play original Wii games? And if so will the 'screen controller' work with the Wii games or will I have to fork out for one of the old Wii controls?
    Thanks for any advice guys

    It will play original Wii games. However, the controller won't work with them. You will need a Wiimote and Nunchuck to play the Wii games. The Wii games can be displayed on the gamepad's screen.


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    #2135
    druss
    Registered Users Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


    I've only just noticed that the "quick start" mode is now enabled and there is a new notification system. When did that happen?

    Cool though!


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    #2136
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Would a wii plus remote by itself be enough to play mario galaxy 1 and 2 or would I need a nunchuck as well? Thanks


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    #2137
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Would a wii plus remote by itself be enough to play mario galaxy 1 and 2 or would I need a nunchuck as well? Thanks

    You need a nunchuk as well.


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    #2138
    Deano7788
    Registered Users Posts: 2,693 ✭✭✭Deano7788


    druss wrote: »
    I've only just noticed that the "quick start" mode is now enabled and there is a new notification system. When did that happen?

    Cool though!

    It was an update during the week.


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    #2139
    readyletsgo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    /\/ollog wrote: »


    Can't look at that video at the moment, but, could I put an SD 32gb card into the little slot on the front of the WiiU and use that as more memory for the moment?


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    #2140
    Nollog
    Registered Users Posts: 5,467 ✭✭✭Nollog


    readyletsgo wrote: »
    Can't look at that video at the moment, but, could I put an SD 32gb card into the little slot on the front of the WiiU and use that as more memory for the moment?

    no go on ebay, buy an sd usb adapter for a euro from china and put it into that when it arrives in a month


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    #2141
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users Posts: 7,873 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Why use an SD card with USB adapter instead of just using a little USB stick?


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    #2142
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Just got the 2 controllers. They feel amazing in your hands. Cheers vestek!


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    #2143
    MrVestek
    Registered Users Posts: 9,232 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    cherryghost wrote: »
    Just got the 2 controllers. They feel amazing in your hands. Cheers vestek!

    Told ya!


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    #2144
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Only got the U last week but Mario 3d world is the 2013 game for me - Outstanding!!!

    So happy with the wii u!!!


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    #2145
    Nollog
    Registered Users Posts: 5,467 ✭✭✭Nollog


    The_B_Man wrote: »
    Why use an SD card with USB adapter instead of just using a little USB stick?

    It's handy if you've got the sd card already.
    The SD reader in the wii u isn't used by the wii u except for particular games
    pulblox world will use it for saving levels, and the animal crossing plaza uses it to get photo's from the 3ds' new leaf game onto it.
    Not sure of any other games using it. Can't be used as storage on the wii u.

    Best idea would be a usb hard drive though, just as cheap and more space.


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    #2146
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 29,150 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Was in Asda in Strabane today and I see they had a few Wii u games and the Wii U MK8 bundle. Bit of a good sign since it's one of the sites that stopped selling Wii U. Guess they just took a gamble on the MK8 sales.


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    #2147
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,560 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Ill definitely be getting a wii u now, new xenoblade game and zelda game, yes please!


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    #2148
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    Ill definitely be getting a wii u now, new xenoblade game and zelda game, yes please!

    Same!

    That Zelda game looks stunning, I've Xenoblade for the Wii but never bothered playing it.

    Is it much good?


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    #2149
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,560 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    Same!

    That Zelda game looks stunning, I've Xenoblade for the Wii but never bothered playing it.

    Is it much good?

    :O

    Its brilliant!

    Go play it right now :O


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    #2150
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    :O

    Its brilliant!

    Go play it right now :O

    I think I might do! :)

    Thanks, I'll be sure to let ye know what I think!


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    #2151
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    Same!

    That Zelda game looks stunning, I've Xenoblade for the Wii but never bothered playing it.

    Is it much good?

    You need to play it immediately. It's one of the greatest games of all time. If you don't I'll report you to the guards for your crime against gaming.


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    #2152
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    So with the Gamestop Summer Deals offer I can get any WiiU bundle + 2 games for €289.99?

    So that means I could get the Mario Kart 8 Bundle, Nintendoland and Zelda and then use the free download for New Super Mario Bros U?

    Just want to make sure I get this right :P


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    #2153
    DARK-KNIGHT
    Registered Users Posts: 10,216 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    when you register mariokart do you get the free game straight away


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    #2154
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,412 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    So with the Gamestop Summer Deals offer I can get any WiiU bundle + 2 games for €289.99?

    So that means I could get the Mario Kart 8 Bundle, Nintendoland and Zelda and then use the free download for New Super Mario Bros U?

    Just want to make sure I get this right :P

    It seems to depend on the store/staff. I was able to get the summer deal with a bundle as was Am I Evil, but not nix. Don't forget for an extra €40 you can get any Wii U game if you want (when buying a bundle).


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    #2155
    Irish Halo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭Irish Halo


    DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »
    when you register mariokart do you get the free game straight away
    You get the download code straight away (once you have answered the survey questions) then it depends on you when you download it :D


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    #2156
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    It seems to depend on the store/staff. I was able to get the summer deal with a bundle as was Am I Evil, but not nix. Don't forget for an extra €40 you can get any Wii U game if you want (when buying a bundle).

    Think I'll ring up before going in just in case.

    So I just mention the summer deals offer then ask about the €40 game with a WiiU purchase?


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    #2157
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,412 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    Think I'll ring up before going in just in case.

    So I just mention the summer deals offer then ask about the €40 game with a WiiU purchase?

    €40 game applies to any bundle so that's a dead cert. The summer sale 2 free games applies to a console purchase. So ask if the summer sale games also apply to a bundle purchase.


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    #2158
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    I never thought I'd say this but I had fun playing COD online with my mate. Being able to use the gamepad for 1 player and the TV for another makes it so much easier to play than splitscreen.


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    #2159
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    cherryghost wrote: »
    I never thought I'd say this but I had fun playing COD online with my mate. Being able to use the gamepad for 1 player and the TV for another makes it so much easier to play than splitscreen.

    I've held off buying MK8 because of things like this and that's despite the free game offer. Who am I kidding, I will still buy it before the offer ends. But still that's one of the great advantages that the Wii U has and Nintendo never capitalised on it. It's the same with Sonic Racing Transformed. That was a launch title and there's many things that game does that put Nintendo to shame. Other things that bother me are limited voicechat and brutal battle mode.


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    #2160
    DARK-KNIGHT
    Registered Users Posts: 10,216 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    think I might buy a used wii u in gamestop for 209 get a half price used game which will be Mario world 23so that's 232and ill buy mariokart in smyths for 55 and get Mario bros free.so for 287 ill get a console mariokart, Mario 3d world and Mario bros


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    #2161
    sligeach
    Registered Users Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »
    think I might buy a used wii u in gamestop for 209 get a half price used game which will be Mario world 23so that's 232and ill buy mariokart in smyths for 55 and get Mario bros free.so for 287 ill get a console mariokart, Mario 3d world and Mario bros

    At least you didn't post that in the Nintendo bargains thread because that stinks. That's not a great deal at all. Are you in major panic to buy the Wii U that you'll take any offer?


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