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    Poll Wii worth it ?

    Hi all,

    not sure how long it's been now since the Wii came out but I was wondering how many people actually use their's still?

    Has the novelty worn off?

    The reason is, my Mrs was thinking of getting one to use with the Wii Fit, but I don't think we'd use it, we've had a PS2 for 7 years, and that's collected dust most of the time. So I think we'd be better off speding it on something else (which we won't use)

    What are your veiws?
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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    don't buy it. I have a 360 and the Wii doesn't get a look in. The Mrs wasted £70 on Wii Fit, I told her not to bother as she'll probably use it for the first week and then it'll gather dust. Guess who was right?

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    The novelty quickly wore off when I had it. Tried everything, Mario Kart, Wii Fit etc... Zelda was the only reason to have it, but once I had finished that (Actually Zelda is worth having it for more reasons than 1 ) it was time to move it on!!
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    I got my Wii for Xmas. Once its soft modded then its a definite keeper. You can get any game you want and just play.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    Its only worth having if you have mates that come round often (mario kart, wii sports etc)..if your only do 1-2 player games (or your a loner) get a 360/ps3.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    Agree its best for playing games with a group. Also good for short games for long games i just use the PC.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    I'd agree with "needs a group of players" opinions too

    Bowling, quiz games, and my current favorite - Calvin Tuckers Redneck Jamboree all make a cheap night in with good mates and some booze and snacks a really fun night.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    i had mine for 9 months, then sold it. Was great to start with, and even the GF and parents played it. Most of my gaming is single player and it didn't really have the games to keep me entertained.

    as others have said - great for mates and parties, but not much else. i know a few people who have bought wii fit and never used it.

    if you want to throw away £170 just throw it my way

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    I agree with the comments above, it's more for two or more players.

    If its for playing yourself, get an Xbox 360.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    As every one else has said realy good fun with a few beers and a few people.Age of people dosent realy matter cause theres a game for every one had mother-in-law playing on it last week and she's 67.And my daughter who's 7 plays load,But if you are more of a 1 player person then get a 360.we got our wii as a party/family thing and thats how we use it.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    I still use mine for single player stuff, Animal Crossing, HOTD: Overkill, Ghost Squad and Mario Kart online all get regular play from me. Then I've got Super Mario Galaxy, Resi 4 and Resi Umbrella Chronicles that i've barely even touched but looking forward to playing

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    it just depends what you want to play, I agree that its strongest point is multiplayer by a mile but I still play mine more in singleplayer than my 360 and my PS3 combined. If you want to play FPS and shooters all day long the 360 will be a better purchase but if you just fancy a few hours here and there its a great purchase.

    I think for the average player, the wii is ideally a second console.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    Been playing mine more than my 360 in the last year. I have young children who enjoy playing games like DeBlob, Cooking Mama and Mario Kart that are easy to just pick up and play for a bit so it's good for them, and I end up playing Mario Galaxy and Zelda etc more as a result.

    To be honest though, if you had a PS2 for 7 years and barely played it then I don't really think games consoles are for you.

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    Qued up on launch night to get mine and sold it on ebay a year later lol

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    Start using it a bit more now I have Gold's Gym but that might last as long as the original Wii Fit did. Keep going back to online Call of Duty and Mario Kart with the children.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    thank you all for your comments, I think I won't bother as you all seem to agree that unless you'r into consoles then it's not worth it.

    Big thanks to all.
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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    i got thegf one for xmas we only ever play the wii sports bowling i agree they are a fun console
    but im always on the 360 and she is always on the ds lite.

    in fact why not get a ds
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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Northernbloke View Post
    I'd agree with "needs a group of players" opinions too
    yup or if you have kids if not get a xbox and get it flashed

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    If you actually like games then its a waste. If your woman then yeah its probably quite good.

    I never play on the gf's wii really. It is only good for party games.

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    Default Re: Wii worth it ?

    I like mine, love playing the Guitar Hero games on it, and it's great for pick and play games, knowing I wont have to sit there for hours.

    I used to be a all day kind of gamer these days I like an hour in the evening and then thats me done.

    It's also, as stated before, great for kids, the control method makes it excellent for young kids, mines almost 5 and he loves it.
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