What do I need to know, nowadays, about buying a Wii? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa on Nov 16, 2009 - 41 answers

lazy slacker who dislikes people wants to start home fitness routine. the wii and some "move your butt" titles are less money than, say, a nordic track, but... [more inside]
posted by radiosilents on Oct 13, 2009 - 32 answers

On Rock Band: Beatles Edition for the Wii, my guitar keeps losing its sync to the USB dongle. [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack on Oct 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Anybody out there checking and writing e-mail on the Wii Internet Channel with a USB keyboard? [more inside]
posted by FarOutFreak on Sep 26, 2009 - 2 answers

What is the easiest way to set up a multiplayer game "room" for a group of kids who all have Wii's? [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on Sep 23, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I strip a USB cable? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin on Aug 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Television recommendation just for running a Wii? [more inside]
posted by scruss on Aug 1, 2009 - 19 answers

Calling radio geeks! Can you decode this morse code for me? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on Jul 27, 2009 - 5 answers

[Wii_Filter] Does it matter of HD component cables are first-party vs. third-party? I've hooked up my Wii to my 40 inch Sharp, and while I know the Wii isn't going to make any stunning graphical leaps with a change of cables, is it possible that using Nintendo's "official" component cable would produce a higher-quality picture? [more inside]
posted by AlbatrossJones on Jul 12, 2009 - 8 answers

Wii Games for the one-handed: I broke my wrist last friday and now I have plenty of free time. Can anyone recommend some good games for the wii which don't involve very much movement and can be controlled only by the wiimote (and don't need the nunchuk)? Thanks. :)
posted by donut on Jun 30, 2009 - 26 answers

Despite being a very gentle soul my dad loves Vietnam films and I'd like to get him a first-person shooter game and gun to use with his Wii. I know next to nothing about Wii, accessories or combat-genre games so help would be appreciated! [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb on Jun 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Guitar Hero 3 (Wii) filter: Can't defend Lou's whammy attack! [more inside]
posted by VeniceGlass on Jun 14, 2009 - 4 answers

The Beatles: Rock Band - help! [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty on Jun 5, 2009 - 26 answers

What is the best auto racing simulation? I currently have no gaming equipment. [more inside]
posted by Antidisestablishmentarianist on Jun 5, 2009 - 18 answers

We're getting a Wii! Help me figure out all the parts and pieces to buy for my husband, sons, and me. [more inside]
posted by bluedaisy on May 30, 2009 - 19 answers

Tips for Nintendo Wii Ware's Cubello? [more inside]
posted by Matt Arnold on May 26, 2009 - 1 answer

A couple of Guitar Hero: World Tour (Wii) instrument silencing questions. [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Apr 20, 2009 - 4 answers

So how on earth do you get a three-star ranking on Mario Kart for Wii? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Apr 16, 2009 - 8 answers

I am playing SimCity Creator on the Wii and I am stuck on a certain mission and I have been for days and I can't figure out what to do and I know that there are people in the world with actual problems, but here we are. [more inside]
posted by ND¢ on Apr 3, 2009 - 4 answers

How close does a rickroll have to be to a link to the RickRoll'd youtube video to count? [more inside]
posted by hoborg on Mar 25, 2009 - 21 answers

Anything to look out for when buying a used Wii? Also Wii related exercise questions. [more inside]
posted by pombiki on Mar 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I'd like a good hands-only dancing game for the Wii. I've really been enjoying Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party's dance mini-game, but there's only seven songs. And lots of the other dance games for Wii seem to involve a DDR-style dance pad (which, while fun for me, will be way less fun for my downstairs neighbors). We Cheer seems to be along the lines of what I'm looking for, but in an ideal world, I could get this kind of game without a bunch of prepubescent large-headed midriff-baring girls manically screaming rainbows at me.
posted by Greg Nog on Mar 18, 2009 - 8 answers

My son and I love playing in the cars on Lego Batman: The Video Game (Wii). What other "vehicle toy" games are there? [more inside]
posted by BaxterG4 on Mar 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me get my wii online with a WRTP54G wireless modem. [more inside]
posted by samuel1613 on Feb 9, 2009 - 15 answers

How can I make my Wii Fit less chatty? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Jan 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Im going to be getting a Nintendo wii and want to mod chip it, but I have some questions. [more inside]
posted by Iax on Jan 22, 2009 - 9 answers

My Wii will not read disks. Help. [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu on Jan 19, 2009 - 10 answers

What are the consequences/difficulties in the US of running a modded Wii purchased in China? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Jan 19, 2009 - 10 answers

My girlfriend -- an avid fan of console games -- was recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel and can't use a PS2 controller for more than a few minute without experiencing debilitating pain in her right arm. Does anyone know of an alternative controller that might free up her right hand? Has anyone used a DDR pad for non-dance related games, for instance? Or, have you tried the access controller? I'm worried it might just start aggravating her other arm, though... How about other consoles that have such an option? Controllers that essentially work the same way as a standard controller, but are smaller/larger/more ergonomic don't seem to help.
posted by cjmchampton on Jan 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Should I buy an xbox 360 to maximize my Rock Band experience (instead of getting the game for my Wii)? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on Dec 29, 2008 - 10 answers

I have a gamecube but the only game I have enjoyed immensely is Resident Evil 4. Didn't like the other Resident Evil games' controls and such. Any other games for the 'cube that you can recommend that are first person shooter, whether it be horror/sci-fi like Resiident Evil 4 or maybe a crime game? (Kinda over the WW2 games)...Man, I am a cynical gamecuber, ay...thanks for you thoughts and suggestions. I really appreciate it as I try to get as much use out of this cube as I can.
posted by snap_dragon on Dec 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Buying an X-Box 360 or Wii in Korea -- language issues? [more inside]
posted by bardic on Dec 8, 2008 - 1 answer

Which games console is best: Wii or PS3? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Dec 3, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm thinking of buying Guitar Hero World Tour for the Wii for my niece and nephew for Christmas. I'd like for them to have separate presents to unwrap (or the option for me to buy part of it now, part of it later for another occasion). Can the drum kit be bought as a standalone product, or is it only available as part of the Band Kit? If I buy the Band Kit, are the different components (guitar, drums, microphone) in different boxes inside of the main box, or would I have to box the parts myself?
posted by espertus on Nov 26, 2008 - 4 answers

Can I use my Guitar Hero 3 for Wii controller guitars to play Guitar Hero World Tour?
posted by chuma on Oct 28, 2008 - 5 answers

[Wii filter] Is it going to be impossible to find the Wii right before Christmas? Should we wait until after Christmas to get it? Is it still in high demand? Are there new online resources to find Wii systems for sale? [more inside]
posted by parilous on Oct 3, 2008 - 32 answers

I'm 40ish. I know nothing about modern gaming. I used to love adventure games back in the 80s like Zak McKraken, KGB and Thermonuclear Wargames. I have some time on my hands and want to take the plunge into the modern world of gaming. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Sep 22, 2008 - 33 answers

When will there be good games that take advantage of the Wii Zapper? [more inside]
posted by Amby72 on Sep 22, 2008 - 7 answers

I think Hurricane Gustav killed my Wii. I lost power during the storm for five days and now the Wii won't come on. The "standby" light doesn't even glow. [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on Sep 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a cable modem provided by Time Warner Cable of NYC (seen here). The back of the device has one 10 Base-T port (ethernet jack) and one USB type B jack. Can I connect a laptop to the USB jack and my Xbox 360 to the ethernet jack? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Aug 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there a way to stream video to my Wii from my Mac using VLC? I am currently running Orb from the virtual windows machine on the mac I access via vmware fusion, but I am not too impressed with the video quality.
posted by jules1651 on Aug 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I need help planning a Wii Sports and Guitar Hero competition. [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Aug 20, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I plug my Wii into a computer monitor? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Jul 26, 2008 - 11 answers

Has anyone tried Feed My Wii? Seems to good to be true. [more inside]
posted by doorsfan on Jul 24, 2008 - 10 answers

I just bought a 5.1 home theatre system. The speakers are Klipsch; the receiver is a Yamaha RX-V363. I'm having some (read; a lot) setup problems that I'm hoping the hive mind could help me out with. Specifically, I'm having trouble getting sound out of my PS3 and a picture and sound out of my Wii. Hope me! [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Jun 14, 2008 - 11 answers

Lost interest in Wii....should I sell it now? [more inside]
posted by Diskeater on May 29, 2008 - 21 answers

Is It Possible To Create A Wii Fit Workout? [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon on May 28, 2008 - 8 answers

OK, OK, nobody else has asked, so I will: How do I get my hands on the popular and way-sold-out Wii Fit in the U.S. -- without paying more than retail? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on May 25, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me with Wii + Projector + 18 foot wall = Massive Fun [more inside]
posted by jrholt on May 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Video games similar to Primal? [more inside]
posted by DoctorFedora on May 17, 2008 - 3 answers