(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best wii games, consoles & accessories

Wiis, or Wii Us? I'm going to assume Wii, but if you mean Wii U, I can also help. I also don't know exactly how these Wiis will be used. Are they meant to be used in a clubhouse-like setting, or will they be taken from place to place for one kid to play at a time?

If you bought Wiis, you would more than likely be being used. You could check a local Gamestop to see if they're selling them used, but they may not. Like, I know my local Gamestop only sells PS3s and 360s used. If they don't have Wiis, you can definitely buy off of eBay or Amazon. I suggest you try to get controllers bundled with the console wherever you get them, because buying controllers on their own are like $20, $50 if you want a Motionplus (which is just an extension that improves the controller) The advantage of buying a Wii over a Wii U would be you would have a lot of money left over for games, since the console itself is more inexpensive, and the games are cheaper.

Although it's an older console, the Wii still has plenty of great games. [Mario Kart Wii] (http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Kart-Wii-Wheel-Nintendo/dp/B000XJNTNS) is a really fun one, and if you just buy the game (I never liked the wheel) it's pretty cheap. [Mario Party 8] (http://www.amazon.com/Mario-Party-8-nintendo-wii/dp/B000LSJKAM/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1415812236&sr=1-1&keywords=mario+party+8) is a MUST have, and is probably the best party game on the system. Huge replay value, and it's not too difficult for kids. [Super Mario Galaxy] (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-Galaxy-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000FQ9QVI/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1415812294&sr=1-2&keywords=super+mario+galaxy) is widely regarded as one of the best video games period. It's only 2 player, though, so it might not be best for your situation. [New Super Mario Bros. Wii] (http://www.amazon.com/New-Super-Mario-Bros-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B002BRZ9G0/ref=pd_sim_vg_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=160GWY5DR8453EPHDZFW) is a really fun game, and is great for co-op play. Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort are VERY good games, both very versatile. They're easy to pick up, and can be played alone or with friends. Most Wiis came with Wii Sports, so you can pick it up for really cheap. Wii Party I've found is pretty popular with kids, although it's not the best party game on the system. My younger sister loves Wii Play, but I don't see how it could appeal to kids. It has 9 minigames that are all pretty different, but they're not spectacular. Just Dance is a great game to get, but a lot of kids are sometimes too embarrassed to ever play it. The Lego games are GREAT, and even though they're only two player, I think they're way to fun to leave out. They're good for kids, adults, teens, whatever. My personal favorite is the Lego Star Wars Saga, but there are plenty of other Lego games if you don't like that one. Kirby's Epic Yarn could be fun for kids, because I know Kirby is a really popular character for the younger ones. I may be wrong, but I think (?) it supports co-op mode. For the older kids, Super Smash Bros Brawl is the absolute BEST choice. My local YMCA used to have a Wii and only Super Smash Bros Brawl, and it was all that the middle/high school aged kids used to play.

With a Wii, you can also play Gamecube games. Similar to the Wii, it has Mario Kart games, Mario Party games, and Super Smash Bros. You have to buy a Gamecube controller, though, obviously.

In terms of educational games, the only one I can think of that was major for the system is Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree. I personally had a lot of fun with it, and it's challenging for older kids while still being accessible for younger ones.

In terms of accessories, I suggest nunchuks and classic controllers. Nunchuks are required for a lot of games, and classic controllers can either be used as an alternate controller or to control Wii Shop games. The Wii Shop is where you can download old games, like the original Super Mario Bros. The classic controller is required to play those games. As I mentioned before, the Motion Plus is also helpful, and required for some games, like Wii Sports Resort. It's basically just an upgrade to the Wii that is attached to the bottom. If you buy Wii Fit (which I didn't suggest, since it's pretty much one player) you will need to buy a Balance Board.

With all of the games, you're probably going to be buying used, just because new Wii games are almost always very expensive. Used games for Wii can vary from expensive to cheap, and I can't imagine you'd come very close to $950 with everything I just mentioned. So with whatever you have left, visit a Gamestop, which have extensive Wii collections, and grab whatever game catches your eye. Games like Deca Sports and 30 Great Games are fun games that I own that went under the radar.

Worthwhile games under $20

Wii U:

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Currently $20 on Amazon via third-party seller) - A solid action game with good online play.

Scribblenauts Unlimited ($17 on Amazon via third-party retailer, inc. shipping) and Unmasked ($18 on Amazon) - A fun little creative toy where you solve puzzles by creating... well, just about anything.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Currently $15 on Amazon) - A superb FPS, and the Wii U version is arguably the definitive console version of the game.

Batman: Arkham City: Armored Edition ($11 on BestBuy.com) - The definitive version of one of the best superhero games of all time.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 ($19 on Amazon) - A good fighting game.

Injustice: Gods Among Us ($14 on BestBuy.com) - A surprisingly good fighting game

Lego Marvel (Currently $20 on Amazon) - One of the better of the LEGO games, and the Wii U gamepad means that co-op play can be done with each player getting their own screen.

Assassin's Creed III (Currently $12 on Amazon via third-party seller, inc. shipping) and Black Flag ($19 on Amazon via third-party retailer, inc. shipping) - They're not really all that much better on the Wii U than other platforms, but if you don't have them yet these are decent entries in the series.

Resident Evil Revelations ($17 on BestBuy.com) - A decent entry in the series.

Wii:

Super Mario Galaxy ($20 on Amazon) - One of the best Mario games ever made, and generally considered to be one of the best videogames of all time.

Resident Evil 4 ($15 on Amazon) - One of the best survival horror games ever made.

Okami ($20 on Amazon) - A Zelda-style game with a beautiful calligraphy style.

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor ($18 on Amazon) - An action-packed shooter

Kirby's Epic Yarn ($14 on Amazon via third-party seller, inc. shipping) - It's so saccharine-cute it'll make your teeth rot, but if you can put up with that, it's an extremely inventive and fun platformer.

No More Heroes ($19 on Amazon) - A fun, very silly, violent action game.

Trauma Center: Second Opinion ($18 on Amazon) - Part surgery sim, part wicked hard arcade game.

De Blob ($18 on Amazon via third-party, inc. shipping) - A fun, inventive platformer where you bounce around to paint the scenery.

MadWorld ($11 on Amazon via third-party, inc. shipping) - A good, hyper-violent action game.

Wii U Nintendo eShop:

Shovel Knight - Old-school platformer goodness, designed like someone took the best parts of your favorite NES games and mashed them all together.

Art of Balance - A puzzle game that has you stacking blocks. It's really well-made.

Guacamelee: Super Turbo Championship Edition - A truly excellent Metroidvania-style game with a killer fighting engine and a fun, silly luchador theme. If you don't already have this on another platform, you need to get it.

Trine 2: Director's Cut - An excellent platform/puzzle game, and the Wii U version is arguably the best because the touchscreen is integrated very well.

WiiWare:

World of Goo - A superb puzzle game where you must construct various structures to get your goo to the exit.

Lost Winds 1 & 2 - Very good platformers that make good use of the Wii remote to make the gameplay interesting.

Bomberman Blast - 8-player online Bomberman. Aww yisssss.

Wii U Virtual Console - Too many good old-school games to list.

Wii Virtual Console - Tons and tons of good old-school games. It's not quite as convenient as the Wii U virtual console, because you have to go into Wii mode to play them and you can't play them with the Wii U gamepad, but the selection on the Wii's Virtual Console is far, far better than on the Wii U, and at the rate Nintendo is adding games to the Wii U Virtual Console, it looks like it'll probably stay that way for a long time. Keep in mind that if Nintendo adds a game to the Wii U Virtual Console that you already have on the Wii Virtual Console, they'll give you a discount on it to entice you to upgrade, so don't hold off just because you're hoping the game you want will come to the Wii U Virtual Console if it's already on the Wii Virtual Console.

Edit: Well, damn. Today Nintendo announced what is kinda' a game-changer - they're releasing Wii games directly for download on the Wii U's eShop for $20 each ($10 each on the week they're first released). The first game, Super Mario Galaxy 2, is out now, and the next two games will be Metroid Prime Trilogy and Punch-Out!!

All three of those games are extremely good, and have been selling for far more than the asking price (Metroid Prime Trilogy was $60-100 used before this news). If you're looking for cheap Wii U games and never got these titles on the Wii, Nintendo has just dropped the gauntlet with a deal you can't refuse.

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Searching prices for: super Mario world

• Amazon prices:
  
  Game Listing | Price
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  Super Mario World | $15.79
  Super Mario World SNES Super Nintendo | $17.93
  Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 | $98.99
  Super Mario World [Online Game Code] | $7.99
  Super Mario 3D World - Nintendo Wii U | $48.22
  Super Mario All Stars | $15.00
  Super Mario All-Stars / Super Mario World | $38.36
  New Super Mario Bros. Wii | $25.41
  Super Mario 3D Land | $24.82
  Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3 | $95.00
  
  
  
• Best Buy prices:
  
  Game Listing | Price
  --- | ---
  [Super Mario 3D World - Nintendo Wii U](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/super-mario-3d-world-nintendo-wii-u/8628047.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1218879426983&skuId=8628047&st=super Mario world&lp=1&cp=1) | $59.99
  [Super Mario 3D World](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/super-mario-3d-world-wii-u-digital-download/1000003764.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1000003763&skuId=1000003764&st=super Mario world&lp=2&cp=1) | $59.99
  [Nintendo - Wii U Deluxe Set with New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-wii-u-deluxe-set-with-new-super-mario-bros-u-and-new-super-luigi-u/2287013.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1219071221806&skuId=2287013&st=super Mario world&cp=1&lp=3) | $299.99
  [New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Nintendo Wii](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/new-super-mario-bros-wii-nintendo-wii/9560833.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1218124798102&skuId=9560833&st=super Mario world&lp=4&cp=1) | $27.99
  [Nintendo Selects: Super Paper Mario - Nintendo Wii](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/nintendo-selects-super-paper-mario-nintendo-wii/3003114.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1218370447151&skuId=3003114&st=super Mario world&lp=5&cp=1) | $15.99
  [New Super Mario Bros. - Nintendo DS](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/new-super-mario-bros-nintendo-ds/7742767.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1140393550778&skuId=7742767&st=super Mario world&lp=6&cp=1) | $34.99
  [New Super Mario Bros. U - Nintendo Wii U](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/new-super-mario-bros-u-nintendo-wii-u/5622829.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1218677495709&skuId=5622829&st=super Mario world&lp=7&cp=1) | $59.99
  [Super Mario 3D World - PRE-OWNED - Nintendo Wii U](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/super-mario-3d-world-pre-owned-nintendo-wii-u/3026522.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1219086171061&skuId=3026522&st=super Mario world&lp=8&cp=1) | $49.99
  [New Super Mario Bros. U](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/new-super-mario-bros-u-wii-u-digital-download/1000003167.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1000003166&skuId=1000003167&st=super Mario world&lp=9&cp=1) | $59.99
  [New Super Luigi U - Nintendo Wii U](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/new-super-luigi-u-nintendo-wii-u/9370063.p;jsessionid=10DCCC7D744C617055594CBAE292E76B.bbolsp-app01-117?id=1219014189101&skuId=9370063&st=super Mario world&lp=10&cp=1) | $29.99
  
  
  
• Gamestop prices:
  
  Game Listing | Price
  --- | ---
  Super Mario World | $7.99
  Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 | $19.99
  Super Mario 3D World | $59.99
  Super Mario 3D World | $59.99
  Super Mario 3D World | $54.99
  
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First thing I'd do is order [Wii Party U] ( http://www.amazon.com/Party-Black-Remote-Plus-nintendo-u/dp/B00DC7FWRE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381842635&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+party+u).
It's $50 and comes with a black motion + controller and comes out this month. The game looks really fun local mutliplayer, and you will really want a Wiimote+ in your collection as well so this kills 2 birds with 1 stone. Grab a Black Nunchuck to match and you should be good to go.

[NintendoLand] (http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Land-wii-u/dp/B002I0K3M0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381843310&sr=8-1&keywords=nintendo+land) - Is really fun local multiplayer, and can be found for $20 or less these days. Keep an eye out and you can get it cheap.


[Need for Speed Most Wanted U] ( http://www.amazon.com/Need-Speed-Most-Wanted-Nintendo-u/dp/B00A39IEN8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1381843367&sr=8-6&keywords=need+for+speed+most+wanted ) - is the best version of the game. They support every feature the PS360 has + off screen play, a co-driver mode which helps you change your environments, DLC included, further draw distances and higher res textures (they used the PC textures, not the PS360 ones) so if you don't already have it, it's a great game and under $20.

[Rayman Legends] ( http://www.amazon.com/Rayman-Legends-nintendo-wii-u/dp/B008AU4YEA/ref=sr_1_1_title_0?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1381843522&sr=1-1&keywords=rayman+legends+wiiu ) - Is also best on Wii U, in particular if you have someone to play co-op with.


I'd also at least try the [Zombie U] ( http://www.amazon.com/ZombiU-Nintendo-Wii-U/dp/B00897Z27C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381843957&sr=8-1&keywords=zombie+u), Monster Hunters 3, [Wonderful 101] ( http://www.amazon.com/The-Wonderful-101-Nintendo-Wii-U/dp/B002I08CSW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381844015&sr=8-1&keywords=wonderful+101), Sonic & All Stars Racing all of which are pretty good and have demos in the eShop.


Some Wii Games you missed since the Wii U is 100% Backwards compatible.


[Metroid Prime Trilogy] ( http://www.amazon.com/Metroid-Prime-Trilogy-Collectors-Edition-Nintendo/dp/B002ATY7JE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381842549&sr=8-1&keywords=metroid+prime+trilogy ) - Fantastic. Can't be stressed enough. 3 FANTASTIC 20+ hour games, and the motion / pointers controls are fantastic. This is how FPS's should be done.


Super Mario Galaxy 1 and [or 2] (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-Galaxy-2-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002BSA388/ref=pd_sim_vg_2) - Both are great, but if you're going to get [Super Mario 3D World] (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Mario-3D-World-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B00DC7G0GG/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1381844129&sr=1-1&keywords=mario+world) I can see waiting on them.

[MadWorld] ( http://www.amazon.com/MadWorld-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B0019SY1D4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381842523&sr=8-1&keywords=madworld ) - Short and fun, guilty pleasure kind of game. Think of the movie "The Running Man" done with a Sin City style and you're pretty close and it's under $10 now. Also for guilty pleasures I enjoyed House of the Dead: Overkill

[Red Steel 2] ( http://www.amazon.com/Red-Steel-2-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001TOMR0C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381842459&sr=8-1&keywords=red+steel+2 ) - Fun game that probably would of sold better if they didn't call it "Red Steel 2", it's a LOT better than the 1st one and different enough that it could of been it's own IP.

Any Tiger Woods from 10 and up - I enjoyed them all, but once they added Wiimotion+ support it controlled much better.

[Punch-Out!!!] ( http://www.amazon.com/Punch-Out-Nintendo-Selects-Wii/dp/B005EIIBKY/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1381842847&sr=1-1&keywords=punchout ) Has support for motion controls or old fashioned NES style. Fun game.

What you need to get started playing Melee:

1. A Nintendo Wii (in case you ever become interested in Project M) available for about $40+ various places on the internet. Try to get the white one as some of the black models does not have slots for Gamecube controllers. Make sure the Wii has the sensor bar, power cables, AV cables, at least 1 wiimote. You also need a Gamecube Memory card so you can save the game. Alternatively if Wii isn't your thing you could purchase a Gamecube bundle like this.
   
   
2. A Wired Official Nintendo Gamecube Controller (negates wireless interference at large tournaments) available from anywhere from about $10+ Used on eBay to about $40 new on Amazon. Let me stress again OFFICIAL Nintendo controller, third parties are generally shoddy and not worth the investment regardless of their price.
   
   
3. A copy of Super Smash Bros Melee, price normally fluctuates from $30-$60 depending on site and demand.
   
   
4. A CRT television. The big ol' chunky ones. These are the only kinds of TV that do not have input delay for Melee. You can find them for free on craigslist or can buy one at a garage sale or thrift store for $5-10 dollars. Make sure it has AV hookups and a remote or a built in button to switch the inputs. Remember to lift with your legs or get a friend to help cause they can be heavy (my main one is 42" and 300lbs).
   
   
5. A Smashboards Account. Everything Smash related can be found there. Character discussions, tourny info, ect...
   
   Extra suggestions:
   
   

• Find human opponents in your area ASAP. You'll probably lose and lose badly but you learn infinitely more than playing against CPUs. Finding good players who are willing to show you the ropes is key.
  
  
• Watch this and Go Here to learn advanced techniques.
  
  
• Once you get a feel for all the characters choose the one you like best and stick to them as this will help you improve faster. This is the most current Melee tier list, which is basically a power ranking of characters. That said, do not take it too seriously, anyone in S or A tier is generally viable and even those below it are feasible if you put in the time and effort (just look to this subreddit's hero aMSa who consistently puts up amazing results with Yoshi)
  
  
• If you're not having fun you're probably not playing right.
  
  
• I strongly recommend watching The Smash Bros documentary it was created and funded by the community and gives a really in depth look into the history of competitive Melee.
  
  
• If you want to play Project M (the second most popular Smash game currently) you need a copy of SSB Brawl, a 2gb SD Card, and the hackless edition PM files.
  
  ___
  Hopefully that helps. If you have any other questions I can try my best to answer them tomorrow.
  

I have owned or tried all the major/popular controllers for Retropie.

Here are my rankings:

1. Scroll to the bottom!
   
   
2. iBuffalo SNES USB controller
   
   

• PROS - Excellent D-Pad, better than the 8-Bitdo but that's just my preference.
  USB so there is the least amount of lag possible.
  Turbo Function
  Cheap
  
• CONS -
  USB could be slightly longer, (8.5 feet).
  A little light, but that's also preference.
  
  

3. Wii U Pro Controller (Real Nintendo Wii U Pro)
   
   

• Pros: Bluetooth works without issue on RPi3s and Retropie 4.1.
  Full button layout with LR shoulders and LR Triggers, plus analogs.
  Excellent battery life
  CORRECT ABXY button placement that you're used to on NES/SNES games
  Decent D-Pad that you can isolate L-R without hitting U-D
  
  

4. 8bitdo SFC30 and SNES30 Bluetooth Controllers
   
   

• PROS
  Feels very solid and well built. Closest replica to the original SNES controllers
  Good Battery life
  *Decent D-Pad that you can isolate L-R without hitting U-D
  
  
• CONS
  Can be difficult to pair sometimes. I often have to turn them off and then on to get them to pair.
  Micro USB port seems fragile
  *D-pad is a tiny bit stiff.
  
  
  
  Now ... onto controllers I don't like or recommend: Xbox 360 controllers are fine, but the D-pad isn't the greatest. It's somewhat easy to hit UP/DOWN when you're trying to just hit Left or Right. Also, the ABXY is configured opposite to what you're used to on a SNES controller. That may not be a big deal, because you can always open the controller and switch them, or do like most people and just ignore it and remember that it's switched. Except when you pass the controller to a friend, then you have to explain ABXY is switched and they still get confused sometimes. I also don't like that you have to use the dongle to use wireless. PS3 controllers I haven't used, but again, the labeling of the buttons is a con for me.
  
  
  NOW ... onto the #1 controller that I love. Nobody is freaking talking about this controller, and it is AWESOME. Ladies and gentleman, I present to you, the
  
  
• Hori Pokken Tournament Pro Pad for $20.
  
  
• PROS -
  
• D-Pad is EXCELLENT. Can easily isolate L-R from U-D. It's not too light, not too heavy.
  
• ERGONOMICS. This thing is easy to play with for hours and it won't cramp your hand.
  
• BUTTONS - Responsive, springy, and ergonomically placed. Those Shoulder buttons are great! Still have ZR ZL buttons too.
  
• 10 FOOT USB ! Long enough to play in your living room. I have several 8Bitdo SNES/SFC bluetooths and a few Wii U Pros, but I always find myself using the Hori Pokken Tournament Pro Pad.
  
• CHEAP ! Freaking $20-25 . Feels like a much more expensive controller.
  
  This is hands down, by far, the best controller for D-pad games on Retropie. And NOBODY talks about it. I'll do a bigger write up with pictures in it's own post.
  
  
  

Okami!

Such an amazingly beautiful and engaging game.. i was worried that when i got it, i had gotten something people would make fun of me for being childish.. it is amazing! it's something i keep going back to play.. the parts where you aren't fighting are brain engaging and relaxing at the same time, beautiful scenery and wonderful music. I LOVE IT..

Vidya Gaems aer da beast.

Setup was easy. You can find instructions on the amazon page and elsewhere to get it installed, and once you have the drivers+software, everything is in english. There's tons of resources for using an old deinterlacing program called amarectv with the device, but mine seemed to work and look fine off of just OBS. I never had any luck with amarec.

I never really had any issues with the device on my laptop, other than messing with the settings until I got it to a quality I liked. My desktop didn't seem to like it for some reason, but that's had a multitude of other issues, so I don't think it was the capture device.

Yes, S-video would look better, though I can't exactly say how much better. You can read up on the differences a bit here, and here's a random youtube video comparing different input recordings on PS2 games. Also keep in mind that you need an S-video output cable for your wii and a CRT that has S-Video input. A good chunk of TVs seem to have them, but not all.

As long as the splitter is powered, it shouldn't add any delay, and shouldn't take away from the quality either.

All good on the questions! I had to figure a lot of this stuff out myself, and ended up wasting money on different things because of it x.x

Edit: Oh, and for the recording 4:3 thing, that's just the aspect ratio on the image. The video being recorded from the capture card will be coming in 4:3(as that's what the image on the CRT is). OBS streams + records on a default 16:9 widescreen image, but keep in mind that's the full stream picture, including the capture, overlays, player cam, and whatever else you want to put on there. If you're streaming, you'll likely want to keep the 16:9 output, so you can do something like this, where the gameplay takes up one side of the stream, and you still have space on the other side for a camera and other information.

I feel like I should maybe create a guide or something in the future for how to properly record a P:M game.

I noticed you're looking at a relatively cheap Capture Card. The one you're looking at is generally considered to have poor quality and can only output a maximum of 480i. The only Capture Card I've used (and still own) in that price range is this. It can output a maximum of 480p (which is the highest P:M will go on a Wii anyway) and works really well with VirtualDub (the software you will be using). You'll also want to pick up an S-Video Cable for the Wii so the video quality is decent.

Some people will recommend that you buy a Dazzle and while a Dazzle is decent, I'd recommend staying away from it due to the massive headaches a Dazzle Recorder can bring upon you. Some models have issues with sound, some only output 480i (not nearly as good as 480p) etc.

The next step is to download Software which will capture the game that is being played. I'd highly recommend VirtualDub as it will work with the video card listed above and can also function as a video editor afterwards.

All videos that are recorded will need to have lossless codec that they go through in order to decrease the original file size. This can take a 1-hour game original video from being 500gb to 100gb. Basically, if you record without one, you'll eat up your hard drive space fast. The best (atm) for codecs that don't lose any quality is HuffYuv. The video quality will be near 1:1 as you see on the TV while also not having a gigantic file size. You can also use Xvid if you want.

Now you'll want to edit your video. Simply use VirtualDub with simple edits. Once you have your final video, you'll want to encode the file by using a product called MeGUI. It'll encode the file into x264 and NeroAAC using a video editing language AviSynth. It's all pretty easy to use.

If you want to record on your TV and computer at the same time, it'll be a little bit of a headache. Your best bet is to buy splitters and AV female to female adapters. It may look like a mess when you finally get it setup, but it'll still have no lag (or less than 1 frame).

If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask. There are some really good tutorials and guides over at Something Awful LP Wiki. Even though it's for Lets Plays, it'll still be able to help you since you're trying to effectively do the same thing.

EDIT: You could also drop money on an Elgato HD Game Capture, but they're really expensive. The quality is second-to-none though.

Zombie U - $14.99 (has been as low as $9.99 before at Best Buy)

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge - $16.95

Wonderful 101 - $23.59

Pikmin 3 Digital Code - $15 - $25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - $14.95

Tekken Tag Tournament - $19.99


That right there will put you at about $105. You can really only find Pikmin 3 cheap by looking on eBay for those selling the free codes that came from Mario Kart 8. DKC is still generally full MSRP and I don't think I've ever seen Lego City Under Cover cheaper than $30 new. I know I've seen some of these listed games on sale for $9.99 new before (Ninja Gaiden, Tekken Tag, COD:Blops 2, Zombi U) and for sure I've seen them used at that price through GameFly (case, manual and discs usually come in excellent condition) Hope this helps

Oh yeah and Best Buy price matches Amazon (I believe Wal-mart does too) so you could go to a store, or order online (will require some customer service help) and price match the items so you can grab them from the same store.

Look up the Afterglow Pro controllers. They are clear plastic controllers you can get for the Wii U that are at least $10 cheaper than the official Pro controller and is superior in every way in my opinion.

The Afterglow has a slightly smaller and conforming shape than the Pro does. Think Xbox One feel. The analog stick platforms are concave so you get superior control without slippage, once again, think Xbox One style. The triggers are responsive and feel great. The price is spot on, and they come with their own charging cables.

The only complaints I have are follows: I don't like glossy finish controllers. Both the Afterglow and Official Pro controllers are glossy. I find clear controllers tacky looking, and I don't like LEDs in my controllers. I don't plan on doing anything about the Afterglows being clear, but you can turn off the LEDs with a button press, so that isn't an issue anymore.

Wii U Afterglow: Here is a link to an Amazon listing for them. You can also get them at local Gamestops for like $29.99+tax. I bought 4 of these when I got my system and love them.

I think I may use one for a Majora's Mask mod that I want to do.

1. Playstation 4 Controller My secret Santa got me a Sony Blu-Ray player for the Christmas exchange. With a PS 4 Controller I can access hundreds of PS 3 games to play.
   
   
2. Rise of the Tomb Raider for Xbox 360. I am a huge Tomb Raider fan. My current PC can't run the most recent game but I do have a Xbox 360.
   
   
3. Skylanders Trap Team: Kaos Trap. I am a big fan of Skylanders. The Kaos Trap is the last trap I need. Still need the [Light Expansion] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QU506JY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2U7TJSOOKGSUC&coliid=I10SQW2SJNJLYI) $70 and Dark Expansion $90 but those are way to expensive.
   
   
4. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Wii. I have the older Wii system and I love the Mario and Zelda games. This one is high on my wish list but just to expensive for me currently.
   
   
5. Light Blue Yarn Yoshi Amiibo. I don't have a Wii U or the game but this Yarn Yoshi is just so cute and adorable. You can't just say no to such cuteness. I want one for my collection.
   

Since you've been away from Nintendo for a while now, I'd say buy the system now and play through the Wii catalog until the Wii U games start dropping in a few months. That gives you time to play through the two Wii Zelda games, the Mario Galaxies, Super Paper Mario, Metroid Prime Corruption, and Donkey Kong Country Returns (at a minimum) before the wave of fall games arrives.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Super Mario Galaxy

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Paper Mario

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Donkey Kong Country Returns


There's even more awesome games to be had from the Wii's catalog, and they're all 100% compatible with the Wii U. Don't deny yourself these awesome games!

There is an entire single player campaign which can last you a good few hours (if you rush through it). And there is also modes which let you play locally and with CPU offline. There is also offline training which includes combo training. The game supports Wii U Gamepad, the Pro Controller, and theres a special controller which only works on Pokken: link here. I'd say the game is definitely worth the money, despite not being able to play online. Sorry about your parents though, hope things work out for you soon! :)

Here's my setup

Yes, yes, I know, I have a CRT instead of a flat screen TV. If you'd also notice, I play more old consoles than new and CRT is superior to flat screen for them (and much cheaper). Ideally I'll be upgrading to a small (~20") Sony Trinitron. The 32" ones are free and widely available but they're sooooo big and heavy.

Type|Item

----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard | MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage | Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card
Case | Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive | LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Keyboard | Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse | Cobra E-3lue Wired Optical Mouse
Controller | DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 - Glacier White (gifted from /u/MaximumDan) with a DS4 keyboard
Controller | Nintendo Wii Remote Plus with a cheap light gun accessory and a racing wheel
Controller | 2x GCN, DS3, 2x DS2, Ouya

Just got a Wii motion sensor bar so I can play light gun games on my PC and use the WiiMote as a remote control. Also thinking about racing games with the steering wheel attachment. Monitors are from Craigslist ($35 and $10 respectively). CRT was a gift from a friend. It's dying though (discoloration). Pre-amp and speakers were also gifts from friends. PC and consoles I bought myself.

You should get yourself the Wii u controller along with a new game :D. You need it rightnow because you have an itch to play and its so much better when you have a new shiny controller in your hand. So much better game play.

i need this right now because look at that color! Its amazing! My nails need this to shine and stand out in the crowd.

Thanks for the contest! Batman Suit.

Hiya, not sure if this is the best place to ask but here goes.


I'm looking for some advice for purchasing a new mouse and keyboard. When I built my PC 2 years ago I bought some cheap Nemisis bundle (Sumvision LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Kane Pro Gaming LED Keyboard and LED Adjustable DPI Mouse https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J2U3D7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1.wnybKEXKCCW)


I am now looking to upgrade to a better quality keyboard and mouse, will primarily be used for gaming, not work or much typing. From the UK, budget for both would be max £100 pref around £80. Thanks!


Oh if you know a sub where this would be better answered I would much appreciate being redirected!

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Ohhhh I know it would be more than awesome if I got Donkey Kong Country Returns

I know it's a little bit more expensive but I will share this with my 3 siblings which would be more appropriate to spread the happiness

or

Survival Straps if safety and being prepared is important

With Wii you should buy some Wii component cables for like $6, then using those, go into your Wii's settings and set your resolution to 480p. Play this on your HD TV - component cables in 480p look much better than the yellow composite cable that comes with the system. You should also play your GameCube games on your Wii to take advantage of its component cables. Note that GameCube games will not automatically play in 480p, so you'll need to hold B when starting up a GameCube game and "activate progressive scan."

N64 games are a bit more complicated. There's no cheap way to play them well on an HD TV, so if you think it's worth it you might look on Craigslist for a CRT TV. Try to find perhaps a Sony "Trinitron" flat screen TV that isn't an HD CRT TV. You'll also want to find an s-video cable for N64 if your CRT TV supports it. S-video gives a better picture than composite.

Yeah but the improvements are things like camera movement and Amiibo support. And I can already play Xenoblade, like, today, if I wanted to. They're going to need to do a lot more to get me to invest.

I understand what you mean, and I'm not going to pitchfork you. Here are some games that I think a 9 year old would like, and ones that I enjoy as well.

• Child of Light
  
• Never Alone
  
• Splatoon
  
• Super Mario 3D World
  
• Lego Marvel Super Heros
  
• Donkey Kong Country Returns
  
• Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
  
  
  Any Legend of Zelda and Mario ones are good too.
  

Actually, I think the best place to import a Japanese 3DS would be Amazon. They have them much cheaper than anyone else and it's fulfilled by Amazon, so that means they already have some imported to their warehouses and just have to send them domestically.

The regular size New 3DS would be $170 USD on Amazon including tax, with quicker shipping, while on the other hand, it would be $160+Shipping from China from Play-Asia.

In the end, you'll be paying around the same amount, but the shipping speeds is where Amazon wins. You'll be waiting a while for the Play-Asia order for sure.

The most common high quality capture card you can use would be the the Elgato Game Capture HD. You would want 2 component cables, at least 5 splitters, and a component connection to a Wii. There is free software called OBS that you can use to stream and record and there are a number of options if you are looking to just record (there is even software that Elgato offers) but most like to use VirtualDub. This of course can be very expensive. If you are looking for cheaper options there are cheaper capture cards available such as the Dazzle and the Diamond. Both work fine but you won't achieve as crisp as a picture. These are the cards that I have had experience with but I have also heard good things from the Avermedia.

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000FQ9R4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408162307&sr=8-1&keywords=brawl

30-ish bucks new on amazon still, that might be your best bet for online, but for the heck of it I'd check out Ebay prices under "newly listed" see if you can find a new copy for cheaper. :)

Good luck!

Don't buy it they make it look the same for a reason. Grab a Nintendo licensed third-party Wii U Controller, or just shell out the extra 20 bucks for the pro. You can also use a classic pro controller for a lot of games.

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Commander-Wii-U-Nintendo/dp/B00ANHBJBY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406537466&sr=8-2&keywords=wii+u+controllers - This is a cheap controller by Nyko for Wii U i can't speak for it myself but the reviews seem OKAY.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00BRA9R5G/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=1406537516&sr=8-1 - This is an Afterglow controller, again i can't speak for it myself but i DO have an afterglow X360 controller which works perfectly.

If i was you, find a deal at target/wal-mart/amazon for a pro controller, it has an insane amount of battery life, and really it's just a fantastic controller. Also the wii-mote and nunchuk is used for a lot of games as well so maybe think about picking that up.

Super Mario Bros. Wii.

It goes back to the same play style that Super Mario Bros. 4 had back in the old Super Nintendo days. I tried out the coin battle (1-4 people compete to collect the most coins in a level) a while back and was going to sit down and play for 10-15 minutes and wound up playing for a few hours.

The next day a friend and I picked it back up and played the actual campaign (for lack of a better term) for damn near 4 hours straight. It isn't split screen but it is co-op on the same screen and an absolute blast to play with a friend.

Just saying, those off-brand Wii U Pro Controllers are great, I bought one last year, it plays great and the battery life is huge.

But careful with some brands, I recommend these:

https://www.amazon.com/PowerLead-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo-Bluetooth/dp/B00SN1QEGW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_63_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E1AK2JHR6BD34ZHTYVTW

>What is the best place to buy a Wii U?

Wherever has the bundle you want and price you want!

>Can I connect it to an Asus monitor and Creative T20 speakers?

You'll need to make sure you have your audio set up properly - depends on the input your speakers require. If they need traditional stereo input you can buy a wii component cable and set the Wii U to ouput sound through there in the settings. If your monitor accepts an HDMI audio signal and has an audio out of some kind, you should be fine. You may need an HDMI audio splitter (which I'm not familiar with, but gets recommend a lot).

>Are there any new bundles coming out this christmas or after?

They will likely be created by retailers, not official bundles from Nintendo. Things like buy this Wii U and get an eshop card.

>Will prices drop after christmas?

Hard to tell, but retailers may have sales.

The game pad turns off when you switch to Wii mode.

You will need the Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuck to play the classic Wii games but, the classic Wii remote will work as well if you already own that. In addition, I'd also recommend grabbing a classic controller if you plan on playing Wii games like Super Smash Bros Brawl as the Wii U Pro Controller will not work.

There is an official forum list here of compatible external hard drives, but I haven't put much of a dent in mine yet so, you may want to hold off.

Typical file sizes for older SNES games seem to be in the 20-30 MB range.

As someone who beat it 3 times over on both the PS2 and the Wii, the Wii version is a lot better in my opinion.

My reason? The drawing mechanic in the game is better suited for the Wii controller, which makes the game much more fast paced and the battles are a lot more fun. Instead of having to draw a shape slowly with the analog stick. Don't get me wrong, it was still fun on the PS2, but I still hold a preference to the Wii version after playing both. But if you can use the motion on the PS3 it would be worth it to get that.

I just took a quick look online if that is any help PS2, Wii, can't find the PS3 version. The Wii version is cheaper though.

I think it still depends on the LCD. Game Mode generally just cuts out all the extra post-processing things the TV normally does to the image right before it displays it, so it helps the lag tremendously.

The next biggest improvement you could make to an LCD is to use component cables instead of the composite cables included with the Wii. Component cables transmit data much faster to HDTVs, while CRTs can usually only work with composite cables. If I am remembering correctly, component cables transmit a digital signal while a composite cable transmits an analog signal.

Furthermore, composite cables (and CRT TVs) cannot send a higher resolution than 480i. Component cables can send 480p up to 1080p (i = interlacing; p = progressive). Using a component cable with an LCD in 480p is optimal.

I can't quite remember as much detail as I would like, but I'm just regurgitating everything I learned from this page: http://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/wiki/lag

That's a fantastic article, and I recommend you read it as soon as you get the chance.

Smash, Kart, and Rayman legends support the widest range of controllers.

If you think your co-workers would fair better with more traditional controllers --- the Pro Controllers are the closest fit. They are a fairly expensive but also have a nearly 80 hour battery life. In games that support it, pro controllers can usually be used interchangeably with the gamepad (screen controller).

On the other end of the spectrum, the wii mote is cheaper, has less buttons (primarily used for simple games), includes pointer / motion controls, and requires batteries.

Some games will require the nunchuck addon; alternatively, a classic controller addon provides support similar to the pro above.

All games will list controller compatibility on the back of the box (or info page on sale sites).

Instead of the XFX power supply, consider the EVGA 500W white. It costs pretty much the same and comes with really nice sleeved cables. If you haven't already, check out CiT cases. It's up to personal preference but I think some of the cases (F3 series, Dragon³) look really nice. Solid build, maybe grab up some extra hard drives when you need them but if you don't need storage then don't bother. Good luck with the build.

Sidenote - Nice, cheap peripherals (I've used for 2 years now)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sumvision-Gaming-Keyboard-Mouse-Adjustable/dp/B00J2U3D7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492384210&sr=8-1&keywords=sumvision+keyboard

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanaway-Extended-Keyboard-Water-Resistant-Non-Slip/dp/B01D5QJXWG/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1492384141&sr=1-5&keywords=extended+mouse+mat

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VicTsing%C2%AE-Wireless-Professional-Adjustable-Notebook/dp/B00G40NVHO/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1492384179&sr=8-13&keywords=gaming+mouse

The issue is, the PS3 camera used is being valued at $13 tops. Bowsers is hitting at $15. Skyward Sword is still rocking a $30 value.

If your not interested in a two for 1, I would be good with a Camera for spirit tracks deal.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00J2U3D7G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2UN3NAZJYU382&coliid=I147EURRUF1AEG

Would that be a good mouse/keyboard combo?

If someone can recommend me a cheap one otherwise that'd be good too :)

Unrelated to topic but just as an FYI. I have been very happy with these knock off Pro controllers. Won't help with the lack of screen I don't think but might be more effective than a dualshock

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SN1QEGW/

Here's some popular gaming keyboard and mouse sets on amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aula-Bundles-Keyboard-Illuminated-Multimedia/dp/B00CU7J4C6/ref=lp_430564031_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1411507904&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Redragon%C2%AE-CENTROPHORUS-Gaming-Multimedia-Keyboard/dp/B00K0N50KW/ref=lp_430564031_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1411507904&sr=1-6

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nemesis-Edition-Gaming-Keyboard-Mouse/dp/B00J2U3D7G/ref=lp_430564031_1_13?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1411507904&sr=1-13

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ordel%C2%AE-Illiminating-Precission-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00LC8LWOW/ref=sr_1_32?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1411508070&sr=1-32

All of them seem to have pretty good reviews.

Hopefully I'm not too late.

They have USB powered Wii Sensor bars on Amazon. I have this one plugged into the usb port on my TV and it works as good or better than my original bar.

Nextronics Sensor Bar USB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UAAX60?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I think most of the frustration can be from confusion. Keep in mind that gamepad + a few wii remotes will cover you for almost everything. They work with virtually all Wii U games (good option for multiplayer), all wii games, and most wii VC. Though some wii VC do require classic controllers, however it is really uncomfortable for long term use. I myself only use it if I have to. The wii u pro controller is comfortable and nice to use but it is not required, and isn't as versatile as the wii remote.

There are a few places to save money on the controllers. The Wii Remote Plus/Wii Nunchuk refurbished from nintendo is a good deal, and comes in black to match the deluxe wii u. Also, get the 'japan' versions of the other controllers from amazon. They work exactly the same, but much cheaper.

• Wii Remote Plus/Wii Nunchuk 25$
  
• Wii Classic Controller Pro (japan) 28$ instead of 53$
  
• Wii U pro controller (japan) 45$ instead of 60$~70$

What's my best option for a Pro Controller? I've been playing Xenoblade Chronicles X as my first Wii U game, and I've found the Gamepad a bit uncomfortable. I bought this third party Pro Controller off Amazon, but I could tell right away I needed to return it: the left analog stick wasn't registering inputs properly, it only registered being fully pressed in any direction at diagonals. I could take another shot at this controller (it certainly seems to be working for some people, based on the reviews), but I was wondering if there were other good options?

https://smile.amazon.com/PowerLead-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo-Wii-Bluetooth/dp/B00SN1QEGW/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1518985709&sr=1-3&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller

Most of the time VGA inputs on projectors will also do component video as well. So some simple cable adaptors will work.

First you need to output from the Wii component video. So get something like this if you don't already have one: https://www.amazon.com/Component-AV-Cable-Nintendo-Wii-HDTV/dp/B000OFSBL6/ (no idea if this one is good, just an example)

Then you need to change that to VGA. So a 3RCA Female to VGA adaptor like: https://www.amazon.com/CableWholesale-Component-Video-Adapter-30H1-50200/dp/B00JMC9CLK (again just an example) Just be careful to get a RCA female or you will also need to get RCA couplers because both ends (Wii and adaptor) will be male.

I'm not sure, since it wasn't mine (or hers, a friend of theirs let her borrow it). I think it was this one, though. http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417195996&sr=8-1&keywords=yoshi+gamecube+controller

I guess it's technically a Pro controller shaped like a Gamecube controller, but it seemed to work pretty well.

There are a few options right now - The Mayflash adapter lets you connect a GCN controller to a Wii remote and have it spoof a Classic Controller. Additionally, the PDP Wired Fight Pad and HORI Battle Pad are Classic Controllers, but modeled after the classic Gamecube controller shape.

There's always the chance that Nintendo will make the GCN adapter work for things other than SSB for Wii U, but I'm not sure I'd hold my breath. Honestly if they just made it work in Wii mode it'd be amazing.

Hey, I'm looking to purchase one of these Imported white New 3ds. 1. Because it looks really clean and beautiful, and 2. Because I like the small form factor of the N3DS compared to the XL. My question is, if/after I shack it, can I install any CIA and play regardless of the region block?

All WiiU games and any Virtual Console games that are in the WiiU's eShop can be default be played 100% with the gamepad. If you want to play old Wii games you will most likely (99% of games) need a Wiimote and nunchuck. Based on personal preferences you can then opt for a Pro Controller to use with certain games if you want. For example, I played Hyrule Warriors exclusively with the Pro Controller even though I didn't have to, just 'cause.

That's because you're looking at Best Buy... Never buy things from Best Buy.

Amazon

oh! i would def be interested. i'm trying to save up for one for my son. he has been asking for one for so long now. Favorite video game. of all time. lol

Edit: Favorite DS game.

If you want 3rd parties, check out the Afterglow controllers. I find them to be more comfortable for some games, and they are cheaper. PDP makes some decent quality stuff.

While unavailable online, they can usually be found in Gamestops and places like Sears, WalMart, Target, etc.

Believe it or not, the official Pokken Tournament controller is really really nice for a classic SNES controller feel. Best of all, no pesky analog stick to get in the way that many modern controllers have. I absolutely love the soft d-pad on it too. And if you're running modern Windows (especially 10), it will recognize the controller without much hassle.

For the wii, we had a lot of fun playing super mario bros wii

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BRZ9G0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d1_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=06M85WBMC83G9XDXEPCQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Haven't seen this posted, stumbled upon it on Amazon while searching for the PDP controllers. It looks a lot better than the PDP ones and I trust Hori a lot more than PDP. It says officially licensed by Nintendo as well.

Also has a Nov 21 release date listed, more evidence for that being the release date for smash bros?

Zak's Videogame Shack on Amazon is legit. His is the first used listing for Wii Remotes with Motion Plus here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/B00N4OAELY

I've personally bought one of them from him as well as a Pro Classic controller, Wii U Pro controller, Nunchuk controller, and Gamecube Wavebird, and all were in great cosmetic shape and 100% working order. His prices are also very solid.

I see, thanks that really helps. It's a white japanese N3DS regular that looks exactly like this. How do I figure out the exact model number for it?

New Super Mario Bros.

Mario Kart

Mario Galaxy

Mario Party 8

Legend of Zelda


You don't HAVE to buy new.

Yes. I liked it quite a bit. My second favorite in the franchise, right behind Ocarina. But that's my opinion.

It's only $49.49
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QRNKOO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006QRNKOO&linkCode=as2&tag=masteroftheme-20&linkId=4P5I2GNWLSCWZE6N

These were only a few dollars more with free prime 2 day shipping. I'm convinced they are real pro controllers, one of them even has the slight remains of a polished off Nintendo logo. Idk what their deal is but they work great and I have only charged them once since I got them a few months ago.

Thanks! It looks like Okami is on Amazon (my go-to for most of my purchases anyway), so that looks like a good option! I would prefer to buy a physical copy both so it can be returned if he doesn't want it and also it's kind of more fun to give physical gifts. Looks like Dark Souls 2 doesn't have a physical copy yet, but maybe I'll look into DS1 to see if it is compatible.

You can get the third party Pro Controllers that came out for Smash Bros pretty easily:

http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Wired-Fight-Pad-nintendo-u/dp/B00LSBNSAO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427131765&sr=8-2&keywords=yoshi+wii+u+controller

I made a decent side income when I was in grad school flipping video games and gaming accessories. I knew a few pawn shops close to my house that had flat rates on DS/3DS/retro games, and steeply discounted rates on accessories/non-current-gen systems. A few examples:

$10 for a new, sealed GameCube controller from 2002-ish (before they released new GC controllers with Smash for Wii U); sold for over $100 on eBay

$7 for a Skyward Sword wiimote; sold for $80.

$18 total for two complete copies of Pokemon: Heart Gold and one complete copy of Pokemon: Soul Silver (sold each for $55).

$8 total for complete copies of Mario Party 4, 5, 6, and 7; sold each for $25-40.

Would you be at all interested in a 3rd Party WiiU Pro Controller?

I'm interested in Lucina.

I use this one to play mario maker on my wiiu and I love it, I have never had a problem with it.

You can connect a wiimote to an emulator such as dolphin (the best wii emulator out there) via bluetooth. You might need to upgrade your bluetooth software so that it can discover wiimotes. I use the Toshiba bluetooth Stack(though I had to use other search means to find a version that worked on non-toshiba computers). Once it's discovered you can add it to the emulator and it will read all of the button presses. I think for it to read motion you need to buy a computer infrared sensor bar like what the wii has.

You can read more on how to set up the dolphin emulator on that first link I gave you.

Buy a Pi 3, they're cheap. You can get a kit easy on Amazon for about 50 bucks, should come with a case, a couple of small heat syncs, power cord, and a micro sd card. Pick up a cheap HDMI cord if you don't already have one. Then go to the retro pie website and just follow the instructions. As long as you're slightly computer literate, you should have no issues getting it going. Once retro pie is installed, ROMs are easily added by dragging and dropping into the appropriate folder.

You'll want a controller (obviously), I suggest either a wired one like this or you can even use a BlueTooth controller, this is the one I use. Setting up the bluetooth controllers just takes an extra step to connect within the menu, not hard to do, the wired one should be plug and play.

also, if you like 2D games get this and this

Muramasa in particular, has an awesome art style

I think it makes a noticeable difference. It mainly makes all the colors brighter and the blacks blacker. I bought this one on amazon for $5; definitely worth it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OFSBL6/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Super Smash Bros. Brawl! - the Subspace Emissary mode is an awesome platform-ish adventure campaign.

Dualshock 3 (With better DS3) is a good choice.

XBox One and XBox 360 Wired controllers work through USB with appropriate drivers straight from Microsoft.

This adapter with a Wii Classic Pro controller works well too (although Wii classics have gotten expensive.) Also works with this GC controller replica (and this one too.) Both of those are from reputable companies (Hori and PDP respectively.) There is a lot of demand for this stuff since Smash came out, so if this is your choice, I'd wait until after the holidays.


The XBox or DS3 controllers are better for modern games, but I absolutely stand by the Classic/Gamecube controllers for classic games and emulation.

For the GC Controllers I use an unofficial adapter for WiiU which is directly recognized by Dolphin (I have never need to change it from WiiU mode, so an official one should work too). But of course, this is PC, so as long as there is a way to recognize the input from a port, you can get it working eventually (as has been the case since time immemorial).

For the Wiimotes, a USB bluetooth 4.0 dongle is more than enough as long as you let it interface directly with the emulator through continual scanning (once synced everything works, speaker included). Also, for the sensor bar I use an old wireless baterry powered one with rechargable AAA batteries, but if I were looking for one now I'd get a USB powered one.

Oh, and btw, that same bt dongle can also support DS4 / DS3 / Ouya / generic controllers connected to it at the same time as the Wiimotes, so it's definitelly worth the $10 (I didn't include newer Xbox controllers for the simple fact I've never tried them over bluetooth, but they should work too).

I just wanted to bring an update back - After reading here, I bought two of those controllers - https://www.amazon.com/PowerLead-Wireless-Controller-Nintendo-Wii-Bluetooth/dp/B00SN1QEGW/ - and while they seem to be pretty good fit and finish, I DO find they do have a VERY slight delay to them. A delay that I do -not- experience with the big game tablet that comes with the system.

I can give a for-example. I am currently playing Ducktales (Fantastic, if you've not tried it, duplicate of the original I played as a kid) -- I was playing the Himalayas level and there's one section where you have to jump from rope to rope... It's a point where you let go of the rope, move right, then instantly press up. This controller would -not- do it. I died about 4x and thought it must not be receiving my UP fast enough to grab that rope... But sure enough, I set down the knock off controller and would you look at that, nailed it first try through all of the ropes with zero issues.

Now mind you -- I played the entire level with the other controller without any issue so this delay is VERY small. Quite possibly my button presses being advanced by myself without even really noticing, but sure enough, this section I could -not- do without the big game tablet-controller. I'm curious if it's just a cheaper bluetooth chipset they used in them, or if the Pro controller would suffer the same. I expect it would not, as it's not a bluetooth speed issue overall, the gamepad thingie is still wireless too.

I suppose anyone could test it for themselves - start a two player game with a jump in it, and press both of the buttons at the same time and see?

Worth mentioning there are more designs, such as a Pikachu one, a Lugi one, Link, Metal Mario, DK, Yoshi, Peach, Wario, and Samus. There might more designs, but that's all I found.
Regarding quality, they are officially licensed by Nintendo, so they should be good.

And right now on my WiiU I'm able to play NES, SNES, N64, GC, Wii, and WiiU games with homebrew. You can also head to eBay to pick up a SNES controller that plugs into Wii remotes (or Amazon, apparently... wow) to play SNES games the way they were meant to be played. It's a golden age.

Forgot to post a link, seems like a fantastic deal to me:

https://smile.amazon.com/ZombiU-Nintendo-Wii-U/dp/B00897Z27C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481965191&sr=8-1&keywords=zombie+u

Buy a Japanese Pro Classic Controller on Amazon. It's $25 and works perfectly. Controllers aren't region locked.


http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Japanese-Version-Nintendo/dp/B002C1AUP0

Can someone answer for me if the Wii-U Pro controller can be used in bowser mode? Does it use the motion controls where you'll NEED a wii mote?

I have 2 Wii motes and a pro (http://www.amazon.com/Wii-PRO-controller-shiro-WUP-A-RSWA-nintendo/dp/B009AP2518/ref=zg_bs_1232371011_4) for anyone that hasn't seen it). I want to know if I need to shell out another $45 to play this with my friends (I've spend more on controllers between the PS4 and Wii U lately than I have on games. :)

I'm not sure we're looking at the same thing, or maybe this just became available again since you posted that, but yo:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hori-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo/dp/B019QB4SL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502893649&sr=8-1&keywords=pokken+tournament+controller

16 pounds. Kinda high but go go. That ships via Amazon Global, but it's still shipped and sold by Amazon, from one of their US warehouses, with a delivery guarantee. Have you tried calling around some local game stores?

Currently flipping through Amazon, Brawl is $29, Mario Kart Wii is $39, Galaxy is $44, Skyward Sword is $40, Wii Sports Resort is $34... where are you buying your games? I mean, yeah, they aren't a hard $60 anymore, but these games are old. All of these should be well under $20 by now.

Also Know that Owning a Wii U means you have access to those Wii games as well and the Wii U comes with an HDMI Cable so it's much more useful then a Wii since most new TVs don't have a Composite out or even a Component out.

Also Know that to play any of these games on either Wii or Wii U (which ever one you get) you're gonna need a Wiimote + one of these:

The PDP Fight Pad

The Classic Controller

or The Classic Controller Pro

I would recommend getting the Japanese one off amazon. It works perfectly on all Wii U's and the price tends to drop more often than the American one. (provided you're in America) It was on there a couple weeks ago for 38 bucks.

The two wal marts by my house have the Pdp afterglow controller on clearance for $20. I picked it up for my daughter for Christmas becaise she really likes my pro controller so I haven't got to test it out yet. So If anyone has one and can chime in I'd like to know what people's thoughts are on them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BRA9R5G/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1

Wii Classic Controller Pro with an adapter is the best by far.

You can get a white one for $40 from Japan. I was also able to order it with free shipping and it came in just a week.
Don't be fooled by the $20 ones from China, though. Always look at reviews, they're most likely fakes. The one I got works excellent, though. Even on an American Wii U.

http://www.amazon.com/Wii-controller-shiro-WUP---RSWA-nintendo/dp/B009AP2518/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1412436655&sr=1-5&keywords=wii+u+pro+controller

Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase if you shop by going to smile.amazon.com instead? Over $50,000,000 has been raised for charity - all you need to do is change the URL!

Here are your smile-ified links:

https://smile.amazon.com/Club-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Classic-Controller/dp/B004TL1K0A/ref=sr_1_2

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https://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-Japanese-Version/dp/B002C1AUP0/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1487502376&sr=1-3&keywords=wii+classic+controller

This is the best one I can find. I recently ordered it and it's coming today.

Check out the Amazon link. FWIW, these are all people using "Fulfilled by Amazon" and almost all of them selling the "World Edition".

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B006QRNKOO/ref=olp_f_primeEligible?ie=UTF8&f_new=true&f_primeEligible=true

Let's just use amazon prices:

Wii U Deluxe w/ NSMBU & NSLU - $293.87

Wii U Pro COntroller - $40.99

Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition - $15.99

Assassin's Creed 4 - $25.49

Madden 13 - $11.99

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD - $41.40

Super Mario 3D World - $50.66

Assassin's Creed 3 - $14.61

007 Legends - $9.95

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze - $43.99

Black Ops 2 $12.49

ZombiU - $14.99

That brings us to a total of $576.42.

He could have bought the games on discount from Toys R Us which has many discounted games plus buy one get one 60% off.

Also could have gotten the buy 2 get 1 free at Target a week ago. YOu could also price match that sale, all though many stores were hesitant to do that.

I can certainly handle that with all of the Mario anesthetics. I wish they would have used some other Nintendo IP though.

PDP makes one of those Afterglow controllers for it. I've got it and I think it works great
http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Pro-Controller-Wii-U-nintendo/dp/B00BRA9R5G

If OEM means made by Nintendo then yes. I have one that isn’t but it’s like a “recovered” controller. Uses the same parts as a Nintendo one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SN1QEGW

http://www.amazon.com/Nextronics-Sensor-Bar-USB-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001UAAX60/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347564625&sr=8-1&keywords=Nextronics+Sensor+Bar+HD

I'm fairly certain this is the one I bought. I believe mine came with an AC adapter even though it didn't say it back when I ordered it. They're easy to find, though.

Amazon has it in stock. 5 used from $24.99; brand new $42.95 + free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B006QRNKOO

There is a HW repair (solder) by cluster. Seek it in this sub or on his site. The issue with 3d party lies in the signal quality. So you have to solder a diod if I recall correctly.
I think you can go for hori controllers. They work great with the nes mini unmodded. Check youtube.

https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo/dp/B019QB4SL0/ref=sr_1_79?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1496335670&sr=1-79

those rock on the Nes mini.

gdgd, i'd look into the pokken controller as its wired and apparently pro.


god knows if it'll be any good for smash....

I did find these. They say that the are exactly the same as the US version, but from Japan. I read through a bunch of reviews and they say it is good.

http://www.amazon.com/Wii-PRO-controller-shiro-WUP-A-RSWA-nintendo/dp/B009AP2518/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412618373&sr=8-1&keywords=Wii+U+Pro+japanese

Sensor bar is literally just two infrared lights that the wiimote uses internally to track its position, it doesn't do any processing itself. You can either just use two infrared LEDs or (more realistically) buy a usb sensor bar (e.g. here https://www.amazon.com/Nextronics-Sensor-Bar-USB-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B001UAAX60).

Also, if the game doesn't require pointing (mario galaxy actually falls into this category if you don't mind not being able to collect starbits or play some of the motion-control minigames) you can actually just play without a sensor bar by mapping buttons to spin etc.

Uhh, the $70 Zelda bundle that is currently selling for $100-$170 on Amazon? Or the free collector's Edition disk that goes for $50-$200? I don't think that example did what you were hoping it would.

Thanks for the reply!

Would this be the right cable for Wii S-Video? And this for Component?

If I go with component, I would also have to convert from BNC then I assume?

These are what I got and they work great
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OFSBL6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure on the difference between the Nintendo ones and these

I should downvote for piracy, but I'll let you off this time. Today is your lucky day. Buy it. http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Remote-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEHI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322693372&sr=8-2

Donkey Kong always wins

Don't know if this helps you, but they have a Yoshi "classic controller" shaped like a GCN one that you may want to check out.

I think Toys R Us had these for a bit cheaper, but linked it to give you an idea.

I'm Happy with my Pokken controller: https://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0

Hey guys, noob question here. Long story short, I need to know if Wii HD component cables would work for the wii u? The rest of this comment is background to the problem I am trying to solve.

I am trying to connect my wii u to my television and soundbar separately. Currently, I am using the HDMI cord to connect the wii u to the tv, and then an RCA audio output cord to connect the tv to the soundbar. For the most part, this setup works fine, EXCEPT for netflix. For some reason, I get scratchy audio output from wii u's netflix app when it is connected to my television. When I just watch on the gamepad, though, the sound/video quality on netflix are fine, which leads me to believe that my television is screwing with the netflix audio signal. This now leads me to my question.

On the back of the wii u, there is a video out port, right? Has anyone tried purchasing original wii HD cables and hooking it up to their television? Here is a link to what I was thinking of getting:

http://www.amazon.com/Component-AV-Cable-Nintendo-Wii-HDTV/dp/B000OFSBL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406827513&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+hd+cables

My plan would be to stream the video to the television, and then purchase an HDMI to RCA converter to send the audio directly from the wii u to the soundbar, which would hopefully end the problem.

Anyways, would a cable as the one I posted in the amazon link work for this? I appreciate any insight into the problem, thank you!

Here's a game you can try: Okami. It should be simple and intuitive enough to play, and the feel/look of the game is nothing short of beautiful. Story-wise there is a lot of text, but if he can get around that with the visual clues then there should be no problem. There are a couple of annoying points in the game, but overall it was really fun to play and has many good concepts that young people in general should learn.

Typically no. Especially for larger tournies, wireless controllers pose as a logistical issue. You may be able to get away with one at a local with below 50 attendees, but once you go larger than that, you'll have a hard time finding TOs that'll allow them.

IMO, you're better off with a GameCube Controller:

White GC Controller

Black GC Controller

GC Adapter

(Note: There's no difference between the colors, just take your pick)

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Course, if for some reason you still want wireless:

Classic Pro Controller

Classic Controller

Wii U Pro Controller

Nintendo had official ones from club nintendo that plugged into the wii remote but they're almost as much as an snes classic now :(. Here's a link if you're still interested.

Pricey, but this is 1st party: https://www.amazon.com/Club-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Classic-Controller/dp/B004TL1K0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502379984&sr=8-2&keywords=snes+wii+controller

This is true, I just searched them out. While not in stock on a lot of sites, I found them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-PRO-controller-shiro-WUP-A-RSWA-nintendo/dp/B009AP2518/

Good to know!
The Yoshi pad is on for $20 right now!

Yeah Arkham's going to be remastered soon on xbone. Deus Ex HR is also back compat on xbone.

Wii Remote Plus works for both Wii and Wii U, as long as it's official Nintendo product.

Wii Remote Plus on Amazon -- http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Plus-Black/dp/B00N4OAELY/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1464248551&sr=1-3&keywords=wii+remote+plus

Wii Remote Plus refurbished on Nintendo Store costs 50% less -- https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod400003

w/ nunchuk: https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod150198

Don't listen to the other 3 people this TV should be just fine.

It looks like it has an S-video input (labeled Y/C-input on the TV in this picture) they make wii output cables with those like this. Then there's only one audio input below it, so plug in the white audio cord into that and you'll be set.

I was poking around for quite sometime on dolphins compatibility page trying to find a dongle that was all green and in stock. A lot of what's on their listed seems to be out of stock, or just not a viable option. (Didn't wanna screw with the PCIe bluetooth card and there is little info online for the original Wii bluetooth adapter). I eventually settled on the UGREEN dongle and the USB Sensor Bar, both of which are known compatible devices with dolphin.

After setting up the devices I can say that I am very satisfied with both products. All I need to do to pair my wiimotes is simply press the red sync button on the bottom of the controller when dolphin is open and it's paired in a few seconds.

There are a few things to note with this setup though.

1. Keep in mind that with USB sensor bars you will need to unplug them when you aren't using them. The Wii sensor bar is designed to turn off when the Wii is off to avoid burning out the infrared leds. (I tried setting my computer up to turn off the USBs when the PC is off but I couldn't get it figured out for the life of me)
   
2. The included instructions for the USB dongle that I linked are garbage. It comes with a CD for drivers (but it's 2019, and my SFF build doesn't know what CD is), but the website in the manual is NOT the correct place to find the drivers. After a bit of research, I finally found the correct driver for the adapter. Once it's plugged in, just follow dolphins passthrough instructions and you're off! And for under $20, prime eligible too!

Would it just make sense to use the Classic Controller Pro? I cant justify buying a controller for a single purpose. I hope it is compatible.

Please just use the tried in true method of using an SD Card + Brawl. Nintendo is still distributing Brawl at a reasonable price, so you really have no excuse.

Save your pennies and get this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TL1K0A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=33I6BV7G38UYX&coliid=I1E94DC8NN4267

Thanks for the answer! I will be picking this game up. Now to decide if I use my club nintendo points or try and figure out how to add wii points. I don't have a classic controller, do you think this will work?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sumvision-Nemesis-Kane-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00J2U3D7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427542783&sr=8-1&keywords=gaming+mouse+and+keyboard


THIS IS WHAT I GOT, it is very good for the price, the mouse is very goood. It is both mouse and keyboard.

There was even an official SNES controller that was available as part of club nintendo: https://www.amazon.com/Club-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Classic-Controller/dp/B004TL1K0A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503322075&sr=1-1&keywords=snes+wii It's kind of expensive now, but it certainly was possible to use real controllers.

Looks like they're using similar (slightly smaller) packaging as the Japanese exclusive Nintendo Club controller.

Here is a tip

If you can't find a retailer I suggest buying it online :)

I have these component cables and they work really well. Can't go wrong for $6. Never tried the hdmi adapter though.

I just found one, no it isn't

The picture you showed me was just a fan's imagination placeholder image of what one could look like.

So does anyone know for sure if the old controllers work?

You could always buy plates off of Amazon and spray paint them the color you want. This is the cheapest plate I could find. This is the whitest/easiest to paint plates I could find.

Edit: The japanese New 3ds comes with plain white plates

Edit 2: I found this on eBay

hahaa So confusing. Wow.

So would this be the right combination?
Wiimote: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Plus-Black/dp/B00N4OAELY/ref=pd_sim_63_22?ie=UTF8&dpID=41pDVGqtA6L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=16YNA1JFTG39VX3J6MD2

Nunchuk: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Nunchuk-Controller-Black-Wii-U/dp/B0094X1ZXU/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0QJQKGMFCCBYZ7H2P21M

Controller: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-Black-Nintendo/dp/B002TLTBN0/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1464291516&sr=1-3&keywords=Classic+Controller+Pro&refinements=p_89%3ANintendo

The Wiimote and Nunchuk say WiiU on the box, but the controller says Wii. Is this right?

Yeah I bought a cheap one that didn't work, so I ordered the official one from Amazon for 27 bucks

Edit: 24 now: https://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-Japanese-Version/dp/B002C1AUP0/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SN1QEGW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is just as good and less than half the price. Can't tell any difference between the Nintendo one and this brand.

I am not sure why the Japanese accessories are cheaper on Amazon... but I'm glad there's no region-lock on controllers!


Official Japanese GC Connection Tap - ~$35


Japanese Wii U PRO controller - ~$45


Refurb Wii Motion Plus and Nunchuck -~$25

As I said in the description, only looking for N64 stuff unless the trade is heavily in my favor. Also, Skyward Sword Bundle New costs $200

It's going to be cool using the SNES controllers on the NES Classic. I do feel bad for the people who dropped $70+ on the Club Nintendo Super Famicom controller.
https://www.amazon.com/Club-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Classic-Controller/dp/B004TL1K0A/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1498919727&sr=8-8&keywords=nintendo+club+controller

This thread convinced me to pick up the game. It's priced at $15 at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0

definitely the Pokken controller for the Wii U

What I'm talking about (wii S-video + AV cable) is one cable. Because the Wii comes with a standard AV cable (albeit with a proprietary connector to the Wii, but the output is universally accepted AV composite cables: yellow, red, white for video and left and right audio.) the cable with the s-video is the same thing, except it has one more wire that ends in s-video output, and this will plug into the ElGato. So, you do need this single cable to capture it via ElGato. Here's the link: link

>Good composite setup - Avermedia C039, use a S-video cable for wii that has S video and composite. Plug the S video in to the capture card and the composite in to the TV and use splitters for audio. OBS has built in deinterlace software that works well.

https://www.amazon.com/Wii-S-Video-AV-Cable-nintendo-u/dp/B001B0A3A0

https://www.amazon.com/AVerMedia-Standard-Definition-Composite-C039/dp/B00603S1OS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485960536&sr=8-1&keywords=avermedia+c039

So these?


I got a component capture card a long time ago for Wii; if I wanted to use it, should I try to buy a component to composite converter?

Okami is the best non-Zelda Zelda-esque game.

It is on the Wii, linked below, but an HD re-release is coming to the XBox One in December.

https://www.amazon.com/%C3%95kami-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000Z9A95M?th=1

Amazon has them new $59.99

Hoping it's legit - They were a limited release a while a go

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004TL1K0A/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Yeah I saw that on amazon, while looking to see prices, also okami hasn't been said its also $12 and red steel 2 also $12

FYI, Amazon has it available for pre-order now.

you can actually get knock-off USB IR blasters emitters

https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-W010-Wireless-Sensor-DolphinBar/dp/B00HZWEB74

https://www.amazon.com/Nextronics-Sensor-Bar-USB-Wii-Mac/dp/B001UAAX60/ref=pd_sim_147_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001UAAX60&pd_rd_r=HND3SPKBWV7RPX064TCV&pd_rd_w=JoqVU&pd_rd_wg=lq1X5&psc=1&refRID=HND3SPKBWV7RPX064TCV

you also got it reversed, the sensor is in the controller if it works like a wiimote

It's entirely possible. You just use a Wii sensor bar, like you would on a Wii. You can buy USB ones like this online for $10-20.

That's probably the smartest thing to do. Here's a link for the cheapest official one I know of. The box is Japanese but the controller is the same.

Looks like they are using these

Looks like this one.

Well, if you want to compete in an arcade setting ever, you'll need to get used to this.

Which can be bought for the Wii U here.

Nononononono! Get this!

http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Remote-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEHI

Its only single player so you really only need 1 motion plus controller, and this pack gets you the nifty Zelda controller and the game. In Australia, its actually cheaper to buy the limited ed pack than getting a motion plus controller and the game. (I think.)

It's all about luck. You have to call all of your local stores to see if they still have any in stock. If not, you can buy them off of Amazon, but since it's past the release date the cheapest one you're going to find is $108.

http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Remote-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B002I0GEHI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1321846448&sr=8-2

For $15? Sure.

ZombiU - Nintendo Wii U by UBI Soft http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00897Z27C/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_irvyub0HGEANT

Wasn't too bad... until the wii remotes. If your stand is going to be worth ~$80 (source), why not get something a little more durable than cardboard?

Hey, thanks for the response. I had a feeling my price limit might be a bit too low. I did however find this or this but that only shows one pure colour at a time. What do you think?

Well it's not exactly a gorilla but Donkey Kong is close right?

guerilla gorillas

> I tried to reserve one that the hori pokken controllers REQUIRED for local multiplayer

What? You don't need the pokken gamepad for local multiplayer.

And you can just buy it right now on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Pokken-Tournament-Limited-Controller-Nintendo-u/dp/B019QB4SL0/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1458002177&sr=1-2&keywords=pokken

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sumvision-Gaming-Keyboard-Mouse-Adjustable/dp/B00J2U3D7G


There rubber dome, and the mouse has tracking issues, if you play CS stay away from it. Cheap and not good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRA9R5G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

if you don't want to spend $50, I bought myself this 3rd party one for $30. It has solid reviews. I can't speak for it myself since I haven't received it, just a heads up!

Afterglow Pro Controller is a bargain. Found it at WalMart for $20.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRA9R5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_GsV3yb6PXYKK5

Used on Amazon for SSBB says $17
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000FQ9R4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372449788&sr=8-1&keywords=super+smash+bros+brawl

Amazon?

Brawl for 35 bucks


http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000FQ9R4E

amazon has it for the price of your first-born child..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002I0GEHI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1414133472&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40

amazon used section, first listing says "Back-ordered. Due in stock February 11 " they had 3 two days ago

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004TL1K0A

You can find these titles much cheaper through a retailer. Amazon currently has Zombie U for $19.23.

Amazon has ZombiU for $15

http://www.amazon.com/ZombiU-Nintendo-Wii-U/dp/B00897Z27C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404409798&sr=8-1&keywords=zombiu

Been thinking about picking it up, myself.

Um... its less than 30 on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/ZombiU-Nintendo-Wii-U/dp/B00897Z27C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381259497&sr=8-1&keywords=zombi+u

it's $12.50 delivered for new on amazon right now.

I don't get it, I see plenty of them at a decent price on both Amazon and the usual import sites:

• Black $46: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-PRO-controller-black-WUP-A-RSKA/dp/B009AP23NI
  
• White $48: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-U-Pro-Controller-White-Nintendo/dp/B009AFLXJS
  
• White $38: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-PRO-controller-shiro-WUP-A-RSWA-nintendo/dp/B009AP2518
  
• Black $29: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/nintendo-wii-u-conosle-japan/7230-wii-u-pro-controller-black.html
  
• White $29: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/nintendo-wii-u-conosle-japan/7229-wii-u-pro-controller-white.html
  
• Black $35: http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-wii-u-pro-controller-black-paOS-13-49-en-70-5eol.html
  
• White $35: http://www.play-asia.com/nintendo-wii-u-pro-controller-white-paOS-13-49-en-70-5eon.html

Amazon has the Japanese ones and from what I've read they're identical to NA controllers after you open the box.

Wii U PRO controller (shiro) (WUP-A-RSWA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AP2518/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_GdJhyb8JF1GNQ

Amazon offers the Japanese-packaged version of the controller (completely compatible with non-Japanese systems) for $39.50, which is the cheapest I've seen. Link.

New N3DS is not available in the US yet unless you get the animal cross bundle. You can get a New N3DS (Japanese Import) from Amazon for 185$.

The New N3DS XL deal for $175 is the cheapest I've seen in a while. Black Friday at Walmart was $180 I believe.

I usually share the same reservations but this seems to check out as legit at least according to the reviews and questions. Just the Japanese packaging.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AP2518

Will I be able to pair this to my PC?

I want to do some Wii emulation and I know you can pair a regular Wiimote but dunno about a "Wii U" branded Wiimote

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00N4OAELY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1HODXWDOAIWOF&coliid=I3AFS485JOK26B&psc=1

It fits the controllers fine. I have the club nintendo super famicom wii controller (https://www.amazon.com/Club-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-Classic-Controller/dp/B004TL1K0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505507544&sr=8-1&keywords=club+nintendo+snes+controller) and use it as a second controller for my nes classic and it fits in the case. The foam sort of molds around the sides of the controller since it is slightly wider than an nes controller. I would imagine the snes would fit as well though the cutout may not be exactly perfect. That foam kind of molds around stuff though so it would probably work fine if they don't release a new one and the snes classic is the same size or slightly larger. If it was smaller it might flop around but I doubt it is smaller.

[Only £30] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Wii/dp/B000FQ9R4E)

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000FQ9R4E

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000FQ9R4E/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1420347863&sr=8-1&keywords=ssb+brawl

uhhh have you tried amazon?

I think this is the cheapest prime thing I have Nintendo HD component connection Cheap

http://www.amazon.com/Component-AV-Cable-Nintendo-Wii-HDTV/dp/B000OFSBL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=141707620 720p or 1080i

This will fix your issue: http://www.amazon.com/Component-AV-Cable-Nintendo-Wii-HDTV/dp/B000OFSBL6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1422401637&sr=1-1&keywords=wii+component+cable

Here you go OP!

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