You can now order your Wii component cables online directly from Nintendo, but you’ll have to wait until mid-December to pick them up in stores. There will most likely be 3rd party alternatives available, but if you want the official cables, you must go through Nintnendo at this time.
Here’s the order link: Wii Component Cables
Here’s my finalized list of Wii launch day purchases. I’ll be doing some reviews, so look forward to them on AMN soon.
- Nintendo Wii console
- Extra Controller
- Extra Nunchuck
- Classic Controller
- Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- Metal Slug Anthology
- Elebits
- Excite Truck
- Red Steel
- Trauma Center: Second Opinion
- Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam
- Rayman Raving Rabbids
- Super Swing Golf
- Various VC titles
It should be a fun launch. Hopefully there’s enough systems to go around for everybody. There’s no reason to believe that anybody should have a hard time getting their hands on a system. Less than a week to go!
UPDATE: Preorders have closed and you can no longer get a system into your cart. Debates are raging whether or not the preorder was legit or a glitch, but several people who contacted Best Buy have been told that their orders will be fulfilled.
BestBuy.com is now taking preorders for both the 20GB and 60GB PS3 systems. I doubt this will last long, so act quickly if you haven’t already.
I got a preorder in for the 60GB model. Here’s hoping they can fulfill all the orders they take!
Head out and check your local EB and Gamestop stores; apparently Wii kiosks have been showing up as early as yesterday. It seems that Excite Truck is one of the favorite demos based on reactions in popular gaming forums. I’ll probably drop by this evening to see if the demo unit is in near my home.
Having already played the system a few times (E3, press events), I’m not as geeked out about the demo station as I would normally be, but I’m curious to see the public reaction. I could always go in for a bit more time on Excite Truck, however.
I’ll update this post later with my Halloween pictures, but I wanted to make sure I got it in early. I’m dressed up as Pac Man today (waka waka waka waka) and I’ve got a Super Mario pumpkin out on my porch.
Today’s a great day to throw in a good survival horror game and crank up that 5.1 stereo. Have a good and safe Halloween!
Update: Here are the pics. I was Pac Man and I carved a Mario pumpkin.
Lik-Sang.com is claiming that they have been forced to close their doors and shut down their business due to “multiple Sony lawsuits.” In an effort to prevent the export of Japanese PlayStation 3 consoles and PSP handhelds to destinations outside of Japan, Sony has taken the popular import shop to court. Lik-Sang, lacking the legal leverage, has been forced to give in to Sony and will no longer be in operation.
A quote on the Lik-Sang.com homepage read: “Blame it on Sony. That’s the latest dark spot in their shameful track record as gaming industry leader. The Empire finally ‘won’, few dominating retailers from the UK probably will rejoice the news, but everybody else in the gaming world lost something today.”
A full explanation of circumstances can be found here.
Publishers are started to adopt the nickel and dime philosophy via Microtransactions with open arms, and us gamers don’t like it. Well, EA has taken another ridiculous step forward with their newest set of Marketplace offerings for The Godfather. This info is taken from Major Nelson’s blog:
The following in-game content is now available for ‘The Godfather’:
Name: MobFace Apparel Bundle – 5 Items
Available in: All regions
Price: FREE
Dash Details: Limited time offer, free Mobface Bundle, download now before its too late! Be the best looking mobster in the neighborhood with a stylish bundle featuring a leather jacket, two hats, and two glasses. Choose from several variations for each item. The best thing is, it won’t cost you nothing! Just get the bundle then go to your favorite tailor shop in-game to find your new items.
Name: The Don Collection
Available in: All regions
Price: 800 Points
Dash Details: Become a “made man” with the ultimate collection of weapons, money and in-game items. You will receive all 5 Level-4 weapons upgrades, $50K, $100K and $250K in-game money downloads. Additionally, you’ll receive the MobFace apparel bundle, Favor Pack with 3 new missions and the Buddy Crew upgrade. All items sold individually on Xbox Live Marketplace!
Name: Level 4 Revolver – Black Widow
Available in: All regions
Price: 100 Points
Dash Details: Get the ability to buy the most powerful revolver in the game. One bite from this beauty stings worse than any venom. Look for the special arms dealer at the Continental Club in Little Italy. At $300,000 it provides great bang for your buck.
Name: Level 4 Pistol – Herzstopper
Available in: All regions
Price: 100 Points
Dash Details: Your chance to get the most powerful pistol in the game is just one stop away. For $400,000 you can be a real Romeo, stopping hearts all over town. Rendezvous with the arms dealer at the Full Moon Nightclub in Brooklyn. Good luck, killer
Name: Level 4 Magnum – Annihilator
Available in: All regions
Price: 100 Points
Dash Details: You want the most powerful Magnum in the game? You have to get the right to buy it first. You won’t regret it, though. For $500,000 and a trip to Hell’s Kitchen you can pack some serious heat. Look for the arms dealer at Poppy’s Westside Nightclub
Name: Level 4 Tommy Gun – Spectre Minigun
Available in: All regions
Price: 100 Points
Dash Details: Get the ability to buy the most powerful Tommy gun in the game. It’s one of the best weapons you can own, but top-of-the-line firepower comes at a price – $750,000 to be precise. Only one arms dealer in the city sells this baby. You can find him at Jay Sizzle’s Steakhouse in Midtown.
Name: Level 4 Shotgun – Lupara Semi-automatic
Available in: All regions
Price: 100 Points
Dash Details: Be the proud owner of the most powerful shotgun in the game. The arms dealer who specializes in the Lupara hangs out at Joe Foley’s Bar in New Jersey, but it’s worth the trip out of the city. Bring $600,000 along with you to pick up this gun
Name: Hired Assassin
Available in: All regions
Price: 250 Points
Dash Details: Give yourself some extra muscle by getting the ability to buy the most powerful crew member in the game, regardless of your current rank in the Corleone family. It’ll cost you $10,000 to add him to your team, payable to special crew dealers
Name: In-Game Money – $50K
Available in: All regions
Price: 40 Points
Dash Details: Add $50,000 to your game portfolio. It’s not a fortune, but it’s nothing to shake a stick at either. The money will be added directly to your in-game bankroll once you return to gameplay. This is a one-time offer; it cannot be purchased multiple times.
Name: In-Game Money – $100K
Available in: All regions
Price: 75 Points
Dash Details: Fatten your wallet with $100K. Maybe that’ll help you on your way to buying that new Tommy gun you’ve had your eye on. The money will be added directly to your in-game bankroll once you return to gameplay. This is a one-time offer; it cannot be purchased multiple times.
Name: In-Game Money – $250K
Available in: All regions
Price: 150 Points
Dash Details: Add $250,000 to your game portfolio. Now we’re talking some serious cash. The money will be added directly to your in-game bankroll once you return to gameplay. This is a one-time offer; it cannot be purchased multiple times
Name: Level 4 Weapon Bundle
Available in: All regions
Price: 400 Points
Dash Details: Get the ability to buy five of the most powerful weapons in the game. You still have to buy the weapons separately in-game from arms dealers, but if you do, you’ll have one of the most feared arsenals in the mob world. Check the individual weapon descriptions for arms dealer locations.
Name: Favor Pack – 3 Favor Missions
Available in: All regions
Price: 250 Points
Dash Details: Favors are the currency of the mob world. You do something for somebody, they owe you big. Get three additional favor missions that are available exclusively on Xbox Live Marketplace. Get over 100% game completion! (Note: All three missions have in-game prerequisites which you can view at http://godfather.ea.com.)
This needs to stop. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE, STOP BUYING WORTHLESS MICROTRANSACTIONS! Don’t support this behavior from games. If this kind of stuff is successful, we’re all going to be buying incomplete games soon and we’ll be forced to buy the rest of the game online. Stop paying for what used to be (and still should be) free.
The annual TRU buy two get one free sale is on. The offer is valid on both the online store and at their physical locations. Every single videogame qualifies for the promotion, so make sure to get in on the deal quick before your local store gets picked over. The online store is convenient, but you might miss out on a bit of variety in the titles.
Happy deal hunting!
Yesterday I took a 10 minute ride in the back of a truck making sure things didn’t slide around while helping my parents move. It was in the mid-40′s, so it got pretty cold with the wind even though I was wearing a heavy coat in anticipation of it all. Well, I figured with the wind chill that I was experiencing, it was probably a pretty good estimate of how it’s going to feel a month from now when dedicated gamers are out camping for a PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii. The worst part about it all was that it was only 10 minutes…and I plan on camping for like 10 hours (possibly more).
So while I was sitting back there with my hand bracing a refrigerator, I came up with the idea to write an Official Stupid Gamer Console Campout Guide. It’s not finished yet, but it’s going to be awesome. I’ll try and address all the obvious stuff but make sure to include tips that made waiting for things in the past much more enjoyable. So, keep checking back and it should be showing up soon on the site. If you have any tips of your own, please leave a comment here and I’ll see if I can fit it into the final guide. If you give me an idea I hadn’t thought of, I’ll make sure you get credit for the submission.
One month from today, on November 19, 2006, the Nintendo Wii will officially be on store shelves. I already have mine preordered along with a whole bunch of games. To all of those that tried to get a preorder and failed, Toys ‘R Us will be taking preorders on October 29th, so you have one more chance. For those of you that miss out a second time but still want to get one at launch, make sure to come back soon for my camping guide.
Also, check in to see my PS3 and Wii midnight launch resource page. I’ve started receiving information and will start updates this weekend.
One more month!
