Talk:Wii/Archive 22

message: In, for example, Germany, it is illegal to own nunchuk. Also (as I recall), they can be owned in the UK but must not be publicly visible outside of a martial arts training dojo. Admittedly the nunchuk controller hardly resembles a real nunchuk, but I am curious about any legal/popularist reaction to the "nunchuk controller". (Remember the "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles" scandal in the UK?)
138.243.228.52 16:19, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Um... I'll admit that I'm not familiar with the TMNT scandal in the UK, but I'm going to venture a guess... did it have to do with the fact that Michaelangelo used nunchucks/nunchuks/nunchaku/however-they're-spelled-these-days? See, that's the thing... the 'nunchuk' controller is only called so because it's tethered to the wiimote in a fashion which makes the complete assembly vaguely resemble the concept behind a nunchuk. However, it is, by no means, mistakeable for a weapon. There are cellphones these days named "Katana", but I'm pretty sure you can conceal these phones without fear of being arrested. Nunchuks, referring to the real thing, are illegal in far more than just Germany, but there's no way any cop will look twice if he sees a wiimote and connected peripheral. (At least, not until some stupid kid tries to use it to garrote someone and then ruins it for everyone) (~Bladestorm) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 72.88.47.226 (talk) 19:48, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it was more like the word "ninja" was to violent for kids. Jecowa 20:36, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

text: Well, it was the BBC who made the decision to rebrand TMNT as TMNHT in the UK, so if Nintendo haven't made the decision to rebrand the nunchuck, I don't think anyone will force them to.--Victim Of Fate 12:16, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: There is a section on the Ninja Turtle censoring. It says senses with Michelangelo's nunchaku were edited out. It's kind of strange that nunchaku are violent weapons, but Leonardo's katana are peaceful as a flower. The section ends by saying the censoring laws were abolished at least three years ago, so Nintendo's nunchuk should be okay in the UK now. Jecowa 18:17, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Legal status of nunchuk 

message: it says wii has sold 50,000 units in Europe and the source for that says its sold 50,000 in the uk and all the other sites say 50000 in the uk —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.132.67.233 (talk • contribs) 
:I've made the correction. Just64helpin 17:38, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Correction: 325,000 have been sold in Europe in the first two days of launch source. Accurate worldwide sales numbers are not yet available and frankly I'd wait until next year to report anything.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.233.16.105 (talk • contribs) 
According to http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156178, 2006 sales in the US is 1.8 million units. The sales stats for US should be updated. David.tenser 07:30, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

text: See #Sales Update! and #Sales figures for America for a discussion of those sales figures. As GameSpot points out, while the IDC numbers may turn out to be close to those of the official NPD sales report, right now they are only rough estimates based on preliminary results, and not a confirmed sales figure. Dancter 10:05, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: But isn't it safe to say that worldwide Wii sales is at the very least 2M+, and not 1M+? David.tenser 02:09, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I have no doubt they are, but the CONFIRMED numbers we have don't add up to 2 million. Europe and Australia numbers are usually released only by the companies, and NPD numbers are only released once a months (December numbers will be released next week). Japan is more reliable since those numbers are publicly released every week. TJ Spyke 02:35, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Fair enough. Sorry for the discussion noise. David.tenser 21:32, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sales numbers 

message: Wii, the Colombian people, were having the Wii in stores since November 19. But there appears to be little or any info of the Wii and accesories' prices in Colombia and Latin America. Not only the first world has the right to be prioritized.
200.21.238.118 23:47, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Most of us don't live in Columbia or have that info. Do you have any sources that have this info? You can also be bold and add it yourself. TJ Spyke 23:52, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: As far as I know, Nintendo has no subsidiary in South America, so maybe that was why the Latin American release dates were erased. There are no release dates for Latin America, stores import their consoles when they want (several Wiis are already imported), and they price it how they want. For example, I saw Wiis in online stores being priced at 750 dollars, simply because there are too few Wiis. Too bad that Nintendo ignores us like that. Japan became a first-world country after a bomb wiped out everyone. We Argentinians only managed to get two dictatorships and 10 million of poor people since WWII. 21:15, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Prices in Colombia 

message: I dont know if im just totally missing it, but the article seems to be lacking any information concerning the fact that Wii's can send and recieve e-mail as well as picture attachments in the form of jpeg's with those e-mails.--Azslande 00:32, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Try Wii Channels. I don't think it has everything, but it does talk about the picture e-mail feature.--Farquaadhnchmn(Dungeon) 00:04, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  E-mail/Wii-Mail 

message: Oh, dear... has anybody seen how goddarned huge the table of contents is?!??  This talk page definitely needs to be split into an archive or two!  --Luigifan 12:23, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: You can't archive and blank the Talk page while there are multiple ongoing discussions! Sockatume 13:13, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't think this is quite how you archive a page. I just blanked the redirect so we could get at it. I'm not exactly sure what to do here. If someone could sort this out, that'd be great. -Ryanbomber 13:14, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: At this stage the only way this can be corrected is a page move, and in instances where the target page already exists I think we'll need an Admin to do that. Sockatume 13:16, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

text: Archiving process was me.  I used page-move archiving (which also archives the page's history), which is standard procedure.  Side-effect of a page-move archive is a few-minute interval where the Talk page is nothing but a redirect to the archivepage; the overall disruption is minor.  Though next time I think I'll copy over the archived topics before I start pruning the older ones (rather than copying + pruning simultaneously). --Stratadrake 13:24, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Wait with archiving until this damn wee survey has ended. - Face 18:30, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: In retrospect, yeah, I guess that would have made more sense.  *shrugs*  --Stratadrake 23:43, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Archive

message: There is an apparently unresolvable dispute about terminology.  The nature of that dispute is captured pretty well in the "Should Wiimote be mentioned" section. 06:05, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: It has received a mention in the Wii Remote article, there's no need for it to be mentioned in the Wii article.  Dionyseus 17:44, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: yes, so you and TJ keep saying, and each time to no avail.  you are like a broken record player.  the counter argument is that it is important enough to be mentioned in both places.  but i'm done with this for now.  this stupid argument already got me banned for 24 hours.  from now on i'm focusing on the pages i created and making them as informative and well written as possible.  i hope this gets resolved soon.  so long a fair well.J.L.Main 20:39, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: And your reason for including it has not been convincing. TJ Spyke 23:15, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

text: The Wii Remote section in the Wii article is a summary of the Wii Remote article. So it's more of an issue of Wiimote being significant enough to be in the summary. I think so. You don't, I guess. -Ryanbomber 12:29, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Requests for comment 

message: I reverted some more stupid explicit vandalism. I really do think semi-protection is an option here, as one of the most edited articles on Wikipedia. 86.146.72.238 14:12, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Good work, but it's fine now.Cameron Nedland 05:52, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: It's not fine any more; someone added the comment, "Best damn console since Atari" at the top of the page.  I can't find where it is in the edit page, not even searching for it in Microsoft Word. Can anyone find its source text and remove it? Autumn Forrester 16:47, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yeah, that was here, and it was reverted seconds later. That's more than an hour ago. -- Consumed Crustacean (talk) 16:52, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

text: The problem is, one of the central tenets of Wikipedia is that it is editable by all.  Semi-protection is usually only used for short periods of time, and for good reason - many edits from anonymous and newly-created users are perfectly legitimate, and make the encyclopedia a better place.  You can always request protection at WP:RFPP, and argue for it to remain protected for a longer period, though I don't think the level of vandalism since the last unprotection is high enough to justify protection right now (others certainly may disagree, though). —Krellis 18:40, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: More Vandalism

message: I am so going to replace that washed-out pic with one that's better tomorrow. -- Chris is me 18:09, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wii picture 

message: Have you ever noticed how often "the Wii console" is used instead of just "the Wii" now?
It seems terribly redundant and unnecessary. The wii is a console. For comparison, look at the PS3 article, which says "Playstation 3 console" once, and doesn't even say "PS3 console" once; as opposed to a whopping 24 times in the wii article. It isn't necessary. Any objection to changing most of the instances to just "the Wii"? Bladestorm 22:09, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Perhaps I overdid it, but I changed all instances of both "the Wii" and just "Wii" to avoid mini edit wars over "The Wii" vs. "Wii". I'll try an alternate phrasing. Just64helpin 22:16, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Nice job. Seems fine now. Bladestorm 22:38, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: The consensus here is to change most of the instances, not all. Just64helpin 14:26, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Wii console"... 

message: Ciao 
The page is protected or semi-protected.
so i leave you here my imput.
The release date in Italy was different because on 8th was national holydays
was on 7th like in australia on newz
and the official price is 10€ more than the rest of europe 259€ 
we have 20% of tax :(
I hope that you upload the page 
ciao ciao 
and sorry for my English
:I've added the release date to the box at the top Makar1 22:09, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wii Release date in Italy  

message: Anyone know how they do it?  I know know one knew how they were going to do it before it released, but it slot loads 8 and 12 CM disks and as far as I knew, no one else has been able to do this before.
:This is actually a significant point here. Just before the wii was released, I'd heard that it was the first slot-loading drive to be able to accept different sizes. Is that actually true? Or just non-techy tech-show people getting their facts mixed up? If so, it's worth mentioning. Anyone happen to know either way? Bladestorm 20:34, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Hello? Anyone there? An answer would be nice.--Signor 08:01, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Uhh yeah, we're here. We aren't all disc drive experts. I can't find anything covering how a normal slot loading drive works, let alone one that can accept multiple sizes. I'd assume it just moves the internal parts that hold the disc depending on what it perceives the size as being (using something near the front that is spread apart different distances depending on what size of disc the user inserts). But, like I said, I don't know where to look for solid information. -- Consumed Crustacean (talk) 08:08, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

text: I thought all slot-loading disc drives could take 8mm discs. All my slot-loading computers take them. Are there really computers that can't? Jecowa 19:00, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  slot loading 

message: "Also, to utilize SD slot, a software update must be downloaded, so game saves cannot be transferred to or from a system which has not been connected to the internet." Is this true, does it apply to any use of the sd slot or just games saves.. 87.102.4.180 16:41, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: it's possible newer systems have updated firmware that allows SD usage. when did your sister get her Wii? Scepia 08:45, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I beleive SD Photo use is right out of the box.  SD copying of channels and game saves is with the update. (although not having a stock Wii to test on I can't verify) Webrunner 16:50, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: sd slot

message: Isn't Wii Sports technically the best-selling game? After all, Super Mario Bros. was put as the best-selling game for NES, along with Super Mario Bros. 3.The Legend of Miyamoto 19:09, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: We don't have a reference for Wii Sports to be the best selling game, though. -- ReyBrujo 19:44, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it should count since Super Mario Bros. 30+ million sales included being bundled with the NES. We just need a source though. TJ Spyke 22:30, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: our source is the sales figures for Wii in every region but Japan. no need to cite the obvious - Wii Sports is sold with Wii, obviously. Scepia 22:46, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

text:  Unless the game actually is charged a price for, other than being included in the wii, we cannot say it is best selling considering it is included with the systemQuatreryukami 20:02, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Why not? Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World were bundled in with their systems (NES/SNES. Although I realize both were also sold separately). Be default, everyone outside of Japan who buys the Wii also buys the game. Add in the fact that Wii Sports is the #1 selling Wii game in Japan, and Wii Sports is the best selling Wii game. TJ Spyke 23:11, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I have to agree with Quatreryukami ... sort of.  If the game is bundled with the system and not offered separately, it winds up the most-selling game almost by default, so on the one hand, the comparison isn't really valid to begin with, but on the other hand, you do wind up with a lot of people owning a copy of the game.  --Stratadrake 01:53, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm sure they will end up selling the game by itself, like they are in Japan. TJ Spyke 01:55, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: still, don't you think Zelda would be in front? at least for the first while. Scepia 01:57, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Outside of Japan, probably. Zelda games tend to drop in sales quickly in Japan (they will start strong and then drop dramatically after a few weeks). TJ Spyke 02:08, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: i'm gonna say its not really sold as a game, its more of a bonus thing. is there reference for how many wii sports have been sold anyway? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 216.114.214.59 (talk) 21:38, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

text: If they ever start selling it seperately in North America and Europe, then it should be considered as the top-selling. But not now. Everyone getting a Wii will be getting Wii Sports at this time. Super Mario Bros was bundled with the NES and sold seperatley. --Optichan 22:02, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Best-selling game 

message: I just found this: , just a FYI, because I couldn't find the "region locked/unlocked" debate in the archives here on the talk page. Aetherfukz 23:26, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Region-Unlocker 

message: "Wii" sounds like:
- "we" (english)
- "wie" (german for "how")
- "oui" (french for "yes")
Maybe someone wants to add that to the article? 130.83.161.17 20:00, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I would leave such things out of the article entirly. There's already the Nintendo quote which states that Wii sounds like we and emphasizes on the aspect of two players playing together. And if you put in "sounds like wie in german" there will be an uprising from the people who want to put in "wii sounds like wee!" again. There isn't any reference on the XBox page that XBox sounds like Ex-Box in english, and Ix-Box in german, because it is not neccesary. Aetherfukz 23:26, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text:  Hey, "Xbox" rhymes with "text box"! That would make a lovely addition to the Xbox article! Just64helpin 17:30, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: he was saying how the name meant the same thing when pronounced the <B>same</b> in different languages...not that it ryhmed- as there would be hundreds of possiblities Scotty.n 10:05, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Some Trivia 

message: I don't see why the name section is so long - it's just a tradename - not the meaning of life.87.102.4.227 19:02, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: name section

message: While based on the claims made in their forum, this would be better than the NexGen Wars data, the statements of using "various inside sources (most of which is not made publically available)" and performing "a small amount of projecting forward and estimation" seems to be a cause for concern, in addition to the fact that the numbers don't seem to be dated to indicate how up-to-date they are. For a site whose reliability has the been subject of heated debate, I think some discussion is in order. What do people think? Dancter 22:38, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it should be removed. While they are much better than nexgenwars.com, they still are not totally reliable and admit that they use some guessing. I say remove them and only use confirmable numbers. TJ Spyke 22:42, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

text: As their process is admittedly based on interpolation and guesswork, there's no reason to think it's any more reliable than NextGenWars' crystal ball.Sockatume 22:44, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I just wanted to get the dialogue going on one of the more active talk pages before Jagged 85 got too carried away. Dancter 22:52, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: This was discussed in great lengths before in the List of best-selling computer and video games talk page, and it was determined that VGCharts cannot be used because it is unverifiable.  You can find discussions here and more recently here.  Dionyseus 23:29, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I was aware of the discussions. While I didn't link to a specific thread, I linked to that talk page myself in my original comment. I did not read a definitive consensus in that. All I saw was that WhiteMinority backed down when a solution was proposed which would keep massive portions of the list from being removed. In any case, the numbers have been reverted, so I'm satisfied. Dancter 03:19, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  VG Charts 

message: Estimated cost is 2800¥ ~ $24 (USD)
Can be found here  
Makar1 21:30, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  LAN Adaptor 

message: I was looking for the article about the wii game discs and I got redirected to this article. Nintendo Gamecube discs got it's own article, should wii game discs got it's own article? Anyway, I was looking for whether the wii game discs is actually a DVD disc or what? Thanks 202.138.226.3 04:16, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: GameCube discs were basically mini-DVD's with modified encryption methods. Wii discs are similar. They are the same size as DVD's (4.7GB single-layer, 8.5GB dual-layer), but are not technically DVD's. TJ Spyke 04:20, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wii game discs 

message: Just a note, the little blurb that mrnitemare tried to add about flash games via the opera browser wasn't OR. It was just a bit premature. :)
If you take a look here, you'll see ign's coverage of the concept, or you can go straight here to a website featuring wii-friendly flash games.
They're basically all just mouse-only flash games, that could thus be played with a wiimote instead. And some are really pretty darn neat, and should translate very well to the wiimote.
But, like I said, though not OR, still kinda premature, since it obviously won't be taking off for a while. (~Bladestorm)
:Yeah, it's not so much the existance of the games that's original research as much as the enthusiasm.  I think we should probably wait a bit before mentioning it. --Maxamegalon2000
::It's not really special to the Wii though. These same flash games can be played on any system with a web browser (like the Dreamcast, PS3, PSP, etc.). TJ Spyke 23:46, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Flash games on opera browser 

message: As per this WP:NPOV, I'd like to question the preceding comment, on the fact that, well, imagine what would happen if a PS3 fan caught wind of this. RageSamurai21655 22:08, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm really sorry, but I don't quite see where you mean. Is this in the talk page, or in an edit history comment? Or are you talking about our discussions about just the existence of a made-up word, "wiitard"? Bladestorm 04:10, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: He's referring to this edit: . TJ Spyke 05:14, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Ayup that's exactly what I mean. Thanks. RageSamurai21655 17:37, 31 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Wii-tarded"? I hardly consider that to be an NPOV comment. 

message: Should be mentioned in the Nintendo article, or the gamecube one, the Wii features no analog buttons on its standard controler and nunchuck attachment and the patents that have been brought up in the linked articles are about analog butons. I am unsure about the classic controler, but from the design of it and its intended use, I doubt analog buttons are included.Golden Dragoon 03:34, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Anascape Sues Nintendo

message: I archived posts from the first half of the month. Unluckily, someone messed the archives, so archive 20 and 21 are pretty similar. Next time remember to delete content from this page when archiving. -- ReyBrujo 03:48, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Archive

message: I suggest adding a link to The Hardware Book's page about Wii hardware. Connector pinouts and cable descriptions are available at the website.
Mike Yaloski 23:59, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Link to site with Wii hardware info 

message: http://toolserver.org/~leon/stats/wikicharts/index.php?lang=en&wiki=enwiki&ns=all&limit=100&month=12%2F2006&mode=view
http://toolserver.org/~leon/stats/wikicharts/index.php?lang=en&wiki=enwiki&ns=all&limit=100&month=11%2F2006&mode=view
This is links to the statistics of Wikipedia, from november and december 2006. Except for the common Wikipedia-words, Wii is the most searched word in the entire english Wikipedia. It is more popular than sex and much more popular than Playstation 3. Does this fit in the article? Sjalvastefan 10:43, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: It's interesting, but not really noteworthy for the article. --Conti|✉ 15:19, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

text: Shouldn't be in the article, for sure.Acewolf359 15:28, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

text: Not include.  It is both original research and a self-reference to Wikipedia.  --Stratadrake 09:11, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Okay, I'm just nitpicking here, but: Mentioning this would not be a self-reference. We can write about Wikipedia on Wikipedia. It would still be original research tho, of course. And even if it wouldn't be, it would still not be very noteworthy. --Conti|✉ 16:35, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Ah, so only the NOR point stands then.  True, not exactly noteworthy, it's like saying that a certain site is #1 on Google for a certain search.  --Stratadrake 19:13, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

text: Adding the fact that Wii is the most popular word searched in Wikipedia is not realated to the Wii itself, but realated to Wikipedia, thats why it shouldn't be in the artical.MastertagUSA 12:01, December 31 2006 (UTC)
Also related is Wii's status as the 6th most edited article on the most revisions page. Nonetheless, it doesn't need including as I don't believe it is notable enough.  N.B. Does it count as original research if you research it and I put it in? :) OriginalPiMan 12:46, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

text: Yes it still does.  Nearly any analysis or interpretation of existing data which is not previously performed and published by a secondary source constitutes original research.  --Stratadrake 14:37, 12 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wii is the most popular word in the entire Wikipedia 

message: Both trauma center and Avatar last airbender are getting released within launch period (December 2006-march 2007). Update needs to be made to table. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 11ryan (talk • contribs).
:Already there. // Sasuke-kun27 20:31, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: LAUNCH titles are games that are available on LAUNCH day. If a game comes out after that launch, then it is not a launch title (hence the term LAUNCH title). TJ Spyke 20:43, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

text: If a title is not available at launch, it is not a launch title. --Maxamegalon2000 20:40, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: List of launch titles

message: Does anybody know when the Wii will become "availible," as in you can actually find it at stores?David the Phantom 21:34, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: (Update) Amazon is going to have Wiis this Friday! Information thru Wii're Gamers—Preceding unsigned comment added by Amlwaycooljr (talk • contribs) 
No they dont.David the Phantom 20:13, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

text: I've seen it at several stores in the recent days.  I'd say a few weeks before it is really common. Chris M. 05:31, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Availibility

message: I have not found the answer to this question clearly yet: what exactly do you need to connect to the internet?David the Phantom 02:42, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: A broadband connection and a wireless router (if you don't have a router, you an use the Nintendo DS USB Wi-Fi adapter). Nintendo will also be sellng a LAN adapter for those who don't want to buy a wireless router or th DS adapter  (it releases in January). TJ Spyke 02:39, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

text: I believe Nintendo's online store sell the DS USB adapter. Just about any store that sells electronics (like Best Buy) sells wireless routers. I suggest a Linksys WRT54G, it's the one I use. TJ Spyke 03:07, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

text: Depends on the brand and type. Go to a site like circuitcity.com and type in "wireless router" to see some of the many types. TJ Spyke 23:13, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text:  Here is a wireless G router (the faster type) at Comp USA for $1.99 after the $48 mail-in rebate.Jecowa 23:50, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Wii Online Connectivity

message: I thought you didn't need internet connection to buy games from the VC, but my cousin got the Wii and he says you do. Clear this up for me, please.David the Phantom 21:26, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: You do. --PsyphicsΨΦ 21:41, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Virtual Console

message: How do i know if my computer has broadband?
(ps if this helps, i have roadrunner)
pps: what's all this business about a "built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi"? what's that?
David the Phantom 23:04, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: What do you mean? You do pay for your internet access, right? So you should know if you have dial-up or broadband. Road Runner is boradband though. If a computer has built Wi-Fi, then you don't need to buy a wireless card for the computer (you still need a wireless router though). BTW, you might want to check a tech forum if you have more questions since they willbe able to help you more. TJ Spyke 23:12, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

text: If you have a phone line just for your internet, or if you can't use your phone while on the internet, then you do not have broadband.  Broadband is DSL, Cable, or faster internet connections.  802.11b/g Wi-Fi means it has built in wireless internet connections.  If you've ever been to Starbucks or similar coffee places, people can connect their laptops to the internet easily because their laptops can receive wireless signals, so can the Wii.  You'll need a router in order for it to work in your house though, if you don't have one. Chris M. 05:29, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Broadband

message: Gentlemen,
I noticed on the editing page under the backwards compatibility section it notes "HARDWARE compatibility only. Do not list virtual console systems as "compatible", emulation is not the same thing as actual compatibility."
This is confusing. Wouldn't this mean that the Xbox 360 is not backwards compatible with the Xbox because of how "Backward compatibility is achieved through software emulation of the original Xbox?"
--Nakile 10:05, 31 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I think backwards compatibility means compatible with the physical game discs. Because you cannot insert your Nintendo cartridges into your Wii, it is not compatible with the Nintendo cartridges. Jecowa 18:58, 31 December 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I'll see if I can make the warning clearer. Just64helpin 17:00, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Compatibility can be achieved in several ways. Read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backward_compatibility. Perhaps compatibility with regards to different aspects (GC discs, GC hardware, GBA software/hardware) should be mentioned in the article. To what extent an emulator can be a called a method of providing compatibility for a given platform I don't know. Neither forementioned page nor this one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emulator, clearly gives the boundaries of the definition. Mausy5043 14:07, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Backwards Compatiblity