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[camper4lyfe]

Had a good time yesterday.

Went to a Super Bowl party hosted by a guy I bowl with. Spent a few hours playing Wii sports (bowling, boxing, and golf). WOW! FUN! I just wish they didn't cost $600+! It's just as good as going to the gym and more fun!

Note to pizza delivery girl: Pizza needs to be kept FLAT, not tipped so the pizza ends up in one corner. This WILL get you in deep shit with your boss, and piss off the people you delivered to.

Man I'm sore today. I guess I really AM fat and out of shape. Though I guess ROUND is a shape...

Comments

[metlimos.livejournal.com]

Wii can actually cost more than $ 600.00 particularly because many have reported the 'controller' slipping and crashing through the TV screen. Imagine if you were playing that with a brand new $ 5,000 plasma or LCD HDTV?

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

If I don't have $600 for a Wii, do you really think I'd have $5000 for an LCD HDTV? Besides, Wii isn't HD, so why would I spend the money for it?

And seriously...you if the controller slips out of your hand, you need to set down the bag of doritos and wash your hands, because I never once felt like it was going to slip out of my hand.

[metlimos.livejournal.com]

Hey now, I don't have the system nor have I played it, I've only heard testimonials of such happening.

For example, I may have such a grip on a tennis racket that it feels that it never will fly out of my hand, however, depending on how hard / fast I swing the racket may have an affect on it flying out of my hand.

And regardless of how much your TV is, you're still gonna pay more than 600 bucks. :-P

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

The "you" I used was a generic one.

[falnfenix]

does your tennis racket have a cinching strap on it to keep it on your wrist?

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

My raquetball racket has a strap.

[falnfenix]

that's not the question asked, you goof. :P nor did i ask you...trying to prove a point to your friend. ;)

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

It's my journal. I'll comment whore if I want to!

[falnfenix]

:P

[falnfenix]

uhm, the controller has been THROWN through TVs by users who aren't wearing the strap properly.


and the system only costs $250.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

I still don't understand how someone could let go of it, unless they thought that you were SUPPOSED to throw it (sadly enough, that wouldn't surprsie me).

Wonder why Walmart has it listed for so much (online).

[falnfenix]

i see reports of people playing it for 12-16 hrs at a time...after all that time, one's hands would get sweaty, and if that strap isn't on one's wrist properly, it could easily slide out of one's hand. that strap, though, is pretty freaking secure.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Playing it yesterday really made me question how stupid them people is.

[falnfenix]

thems peoples r dum!

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

But I have to say, if they're playing it for 12-16 hours, they've got to be in pretty damn good shape! (obviously dependent on the game they're playing)

[falnfenix]

true.

that, or their arms are just in great shape from gaming...heh.

[dr-kipper.livejournal.com]

The PS3 60 gig costs 600.

The Wii costs "only" 249 (yeah right, only) and comes with the game you were playing. UNLESS you buy it secondhand market...and there is no reason for that.

I have a Wii, a 3, and JUST bought the TV to make the blue-ray (cause I have so many..lol..ok 1 now, 5th element) and PS3 worth it. I got me a 60" Sony LCD from Sam's with a stand. Never once have I felt in danger of if injuring myself, others, or my property with my Wii (with my Wiiner...that's another story..) AND if someone does get hurt with my Wii...I will not be the last one hurt that night. I did buy the non slip glove things for the controllers as well...just in case. Watching some of the Wiiner whiners videos, they are so FAKE...lol I also saw some real Wii injuries and I do feel sorry for those people. Same as I would if one got creamed in the face with a raquetball...

Wow...Maybe Wii could add to the (as you saw) many many warnings during the game to wear the wriststrap and take breaks. Maybe another one to not drink and Wii at the same time.

Remember only Wiiners get hurt playing Wii. Don't be a Wiiner Whiner...lol

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

That's the strange part. According to Walmart.com, the Wii goes for $638. Target.com has it for $250. Quite strange!

The guy that had the party has a PS3 as well. Dropped about $700 on it (damn tax), and then dropped more for more controllers. It's sick!

[falnfenix]

wal-mart must have a bundle, rather than just the system. in stores, they're only $250...and if a store is charging more, report them to Nintendo. they're not allowed to mark it up like that unless they do a bundle.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

Maybe that was the catch.

[falnfenix]

most likely...that's the only way they'd get away with it.

i seem to remember them posting a bundle for that price around Giftmas, so it would make sense.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

I wonder what's in that package vs. the standard.

[falnfenix]

probably an extra game or two, extra controller, extra nunchuck attachment, maybe the bag and the "deluxe" base. possibly the "classic" controller - it allows you to play any of the games you download to it. :)

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

That's probably it. Something I shall look into.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

That's exactly what it is.

$630 for the console (and what comes standard with the console), a base, and 7 games.

[falnfenix]

whoa. that's a decent amount of games. priced out, that costs less than what it would cost to get everything separately.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

Seeing as how the games are ~$50 each, that's $350 just for the games, plus $250 for the consol. You're looking at $600 right there, plus however much the base cost (holds 2 controllers plus the nunchucks). It's not bad, but I really have no need for all the extra stuff (except a second set of nunchucks).

[falnfenix]

ya...i would hold off until they're readily available in the store. that's what i'm doing. after playing Chris's, i want one. badly.



totally unrelated, but i signed up for my MSF course!! Chris keeps showing me bikes i should buy...lol. he's trying to spend all my moneys!

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

That's funny. The guy that had the SB party is also named Chris.

I did learn, though, that when boxing, it's best to remove watches prior to playing.

Yay on the MSF! Kim's talking about taking it this year as well. I want to take the experienced course one of these years. I just have to buck up and do it.

I'm ok with waiting on the wii. I did that with my N64 (actually bought it shortly before the gamecube came out). I really like the whole activity level required by it.

[falnfenix]

ya, the boxing really takes a lot out of you, too.

very yay on the MSF. the only downside is the ex fiance is taking the same class that i am, but if he behaves i guess it'll be ok. i'm happy he finally decided to take it(as well as investing in health insurance, which i tried to get him to do the entire time we were together). i think Chris would like to take the advanced course, as well, but he'll probably wait on it a little longer.

i...er...just got my cube last year. LOL. i'm so behind the times it's ridiculous, but the Wii is just so much fun. we got both of my parents playing wii bowling on Giftmas, and they enjoyed themselves. :) even Chris's 90 year old grandma played it.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

The bowling was quite fun. I could play that all day long (and actually, it could very well help my REAL bowling by strengthening my arm/shoulder).

Damn. Now I gotta watch the stores.

[falnfenix]

you probably won't find one until March.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

That's ok. I wont' have money until march.

[falnfenix]

lol...i hear ya.

[metlimos.livejournal.com]

How much room do you need to play these games?

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

It all depends on how much you want to get into it.

I would say that you need at LEAST a 6'x6' area.

[belleaire.livejournal.com]

Heh. You're the second person who's coveted a Wii out loud in my presence in less than 24 hours.

[camper4lyfe.livejournal.com]

It has potential!