I haven't owned a gaming system since the SNES, and i don't play games
on my computer.  About twice a year, i go to Dave & Busters, but that's
about it.  I'm on the verge of getting either a Playstation 2 or a
Nintendo Gamecube.  Both are in my price range.  I don't want an Xbox.

how much would a wireless controller be for a gamecube?

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UP FOR AUCTION IS THE NEW & IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND NINTENDO WII BUNDLE
PACKAGE 5 SPORTS GAME. THIS IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST 2006 XMAS ITEMS OF
THE YEAR! IN DEMAND & VERY HARD TO GET. SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE!

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Game is mint and complete. With cheap shipping as well.

Woke up this morning to see an odd blue flashing light around the CD
drive.  On a hunch, I did a Wii Update and low and behold, the Weather
Forecast channel works.  Of course if I would have checked my Wii Mail,
there's a note saying it is now up.

(this is f.cking insane but kinda cool)
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Nintendo Wii Controlled Smarthome
This is my Nintendo Wii Controlled Smart Home. Using the Wii-Mote and

Except for those who have guaranteed preorders, anyone who wants a Wii
before Christmas is going to have to pony up as much dough as a PS3 would
cost. Retailers are ONLY selling the excess initial shipment of Wii in
"bundle packs" along with marked-up extra junk and games that ...

Brand New NINTENDO Wii  Bundle
This HOT system is SOLD OUT in stores!  Don't miss your chance to get
the ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT TODAY!!!
Included in this auction are:

As was noted on various websites, Nintendo's online store started taking
orders again last Wednesday from component cables, and said they were
shipping their backorders.  I ordered Wednesday night, and mine shipped
Saturday, so they are evidently through the backorders and are ...

Not a fanboy in any regards.  I buy what I think will be fun and will
keep my interest.  So I love the concept of the Wii.
HW:
-The Wii itself is slender, quiet, and very nice looking.

Picked up a set of component cables at a local Gamestop today, they
were MadCatz branded not Nintendo branded and the sales clerk said they
just started carrying the MadCatz branded Wii component cables this
week. They were $49 (same price as the official Nintendo branded

It was suppose to be released tomorrow, I just performed an update and
it's now available to me.... As for the userfulness of using a game
console to get the weather.... it's an interesting idea, if I were in
front of the TV I'd use this feature before getting up and going to my

Been told today that my pre-order Wii will be in store on Monday. Now
it's definite, I need to look to see what else I need. I have a wired
LAN - is there an adapter available or am I stuck with wireless. If so,
what's the cheapest way - what do I need - to connect wireless Wii ...

Now that Nintendo cancelled production of the Gameboy Player, is there
any option for playing GBA carts on a TV? Will they add this capability
to the Wii somehow?

I think this is no brainer, but now the analyst are coming out and
stating publicly that they believe Blueray is a format being pushed on
consumers by Sony and that it will hurt their sales long term.
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,2070195,00.asp?kc=ETRSS02129TX1K0000532