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9031 | 65.25% |
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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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Beeftweeter posted:No, it only uses a (modified) Wi-Fi signal for the Gamepad's video. It still pairs and communicates input over Bluetooth. We've been over this multiple times, the GamePad doesn't use Bluetooth at all. All control commands go over the same channels as the audio/video signal. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-secrets-of-the-wii-u-gamepad
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Jun 18, 2014 20:15
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Pegnose Pete posted:So an update from Canada. I live in Burlington, ON in the GTA and tried to get Target to give me the 150$ deal. Spoke with the store manager and the best he would do for me was 75$ off. Went to Walmart and as soon as they heard the words Wii U and Target they were like "yeah we aren't getting scammed again. Not happening." So you basically need to find a store manager who really doesn't care or who is generously ignorant of what's going on. wait so the entire thing was fake?
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Jun 18, 2014 20:16
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Niemat posted:I care, because I literally just got home from finding it on clearance! Does your Walmart have anymore units on clearance?
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Jun 18, 2014 20:21
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Yaoi Mandel posted:wait so the entire thing was fake? No not at all. Just an error on Target's part that got remedied pretty quick. By "scam" Walmart just meant price matching after the error had been fixed at Target's level.
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Jun 18, 2014 20:23
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Pegnose Pete posted:No not at all. Just an error on Target's part that got remedied pretty quick. By "scam" Walmart just meant price matching after the error had been fixed at Target's level. ahhh okay. wasn't it only in canada anyway?
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Jun 18, 2014 20:27
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deafmute posted:At Target between 6/22-6/28 they're going to have a buy 2 get 1 free deal on all Wii U games Is there a source on this? I can not find anything on the internet about it. Edit: Nevermind, found a couple places talking about it. Edit2: VVVVVVV- thanks! Fremry fucked around with this message at 21:03 on Jun 18, 2014 |
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Jun 18, 2014 20:55
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Fremry posted:Is there a source on this? I can not find anything on the internet about it. 
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Jun 18, 2014 21:02
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ChaosArgate posted:What I'm saying is you cannot do anything in Wii mode if all you have is a gamepad. You can look at the Health and Warnings screen and the menu, but unless you have a Wiimote, you can't do anything. If you switch the Wii U to output to non-hdmi, it won't look for a TV, and you are free to enter Wii mode at anytime with no hassle.
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Jun 18, 2014 21:20
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bushisms.txt posted:If you switch the Wii U to output to non-hdmi, it won't look for a TV, and you are free to enter Wii mode at anytime with no hassle. Why do people keep trying to say that you can access Wii mode without a Wiimote when my point was that there's no point without a Wiimote? 
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Jun 18, 2014 21:25
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ChaosArgate posted:Why do people keep trying to say that you can access Wii mode without a Wiimote when my point was that there's no point without a Wiimote? Because no one is really reading what you're saying? They get to the first part, think they understand, and rush to tell you that you're wrong without realizing you already addressed their exact point? Anyway, just started playing DK Tropical Freeze a few days ago and I forgot how intense this poo poo can be. The mine cart levels are great, but I'm glad my husband is willing to handle the rocket barrel bullshit. Those levels are what put me off of DK Returns.
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Jun 18, 2014 21:33
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ChaosArgate posted:Why do people keep trying to say that you can access Wii mode without a Wiimote when my point was that there's no point without a Wiimote? It's because when they say using Wii mode "gamepad only" they mean gamepad video only. Meaning the TV doesn't need to be on. You are taking "gamepad only" meaning not using a wii mote.
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Jun 18, 2014 21:39
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ChaosArgate posted:Why do people keep trying to say that you can access Wii mode without a Wiimote when my point was that there's no point without a Wiimote? I know, I was just clearing up the first part. And I kind of assumed it was a given that almost anyone interested in the Wii U would have at least one Wiimote lying around. I only owned Xenoblade and Mario Kart for my Wii, and I had two motion plus controllers already. Artix posted:Not quite, I use a component hookup and took it with me because I was going to be stuck at work for 8 hours with nothing to do while they stripped and waxed the floors. When I tried to access Wii mode, it told me that it couldn't find the TV and it wouldn't let me in. Try 480 if that doesn't work. bushisms.txt fucked around with this message at 21:51 on Jun 18, 2014 |
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Jun 18, 2014 21:41
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bushisms.txt posted:If you switch the Wii U to output to non-hdmi, it won't look for a TV, and you are free to enter Wii mode at anytime with no hassle. Not quite, I use a component hookup and took it with me because I was going to be stuck at work for 8 hours with nothing to do while they stripped and waxed the floors. When I tried to access Wii mode, it told me that it couldn't find the TV and it wouldn't let me in.
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Jun 18, 2014 21:49
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Artix posted:Not quite, I use a component hookup and took it with me because I was going to be stuck at work for 8 hours with nothing to do while they stripped and waxed the floors. When I tried to access Wii mode, it told me that it couldn't find the TV and it wouldn't let me in. Did it not let you in even while holding B on bootup?
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Jun 18, 2014 21:52
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noirstronaut posted:Does your Walmart have anymore units on clearance? I grabbed the only one, sadly. I'm visiting my parents, so it's their small town Walmart, which doesn't have the greatest selection.
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Jun 18, 2014 22:19
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Legdiian posted:Did it not let you in even while holding B on bootup? We covered this earlier in the thread. Some tvs actually report to the Wii U whether or not it's on or something, so some people can have that work without the TV being on and some people are greeted with infinite "turn the tv on!" messages until they do. It's kind of screwy and arbitrary. I think the other guy was saying this didn't happen if you don't use HDMI, but looks like it still does? It's a dumb thing the Wii U possibly does and I hate it.
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Jun 18, 2014 23:21
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I saw a post once that said Super Mario 3D World was too short, do people actually feel that way? I mean, I'd understand if it's from a perspective of "I wish this game could go on forever" but otherwise I think it has a very good amount of content - there keeps being more and more extra content that unlocks as I play through the game.
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Jun 18, 2014 23:46
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CatsPajamas posted:I saw a post once that said Super Mario 3D World was too short, do people actually feel that way? I mean, I'd understand if it's from a perspective of "I wish this game could go on forever" but otherwise I think it has a very good amount of content - there keeps being more and more extra content that unlocks as I play through the game. 3d world goes on for loving ever. The only way I'd say it was "too short" is if you're an unemployed shut-in who played the game for a week straight. Galaxy 2 was longer, though.
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Jun 18, 2014 23:58
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I imagine some people might think it's sort of short if they only play the first half of the game, up to the Bowser fight (and credits) and then just never started the game up again to realize there were a bunch more worlds to play. But even then it's got plenty of content.
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Jun 19, 2014 00:04
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CatsPajamas posted:I saw a post once that said Super Mario 3D World was too short, do people actually feel that way? I mean, I'd understand if it's from a perspective of "I wish this game could go on forever" but otherwise I think it has a very good amount of content - there keeps being more and more extra content that unlocks as I play through the game. Maybe they were saying that 3D Land was too short, because even with all the bonus stuff that unlocks once you beat the game, it was pretty short. 3D World can be pretty short if you just run through it with one character, not collecting medals and not doing the bonus worlds but otherwise it's pretty long. I mean I guess compared to 64 and the Galaxy games it could feel a little short but really by any reasonable metric it has loads to do.
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Jun 19, 2014 00:05
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MinibarMatchman posted:3d world goes on for loving ever. The only way I'd say it was "too short" is if you're an unemployed shut-in who played the game for a week straight. Galaxy 2 was longer, though. Galaxy 2 is also a goddamn masterpiece
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Jun 19, 2014 00:06
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homeless snail posted:The range on the gamepad is kind of short though, so depending on how far away your PC is from the Wii U and how many walls are between them it might not work/be a little sketchy. This may be pointing out the obvious, but I think it bears mentioning that for thehacker0's purposes, he (she?) may not even care to connect the system to a TV at all. You could just plug the console into any wall socket anywhere (i.e. at thehacker0's desk) and play off the Gamepad. Hell, a couple of times I've actually considered bringing the Wii U, the Gamepad and the power plug with me to the laundromat to play games while waiting for my laundry.
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Jun 19, 2014 00:13
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Perry Normal posted:Hell, a couple of times I've actually considered bringing the Wii U, the Gamepad and the power plug with me to the laundromat to play games while waiting for my laundry. Reading this made me look at my Wii U and realize how compact it is. If it wouldn't overheat you could throw it in a backpack and use the Gamepad like a Game Gear (I think the Gamepad may actually be the size of a Game Gear). If I see anyone with a Wii U at my local laundromat I'll pay for their laundry. Kewpuh posted:Galaxy 2 is also a goddamn masterpiece This is true and you are a smart person. I never got all the green stars, but after watching Diabetus's LP I'm going back to it.
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Jun 19, 2014 00:31
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I just got to Crown Crown, and I'd say Mario 3D World is most definitely longer than Mario 64, probably longer than Galaxy 1, but Galaxy 2 is definitely bigger. You'd have to be pretty crazy to call 3D World short.
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Jun 19, 2014 00:33
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Perry Normal posted:Hell, a couple of times I've actually considered bringing the Wii U, the Gamepad and the power plug with me to the laundromat to play games while waiting for my laundry. If only Nintendo made some sort of portable console you could bring with you anywhere.
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Jun 19, 2014 00:34
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BoboThePenguin posted:If only Nintendo made some sort of portable console you could bring with you anywhere. Wouldn't that be the greatest? Too bad they never have and they never will.
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Jun 19, 2014 00:39
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Was Galaxy 2 really longer? I feel like 3D World is an enormous game.
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Jun 19, 2014 01:33
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Is there a goon gym community set up on Wii Fit U?
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Jun 19, 2014 01:34
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Half price Remote Pro bros in Canada, try again with this, was able to walk in again, show the target ad walk out:
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Jun 19, 2014 01:40
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CatsPajamas posted:Reading this made me look at my Wii U and realize how compact it is. If it wouldn't overheat you could throw it in a backpack and use the Gamepad like a Game Gear (I think the Gamepad may actually be the size of a Game Gear). pretty sure you can't run a Wii U without plugging it in not even with six triple-A batteries.
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Jun 19, 2014 01:41
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Chaltab posted:I'm Well obviously you'd have to throw a gas generator in the backpack too, come on man
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Jun 19, 2014 01:43
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Bobnumerotres posted:Was Galaxy 2 really longer? I feel like 3D World is an enormous game. It's hard to say. 3D World has alot of levels but most of them don't really take very long to run through and most of your time will be taken just by the challenge of getting green stars. Galaxy had less levels but alot more scenarios and each and plus a bunch of mini game type levels to round it out (which also had multiple goals). Mario Galaxy 2 also had less levels than 3D World but it also had multiple goals per level and the levels could be very open plus the addition of green stars which really opened up the levels and combated the linearity that the main game had. Mario 64 had less levels than all of the above, but the levels had alot of goals that made you explore every nook and cranny and even when you did that there was more to explore and it too had hidden minigame levels scattered throughout.
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Jun 19, 2014 01:48
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Chaltab posted:I'm Chaltab posted:I'm Yeah okay I'm dumb. Still might do exactly that next time I'm on a train or going somewhere I know there's outlets.
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Jun 19, 2014 01:56
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I had a few questions about Mario Kart but can't seem to find a Mario Kart thread. How is the online multiplayer in this game and is there a good amount of goons that play?
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Jun 19, 2014 02:37
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Rad Valtar posted:I had a few questions about Mario Kart but can't seem to find a Mario Kart thread. How is the online multiplayer in this game and is there a good amount of goons that play? http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3632104 It doesn't have the Wii U tag.
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Jun 19, 2014 03:01
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Rad Valtar posted:I had a few questions about Mario Kart but can't seem to find a Mario Kart thread. How is the online multiplayer in this game and is there a good amount of goons that play? It's great and yes. Is Ninja Gaiden 3 worth it for $10? I loved the one on Xbox but didn't play much of 2.
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Jun 19, 2014 03:03
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SeANMcBAY posted:It's great and yes. Not really. It's better than the initial release but it's still a lovely watered down game that removes much of what was great about NG.
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Jun 19, 2014 03:07
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Niemat posted:Is there a goon gym community set up on Wii Fit U? There is indeed! I don't know the name and code off the top of my head, but watch this space, I'll edit it in when I get home tonight. EDIT: LowTaxLowEffort 1786-3632-8641 Come join us in getting fit! jivjov fucked around with this message at 06:04 on Jun 19, 2014 |
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Jun 19, 2014 03:48
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manpurse posted:Half price Remote Pro bros in Canada, try again with this, was able to walk in again, show the target ad walk out: Man you lucky SOB. Haha. Do you mind me asking where you live? The managers in Burlington, ON really kept going on about how these sales were only up north. I probably could have convinced them to give me a pro controller for the sale price but there was no way they were letting the console go that cheap. Edit: So in preparation for my Wii U, I've been beefing up my Wii library. I had a Wii in the past and sold it but kept some of my games. My new additions are: Galaxy 2 No More Heroes 2 Twilight Princess Metroid Prime Trilogy (ebay and paid through the nose but gently caress it) and I previously had: Galaxy 1 Xenoblade The Last Story Skyward Sword I am gushing Nintendo love at the moment. Can't wait till I finish my Masters and can focus on what REALLY matters. Pegnose Pete fucked around with this message at 03:54 on Jun 19, 2014 |
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Jun 19, 2014 03:52
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Pegnose Pete posted:No More Heroes 2 Oh drat, I had completely forgotten about No More Heroes 2. I had a Wii but had pretty much stopped using it by the time that came around, I liked the first one a lot.
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