Goodbye XBOX

[cheezMcNASTY]

Was bored with my XBOX and never played it. Halo got boring, I no longer cared to pay for live, and no games (save SSX, ME3 and Skyrim) to look forward too. One of which I'll have to live without, one will be a PC release as well, and one will most likely be released on my new console: the Nintendo Wii.

I traded everything in and was able to get a used Wii with Smash Bros. Brawl. As a bonus the previous owner had left Super Mario 64 and Super Paper Mario on it, so I got those for free.

No regrets here, I have a console that I'm enjoying now. Sure I got ripped a new one by GameStop's trade-in policy, but it's not like it's surprising.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have power stars to collect.
Just felt like sharing.

Post berating or apathetic comments below.

 

[Sean]

Right before MW3, BF3, ME3, Halo: CEA and Oblivion....?

 

[Dark Drakan]

Oblivion....?

Skyrim

The Wii is ok for a couple of months but the novelty wears thin fast and most games feel very samey. Dont get me wrong it has some good games but far to many recycled casual ones.

 

[Gikoku]

Was highly tempted to get a Wii back in 2007/2008 with Brawl coming out, but they were all sold out and I wasn't able to get one until much later in 2009. By that time I had lost all interest with the exception of Super Mario Galaxy 2, so I took a pass.

If it's serving you better than Xbox though, then more power to you bud.

 

[cheezMcNASTY]

Right before MW3, BF3, ME3, Halo: CEA and Oblivion....?

Don't play realistic shooters, which rules out MW3 and BF3. I gave up on Halo, and I plan on playing Skyrim on the PC as soon as I scrape up the funds to buy a decent one. As for ME3, well... every war has its casualties amiright?

Skyrim

The Wii is ok for a couple of months but the novelty wears thin fast and most games feel very samey. Dont get me wrong it has some good games but far to many recycled casual ones.

Yes, there aren't a huge number of titles that I plan on getting into for mainly that reason. Half the reason I was looking forward to the Wii were the classics on the marketplace. Have yet to go and see how they are priced, but it's a goldmine for nostalgia and missed opportunities from not owning a GameCube when they were new.

Was highly tempted to get a Wii back in 2007/2008 with Brawl coming out, but they were all sold out and I wasn't able to get one until much later in 2009. By that time I had lost all interest with the exception of Super Mario Galaxy 2, so I took a pass.

It's fun and all, but I think I still prefer melee. Still, it's nice having a few extra characters to play around with. And I am greatly looking forward to getting my hands on Twilight Princess, the Mario Galaxy games, and all the Wii marketplace goodies that the marketplace has to offer. <3

If it's serving you better than Xbox though, then more power to you bud.

Cheers ^_^

 

[Aions]

i have not touched my wii troll since the new DK game came out... pretty much waiting for the Wii U now... as some of you know i got my sis a Wii for a wedding gift, gave her almost half my games cus i beat them all long ago :/

I was looking forward to the Wii were the classics on the marketplace. Have yet to go and see how they are priced, but it's a goldmine for nostalgia and missed opportunities from not owning a GameCube when they were new.

there are no gamecube games on the virtual console, bud... wish there was (wario world)

 

[Tyloric]

ME3 is for PC too. o-o

 

[cheezMcNASTY]

 

[Sean]

Don't play realistic shooters, which rules out MW3

I'm going to be honest. I don't think that can be considered a realistic shooter...

 

[cheezMcNASTY]

To give you a sense of to what extent that goes: if it has guns that shoot bullets and it's not in outer space, I consider it realistic.

 

[queenofdisco]

I barely use my Wii. I only have a few games sure but as Giki said the novelty wears thin.

You'll miss your xbox in time, even if you didn't use it. I don't use mine that much but I miss it when away for a week or so, just knowing I can't play it etc.

 

[Dark Drakan]

To give you a sense of to what extent that goes: if it has guns that shoot bullets and it's not in outer space, I consider it realistic.

How about Gears of War 3?

My other 360 with Kinect has taken the place of the Wii in the lounge and the Wii has been relegated to my girlfriends sons bedroom as hes the only one that uses it. My girlfriend used it for Wii Fit and party games but Kinect has them on it and she prefers them.

 

[cheezMcNASTY]

How about Gears of War 3?

I guess I wouldn't call Gears realistic, but I was never a huge fan of the series. Though you did spot a loophole, so there's a like in it for you.

My other 360 with Kinect has taken the place of the Wii in the lounge and the Wii has been relegated to my girlfriends sons bedroom as hes the only one that uses it. My girlfriend used it for Wii Fit and party games but Kinect has them on it and she prefers them.

Are party games really that much better on Kinect?
I admit that I'm a total stranger to the games for Kinect as well as the Wii, though one has been out considerably longer. I'd be surprised if Kinects game library was already better in any category, including party games.

 

[Dark Drakan]

I guess I wouldn't call Gears realistic, but I was never a huge fan of the series. Though you did spot a loophole, so there's a like in it for you.

Are party games really that much better on Kinect?
I admit that I'm a total stranger to the games for Kinect as well as the Wii, though one has been out considerably longer. I'd be surprised if Kinects game library was already better in any category, including party games.

They arent great but she uses a lot of exercise ones and using your whole body and not simply waving a controller around by sitting down is better. Plus the kids who come around ours much prefer Kinect as its more interactive as it uses the whole body.

Personally im not a fan of motion control in any form as its to imprecise to be used properly.

 

[Sephiroxas]

I would never get rid of my 360 I have far too many games, and far too much effort put into my gamerprofile, I'd be sad. I mean Castlevania LOS, Lego Games, Mirrors Edge, Mass Effect, Dues X, Left 4 Dead, Orange box, Portals..*continutes listing*

But then again, I have a wii, and I don't have many games for it. I miss the wii sports, so I could bowl. Lol, and I've beaten Twilight Princess so many times I can't even count anymore.
I prefer my DS when it comes to the marketplace, nice and cheap games on there.

either way as long as you're having fun with it.

 

[Necromancer]

Castlevania LOS

I wasn't aware that anyone on the planet besides me played this game.

 

[Sephiroxas]

I wasn't aware that anyone on the planet besides me played this game.

well, I've tried Castlevania's in the past, I liked Aria of Sorrow, and Dawn of Sorrow, beaten those and tried a few other ones. Decided to buy Lords of Shadow and was quiet pleased with it. and yep, someone else on the planet is playing it.

 

[Necromancer]

well, I've tried Castlevania's in the past, I liked Aria of Sorrow, and Dawn of Sorrow, beaten those and tried a few other ones. Decided to buy Lords of Shadow and was quiet pleased with it. and yep, someone else on the planet is playing it.

I'm pretty sure Dawn of Sorrow is the only one I haven't played, and Order of Ecclesia is the only one that I own that I haven't beaten. Have you played Circle of the Moon or Portrait of Ruin? Those are definitely the best for GBA and DS.

 

[Sephiroxas]

I'm pretty sure Dawn of Sorrow is the only one I haven't played, and Order of Ecclesia is the only one that I own that I haven't beaten. Have you played Circle of the Moon or Portrait of Ruin? Those are definitely the best for GBA and DS.

Ooooh forgot about Order of Ecclasia, I should get back on that. Dawn of Sorrows nice too. And I've not started those too, but because my boyfriends obsessed with Castlevania in general, I'm sure it'll be only a matter of time before I play those too. ^_^

 

[Tsuyu]

Enjoy your toy, good sir, whilst I go kick arse on my manly console.