What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

Please straighten me out on what Wii equipment I would be looking at purchasing.

I have searched this forum and done a Google search. The Wii FAQs tend to be on various features of the Wii, and a lot of the posts here tend to be about which games to get.

I am considering getting a Wii to play socially. I understand the Wii Play game comes with some extra controller piece, and that's a good thing, but really I am rather ignorant about the Wii.

So what am I looking to buy in order to have as many people as possible stand around and play tennis, etc.? What components will I need?

What is the best way for me to assemble that list (things like buying Wii Play and other tips helpful)?

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

if you want to make friends with wii you will need

1 nintendo wii
4 wii remotes
wii sports (comes with the wii)
wii play
wario ware smooth moves
rayman ravin' rabbids
super monkey ball
mario party
guitar hero 3 when it comes out
rock band when it comes out
super smash bros. brawl when it comes out

AA battery recharger with rechargeable batteries


you'll make friends in no time buddy

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

you could also buy 4 classic controllers and download some of the virtual console games like mario kart 64.

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

I disagree strongly on Super Monkey Ball.

Also, 4 nunchuks (1 comes with the system) would be a plus. I have 2 and so far it's only been a problem a couple times when it would have been fun to play four player on Raving Rabbids but most games don't require the chuk.

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

Thanks for the replies so far.

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Also, 4 nunchuks (1 comes with the system) would be a plus. I have 2 and so far it's only been a problem a couple times when it would have been fun to play four player on Raving Rabbids but most games don't require the chuk.

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This is exactly the kind of stuff I need to know.

Is there any way to get the nunchuk other than buying them? Is there a package that includes nunchuk, maybe with console?

Also, will I need HDMI cables, or does the Wii come with them?

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

I thought Rock Band was PS3/360 only?

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

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Thanks for the replies so far.

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Also, 4 nunchuks (1 comes with the system) would be a plus. I have 2 and so far it's only been a problem a couple times when it would have been fun to play four player on Raving Rabbids but most games don't require the chuk.

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This is exactly the kind of stuff I need to know.

Is there any way to get the nunchuk other than buying them? Is there a package that includes nunchuk, maybe with console?

Also, will I need HDMI cables, or does the Wii come with them?

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AFAIK, there is no such thing as a Wii HDMI cable. The one that comes with it is a cheapo RCA one that sucks. There are Wii component cables that you can buy that makes the picture a bit better.

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I disagree strongly on Super Monkey Ball.

Also, 4 nunchuks (1 comes with the system) would be a plus. I have 2 and so far it's only been a problem a couple times when it would have been fun to play four player on Raving Rabbids but most games don't require the chuk.

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Don't get Super Monkey Ball. I loved the first one for GC, 2nd one meh, this one is awful.

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

Yes, you should be buying a set of Component cables.

Also remember that Wii Play comes with a Wiimote, as does the system itself, so you only need to purchase 2 additional remotes.

Re: What should my Wii setup be? casual gamer
 

To be clear, buying an extra nunchuk is a must for boxing which is part of wii sports. The game itself is underwhelming but it is one of the most fun to play with friends, especially those who have never played wii before I think you have to buy them alone. I've never seen anything that includes an extra other than a few bundled wiis.

For component cables, I have the 4-in-1 that works with the wii, xbox 360 and the PS2 and 3. It works just fine and is significantly cheaper than the official component cable.