Nintendo sez Wii on October 2 - bit-tech.net Forums

WilHarris · 26th Jul 2006, 02:21

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/07..._on_October_2/

specofdust · 26th Jul 2006, 02:37

Haha, I love them, they're making every aspect of this entire project as playfull as possible.

I can't wait, and I think I'm actually quite likely to get one. It'll be my first console since a sega megadrive II, and with a bit of luck it'll be just as fun as my PC is.

Cookiemonster101 · 26th Jul 2006, 02:39

Interesting way to get a release date, hehe.
Ohhhh yes! October 2nd would be perfect for me...2 days before my birthday

The wait is on.

Splinter000 · 26th Jul 2006, 02:40

I want a Wiiiii nowwwwww!

Seriously though, I have no moneys, its going to be a beg, steal and borrow job.

Firehed · 26th Jul 2006, 04:08

With my luck, it'll come out the same day I finish my MAME cabinet (which is still in thought bubble stages). Still no confirmed pricing yet though, right? A week after my birthday would be a bit of a shame, but if I manage to snag any birthday checks it could all work out.

First console I've really wanted since the Playstation (and I only wanted that for FFVII). And first I'll have paid for myself since the Sega Genesis

Nezuji · 26th Jul 2006, 05:46

Or maybe someone is just yanking your chain?

I couldn't figure out why Bit-tech didn't have a link to said press release. I managed to find it after a little digging. For those who can't be bothered to read it, here's the whole story of the "secret encoded message":

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nintendo of America

The fourth quarter of 2006 will herald a new era for Nintendo with the launch of its remarkable new Wii™ home video game system. But that's not what this news item is about! How could that be, you ask? Perhaps the secret to the launch information for Wii is somehow encoded in the text of this news item. You might want to pore over it for a few hours before staying up all night to debate phraseology and comma placement with your friends online. Or maybe it's all just a scam to get you to read the other games we have launching this fall. One of the two.

...

And, for Nintendo GameCube™ owners, The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess will be available for you this fall. An enhanced version also will be a launch title for Wii. That will all happen on … Oh look, we're out of space.

Why is this non-story on the front page of Bit-tech? It's not like it's a slow news day.

Nezuji

BioSniper · 26th Jul 2006, 07:34

That would be damned fantastic as my birthday is the 19th

Gotta love nintendo tbh. They are the only ones who don't seem to constantly proclaim they are the best but instead let the product speak for itself.

::edit:: corrected some typos.

rowin4kicks · 26th Jul 2006, 10:36

WOW i am so excited
wait i have seepage a little too excited
anyway cant wait to get my hands on one of those funky controllers

Andy Mc · 26th Jul 2006, 10:39

<drool>

I can't wait. I'm so gonna get it with 4 wiimotes and acessories and have all my friends over to get pissed and play like loons.

this console is going to be sooo much fun

</drool>

Spearhead · 26th Jul 2006, 10:42

i cant wait that long to have a wii..... oh endless jokes with that name

bassboi72 · 26th Jul 2006, 13:37

Wii will Wii will rock you!

I like that one... hehe

I'm stoked. I must start saving up me monies... May even go put a preorder in today... >

(why havn't I saved any monies already?!)

Sam0r · 26th Jul 2006, 14:12

I'm still waiting for a price.. I don't think it'll be that expencive, *hopefully* sub £100.

meserlian · 27th Jul 2006, 00:08

i've put aside 500$ for the Wii, i am not sure i am gonna buy it till x-mas holidays, an october 2nd release would.. well it will distroy me, isnt it when uni starts *checks calender*yup.. i am dooomed, OMG zelda... this is too much anticipation.. no way in hell am i waiting till x-mas..*runs and cheks if the money is still there*

sorry for being so self contredicting, but i get to excited when i read news about Wii :0)

Sam0r · 27th Jul 2006, 00:11

I really don't think you'll need $500 for the Wii.

DougEdey · 27th Jul 2006, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam0r

I really don't think you'll need $500 for the Wii.

$250 + 3 extra pads + cpl of launch games = $500

DXR_13KE · 27th Jul 2006, 00:31

i just want to play old sega games

this is as close to a sega console i can get

so it will rock and it will pwn PS3 cue in sony ps fan boys

olly_lewis · 30th Jul 2006, 16:04

Though I was originally skeptical at Nintendo's chances with this console, the cheap price, onvoatation over Sony and Micrsoft, the early release and the downfall(ing) of the PS3 have made me a fan of thsi new console, and though at first i won't get one, because of the cheap price and innovation, like many other people I would buy a Wii to supplement my other console....
The price is great and I hope that the Wii is successful and creates a niche for itself in the world of family gaming and party games.

26th Jul 2006, 02:21	#1
WilHarris Just another nobody Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,671	Nintendo sez Wii on October 2 http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/07..._on_October_2/

26th Jul 2006, 02:37	#2
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,607	Haha, I love them, they're making every aspect of this entire project as playfull as possible. I can't wait, and I think I'm actually quite likely to get one. It'll be my first console since a sega megadrive II, and with a bit of luck it'll be just as fun as my PC is. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

26th Jul 2006, 02:39	#3
Cookiemonster101 Modder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 61	Interesting way to get a release date, hehe. Ohhhh yes! October 2nd would be perfect for me...2 days before my birthday The wait is on. __________________ hi.

26th Jul 2006, 04:08	#5
Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An hour north of Boston Posts: 12,576	With my luck, it'll come out the same day I finish my MAME cabinet (which is still in thought bubble stages). Still no confirmed pricing yet though, right? A week after my birthday would be a bit of a shame, but if I manage to snag any birthday checks it could all work out. First console I've really wanted since the Playstation (and I only wanted that for FFVII). And first I'll have paid for myself since the Sega Genesis __________________ hire me @ eric-stern.com - web developer and php ninja pics @ my smugmug :: Twitter @firehed :: blog @ firehed.net 40D\|580EXII\|285HV\|AB800\|70-200f/4LIS\|17-50f/2.8\|150f/2.8Macro\|50f/1.8 MacPro @ 8x2.8GHz, 10GB FBDDR2, 3TB HD :: MBP @ 2x2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HD

26th Jul 2006, 07:34	#7
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26th Jul 2006, 02:40	#4
Splinter000 What's a Dremel? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 8	I want a Wiiiii nowwwwww! Seriously though, I have no moneys, its going to be a beg, steal and borrow job.

26th Jul 2006, 10:36	#8
rowin4kicks Hypermodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windsor, UK Posts: 760	WOW i am so excited wait i have seepage a little too excited anyway cant wait to get my hands on one of those funky controllers

26th Jul 2006, 10:39	#9
Andy Mc Supermodder Join Date: May 2002 Location: Worcester, UK Posts: 487	<drool> I can't wait. I'm so gonna get it with 4 wiimotes and acessories and have all my friends over to get pissed and play like loons. this console is going to be sooo much fun </drool> __________________ "Seemed a harmless little ****........But we unleashed the lion" 'Jeremy' by Pearl Jam

26th Jul 2006, 10:42	#10
Spearhead What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Guernsey, UK Posts: 9	i cant wait that long to have a wii..... oh endless jokes with that name

26th Jul 2006, 13:37	#11
bassboi72 My dremel is broken. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 174	Wii will Wii will rock you! I like that one... hehe I'm stoked. I must start saving up me monies... May even go put a preorder in today... > (why havn't I saved any monies already?!) __________________ Project Cryogen Planning: [---------\|-] Parts: [--\|--------] Construction: [----\|------] Gettin' there.

26th Jul 2006, 14:12	#12
Sam0r Hater of Seagate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,894	I'm still waiting for a price.. I don't think it'll be that expencive, hopefully sub £100. __________________ Lenovo 3000 N200 - C2D 1.6 - 2gb DDR533 - 120gb HD Xbox Live Gamertag: Sam00r \| My Blog Type Thing

27th Jul 2006, 00:08	#13
meserlian What's a Dremel? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 4	i've put aside 500$ for the Wii, i am not sure i am gonna buy it till x-mas holidays, an october 2nd release would.. well it will distroy me, isnt it when uni starts checks calenderyup.. i am dooomed, OMG zelda... this is too much anticipation.. no way in hell am i waiting till x-mas..runs and cheks if the money is still there sorry for being so self contredicting, but i get to excited when i read news about Wii :0)

27th Jul 2006, 00:11	#14
Sam0r Hater of Seagate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,894	I really don't think you'll need $500 for the Wii. __________________ Lenovo 3000 N200 - C2D 1.6 - 2gb DDR533 - 120gb HD Xbox Live Gamertag: Sam00r \| My Blog Type Thing

27th Jul 2006, 00:31	#16
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,460	i just want to play old sega games this is as close to a sega console i can get so it will rock and it will pwn PS3 cue in sony ps fan boys __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

30th Jul 2006, 16:04	#17
olly_lewis Hypermodder Join Date: May 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 756	Though I was originally skeptical at Nintendo's chances with this console, the cheap price, onvoatation over Sony and Micrsoft, the early release and the downfall(ing) of the PS3 have made me a fan of thsi new console, and though at first i won't get one, because of the cheap price and innovation, like many other people I would buy a Wii to supplement my other console.... The price is great and I hope that the Wii is successful and creates a niche for itself in the world of family gaming and party games. __________________ My signature dumped me... ___________