Nintendo Wii Sports Thread

[tar_baby]

how is everyone liking this?

are the motion sensing controllers working well?....is it just a fluff game like fucking luigi's mansion or whatever the fuck that game was called when the gamecube came out (worst launch title EVER)

[martianvirus]

It's not a game that you will sit down and play by yourself for hours. But it is a really great game with friends.

The bowling is just like real bowling. The Tennis is fun as well.

Boxing is cool once you get the hang of it. You can't just throw your arms around like a mad man.

But yeah, It's a great simple game that you will have fun with. Just play it with friends or family.

[XMScott]

It owns my soul.

My Bowling high score is a 212

[Chester'sLiver]

It owns my soul.

My Bowling high score is a 212
Haha ----- 236.:icon_mrgr It is very addicting I played like 60 games already.

[XMScott]

My arm is sore for the past 2 days of Tennis/Bowling/Baseball

And all the training ive done. Wii!

[KevSlider]

I really like Baseball. Boxing could have been left out.

[XMScott]

The reviews put Boxing and Golf as the worst.

Which concerns me. Big fan of Hot Shots Golf (i know, thats a Sony Game). And Fight Night. Both genres need to be perfect for me with the Wii.

[KakTheInfected]

Super Swing Golf is coming out for the Wii. Lots of sites are saying it's pretty good so if you like golf you should probably check that out.

[ADD Theater]

I like golf, baseball, and bowling.

I could see a Tiger Woods '07 for the Wii being freakin' awesome. You could really use the controls to get a very interactive and challenging experience that's a lot closer to real golf than ever.

I'm having a blast hitting homeruns in the baseball training. My shoulder is actually sore. It's crazy.


Boxing stinks. It's just not very accurate.

[tar_baby]

do u have to make HUGE sweeping motions?...or can u play these games sitting down

[martianvirus]

do u have to make HUGE sweeping motions?...or can u play these games sitting downBoth, But standing up is more fun and you play better as well.

[axxis64]

yet another out of shape Wii Sports wackbagger checking in:action-sm

my shoulder is sore from bowling too

[LZMF1]

although the boxing game is far from perfect it is fun to play. my wife and i enjoyed "beating the crap out of each other" last night.

[LetsDoThisLucas]

wii bowling is insanely good...the whole sports game is great but my arm is sore as hell tryin to hit those Home Runs :)

[martianvirus]

Boxing takes more technique than the others. Once you know what you are doing, it's really good. The reviewers just didn't get it. Mostly because it's a game for non gamers. You do have to use the big motions to work it right. And you can't just throw your arms around without reason. I love it.

[thrawn42]

I think I still like Tennis the best out of all the games. I liked it even better when I found out that you could control your teammate in single player. I still haven't tried this challenge mode, though.

WiiSports is probably one of the best things Nintendo could have packed in with the system. It's not perfect, but it certainly does a tremendous job of hinting at the capabilities/possibilities for the Wii's controller.

[Perch1019]

My Wii sports age was a 52 the first time I played it. The tennis killed me. I havent played it yet so i really dont know what im doing.
I just rocked a 186 in bowling. Im getting the curves to hit everytime now.
With the baseball, how hard can you swing? Does it matter after a certain point?

This four day weekend coming up is going to kill my arms. I got a list of friends who are planning to be in and out of my house all weekend playing this.

[Chester'sLiver]

I got a 250 bowling yesterday. :)

[NightStalker3]

Those look pretty fun. Anyone also have Madden 07 for the Wii and using the new controls with it?

[Perch1019]

In the bowling game, when you do the training and get to the last one with the 91 pins, you can get the ball to roll on the lane divider and then it goes into the back, makes an explosion sound and all the pins fall. Its pretty cool. The vids up on youtube

[thrawn42]

Suppose I should repost this bit that I initially added to the big Wii thread.

My WiiSports case:

Pics of my shabby yet still spanking WiiSports case:

Front (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wiisportscase002uc9.jpg)
Side (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wiisportscase003wd8.jpg)
Rear (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wiisportscase004wo8.jpg)
Inside (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wiisportscase006go4.jpg)

As you can see one of the edges got cut off. Apparently my HP has a driver default bottom margin of .5". So I can either get larger paper or live with it. It seems just fine to me. Definitely a lot better than that cardboard sleeve that it originally came in.

You can get the cover art here: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=1716

And as for the case you can either a) find a white dvd case b) go to target and pay 1 cent for their Wii preview dvd c) go to the nintendo store and pay $1.50 for a case or d) find the site of a guy who is selling Wii Christmas trees, he has them pre-made there for $5.99

[KevSlider]

If you want a white case for your Wii Sports, go to Target and get the stupid Marvel Ultimate Universe/Tony Hawk Downhill Jam DVD that's free and use that box.

[Exanimate]

Hmm. My interest is peaked. Both of my son's said they either wanted a Nintendo or a 360 for Xmas. We have a regular Xbox, so I may buy the Wii. The price tag is more appealing, and it seems to have decent games.

[BaLZaC~308]

just bowled a 237 :) looks like I'm in second from wackbag

I didnt like boxing at first but we had like 4 people over the other night and had a little tourny, shit was really fun.

me and af like tennis alot too, playing doubles and trash talkin is sweet

[Fr. Dougal]

Had some peeps over tonight to check out my Wii. hehe.

They all loved it. Can't wait for tomorrow night though. It'll be a "get piss drunk" night... so we'll see how we do after a few dozen beers drank.

One friend who's on a bowling league bowled a 212 the first time playing. Nailed 6 strikes in a row. My highest so far is like 140.

[CM Mark]

193 is my high score in bowling. I prefer baseball. I hit a 630 foot homerun in training mode. oh, and my "age" in fitness mode for all three times I've done it, 32 was first, 33 second, and 26 third. I am 26 years old, so I can stop now.

[Perch1019]

Im down to a 37 for my age. I went from a 52 to a 37 over night. The boxing game always fucks me. I never play it.

[thrawn42]

I just got well and above pro status in bowling this morning. I've been playing WiiSports and Zelda all day so far. My high score in bowling is 247!!!
I got 7 strikes in a row in that game. They call it a "Seven Pack"

[XMScott]

How to get a 91 Pin Strike

http://thatvideosite.com./video/3633

lol

[thrawn42]

How to get a 91 Pin Strike

http://thatvideosite.com./video/3633

lol


I actually got a real 91 pin strike.

[Fr. Dougal]

Can someone explain why all my bowls keep pulling to the left? I turn the controller every goddamn way, and each throw keeps curving to the left. It's annoying as shit! Everyone else can throw it straight, so it's something I'm doing...

[thrawn42]

I find that in bowling unless you intentionally curve the ball, that it always curves left. You really have to practice to get the ball to curve in the direction you want to and the amount of curve you want.

Another thing that can alter the ball's course is changing when you release the trigger. If you release it high up into your throw the ball will fly for a bit before it hits the lane.

Also keep in mind that besides moving left and right, you can tap 'A' and change the direction you want to throw the ball.

[martianvirus]

I find that in bowling unless you intentionally curve the ball, that it always curves left. ....I find that to be wrong. I can throw it strait and it will go strait. My brothers almost always curve it left. It's all in how your wrist comes up. When your wrist comes up you are putting a slight spin on it.

[thrawn42]

I find that to be wrong. I can throw it strait and it will go strait. My brothers almost always curve it left. It's all in how your wrist comes up. When your wrist comes up you are putting a slight spin on it.

It's quite possible. I've never been able to throw the ball perfectly straight. I'm still working on my throw though. I can consistently curve in either direction with varying degree and I can pretty much pick up any spare given to me with the exception of some of the more difficult splits.

[Fr. Dougal]

At my game night this weekend, one of my friends tried just flicking his wrist instead of making the whole sweeping arm motion. The ball went speeding down the lane perfectly straight. He had moved to the right just a tad, like 2 quick presses... then did the wrist flick. He got strike after strike.

His bro did the same thing in baseball... just a quick flip. That got him consistent 96 mph fastballs. Can't get anything faster that that tho.

[tar_baby]

just played baseball for the first time...damn it really is a great feeling to knock one outta the park

[Chester'sLiver]

If anyone else does the power bowling training like me I found out a neat little trick. I will put it like this (in case anyone feels like its cheating.:action-sm
To get an automatic 91 pin strike in the last round of Power Bowling, Throw the ball on the right or left rail (depending on if you are right or left handed) so that it stays on it the whole time. If it reaches the end without falling off, you will hear a "click" and an explosion. Then all the pins will fall down from the shockwave. NOTE: This only works on the last round.

[NightStalker3]

Someone needs to video tape themselves playing one of these games and edit in the head of either Bill Gates or Bush playing the Wii.

[Perch1019]

I just rolled a 227. Missed the triple strike on the final frame by 1 pin. Im so proud.

[thrawn42]

Wow...just did 3.5 hours in bowling. I rolled a 279. One strike short of a perfect game. I missed it in the 3rd frame by 1 pin, had to settle for a spare.

The real problem is when you start getting above 200 on average, any 1 frame that's not a strike or spare can really sink you.
And right now if I get a split it's almost a guarantee the entire 10 frames is just going to be a detriment to my overall score.
I think I can hit about 1 out of every 4 really wide splits (i.e. 7-10). The funny thing I've noticed about split shots is though that the remote's curve sometimes seems to reverse. Either it's a bug or something I didn't notice in the instruction booklet.

[FAngel]

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/wii/clips-wee-golf-217224.php

Check out the lil' tyke playing golf, and wait until the end of the clip. I got quite a laugh.

[blee]

My first time training I was aged at 60. The next time was 53. Today, the 3rd time, I got 29!
My list of favorite games, top being best,
Bowling
Boxing
Baseball
Tennis and golf are tied for last.

[Fr. Dougal]

I finally realized... If you press the "2" button during Baseball, you throw sidearm. Very sneaky to do when you're playing against a friend. 'Cause throwing a curveball inside while throwing sidearm will fuck them up royally. :)

Press "1" to go back to normal overhand throwing.

[FAngel]

Heh...hey Balzac - every time Angelfuck hits a home run, do you go "An A-bomb...from Angelfuck!"

The John Sterling clips suddenly flashed into my head as I had my Ramone Mii coming to bat, and I almost dropped the remote from giggling. I can't wait until I get all the Wackbag Miis on my team.

[CM Mark]

Nothing to do with Wii SPorts, but damn Blee, I was just laughing like a retard at your sig pic. thats fantastic

[tar_baby]

just put this back in for a bit...good shit

on baseball...i cant tell if swinging in an uppercut style swing affects ball path or not..does it?...also...can anyone direct a ground ball hit in this?..im having a hard time doing it and i was wondering if this was even possible

on tennis....does it help to hit the backhands by actually going backhand?..once again..couldnt tell a real difference either way

[Perch1019]

Whats the best people have done in bowling? I was able to run of a "Seven-pack" of strikes before I fell apart. I ended up with a 242. Im usually averaging around 205-210 but can easily mix in that 140 if i totally shit the bed.
Anyone hear of any perfect games yet?

My brother found that using the "grandma" technique of rolling the ball between your legs, you can pick up a spare every time. Its annoying as fuck to play against but it keeps the scores high.

And I cant fucking beat 32 for my Wii age. I was flawless on the boxing dodging thing, did ok on the heavy bag but couldnt hit the target on the wall in tennis for my life. Im horrid at the boxing. It just doesnt seem to respond to my movements that well. Does this happen to anyone else?

Oh and how to you 'spin' the ball in tennis?

[BaLZaC~308]

237 is my high.... can't seem to beat it.

The worst thing about being 'pro' is that if you bowl a 170 you lose like 50 points!!

I played like 5 games yesterday and didn't bowl over a 205, my score went down almost 100 points :(

[FAZ8218]

Loving the bowling and golf so far. Saturday just drank with a bunch of friends and played the Wii all night. It was like we were 17 all over again. Boxing got intense after a few drinks. :icon_mrgr

[gleet]

We just have the one controller that came with the wii. If we buy another, can two people box and play baseball and tennis against each other?

[KakTheInfected]

If you have two remotes you can play baseball and tennies against another person, but to play boxing you'll also need an extra nunchuk.

I am really enjoying baseball. The pitching sucks pretty bad, but batting is fun as hell.

[WoodenPlank]

Hitting in both tennis and baseball is ALL timing and how hard you swing. The angle doesnt matter a fuck. I can play baseball just sitting down and flicking my wrist as easily as anything else.

[martianvirus]

Just got Pro on Tennis. (That was hard)

I had Pro status in Bowling a long time ago and it was very easy.

[LetsDoThisLucas]

my high in bowling is a 288 ive gotten ten strikes in a row (pissed when i missed it)

Baseball Bowling Tennis and Boxing are my fav's

my fitness age is at 23 i cant get that any lower

I've gotten a real 91 pin strike...have yet to do the trick(ball keeps falling off the rail)

the only one i dont really play is golf

I'm pro in bowling and thats it im close to pro in Tennis, Baseball, and Boxing

& yes it does matter which angle you swing the remote in Tennis...if you hold the remote at a 90 degree angle (with the top part facing toward the ceiling) you will hit the ball with topspin and more velocity....if you swing horizontally it will be more of a rainbow shot....backhands and forehands do matter also

baseball is timing
boxing is timing(you cant just swing uncontrollably watch your guy)

[Perch1019]

The lowest fitness age you can get is 22 i believe.

I hate golf. It sucks asshole. I always hit my first 2 shots and then when it comes time to get on the green, i max out on strokes.
Im terrible at boxing too. I guess I just have no patients for the timing.

I just hit pro in tennis too. Its starting to beat out bowling as my fav. I cant consistantly spin the ball tho. Its frustrating

I would have chucked the remote against the TV if i missed that last strike.

[thrawn42]

For some reason I'm throwin rocks tonight.

My average bowling score was in the 250's and I rolled a 752 on the power throw training game and got a Platinum medal.

I still haven't topped my score of 279 in the regular game though.

[KakTheInfected]

Has anyone figured out boxing? My cousin played it a few days ago and he did really good but I just can't figure out the goddamn controls.

[martianvirus]

Has anyone figured out boxing? My cousin played it a few days ago and he did really good but I just can't figure out the goddamn controls.I think a key is not to go ape on it. Sway back and forth and throw some punches when you have a good shot. It's the one that gets my heart rate up the most.

[BaLZaC~308]

beat my high in bowling the other night.... went from 236 to 248.

279 and 288 is fucking nuts.... congrats sirs

[WoodenPlank]

Hey, Lucas, whats the secret to the smoking serve in tennis? I still cant get it right.

[martianvirus]

It's when the ball is as high as it can go, then you smoke it.

[WoodenPlank]

Ive been trying to do that, with little success. I wasnt sure if I just stink, or if there was some other secret to it.

[LetsDoThisLucas]

well as with mostly everything else its all about timing it right....

i still mess it up sometimes but i found the easiest way to do it is by actually going through the motions of serving the ball into the air and hitting it
(BTW theres 3 ways to serve the ball up pressin A,B or going thru the actual motion)

basically u serve it up, and as soon as your hand gets above your shoulder you hit the ball, in one smooth motion

in other words once your hand gets to its highest point after serving it up smack the ball

its hard to explain but i stink at explaining let me know if that helped

btw:: did you add me to your console?

[martianvirus]

I had a fitness age of 25. But today I got it down to 20. Which I believe is a perfect score.:icon_mrgr "joy"

[Chester'sLiver]

beat my high in bowling the other night.... went from 236 to 248.

279 and 288 is fucking nuts.... congrats sirs
Yeah but last night I hit my first 300.:icon_mrgr

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/RyanRoss0316/122106_21461.jpg
Boo Ya!

BTW if you bowl with a spin like a do, I found a trick is to just bowl with the controller already turned to the side and you don't ever have to turn it. Then you just have to get the power right and boom strike every time.

[Perch1019]

In tennis. I recently got pro status. For some reason now, Im constantly hitting the ball into the net. Is there something Im doing wrong when im swinging?

[FAZ8218]

Just bowled a 269. Definitely my favorite of the sports games.

[KakTheInfected]

My best in bowling is around a 280 or so. I had all strikes except for a spare in the 9th frame.

[thrawn42]

Well I did it. I rolled a perfect game...even took a few pictures of the television since I've nothing else to cap it with. The trick was to not pay attention to the game. Got my curve and positioning perfected and as soon as I stopped giving a damn, strike after strike until "Perfect" came on the screen.

[Fr. Dougal]

Congrats!

[thrawn42]

Congrats!

All my hard "work" finally paid off.

[FAZ8218]

Just tied my record of 269. FUCK.

[FAZ8218]

278... getting closer.

[thrawn42]

Well I became a Tennis Pro over the weekend and just beat the Tennis Champ yesterday. I'm not sure if anyone else knew that something actually happens as you up your tennis score. For one thing, the computer opponents become much more difficult. At this point they can't stop me though.

[sir_scutter]

My on friend got a 300 on my Wii. Freakin' ass hogged that thing and started the game over every time he wasn't doing perfect. Got a 300 in no time.

Why am I getting the gayest and most non-specific error message when I try and enter img or url code? this is quite annoying not being able to prove my 300 pic.

[abudabit]

My on friend got a 300 on my Wii. Freakin' ass hogged that thing and started the game over every time he wasn't doing perfect. Got a 300 in no time.

Why am I getting the gayest and most non-specific error message when I try and enter img or url code? this is quite annoying not being able to prove my 300 pic.

(img)url(/img)

Replace the ( with [

[thrawn42]

Well had to drag this thread up again since me and my buddy are still hacking away at getting all the medals and pro statuses etc, etc

I was listening to Ron & Fez on FM Thursday night when I had a power throwing breakthrough....as they came back to break. I rolled a 789.

It's not perfect but I'm getting there. Tech demo my ass.