Young Master Macbeth has become obsessed with Mario Brothers. Problem is, he's 4, and while he's an attentive and fairly well-coordinated 4, he is not the best at actually
playing Mario games.
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posted by MsMacbeth
on Mar 2, 2013 -
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For the last two years my (now) 6.5 year old has been begging for a Nintendo DS. I've resisted this long but with the holidays around the corner I'm starting to bend. However, as I look at the options I'm torn. I play casual games but have never been a gamer. What should I buy, if anything?
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posted by Cuke
on Oct 14, 2012 -
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How can I set up my LCD monitor as a full-fledged TV for a digital tuner, DVD player, and Wii?
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posted by gregoryg
on Jul 21, 2012 -
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Is there a Tiger Woods video game that is considered the hallmark of the series for single player? Is there one that's considered a failure? Or is the newest one always the best one? I'm looking specifically for Xbox 360 or Wii.
posted by nadawi
on Jul 15, 2012 -
4 answers
Why will some of my home devices only connect to the wireless router if I power it off and then on again.
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posted by Frasermoo
on Jul 6, 2012 -
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My right shoulder hurts when I play Let's Dance 3 on the wii. I still want to play it though! Please help me find a workaround. Are there any 3rd party wiimotes that are really lightweight?
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posted by homodachi
on Jul 1, 2012 -
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What's the latest and greatest in party-style competitive or cooperative (ideally four player or even more) videogames? Our current selection is a little bit long in the tooth and I'm wondering if there's something I should be purchasing or downloading to freshen things up for this weekend.
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posted by Joey Bagels
on Jun 27, 2012 -
23 answers
What do I need to do before selling a videogame console? In this case, specifically a Wii and probably to Best Buy.
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Jun 15, 2012 -
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SuperMarioBrosFilter! Which version of Super Mario Bros. (I believe on Super Nintendo, could be wrong, though) had the feature where you could also play a quick two-player game of Mario Bros.?
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posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches
on Feb 29, 2012 -
8 answers
Why are certain Netflix shows jittery on certain devices, while other combinations of devices/shows are not?
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posted by kosmonaut
on Feb 28, 2012 -
7 answers
Is there any such thing as an USB-to-SD adapter, so you could connect an external hard drive to anything that reads SD cards?
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posted by dubadubowbow
on Jan 1, 2012 -
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Our Wii kicked the bucket and my girlfriend brought home a replacement and was dismayed to discover that this new model no longer had Gamecube controller ports which means no more DDR, at least not with the Gamecube-controller versions of the dance pads we have. How to remedy?
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posted by Robot Johnny
on Dec 7, 2011 -
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Christmas gift idea for 10 y/o nephew. Wii console game, FPS-style, but not Modern Warfare 3.
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posted by Diag
on Nov 15, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm so very ready to give my cable company the boot, and questions like
this one have convinced me to stop putting it off, but I feel pretty clueless about my hardware options for an internet-based replacement on the cheap. Would a Roku 2 make us happy? A Wii? Something else entirely?
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posted by DingoMutt
on Jul 31, 2011 -
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My son is 8 years old. I am considering giving him (OK, us) a new gaming console. I don't know which one is best. That's because I am technologically unaware. Which console would you recommend?
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posted by YamwotIam
on Jul 4, 2011 -
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Which is the best gaming platform (wii, xbox, etc) and software to learn how to dance, yoga, cardio, and strength training? Oh yeah, I also want to run Netflix through it.
posted by Juicylicious
on May 31, 2011 -
9 answers
My wife went to a party with co-workers, and enjoyed the heck out of a Wii dancing game they played.
If I were to invest in a console, which would have the most fun dancing games for it?
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posted by Slap*Happy
on May 2, 2011 -
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Is it still possible to hack a Wii? If so, what is the homebrew "killer app"?
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posted by jozxyqk
on Apr 6, 2011 -
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I started exercising and eating less, and I'm gaining weight. I highly doubt I'm building muscle. Is this going to stop eventually?
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posted by timory
on Feb 17, 2011 -
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Wii help please. My 8 yr old is demoralized because he somehow accidentally erased all of his progress (weeks of effort apparently), points, money, loot, everything that he had saved in Lego Star Wars and he was very close to mastering all of the levels. Is there any possibility of recovering "all [his] work?" (sniff)
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posted by hellboundforcheddar
on Jan 25, 2011 -
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In "Silent Hill: Shattered Memories" the flashlight-based exploration of the creepy cold abandoned town is all too often interrupted by annoying "nightmare" sequences where you have to flee from faceless ghouls. I hate hate hate these nightmare sequences, but I want to keep playing the game. Can I bypass them somehow?
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posted by shipbreaker
on Jan 24, 2011 -
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Do any Wii games allow for "private" (1-on-1 or small group) online deathmatch/conflict mode?
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posted by um_maverick
on Dec 29, 2010 -
4 answers
Help me figure out how to make the ultimate backup/streaming media setup under $200. Or, just tell me cool things to do with my Wii that I haven't thought of. (more inside)
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posted by Raichle
on Dec 27, 2010 -
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How do you play Mario Kart Wii online multiplayer with your registered "Wii Friends"? We have been inside the "Room" but there seems to be no way to start a private race from there. We know it's possible to play random strangers through WFC, but WFC can't be the only way to play with our "Wii Friends"...right?
posted by AugieAugustus
on Dec 20, 2010 -
3 answers
Looking to buy a Wii: levels of difficulty- Ships to Canada, takes paypal, would prefer to buy the red limited edition with a copy of super mario bros.
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posted by sunshinesky
on Dec 5, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm looking for Nintendo Wii games that scratch my epic storyline itch but won't frustrate my intermediate skill and very intermittent play opportunities...
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posted by nanojath
on Nov 29, 2010 -
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I'm lucky enough to have a workout area in our house. Have an old TV and DVD player and a good collection of workouts, free weights, and other fitness stuff, but I'm starting to think about adding a Playstation Move or Xbox Kinect or WII. My interest is in workouts, not other games. Has anyone tried any or all? Which, if any, would you recommend? Or should I just stick with current setup?
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posted by bearwife
on Nov 10, 2010 -
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What new 2-player games in the vein of New Super Mario Bros Wii are out there? Or, what 2009-2010 games are online for 2-players in the same style?
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posted by cashman
on Sep 29, 2010 -
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Is it possible for someone to hack into my Wii if I connect it to the Wifi network in my house? I really want to watch streaming Netflix movies on my Wii console, but my family insists that if I connect the Wii people will be able to hack into their Wii accounts and see all of their Wii Fit data like birthdays and weight.
posted by jihaan
on Sep 24, 2010 -
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What are the best multiplayer Wii games, especially for a family that loves causing havoc in co-op mode (be it in an FPS, or in a third-person hack-n-slash RPG)? We already have the Wii Sports/Resort games and aren't really interested in Super Smash Bros or Super Mario.
posted by flibbertigibbet
on Jul 9, 2010 -
12 answers
Is there a way to get a Flash player to work on a Wii? We were trying to watch a tv show off of abc.com using the Opera browser on the Wii and got stopped in our tracks after it requiring Flash. Please advice!
posted by raspsgirl
on Jun 11, 2010 -
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