Wii on the PC? Why yes!

Peanut · 12-06-2006, 11:26 PM

Firstly, use your Wiimote to play Half-Life 2? Why not?

Secondly, how about some NFS Most Wanted? Sure!

Then check this out.

My mind is blown.

愛 · 12-06-2006, 11:40 PM

Some people, man. There's just some slick ass people out there who got some serious skills.

*Cure* · 12-06-2006, 11:47 PM

Very cool. Not much else to say.

*Kid Icarus* · 12-07-2006, 12:08 AM

I work in a college dorm dining hall... and as I was eating my lunch I noticed a kid with a Wiimote and his laptop... he was trying to install the drivers to use it as a mouse. He never did get it to work, but he was an idiot. Thought he had to point the remote at the screen to get the pointer.

If I get bluetooth anytime I'll have to give this a go.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 12-07-2006, 12:08 AM

Holy roller skating Jesus. That's just flipping amazing.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 12-09-2006, 02:56 AM

Whoa. That some fine awesome wiimote action on the pc.

*gobo* · 12-09-2006, 05:01 AM

Oh no! WiiLi seems to have been abandoned... [pretending to care] What sort of media are the games on anyway? Something that has no chance of being playable on a PC, I imagine. If they could at least provide me with a hope of ever being able to play Wii games (TP & TMNT) on a PC so I don't have to find more space for a new (overpriced gas-bag of a) system, I might be vaguely interested.

*Kid Icarus* · 12-09-2006, 05:00 PM

Wow. That was one of the more retarded posts I've read. You count five pack in games, ground breaking control mechanics, and the ability to play NES-Wii, Genesis, and TurboGrafix 16 games for $250 over priced?

Plus you entirely missed the point. It's not playing Wii games on a PC, it's using the controller on a PC.

*gobo* · 12-09-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid Icarus

It's not playing Wii games on a PC, it's using the controller on a PC.

Okay. I give you that I haven't been interested enough to research the size, backwards-compatibility and price of said system, but this quote of yours is exactly why I wasn't interested in the WiiLi project (which appears to have disbanded by the looks of their website). I hardly consider myself a gamer, and the idea of investing the money and shelf space into a system that I'd likely only ever play a handful of titles on (when I have to leave the GC out for all the other Zelda and TMNT games) just kinda' ticks me off.

EDIT: Wait... You said it plays NES-Wii? You've just sweetened the deal for me. Thanks! That's what I always wanted to know. ^_^

*Duke* · 12-11-2006, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

EDIT: Wait... You said it plays NES-Wii? You've just sweetened the deal for me. Thanks! That's what I always wanted to know. ^_^

Well, it actually only plays GC games with ports for 4 controllers and 2 memory cards. You can download (select) NES-N64, Genesis, and Turbo-Graphics titles through WiFi for a price.

**Barkworm** · 12-11-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

Okay. I give you that I haven't been interested enough to research the size, backwards-compatibility and price of said system, but this quote of yours is exactly why I wasn't interested in the WiiLi project (which appears to have disbanded by the looks of their website). I hardly consider myself a gamer, and the idea of investing the money and shelf space into a system that I'd likely only ever play a handful of titles on (when I have to leave the GC out for all the other Zelda and TMNT games) just kinda' ticks me off.

This post kind of makes me wonder. Why did you post in this thread in the first place?!

**ThirdMarioBro** · 12-11-2006, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

EDIT: Wait... You said it plays NES-Wii? You've just sweetened the deal for me. Thanks! That's what I always wanted to know. ^_^

[scarasm]Hmmm, let me guess...so you can "buy the classic TMNT NES game, the bestest best game evar!"[/scarasm]

*gobo* · 12-11-2006, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barkworm

This post kind of makes me wonder. Why did you post in this thread in the first place?!

Boredumb.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

[scarasm]Hmmm, let me guess...so you can "buy the classic TMNT NES game, the bestest best game evar!"[/scarasm]

Before getting a GC, I hadn't had a gaming system for nearly a decade. I was ticked at the idea that I would have to find more space for a new system if I ever wanted the upgraded versions of the new games. If I can play the GC games I already own on the Wii, it's worth looking into. The Virtual Console content hardly concerns me since it'll probably be 20 years before they get around to adding most of the TV/movie-based games I'd like to play (if they ever get around to them). WiiLi still sounds like a frivolous venture to me. But, it takes baby steps to get to the less impractical modifications, right?

TO ALL: My comments weren't really that offensive, were they?

Peanut · 12-11-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

WiiLi still sounds like a frivolous venture to me. But, it takes baby steps to get to the less impractical modifications, right?

Uhhh...right. They've gotten the Wiimote to work as it does on the Wii, on a PC. What else is there left for them to do? All it's going to take now is someone with some brains to dish out a Wii emulator that runs along with the WiiLi set-up, then rip some Wii games (which are now standard DVD format) to have what is essentially a superior version of the Wii up and running on a PC.

It also doesn't make much sense that you're berating this whole project because it doesn't offer you the ability to break the law, by simply downloading some emulators and roms, rather than spend a small amount of money on a new game console. Because you're poor, what these guys are doing is worthless? Right on, buddy.

*gobo* · 12-11-2006, 10:46 PM

Geez, you gamers are touchy. But, I'll thank you not to accuse me of piracy. It's in bad taste as I've said no such thing. I did, however, say that I DON'T HAVE SPACE FOR MORE HARDWARE. Am I clear enough this time? BTW, I believe it was Spitfire who said it before that "I'm here to state my opinion; not everyone else's".

愛 · 12-11-2006, 10:49 PM

We're only angry because you're supposed to post, fully knowing what you're talking about. You came into here spewing out BS just "out of boredumb." Maybe you'll think twice before posting around here without knowing anything.

Peanut · 12-11-2006, 10:49 PM

So I guess that means you can't buy anymore DVD's either, cause the Wii is the exact size of 3 DVD's cases stacked on top of each other. If you don't have room for 3 DVD's...you may need to find a bigger house.

*gobo* · 12-11-2006, 11:23 PM

Absolutely. I'm out of room for DVDs too though I don't keep those right next to my TV set. So, I was ign'ant to the specifics of the Wii, but I payed full attention to the videos and the site when it was around. I'm actually looking into getting a Wii now that I know it will replace the GC (which I stated a day or two ago). I'm still not thrilled with the controller, but (if my research is worth anything) I don't have to use the new controllers if I get the classic alternative. Right? Now, I don't want to have anyone upset with me, but what point do you think it is that I missed or am still missing?

Peanut · 12-11-2006, 11:33 PM

OK. You seem mega confused. Let me set you straight.

Wii games are made for the Wiimote. There's no alternative to that. There are games that will allow the use of the "Classic" controller. So far the only ones announced are Metal Slug Anthology and Super Smash Bros: Brawl. The latter seems like the CC will be the only possible form of control. Other than those, the Wiimote is used exclusively for all Wii games.

The Wii can play any and all Gamecube games. It has a hinge on top that opens up, basically showing the front side of Gamecube. 4 controller ports, two memory card ports. Gamecube games can't be played with a CC, only with Gamecube controllers.

The Virtual Console is essentially a means for Nintendo to offer old games to new gamers, and/or old gamers wanting an old school fix. They offer, NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, and Turbografix-16 games at this time. The games range in price from 500 for NES games, to 1,000 points for N64 games. New games are released every week, at least so far. According to Nintendo, that may/will change in 2007, when they'll release new games by the month. NES and TG-16 games can be played with the Wiimote on it's side, making it like a normal NES pad. SNES, Genesis and 64 games all require either a Gamecube controller or a classic controller.

Anything else that you'd like clarified? I'll answer whatever I can.

12-06-2006, 11:26 PM	#1
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Wii on the PC? Why yes! Firstly, use your Wiimote to play Half-Life 2? Why not? Secondly, how about some NFS Most Wanted? Sure! Then check this out. My mind is blown.

12-09-2006, 05:01 AM	#7
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Oh no! WiiLi seems to have been abandoned... [pretending to care] What sort of media are the games on anyway? Something that has no chance of being playable on a PC, I imagine. If they could at least provide me with a hope of ever being able to play Wii games (TP & TMNT) on a PC so I don't have to find more space for a new (overpriced gas-bag of a) system, I might be vaguely interested. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

12-11-2006, 10:46 PM	#15
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Geez, you gamers are touchy. But, I'll thank you not to accuse me of piracy. It's in bad taste as I've said no such thing. I did, however, say that I DON'T HAVE SPACE FOR MORE HARDWARE. Am I clear enough this time? BTW, I believe it was Spitfire who said it before that "I'm here to state my opinion; not everyone else's". __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 12-11-2006 at 11:06 PM.

12-11-2006, 11:23 PM	#18
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Absolutely. I'm out of room for DVDs too though I don't keep those right next to my TV set. So, I was ign'ant to the specifics of the Wii, but I payed full attention to the videos and the site when it was around. I'm actually looking into getting a Wii now that I know it will replace the GC (which I stated a day or two ago). I'm still not thrilled with the controller, but (if my research is worth anything) I don't have to use the new controllers if I get the classic alternative. Right? Now, I don't want to have anyone upset with me, but what point do you think it is that I missed or am still missing? __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

12-06-2006, 11:40 PM	#2
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Some people, man. There's just some slick ass people out there who got some serious skills.

12-06-2006, 11:47 PM	#3
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Very cool. Not much else to say.

12-07-2006, 12:08 AM	#4
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	I work in a college dorm dining hall... and as I was eating my lunch I noticed a kid with a Wiimote and his laptop... he was trying to install the drivers to use it as a mouse. He never did get it to work, but he was an idiot. Thought he had to point the remote at the screen to get the pointer. If I get bluetooth anytime I'll have to give this a go.

12-07-2006, 12:08 AM	#5
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Holy roller skating Jesus. That's just flipping amazing.

12-09-2006, 02:56 AM	#6
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	Whoa. That some fine awesome wiimote action on the pc.

12-09-2006, 05:00 PM	#8
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	Wow. That was one of the more retarded posts I've read. You count five pack in games, ground breaking control mechanics, and the ability to play NES-Wii, Genesis, and TurboGrafix 16 games for $250 over priced? Plus you entirely missed the point. It's not playing Wii games on a PC, it's using the controller on a PC.

12-11-2006, 10:49 PM	#16
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	We're only angry because you're supposed to post, fully knowing what you're talking about. You came into here spewing out BS just "out of boredumb." Maybe you'll think twice before posting around here without knowing anything.

12-11-2006, 11:33 PM	#19
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	OK. You seem mega confused. Let me set you straight. Wii games are made for the Wiimote. There's no alternative to that. There are games that will allow the use of the "Classic" controller. So far the only ones announced are Metal Slug Anthology and Super Smash Bros: Brawl. The latter seems like the CC will be the only possible form of control. Other than those, the Wiimote is used exclusively for all Wii games. The Wii can play any and all Gamecube games. It has a hinge on top that opens up, basically showing the front side of Gamecube. 4 controller ports, two memory card ports. Gamecube games can't be played with a CC, only with Gamecube controllers. The Virtual Console is essentially a means for Nintendo to offer old games to new gamers, and/or old gamers wanting an old school fix. They offer, NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, and Turbografix-16 games at this time. The games range in price from 500 for NES games, to 1,000 points for N64 games. New games are released every week, at least so far. According to Nintendo, that may/will change in 2007, when they'll release new games by the month. NES and TG-16 games can be played with the Wiimote on it's side, making it like a normal NES pad. SNES, Genesis and 64 games all require either a Gamecube controller or a classic controller. Anything else that you'd like clarified? I'll answer whatever I can.