Wii questions.

[Brand0nCausey]

Hello, im about to purchase a wii, and i had a few questions about it since i know virtually nothing about it. First of all, how much is wii online? Is every old nintendo game available to buy on wii online? Can you use game cube cames in the wii, or do you have to purchase them virtually only? Are the classic controllers that you can buy for wii worth it?

[MinisterofDOOM]

Most of the Wii's online features are free, including actual online multiplayer (though the friend system could use a lot of help).

Virtual Console prices are dependent on system and I believe vary a bit within that range as well. They're priced in Wii Points which, unlike the stupid conversion system that MS's Microsoft Points use, are worth a penny each. So 2000 Wii Points is $20.

For all systems but the Nintendo 64, prices range from 400 Wii Points to 900 Wii Points per title. 64 games are 1000 points each.

Gamecube games can be played "normally" on the Wii (and are NOT available for download from the Virtual Console library). The Wii has hidden Gamecube controller and memory card ports, and Gamecube games use the same disc slot Wii games do. You can even use the gamecube controllers with virtual console games. I HIGHLY recommend picking up a Wavebird if you plan on playing GCN games on your Wii.

The Classic Controller is definitely a worthwhile investment if you ask me. It's well designed, comfortable, and is great for all sorts of games, especially N64 and SNES games. Some Wii games even use it as an alternative to the Wiimote and nunchuck combo. Thrustmaster offers a wireless alternative that uses the gamecube ports if the OEM Nintendo's cord (the Classic Controller plugs into the Wiimote) bothers you.

Not every old Nintendo game is available...nowhere close. But the selection is good, and it's updated regularly.Also, VC games are not strictly Nintendo. There are Sega, TurboGrafx, NeoGeo, and other systems with games on the VC as well.

Here's a list of all current and some upcoming VC games.

[Brand0nCausey]

thanks alot man, you answered my questions and more haha. What is the wavebird is it better than the original game cube controller? cuz i just found my old gamecube controller with no games sadly cuz my gamecube pooped :[. Ah, i already love the wii no accesories needed for the wireless internet. Im stoked on the system and i havn't even played it yet.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Wavebird is Nintendo's wireless Gamecube controller.

[R240sx]

If i were you i'd wait till the end of january/february to purchase one, right now then are in rediculous demand and going for a very high price on ebay, just wait till all the holiday rush is over and you might have less trouble getting them. hopefully lol!

[Brand0nCausey]

I was about to buy a wii off a guy on face book for 350. And i think two days after christmas i was about to get it then i just thought i would try and called best buy and turns out they had some in stock and i got it for 265 i think. Im not in the best mind set.