The Wii is the fifth console by Nintendo, released on November 19, 2006, and primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. A distinguishing feature of the console is its wireless controller, the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and detects ...
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Can the Wii take screenshots of Virtual Console games?
Animal Crossing City Folk for the Wii has the ability to take in-game screenshots and save them on an SD card in the Wii. Is the screenshot ability strictly dependent on the game, or is it included ...
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In DDR Hottest Party 3 can you play hotseat multiplayer on one dance pad?
If I have only one dance pad, can my wife and I take turns playing 'multiplayer', or do we just have to play single player and share? (so we can record our high scores separately for example.)
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How can I start a GameCube game without using a Wii Remote?
Is it possible to just use the Wii as a GameCube without the need for a Wiimote (using only the Wii console and the GameCube controller)?
If not out-of-the-box, what settings should I set, and will I ...
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How can I tell if Nintendo Wii accessories are genuine/official?
The Wiimote and Nunchuk resale market (e.g., Amazon/eBay) varies between questionable and legit. Many reviews complain about scam products mixed in with resale of certified genuine hardware. What are ...
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Connecting my Wii to my TV over HDMI [closed]
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Can I hook my Wii up to an HDMI or DVI monitor?
I've read a few questions about this on here about this and was wondering if anyone could confirm that this would work ...
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Are there any console versions of the strategy game Go [closed]
I want to find an adaptation of Go for one or more of: PS/3, Wii, or Nintendo DS. Does anyone know of one? Go is an incredibly annoying name for a game as it makes it rather irritating to do Google ...
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What Wii consoles can play GameCube games?
I hear the newer ones do not play GCN games. How can one distinguish these consoles? (Date of manufacture? Console color? Bundled games? GameCube controller port panel? Something else?) For instance, ...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Reflex Edition difficulty setting stays the same
I have Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Reflex Edition for the Wii. I beat the game on recruit. I beat it again on regular, but when I go to mission select, it says I beat it on recruit. Aftermath and ...
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Can I take snapshots (~savegames) of the current game in the Nintendo Wii emulator?
I'm replaying old SNES games and right now the Boss of DK Contry 2 (King K. Rool) gets the best of me. I always die just shortly before the end and have to replay the whole thing all over again. I ...
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Do I need two nunchucks for 2 player mode in Skylanders on the Wii?
I have just bought Skylanders for my son's birthday tomorrow. Just been informed he's got a friend coming around, and they are likely to want to play Skylanders in 2 player mode. I have two Wii plus ...
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How can I diagnose/fix a Rock Band 3 MIDI controller that stopped working?
We have Rock Band 3 for Wii, with the Mad Catz Rock Band Midi-Pro Adapter, and a Yamaha P-95 keyboard. This was working just fine. We hadn't used the keyboard with RB3 for a while, and when we plugged ...
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How to switch from interlaced to progressive mode on Zelda Wind Waker on the Wii?
My son selected interlaced video when he started playing Zelda Wind Waker (GameCube game) on the Wii. Now it doesn't prompt us to switch back.
Does this make a difference on the Wii since I set it ...
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How can I play Excitebots on a UK Wii?
Did Excitebots ever come out in the UK, and if so where can I buy it?
If not, what do I need to do (jailbreaking/modding/etc...) to get my Wii to play a US copy?
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Is it possible to start over playing Skylanders on the Wii?
In Skylanders on the Wii, is it possible to start over, deleting what you have played and upgraded to so far?
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Player 2 in Tony Hawk's Proving Ground keeps eating pavement in spite of attempts at grinding
Challenging a mate on the Nintendo Wii version of Tony Hawk's Proving Ground it seems as though neither of us can work Player 2 to a level where they can grind when sliding onto railings, curbs or ...
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Wii browser capabilities: Specifically: chat/JS/Flash/local storage
I've been asked about the specific capabilities of the Nintendo Wii.
Does it have a web browser? If so, is it suitably enabled with JavaScript/Flash, etc.? I'm thinking could it support a ...
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Wii and S-Video results in black white window
I've bought a third party Wii S-Video + Composite connection cable for my european black Wii (PAL / Wii Sports Resort + Wii Motion Plus edition). The connection of S-Video and my tv tuner card results ...
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Why am I seeing serious Wiimote latency on Donkey Kong Country Returns?
I am rewriting this question from scratch because I feel that I need to be clear and concise.
When I play Donkey Kong Country Returns on my Wii, I experience controller lag during the gameplay. ...
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MW3: Care Package Specialities
In Black Ops, care packages sometimes contained bonuses like the grim reaper or the death machine. Does Modern Warfare 3 have any special features with their care packages, or are they all available ...
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What are all the sword moves in the Wii version of Twilight Princess?
I want to jump back into this game and complete it, but I've forgotten what all the secret techniques are that you get from the wolf and how to use them. Can someone list them?
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Using a Wii/PS3 guitar heroes guitar on a PS3/Wii console
I'd like to know if there's any way to use a Wii guitar (drumset, etc.) on a PS3. Do I need any adapters?
(Or a PS3 guitar on a Wii.)
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Wii extended range sensor bar
My gaming room is just a bit too big. At the far end, where most of my couch space is, the Wii is on the limit of it's detection range, skipping from one frame to the next. I have heard there are ...
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Graphic noise in Wii games - Skyward Sword most recently
I've noticed some graphic noise during a number of Wii games. A bit in Wii Fit, New Super Mario Bros., and most recently Skyward Sword. I don't play often enough to bother me but the amount of time ...
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Does the Wii have a system for free (non-browser) games?
I just got a Wii with Wii Sports Resort and two Motion Plus controllers, but don't want to spend any more money on games for a while.
Does the Wii, like Steam and XBox Live, have a system for ...
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NHL Slapshot Roster Update
I'm trying to get NHL Slapshot to update the roster and schedules but it's giving me the error "Cannot connect to EA server"... I don't know why because I've been playing online multiplayer for call ...
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Blind Eye Pro - What Qualifies?
I was reading the description of the blind eye pro perk in call of duty modern warfare 3 perk. It says to destroy someone's streak item. Does that mean things such as destroying crates, or does that ...
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wii widescreen doesnt appear to work
I'm extremely confused, when i set my wii to 16:9 it was not wide at all. It looked exactly the same and the menu looked 4:3. Maybe it looked a little zoomed out but the sides were not wide.
Pressing ...
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How to change items or things in the pouch?
I'm playing Zelda - Skyward sword. I can't change items or things from my pouch or items collection. When I'm on the "item menu" I do as I'm told - I press and hold B to select, but the moment I let ...
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Call of Duty MW3 Guide for Black Ops Players
Being a Wii gamer, black ops is my first real exposure to call of duty. So has anyone written a guide for transitioning from black ops weapons system (I see the upgrade system is quite different), ...
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Is Rock Band needed for the Rock Band track packs?
Does that mean I need Rock Band to play the track packs? Or can I just purchase a track pack without having owned Rock Band 1 (or 2 or 3)?
I mean since I'm on a Wii, will it need to sense a Rock ...
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Is there a functional difference between black Family Edition and white classic Wii console?
I just bought a black, horizontal form factor Wii. According to this Wikipedia article, this model was just released, and is called Family Edition. According to this FAQ at Nintendo, the only ...
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How to get fastball pitches over 150 km/h in wii sports (baseball)?
I once got fastball pitch of 150 km/h (93 mph) in the baseball game of Wii Sports. I only did it only once, all my other fastball are much slower than that usually 100 mph (62 mph).
I don't know how ...
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Is it safe to buy a pre-owned Wii?
I want to get a Wii to play the new Zelda game, but I am on a pretty tight budget. I have only about $150 to spend, so my best option appears to be buying a used Wii at GameStop for $80 and buying ...
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Can you import included and DLC tracks from Just Dance 2 into Just Dance 3?
My wife has been enjoying Just Dance 2 on the Wii since I gave it to her last Christmas, and has actually bought a number of additional tracks - enough that I had to buy her a big SD card just for the ...
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Playing Wii Without a TV [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Using a laptop as the monitor for a console
Is it possible to use the Wii without a TV? I don't have a TV, and have no plans to get one anytime soon.
I'm thinking ...
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Why do I have to lay the controller on a flat surface?
When I start Skyward Sword (its the only MotionPlus game I have, others that use it are probably similar) it always asks me to lay the MotionPlus controller on a flat surface for a bit before it ...
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Are my saves transferable to another Wii?
I have tried to move several Wii saves from one console to another in the past with an SD card, and some games seem to have disabled this feature. I am currently traveling and would like to start ...
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Wii MotionPlus vs. Wii Remote Plus : is there a difference in quality or gameplay?
I would like to know if there any difference between the new Wii Remote Plus and the couple Wii Remote + Wii MotionPlus
I wonder for instance if the "plus" gyroscopes differs in quality.
Thanks!
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NBA 2k11 Myplayer crashes EVERY time before the 44th game
I googled and i got this:
http://www.unigamesity.com/nba2k11-my-player-mode-freezing-fixes/
I couldn't find a solution though. My only plan at hand is to exchange the game for 2k12, but I would ...
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Is there a workaround for LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 freezing during year 6 on the Wii?
During the year 6 mission "A Not So Merry Christmas" the game freezes when I start putting out the fires.
From what I can tell, it's a problem specific to the Wii version of the game, has anyone ...
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How do I turn off Wii remote sounds?
Once in a while I play games with headphones on to avoid disturbing others around me. This works well except with the Wii when games play certain sounds through the Wii remote controllers rather than ...
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What features does the WiiMotion Plus attachment add to a regular remote?
Does it make the remote more "accurate," or does it add some features? Either way, why would I want a remote with it over a regular one? Are there games that can only be played with the attachment, or ...
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Is there a functional difference between black and white Wii remotes?
I know that this is a silly question, but is there any difference between black and white Wii controllers apart from the color?
At shops and on online shops, the black one is 10 Euro more expensive ...
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What is the machinery depicted in the Metroid Prime Trilogy intro sequence?
The intro video of Metroid Prime 3 has the camera backing out through a tunnel full of machinery. Is it known what this is? Is it the interior of Samus's arm cannon?
If this is a spoiler, please mark ...
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Why does NBA 2K11 crash when I play My Player mode?
I was playing My Player, and when I tried to play the next game my Wii suddenly crashed with a buzzing sound. I reset the game, loaded my player again and tried to play the next game and it still ...
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Which console versions do Amazon.com sell? [closed]
Since they are in the US, I'm assuming Amazon.com sells the North American one? Or do they sell both? I am looking for the European version but I don't see any version in their catalog:
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What multiplayer Mario games exist for Wii? [closed]
What, if any, (local/offline) multiplayer Mario games exist for Wii? (I'd be surprised if there weren't, but I'm interested to know what my options are.) I remember Mario Kart and Mario Party on the ...
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Wii controllers keep losing connection. What can I do?
I have a Wii and two controllers. In the last few months the controllers lose the connection to the Wii rather often. It's bad enough that we cannot play Mario Kart any more (because one player gets ...
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NHL 2K11 On Wii and Wii Motion Plus Issues
I bought a used copy of the NHL 2K11 game and a WiiPlus from a retailer on Amazon (not sure if its new or not). The controls for the WiiPlus didn't quite work as advertised. I was curious, did ...
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How to unlock the 6th world in Escape Vektor for the Wii?
I've gotten a star in every level and all 5 worlds, but I am unable to unlock the path to the 6th world, which I believe is grayed out and directly above the first world.
