Purchasing a Wii

[PurpleLeafRave]

I currently have a 360, which I've had since launch but it hasn't had the RROD yet. This is worrying me slightly, what with all the big name games coming out in November, plus I have yet to play borderlands which I am getting Christmas time.
Basically, I want to get a Wii, partly as a backup console, but also there are 2 exclusives for it that I would particularly want. Okami and Epic Mickey.

I want to know if there are any other Wii exclusives, either out or coming out, that are good or you think will be good. Based on this I'm gonna decide whether its worth buying a Wii.

Based on peoples suggestions, games I would be getting:
Okami
Epic Mickey
Zelda: Twilight Princess
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Red Steel
Red Steel 2

 

[KjellKanon]

You could wait a while with getting a new Wii.
I heard Nintendo are going to release a new Wii with HD, 1080p and bluray.

That being said ; Some exclusives worth getting :
Zelda: Twilight Princess
No More Heroes
Madworld

 

[PurpleLeafRave]

You could wait a while with getting a new Wii.
I heard Nintendo are going to release a new Wii with HD, 1080p and bluray.

That being said ; Some exclusives worth getting :
Zelda: Twilight Princess
No More Heroes
Madworld

Thanks, I probably wont get Madworld, and I've played No More Heroes at a friends and didn't really like it.
But I'll probably get Zelda.

 

[More Fun To Compute]

Okami is also on PS2 so it isn't exclusive.

Zack & Wiki, No More Heroes, Little King Story and Super Mario Galaxy are all great exclusive titles.

 

[sunami88]

Personally, I'd advise against getting one. I had a Wii earlier this gen, and got sick of it fairly quickly.

But who am I to say whether or not you will? Despite not being an exclusive, the absolute most fun I had on my Wii was Resident Evil 4. The Conduit wasn't bad either, as long as you know what to expect (an awesome throwback to 90's FPS games). Aside from that, I had a few good times on that console, but nothing else that stands out in my mind right now.

P.S.
As far as party games go, Wii Sports Bowling (the pack-in game) is ridiculously fun when 2+ people are over. I remember one of my friends testing the range on the Wiimote by going out in front of my house (all the way out to the street no less!), and bowling a few strikes despite not being able to see the screen. Great fun.

 

[DrDeath3191]

Silent Hill Shattered Memories, Dead Space: Extraction, Klonoa, Deadly Creatures, Mario Galaxy, deBlob, The Conduit, Wii Sports Resort, WarioWare Smooth Moves, Metroid Prime Trilogy, No More Heroes, Monster Hunter Tri, Punchout, Both Lost Winds games, Zack and Wiki, Boom Blox, Little King's Story, Super Paper Mario, Mario Kart: Wii, Madworld, A Boy and His Blob, The Grinder, Red Steel 2, Muramasa: the Demon Blade, House of the Dead: Overkill... I think you get the idea.

 

[Lothae]

Zelda is simply breathtaking, as is Super Mario Galaxy (and probably Galaxy 2 when it comes out .)
Some other greats are Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Metroid Prime: Corruption.
In my opinion the Wii is a great backup console.

 

[0p3rati0n]

conduit- is ok only for single player not multiplayer
Metrod prime Trilogy-heard it's awesome
Mario Kart- that's a game any Wii owner has to have
Super Smash Bros. Brawl- need I say more?
Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles- Coming out in the winter but looks kick ass. (it's a railshoot but still looks awesome!)

Also remember you can play Gamecube games on the wii. You just need a memory card and controller. So if there are any of those games you can get those. Also make sure you have TWO wiimotes.

 

[JediMB]

Metroid Prime Trilogy
Super Mario Galaxy (1 and 2)
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Dead Space: Extraction
Little King's Story
Mario Kart Wii

And on WiiWare:
LostWinds
World of Goo (unless you can get it for your PC)
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People

I heard Nintendo are going to release a new Wii with HD, 1080p and bluray.

I heard they're going to invest all the money they've made off the DS and Wii in a moon base on Phobos.

 

[The Real Sandman]

I can't believe you didn't like NMH (sad face). Well, to each his own.

Anyway, if you don't already own each instalment of the Metroid Prime series, buy the Metroid Prime Trilogy; 3 kick ass games for $50.

If you're ever in the mood for an awesomely retro and campy rail shooter, don't get RE: Umbrella Chronicles. Get House of the Dead: Overkill.

I'm only recomending Brawl as a party game, because that's all that it's good for.

 

[Julianking93]

I say don't, but, in order not to troll, Zelda Twilight Princess.

Other than that, I really didn't find much enjoyment out of the Wii other than the Virtual Console. I sold it within two months of buying it.

 

[Mr. Fister]

Silent Hill Shattered Memories, Dead Space: Extraction, Klonoa, Deadly Creatures, Mario Galaxy, deBlob, The Conduit, Wii Sports Resort, WarioWare Smooth Moves, Metroid Prime Trilogy, No More Heroes, Monster Hunter Tri, Punchout, Both Lost Winds games, Zack and Wiki, Boom Blox, Little King's Story, Super Paper Mario, Mario Kart: Wii, Madworld, A Boy and His Blob, The Grinder, Red Steel 2, Muramasa: the Demon Blade, House of the Dead: Overkill... I think you get the idea.

Oh God, what he said. There's really no need for this topic to continue any further.

Well, except for this:

I heard Nintendo are going to release a new Wii with HD, 1080p and bluray.

I'd like to know where you heard this.

 

[SomethingUnrelated]

There are quite a few (don't know too many), but the PS3 is the console for exclusives really. But hey, the Wii may have more of your kind of games...

 

[soulasylum85]

besides twilight princess, paper mario and smash bros there really isnt anything worth it on the wii. honestly if it doesnt have link or mario on the cover its probly gona be dissapointing. i bought my wii about 2 years ago and for the last year and a half it hasnt even been plugged in. my advice is to get some more games for your 360, keep your money incase your 360 red rings, or go get a ps3. also this isnt trolling just the opinion of someone who owns all 3 systems

 

[Antiparticle]

Dude! You forgot Super Smaaaaaaaaaash Bros. Brawl!

 

[Vianyte]

Resident Evil 4 is a must if you haven't got it on any other console. Glad to see you're getting Okami.

I would also reccommend Metroid Prime Trilogy and Brawl. Maybe Super Mario Galaxy if you like platformers. Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles isn't really a must but its a good game. Same with Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.

The Wii isn't a very exciting console. However if you can get your hands on some good Gamecube games for a good price then that would be great.

One last thing: Although Fatal Frame IV isn't scheduled for release outside of Japan, there are people working on software that will allow the game to work on US and European Wii's with translations. That and Metroid Other M will probably be the last Wii games i will ever get.

 

[KjellKanon]

I'd like to know where you heard this.

http://www.itavisen.no/827162/alt-om-wii-2-lekket

It's in Norwegian though, just google translate it!
I can't be too sure if it's legit or whatever though.

 

[Urgh76]

don't get a wii! dont do it dont do it DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!! wait until the wii 2 come out :3

 

[Vianyte]

don't get a wii! dont do it dont do it DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!! wait until the wii 2 come out :3

Which surely won't be out until something like 2014

 

[PurpleLeafRave]

There are quite a few (don't know too many), but the PS3 is the console for exclusives really. But hey, the Wii may have more of your kind of games...

I don't see much point in having a PS3 and a 360, they're too similar IMO.