What to buy with my Wii?

Postby **VideoGameCritic** » February 16th, 2007, 4:36 pm

Since I'm aggressively tracking down a Wii, could you guys recommend any accessories I should pick up along with the system (or even before I buy the system). Does it come with two controllers? A friend recommended I pick up an extra nun-chuck. How about memory cards? Do I need one, and which do you recommend? I already have a pretty good idea about the games I'm interested in.

m0zart1 · Postby **m0zart1** » February 16th, 2007, 5:01 pm

[QUOTE=The Video Game Critic]Since I'm aggressively tracking down a Wii, could you guys recommend any accessories I should pick up along with the system (or even before I buy the system). Does it come with two controllers? A friend recommended I pick up an extra nun-chuck. How about memory cards? Do I need one, and which do you recommend? I already have a pretty good idea about the games I'm interested in.
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The system has plenty of built-in memory, but a memory card is nice if you end up downloading a LOT of VC games (which I doubt you'll have to given your collection).

It comes with one controller and one nunchuk. I'd suggest getting Wii Play for the extra controller, and getting an extra nunchuk.

Other than that, I can't think of much you need in the way of accessories. If you want to play any VC games for the SNES, N64, or some Genesis games, you might want to pick up the Classic Controller. Many of them already allow you to use your Gamecube controllers, but many of them are optimized for the classic controller, and at $19.99, it's not that expensive.

a1 · Postby a1 » February 16th, 2007, 5:16 pm

You can find a 1GB SD card for around $30 if you look around. m0zart hit it right on with what you should do with controllers. And I know you said you already know what games you're getting, but I have to recommend Excite Truck; it is highly underrated and you can play your own music if you have an SD card.

Adamant1 · Postby **Adamant1** » February 16th, 2007, 5:27 pm

Definitly get both a second Wiimote and a Nunchuck (pick up Wii Play if you see it, it's 60$ and includes a Wiimote).

Other than that, get a Classic Controller if you plan on using the Virtual Console. A memory card isn't really nessecary yet, the internal memory is fairly large.

Postby **VideoGameCritic** » February 16th, 2007, 5:45 pm

Wow - you guys gave me some good ideas. So what's the video cable situation?

m0zart1 · Postby **m0zart1** » February 16th, 2007, 5:46 pm

[QUOTE=The Video Game Critic]Wow - you guys gave me some good ideas. So what's the video cable situation?[/QUOTE]

Yeah I forgot about that one. If you want 480p, be sure to get component cables for the Wii. They are actually rather plentiful now, at least 3rd Party versions.

Once connected, make sure you go into the Wii settings and turn 480p on. Otherwise, the default signal is still the low-end.

JustLikeHeaven1 · Postby **JustLikeHeaven1** » February 16th, 2007, 5:57 pm

Hey Critic, I hear a rumor that the Wii's are supposed to be in stock for President's Day. Good Luck finding one. Up until recently I was the only person amongst my friends that had one. Two more people found them and another two are constantly on the prowl. They are more available, but you have to constantly be looking.

Here is what I suggest getting along with the console

- Two extra Nunchucks and Two Remotes (You won't need anymore for a while)

- Don't bother with the classic controller because you probably won't be downloading games that you already have anyway.

- Get some component cables...order them directly from Nintendo.com. It will cost you $29.99 plus shipping.

- I would suggest getting Metal Slug Anthology since its rumored to be discontinued. I know you're a big Metal Slug nut, so get it while you can...even if you don't have the console yet.

- You can grab any brand SD (don't buy Nintendo and Sansdisc brands) card, but since you probably aren't downloading games the internal memory will be fine for a while.

- Grab games that make the most use of the Wiimote...Trauma Center, Zelda, Madden, Rayman Raving Rabbid and Warioware.

- Oh yea...get a couple of six packs of your favorite beer for Wii sports and have a blast!

a1 · Postby a1 » February 16th, 2007, 6:54 pm

[QUOTE=Adamant]Definitly get both a second Wiimote and a Nunchuck (pick up Wii Play if you see it, it's 60$ and includes a Wiimote).
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I don't know where you live, but here in the U.S. it's $50 with the Wiimote.

Also, to the critic, get an SD card if only so you can listen to your own music in the games that support it (only Excite Truck for now), and bring saves to friends houses. Like JLH said, don't get Nintendo brand or SanDisk brand. Any non name brand SD cards can be found for really cheap. If you look hard enough you can get a 1 GB for around $20, or you could just get a really cheap 512 MB, which would last you for a while if you aren't downloading games.

snakeboy1 · Postby **snakeboy1** » February 16th, 2007, 8:06 pm

I picked up the steering wheel accessory the other day, and I'm glad I did. Excite Truck plays fine without it, but I feel more comfortable using the wheel.

Adamant1 · Postby **Adamant1** » February 16th, 2007, 9:36 pm

[QUOTE=a][QUOTE=Adamant]Definitly get both a second Wiimote and a Nunchuck (pick up Wii Play if you see it, it's 60$ and includes a Wiimote). [/QUOTE]

I don't know where you live, but here in the U.S. it's $50 with the Wiimote.
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Norway, but it's 100$+ here. Just forgot the american price.