Wii has a truck demo ? Is it worth $300

RoboFlonne · Post by **RoboFlonne** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:26 pm

Wii has a truck demo ? Is it worth $300

Now The Eb games and Game Stop stores have the Wii Units. I've played the Truck racing demo and it's basically the NES Glove controller and you move it left and right.

Is it me or does this feel like 15 year old technology?

I remember the glove controller and f1 Pole Racing which isn't that much different from the controller of the Wii and the Truck racing game?

Is Nintendo getting Senile or is there another reason why TWILIGHT PRINCESS is not the demo unit in the stores?

Kaije · Post by **Kaije** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:27 am

The Wii version of Twilight Princess doesn't do too well as far as swordplay using the Wiimote. That's why alot of people want the GC version that comes out on Dec. 12. As far as the technology is concerned, the Wiimote feels much more refined then the Power Glove and seems completely different to me, plus there will be more games and it will be utilized better for current gen games, rather than hooking up an NES to play a limited number of mostly outdated titles. All in all I would say yes, it's worth the money, but get a retro controller and the GC version of Zelda if that's what you're after.

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:54 am

I don't agree about Zelda and the Wii-mote. Zelda was not designed with that control mechanic in mind, however, Nintendo took the time to make it work. Nintendo has sold 600,000 consoles and 454,000 copies of Zelda. That game sold the system, for sure. The idea of mashing the A button to swing a sword is just not realistic. They designed the Wii-mote movements to be subtle, you won't tire yourself out like most of us originally feared before launch time. It also lends a great deal of versatility to the game play.

Nintendo was smart to push back the Gamecube version because, when given the choice, people will not true new things. People complained about the DS when they first saw it too. Dual screens didn't look fun. But it is! Same thing with the Wii. People were originally ticked off by the stupid looking remote and name change (remember the Revolution?) But, like sushi, you'll enjoy it once you try it.

Nintendo is having a hard time with demos and displays. The controller is wireless, which lends itself to theft. I know some of the EB and Gamestops will allow you to play a demo if you give them your photo ID. But when the stores are swamped, they opt not to do this. The Wii just does not lend itself to seamless demo play in stores. That's an unfortunate side effect to the technology. I think eventually you'll see different kinds of demos, but only at larger retailers, perhaps Best Buy? But for now, you're forced to watch that woman talk about the Wii (you know the one I'm talking about...)

Kaije · Post by **Kaije** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:19 pm

I'm not saying it's terrible, I'm just saying it doesn't feel as great as it could've been, it's not so much "Pick up and play" like previous Zelda games. And I heard Nintendo re-worked a few things in the GC version, so maybe there will be a signifcant difference? I dunno, I've yet to play that one.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:20 pm

Thanks for telling me that gossip. I will remember it.

Kaije · Post by **Kaije** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:31 pm

You had better remember it, Cloud.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:31 pm

What happened to better remember it you.

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:06 pm

Kaije wrote:I'm not saying it's terrible, I'm just saying it doesn't feel as great as it could've been, it's not so much "Pick up and play" like previous Zelda games. And I heard Nintendo re-worked a few things in the GC version, so maybe there will be a signifcant difference? I dunno, I've yet to play that one.

Blah blah, whatever.

Kaije · Post by **Kaije** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:55 pm

wELCOME cONSUMER wrote:
Kaije wrote:I'm not saying it's terrible, I'm just saying it doesn't feel as great as it could've been, it's not so much "Pick up and play" like previous Zelda games. And I heard Nintendo re-worked a few things in the GC version, so maybe there will be a signifcant difference? I dunno, I've yet to play that one.
Blah blah, whatever.

What a Zelda fangirl! : P

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:49 pm

Kaije wrote:
wELCOME cONSUMER wrote:
Kaije wrote:I'm not saying it's terrible, I'm just saying it doesn't feel as great as it could've been, it's not so much "Pick up and play" like previous Zelda games. And I heard Nintendo re-worked a few things in the GC version, so maybe there will be a signifcant difference? I dunno, I've yet to play that one.
Blah blah, whatever.
What a Zelda fangirl! : P

Don't make me hurt you.

Kaije · Post by **Kaije** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:43 pm

Bah, this topic is about Wii, as in together-ness, don't ruin it.

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:20 pm

Kaije wrote:Bah, this topic is about Wii, as in together-ness, don't ruin it.

Har har.