This tag should only be used if the question is about the Wii operating system or hardware, or a game feature truly unique to the Wii.
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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 - or a PS3 guitar on a Wii.
Do I need any adapters?
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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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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 [duplicate]
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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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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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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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.
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How do I safely sell a Wii with VC games on it?
I want to sell my Wii with the VC games included, but am afraid there might be some personal info on the system somewhere.
If I delete my shop account & format the system memory, will the next ...
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Game compatibility on Wii
I have recently acquired my sister's Wii(PAL) from Australia. I live in the Philippines(which is an NTSC region). She sent me a NBA 2k11 with the Wii(PAL) and I was hoping if I could play any NTSC ...
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Does the Wii still corrupt 1019 GameCube memory cards?
I just bought Eternal Darkness and intend to play it on my Wii.
I apparently need a GameCube controller and memory card, so I've done some shopping for a Wavebird (man, they're expensive!) and ...
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What features does Rock Band 3 for Wii lack?
What features are missing in the Wii edition of Rock Band 3 that the other (PS3 or Xbox 360) editions have?
Gameplay functionality only, not console characteristics such as video output resolution.
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On the original Legend of Zelda (on virtual console) for Wii, how can you save a game in progress?
In the original Legend of Zelda for the NES, there was a trick where you could (if I remember correctly) press ↑ and select simultaneously on the 2nd controller to bring up the Save dialog.
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How can I legally try Wii games before buying them?
The only method I can think of is to download a ROM and test it with an emulator, and then delete it 72 hours after I download it. However, I'm uncertain if this is legal.
How can I test a Wii game ...
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How do I use my iMac as a “monitor” for my Xbox 360 and my Wii?
I ditched cable a long time ago and have been making do with Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes for my television needs. The displays on the new iMacs these days are big enough and high enough quality that I ...
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Is it possible to use a Wii Extension controller on a PC without a Wiimote?
Just today I bought this Wii extension controller with the intent of using it on my PC, since the box says that a USB port is used for the wireless emitter.
Unfortunately that wasn't the case; the ...
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What criteria make for good Mii coaches on Champion's Road?
In PES 2010 on the Wii, you can train Miis for your team. In doing so, you choose 2 players from your team as coaches and once chosen you are given a "compatibility rating" out of 3. What do you need ...
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Semtex Launcher in Call of Duty Black Ops
So what's the setup for launching semtex in call of duty: black ops? Semtex as the lethal and what else? Is it the china lake secondary?
Thanks.
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How do I get all facilities in Champions Road in PES 2010?
I've won all competitions in Champions Road in PES2010 on the Wii but I have still the Telescope facility to buy. My funds have 46,000 and the Telescope costs 50,000 - how can I buy this if there's no ...
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Do Wii Virtual Console games not honor the system mono/stereo setting?
My main TV is an old and busted CRT with one nonfunctional speaker. Obviously, I have the Wii set to Mono sound.
However, when playing Super Mario World on the Wii via Virtual Console, I'm still ...
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Are Wii games multilanguage (EU Region)?
Are Wii games multilanguage in EU region?
I live in Italy but I found some very good prices on UK sites, so I am wondering if games sold there have Italian language included.
If there is no general ...
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Why can we suddenly not connect two guitars and drums to Rock Band on Wii?
So, we've had Rock Band 3 for the Wii for about a month, and it's been working fine. We've got two guitars (one rock band 2 vintage, one newer), plus the pro drumset.
Everything was working fine, but ...
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Wii game patches
I am an avid passionate PC gamer, but I decided to buy a Nintendo Wii to play with my girlfriend and my nephews when they visit us.
Unfortunately I have zero knowledge of console in general, coming ...
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Workout with wii or kinect
What is better for doing workout (yoga, pilates, karate, fighting games) - Wii or Kinect?
Important for me is precission. The system should be able to tell me that I'm doing some moves bad, that my ...
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Brain replacement for a Wii?
My mom's Wii has gotten to where it won't read disks, and my Wii has a fan that's gotten really noisy.
I have a spare Wii that I could scrounge for parts, and a tri-wing screwdriver, and I've been a ...
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Move saved games from Wii to PC
My younger son (3) broke the disc for our Wii version of Lego Star Wars, The Complete Saga. My older son (7) would like to play it some more, and I'm thinking of just buying it for the PC through ...
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Where to post game cheats?
My ten year old son spent several hours mapping out the Power Up Panels in New Super Mario Bro's Wii, and now he'd like to share his findings with the internet masses. The trouble is, I don't know ...
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What cheat codes exist for Goldeneye Wii?
I just recently found out about the cheat codes for this game, and the sites I've viewed have three listed:
Does Goldeneye Wii have any other cheat codes?
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Donkey Kong Country Returns [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do you get all three badges in Donkey Kong Country Returns levels?
On each level there are three circles, one for the KONG that is the red one, the second for the ...
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How do I serve a fast ball in Wii Sports?
I recently replaced our damaged Wii Sports disc after a year or so of it being out of commission. My son and I have been having a lot of fun playing together.
When we play tennis, I'm getting vague ...
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Close Quarter Combat in Call of Duty Black Ops
In black ops, when getting in close to an enemy (ignoring the knife of course), is it better to ignore the scope and shoot from the hip? Or is it better to scope in for the accuracy? I was thinking ...
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What is the biggest SD memory card a Nintendo Wii can support?
OK I read that the Wii can support SD cards up to 2 GB then I read of an update that removed this limitation.
What is the actual maximum SD card size the Wii can support if I keep it updated with ...
