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[windeath]

If you were ever into the Zoo Tycoon games that were out quite a while ago I would recommend "World of Zoo". Number 1 son got it last night and he tells me it's most impressive. The same crowd that did the Zoo Tycoon series (Blue Fang Games) have done this as well.

http://www.worldofzoo.com/

Definately one for the youngens but I will admit I do kinda like it as well.

[mcduck]

ok, i have a stupid question or two which i could probably find out myself but too afraid to turn it on in case i stay there for the rest of the day   
you know how you got to shake the wiimote sometimes im Mario?
well i'm thinking of putting an extra classic controller in my layby tomorrow and was wondering if you can shake the classic conroller?  

also, we've started all 3 game save slots but baby wants her own, so can we clear one?

[MC DUI]

mcduck, on Nov 25 2009, 04:14 PM, said:

ok, i have a stupid question or two which i could probably find out myself but too afraid to turn it on in case i stay there for the rest of the day   
you know how you got to shake the wiimote sometimes im Mario?
well i'm thinking of putting an extra classic controller in my layby tomorrow and was wondering if you can shake the classic conroller?  

also, we've started all 3 game save slots but baby wants her own, so can we clear one?

The classic controller doesn't have any motion sensing ability so no you can't shake the classic controller.

I'm assuming you can clear the game save slots, but I haven't played the new mario game yet so I can't confirm.
Check in the options, or have a read of the manual.

[mcduck]

MC DUI, on Nov 25 2009, 03:51 PM, said:

The classic controller doesn't have any motion sensing ability so no you can't shake the classic controller.

I'm assuming you can clear the game save slots, but I haven't played the new mario game yet so I can't confirm.
Check in the options, or have a read of the manual.

read the manual?

and Thankyou for your words of Wisdom Oh Great Games Guru    

[bainf]

mcduck, on Nov 25 2009, 03:14 PM, said:

also, we've started all 3 game save slots but baby wants her own, so can we clear one?

Well kids will kill you if they dont get their own save game slots
If you are serious you can transfer save file to an SD then PC that way you can have as many save files as you like
It is annoying to transfer back and forwards though.
At least do this once before clearing files if you have concerns

[mcduck]

bainf, on Nov 30 2009, 03:24 PM, said:

Well kids will kill you if they dont get their own save game slots
If you are serious you can transfer save file to an SD then PC that way you can have as many save files as you like
It is annoying to transfer back and forwards though.
At least do this once before clearing files if you have concerns

belive it or not she's over it
don't laugh
me, Hubby and baby all got pissed off with the first castle in the second world and had to call in the boy   

[bainf]

mcduck, on Nov 25 2009, 03:14 PM, said:

well i'm thinking of putting an extra classic controller in my layby tomorrow and was wondering if you can shake the classic conroller?  

As for classic controller IMO they are a poor investment. I have many games but have never required a classic controller
IMO wireless gamecube controllers a much better option. It usually applies to the same games and has more varied uses and cheaper (second hand new on ebay) and of course you can play classic gc games on the wii (mario kart double dash, Kelly slater surf, buffy, American truckers, powerpuff girls (well maybe not that many classics )

[ThePump]

Hi everyone, I just got myself a Wii and have it connected to my LCD. I have been reading about Component cables which are supposed to make the picture better when running at 480P, do these cables make a big difference? People recommend the $4 cables from DealExtreme as they say they do same job as the $40 official Nintendo ones. What do people think? Anyone have any suggestions on some good cables for cheap?

Edited by ThePump, 01 December 2009 - 09:18 AM.

[MC DUI]

ThePump, on Dec 1 2009, 10:16 AM, said:

Hi everyone, I just got myself a Wii and have it connected to my LCD. I have been reading about Component cables which are supposed to make the picture better when running at 480P, do these cables make a big difference? People recommend the $4 cables from DealExtreme as they say they do same job as the $40 official Nintendo ones. What do people think? Anyone have any suggestions on some good cables for cheap?

They make a fair difference, it isn't exactly high definition but they're worth it.

I've got no idea how the DealExtreme ones go, I've only got the official one.

[ThePump]

MC DUI, on Dec 1 2009, 10:21 AM, said:

They make a fair difference, it isn't exactly high definition but they're worth it.

I've got no idea how the DealExtreme ones go, I've only got the official one.

Is there a different between $5 cables
and the more expensives ones? How much were the official Nintendo ones? Is there any deals on them ATM?

[brake]

ThePump, on Dec 1 2009, 09:16 AM, said:

Hi everyone, I just got myself a Wii and have it connected to my LCD. I have been reading about Component cables which are supposed to make the picture better when running at 480P, do these cables make a big difference? People recommend the $4 cables from DealExtreme as they say they do same job as the $40 official Nintendo ones. What do people think? Anyone have any suggestions on some good cables for cheap?

I got my WII component cable from Jaycar for $20, it's the best 20 i ever spent for the WII, the difference is like night and day. Even my wife, who at the time, couldnt tell the difference between blu-ray and DVD, said that there was a huge difference....

[ThePump]

brake, on Dec 1 2009, 10:51 AM, said:

I got my WII component cable from Jaycar for $20, it's the best 20 i ever spent for the WII, the difference is like night and day. Even my wife, who at the time, couldnt tell the difference between blu-ray and DVD, said that there was a huge difference....

That sounds really good, are they with gold connectors? Does it make a difference if they are gold platted or not...

[brake]

ThePump, on Dec 1 2009, 10:16 AM, said:

That sounds really good, are they with gold connectors? Does it make a difference if they are gold platted or not...

not sure for both of those questions, all i know is that i cannot complain about the improvement! just make sure you change the setting in the WII settings menu, it doesnt work automatcially

[bainf]

ThePump, on Dec 1 2009, 09:16 AM, said:

Hi everyone, I just got myself a Wii and have it connected to my LCD. I have been reading about Component cables which are supposed to make the picture better when running at 480P, do these cables make a big difference? People recommend the $4 cables from DealExtreme as they say they do same job as the $40 official Nintendo ones. What do people think? Anyone have any suggestions on some good cables for cheap?

I bought the cheapest ones I could on Ebay (sorted from cheapest to dearest) can't remember now, maybe $13 delivered from asia a year ago

Yes I could instantly see a better picture. I would say 20% sharper
best investment ever

[bainf]

wii guitar is $48 delivered on catch a day ($44 for second one) still available from a few days ago

[bainf]

ThePump, on Dec 1 2009, 10:16 AM, said:

That sounds really good, are they with gold connectors? Does it make a difference if they are gold platted or not...

IMO gold plated are better as they don't tarnish and you will get a better connection overall
but any old connector will work, if you can tell the difference I will eat my wii and if you ever notice a bad signal a twist will do the trick,
Try not to touch connectors when you plug it in

[bainf]

Has any one played the new "my body shape" (with the webcam)
or the new lego indy 2 (any differences from previous lego games)

[StMt]

ThePump, on Dec 1 2009, 11:16 AM, said:

That sounds really good, are they with gold connectors? Does it make a difference if they are gold platted or not...

My recommendation try to find the cheapest one you can get. As long as the cable is within 5m length the difference in quality is hardly noticeable. Most people won't even be able to notice the difference. Gold plated also won't help picture quality - most of them only marketing gimmick.

[bainf]

StMt, on Dec 10 2009, 02:53 PM, said:

My recommendation try to find the cheapest one you can get. As long as the cable is within 5m length the difference in quality is hardly noticeable. Most people won't even be able to notice the difference. Gold plated also won't help picture quality - most of them only marketing gimmick.

Sounds like we have all established that any cable will do.

[bainf]

FYI
Wii guitars are not compatible with both rockband and guitar hero
There are several sites that mention what works and what doesnt, thrird party ones are the best
I recommend the les paul

[ThePump]

Anyone seen the official Nintendo Component Cable for cheap anywhere?

[bainf]

ThePump, on Jan 3 2010, 09:17 PM, said:

Anyone seen the official Nintendo Component Cable for cheap anywhere?

Skip the official one (see previous posts)

type "wii component" into ebay

Heres one for less than $5!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com....=item3efb9e0c4c

[NormanD]

Bought the madkatz one from Big W for $20 works a treat.

[dwu]

bainf, on Dec 2 2009, 07:53 PM, said:

I bought the cheapest ones I could on Ebay (sorted from cheapest to dearest) can't remember now, maybe $13 delivered from asia a year ago

Yes I could instantly see a better picture. I would say 20% sharper
best investment ever

I just got component cables for my panasonic plasma.
Not a huge difference but for $6 from ebay, it's well worth it.
Wii Sports actually looks pretty good.

I think getting the panasonic plasma makes wii sports look better than what it should be.

[bainf]

Roof, on Sep 8 2009, 09:00 PM, said:

What a crock!
My wireless nunchucks don't work with motion plus (please connect nunchuck)
Be warned!!

Mine Do

Well that reallly bites then, what brand?

Edited by bainf, 01 February 2010 - 02:06 PM.