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9031 | 65.25% |
| No |
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1191 | 8.60% |
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808 | 5.84% |
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460 | 3.32% |
| Waluigi |
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1603 | 11.58% |
| Waa |
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748 | 5.40% |
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greatn posted:Comcast really doesn't have a say, because TVii is aggregating publicly available listing information and controlling your actual tv and cable box through IR. It's more a question of if Nintendo supports comcast than vice versa. Oh cool! Thats good news, I thought it would be a partnership thing. I hope theres a way to input your plan, because I dont want a bunch of stuff popping up thats not in my package. Also I was hoping for a nice touchscreen way of managing my DVR, but I guess thats not going to happen without feedback from my box so its pretty much out.
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Dec 19, 2012 16:19
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Boten Anna posted:Oh my, what does this say, I can't read  Its about drat time! I'm reaaaaallllyyyy glad this is happening before Christmas.I'm also genuinely happy that Nintendo is making efforts to fix things people are complaining about. E: nevermind this. Bread Set Jettison fucked around with this message at 16:23 on Dec 19, 2012 |
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Dec 19, 2012 16:20
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Xavier434 posted:Okay...so which is it? I was kinda talking out of my rear end. I meant cable-box hardware, mostly; TiVo boxes have support at-launch but other companies have to provide for interaction, IIRC. You know what, forget I said anything.
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Dec 19, 2012 16:20
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Xavier434 posted:Okay...so which is it? Mine. For non US markets though, TVii needs the support of STREAMING services however, since the markets are completely different. That's what they are busy lining up in Europe for next year. Nintendo have hulu, amazon, netflix, and youtube currently in the us. There's a ton more they could add hopefully. Totally current market place in Europe though. They have lovefilm at this point, probably want to add european netflix, don't know what else. Bombadilillo posted:Oh cool! Thats good news, I thought it would be a partnership thing. I hope theres a way to input your plan, because I dont want a bunch of stuff popping up thats not in my package. If they just added the "my dvr" button and the record and stop buttons you could handle the rest with the dpad and "a" button. greatn fucked around with this message at 16:25 on Dec 19, 2012 |
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Dec 19, 2012 16:21
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greatn posted:Mine. For non US markets though, TVii needs the support of STREAMING services however, since the markets are completely different. That's what they are busy lining up in Europe for next year. Im sure I can navigate it with the arrow buttons, buts thats just not much better then a regular remote. As in not better at all, if I am going to turn my WiiU on to use it as a remote it better have sweet features. I was hoping for more functionality.
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Dec 19, 2012 16:40
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The press release says that Netflix and TiVo functionality won't be immediately integrated...  I wonder if thats why the release was delayed. Netflix is a notable dumbass when it comes to running a business. No idea about TiVo though? E: Also notable is Nintendo said the set up procedure involves defining Cable package and video on demand service. Wonder if that means VoD services other than TiVo will be supported immediately? Baseless speculation on my part that I really doubt. Bread Set Jettison fucked around with this message at 16:48 on Dec 19, 2012 |
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Dec 19, 2012 16:41
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Bombadilillo posted:Im sure I can navigate it with the arrow buttons, buts thats just not much better then a regular remote. As in not better at all, if I am going to turn my WiiU on to use it as a remote it better have sweet features. I was hoping for more functionality. Actually, and this is with a motorola box and Charter cable, I've found changing channels and moving cursors to be surprisingly much more responsive on the gamepad than on the manufacturer's remote. Like, a huge difference you wouldn't expect.
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Dec 19, 2012 16:50
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As someone with a home theater and using WMC for cable I feel this will be of 0 use to me 
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Dec 19, 2012 17:03
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A note: wii mode does not support wpa2. You would have to change it to wpa or lower to use Internet in vwii mode.
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Dec 19, 2012 17:03
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flyboi posted:As someone with a home theater and using WMC for cable I feel this will be of 0 use to me It's an alternative. If you like it you could put your wmc on another tv, or the WiiU on another tv.
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Dec 19, 2012 17:05
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flyboi posted:As someone with a home theater and using WMC for cable I feel this will be of 0 use to me As someone who doesn't have cable or subscribe to streaming video services, I feel it's of even less use to me. Ah well, saves us some hard drive space!
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Dec 19, 2012 17:07
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I wonder if it has a better interface than Netflix.
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Dec 19, 2012 17:58
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horriblePencilist posted:Also, I like how Nintendo Land made #9. That means a poo poo ton of people either now have 2 copies of Nintendo Land or bought an inferior Wii U for the same price. (Shortage isn't a reason, they still have plenty of units left) I'm assuming it's because of unsuspecting soccer mom
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Dec 19, 2012 20:28
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:I wonder if it has a better interface than Netflix. Probably, but apparently won't support Netflix til "early next year".
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Dec 19, 2012 20:32
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Joramun posted:It's probably because of system color, actually. Or the plenty of people that couldn't get a deluxe at launch day.
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Dec 19, 2012 20:34
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Just gonna jump in here and say Nintendoland was surprisingly awesome.
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Dec 19, 2012 20:39
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Stuff3 posted:Just gonna jump in here and say Nintendoland was surprisingly awesome. Agreed! I had some friends over a couple weeks ago for drinks and to try out the 5 player Wii U games. The majority of the time was spent howling with laughter playing Nintendo Land. We mostly played luigi's mansion, mario chase, and animal crossing, with some zelda and metroid thrown in. NSMBU felt pretty boring and slow compared to Nintendo Land, especially for the 5th player using the tablet. Sonic Racing's 5 player gameplay was fun, but the drop in framerate and quality of graphics was lovely. We also made the mistake of trying to play a non-racing mode before any patch came out, which ended up with us falling from the sky into an endless pit... wish I got video. We only logged about half an hour on NSMBU and Sonic, with the rest of night spent on Nintendo Land and SSBM.
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Dec 19, 2012 21:29
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well excuse me, princess!
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They could easily turn Metroid Blast into its own full scale game. There's so much depth to it.
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Dec 19, 2012 21:30
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I don't have cable, my hope is that I can use Amazon and Netflix at the same time, and mostly have an actually navigable version of Amazon. Only in my wildest dreams could it connect to Sickbeard and stream from my computer 
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Dec 19, 2012 21:36
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:They could easily turn Metroid Blast into its own full scale game. There's so much depth to it. Same could be said about the Pikmin game. I never played pikmin 2, but were pikmins picking up items a thing? If not Because it really really really should be. I want hammer pikmin in Pikmin 3 so bad. Nintendo land definitely has more content than I expected.
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Dec 19, 2012 21:37
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I hope they start adding other free ad supported services, like Twitch, or Crackle.
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Dec 19, 2012 21:40
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NintendoAmerica posted:Reggie knows television, and will be leading a special Reggie Asks interview on Nintendo TVii for #WiiU tomorrow! What is this. No, Reggie, you can't.
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Dec 19, 2012 22:06
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Jet Set Jettison posted:I want hammer pikmin in Pikmin 3 so bad. I think the Rock Pikmin are meant to fill the same role. Although maybe they're more like Punchseed Pikmin, who knows. Either way it will be neat to see how some stuff is handled.
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Dec 19, 2012 23:17
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Great news! Youtube works again! Not so great news! If you get an Ad in front of you selected vid you can't skip it AND you will never even see you vid! Even when the Ad is over!
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Dec 20, 2012 00:50
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Junkie Disease posted:Great news! Youtube works again! So basically it only works 50% of the time.
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Dec 20, 2012 00:57
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Sounds like they're working on it though. That might be more of a glitch.
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Dec 20, 2012 00:59
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My JP unit finally arrived a couple days ago. I immediately applied Nintendo's official screen protector (comes with cleaning cloth and a light blue & white DSiXL pen stylus). It uses a new patented process with "handles" on the top layer for perfect positioning. It went on easier than the beloved Hori with positioning tabs. On the minus side, Hori's pushing a new screen protector that eliminates trapped air gradually. Nintendo's screen protector doesn't have this feature. The protector's also a smidgeon smaller than the screen all around (but so does Hori's). Right away, I was rewarded for applying the protector when my wife and eldest daughter smudged the pristine screen with their dirty fingers. Even with the protector on, I still had to stifle homicidal urges. I can't use TVii because the system only allows me to choose my present location as to being within Japan. I need to test the karaoke thing to see if it will work overseas.
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Dec 20, 2012 01:14
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I thought TVii was already out in Japan anyway.
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Dec 20, 2012 01:35
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Edit: I am a dumb. Ignore me. So, how about them Nintendo Lands?
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Dec 20, 2012 03:05
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The Lobster posted:Edit: I am a dumb. Ignore me. Game Grumps has been doing videos of them playing the games. It looks really great, especially with friends.
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Dec 20, 2012 04:32
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Jet Set Jettison posted:Same could be said about the Pikmin game. I never played pikmin 2, but were pikmins picking up items a thing? If not Because it really really really should be. I want hammer pikmin in Pikmin 3 so bad. Definitely not in Pikmin or Pikmin 2. The most you could do were use bombs, and you couldn't even toss them.
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Dec 20, 2012 05:04
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greatn posted:I thought TVii was already out in Japan anyway. He lives in Vancouver.
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Dec 20, 2012 06:40
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So, while I still think I really like MiiVerse... Nintendo prioritizes which comments they send to your main menu based on: 1. Number of "yeahs" 2. Number of comments Which seems like it would work fine, except... The most commented on posts are, without fail "HAI GUYS SHOULD I GET THIS GAME" or "IS THIS A GOOD GAME" or "SHOLD I GET BLOPS 2 OR AC3". So most of the posts I see on my front page are variants of "Is this a good game." There's no reason to show me something just because it has a lot of comments, Nintendo! Stick with Yeahs!
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Dec 20, 2012 06:45
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Paper Jam Dipper posted:Game Grumps has been doing videos of them playing the games. I'll have to watch the multiplayer stuff at some point. I've played everything that can be played single player but I have no friends. My dad is not the video game type. I'm hoping I can get him to play with me for an hour on Christmas anyway. Any suggestions for someone who visibly fears video games and whose hand-eye coordination drops 200% when within 15 feet of a console? theflyingorc posted:So, while I still think I really like MiiVerse... I see TONS of great art, though. And things like "I just beat such and such stage!" which is nice and cute. Actually I wish there was a way to easily track down some of the posters because I'd like to follow some of the artists and so far I've been unsuccessful in digging them up. The Lobster fucked around with this message at 11:19 on Dec 20, 2012 |
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Dec 20, 2012 11:16
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The Lobster posted:I'll have to watch the multiplayer stuff at some point. I've played everything that can be played single player but I have no friends. My dad is not the video game type. I'm hoping I can get him to play with me for an hour on Christmas anyway. Any suggestions for someone who visibly fears video games and whose hand-eye coordination drops 200% when within 15 feet of a console? Cardboard monopoly? (Ok, a wii title: Fortune Street?)
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Dec 20, 2012 12:47
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I don't actually have that one. I did buy Rhythm Heaven once when I posed this very same question. I'm getting Scribblenauts for Christmas, is there maybe a helper mode for him, or even just he could suggest solutions? I'd be OK with that. What is the easiest two-player mode for Nintendo Land. My guess is Mario Chase, it seems the easiest overall. Sadly I posed the question of playing for an hour on Christmas and he said he'd have to think about it, which really bummed me out. I wish I could get an immediate yes just because spending time with his daughter doing something she loves has at least mild importance to him. I guess not. He's usually way better than that.  We are best friends and he can't even take an hour on a family holiday to spend with his only family on her interactive hobby.But this is just me being sad about stuff. Maybe he will actually come through in the end. If I could just get him to realize it's the one thing I really, truly want for Christmas. /shmoop
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Dec 20, 2012 13:26
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I played Nintendo Land Zelda with my Mom. She got a lot of satisfaction out of hitting stuff with a sword. The first few levels are really easy, and dont require as much coordination as you'd think (until later levels where it becomes bullshit hard). Try that? Also scribblenauts has a mode where the 2nd player takes control of whatever you make. It's a pretty goofy game so if he can think of funny answers to problems he'll probably have fun. Whats the consensus on TVii from you early risers? I'm at work and couldn't check it out before hand.
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Dec 20, 2012 13:35
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Jet Set Jettison posted:Whats the consensus on TVii from you early risers? I'm at work and couldn't check it out before hand. Doesn't seem to be up yet.
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Dec 20, 2012 13:51
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TiVo still exists? I'm actually genuinely surprised by that bit of information because I can't even think of the last time I heard TiVo mentioned. I thought they would have gone tits up years ago, back when the cable and satellite companies started offering their own DVR boxes. You learn something new every day.
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Dec 20, 2012 13:53
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Almost Smart posted:TiVo still exists? I'm actually genuinely surprised by that bit of information because I can't even think of the last time I heard TiVo mentioned. I thought they would have gone tits up years ago, back when the cable and satellite companies started offering their own DVR boxes. You learn something new every day. People still pay a monthly fee for it PLUS buy the hardware. It's baffling. I will say in its favor it can take a cable card and act as a box, and it software and interface is miles, miles better than any current cable provider's box.
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Dec 20, 2012 14:13
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