The Official Off-Topic Lounge: Wii Version

[QUOTE="SirSpudly"]Seemings how I kinda AM the one responsible for half the hard drive talk, I am glad to announce that I just bought this.JordanElek

I literally just skimmed over that hard drive on NewEgg while I was looking over average hard drive prices for my response in Jason's thread. Weird.

That would be because they're having a free 3-day UPS shipping on it this weekend, and because you get 40GB more for an extra $10 over the 80GB model. I've actually had it in my favorites for 2 weeks, but this drive cost $69.99 TOTAL, which means NO extra fees. Thats like the omega rarity of internet business.

The main difference between 5400 and 7200 is how fast data is transferred. When you're transferring short bits of data, the 7200 is recommended; but when transferring large bits of data there is little difference. 5400 drives are much more consistent, but 7200 are quicker at things like save states and picture swapping.

Oh, and 5400 is the native PS3 speed, and the one recommended. The 7200 drives work (sometimes better), but in the end a lot of time will be spent downloading data, versus the 20-30 times you'd be creating/uploading a save file.

Just don't invest in a 10400 drive, those things will eat up your budget and your warranty.

I bought a 330 gb external harddrive once. Alllll full of porn 8)_BlueDuck_

Was it preloaded? Or was there actually porn inside the hard drive ;).

What: Mention of "More Safari, Less track"

Who:Jeff Gerstmann

Where:Giant Bombcast 6-10-08, 17:30

He never forgot.

SirSpudly

Do you have the link?

[QUOTE="SirSpudly"]

What: Mention of "More Safari, Less track"

Who:Jeff Gerstmann

Where:Giant Bombcast 6-10-08, 17:30

He never forgot.

alexh_99

Do you have the link?

Here's the generic link. I didn't realize there were still Gamespotters that hadn't heard of Giant Bomb.

Who can't wait for 1 pm EST to come so they can download the new Firefox 3 browser?

I've been looking at the clock all morning (because it can't talk) waiting for it

For the people who aren't I have one question

Why do you hate the best? Why do you glady accept inferior browsers when the best one is free for all to use? Do you feel you're online too much and in order to pay penance you use low quality browsers?

Who can't wait for 1 pm EST to come so they can download the new Firefox 3 browser?

I've been looking at the clock all morning (because it can't talk) waiting for it

For the people who aren't I have one question

Why do you hate the best? Why do you glady accept inferior browsers when the best one is free for all to use? Do you feel you're online too much and in order to pay penance you use low quality browsers?

Jaysonguy

They made a FireFox update? Cool, im going to check it out.
Haziqonfire

Apparently everybody had the same idea. I can't connect to the site or the browser's update tool.

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]
They made a FireFox update? Cool, im going to check it out.
JordanElek

Apparently everybody had the same idea. I can't connect to the site or the browser's update tool.

Anyone here get the Spore creature creator? I've had it since it got leaked Saturday.

Still debating if the full version is worth $10 (probably, I could do SO much more with all the parts, and that's an understatement).

No I did not rci, where can I find it?Jaysonguy

Here. The demo to it leaked, but it only have 25% capacity.

Also, I am now part of the Neilson TV program, any requests?

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]No I did not rci, where can I find it?SirSpudly

Here. The demo to it leaked, but it only have 25% capacity.

Also, I am now part of the Neilson TV program, any requests?

Awesome

Pushing Daisies and Shin Chan please

Pushing Daisies and Shin Chan please

Jaysonguy

Can do, especially since Pushing Daisies is Dead Like Me 2.

But I'll write "I liked Detective Conan better" after Shin Chan.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

Pushing Daisies and Shin Chan please

SirSpudly

Can do, especially since Pushing Daisies is Dead Like Me 2.

But I'll write "I liked Detective Conan better" after Shin Chan.

Thank you

Case Closed is an awesome show

One truth prevails

Anyone here get the Spore creature creator? I've had it since it got leaked Saturday.

Still debating if the full version is worth $10 (probably, I could do SO much more with all the parts, and that's an understatement).

rcignoni

im downloading it right now. Hope its good :)

I'm BACK!

I mean, technically I never left (in fact saying less seemed to work out better for me), but my computer is up to full speed. Actually scratch that, my Virtual Memory more than doubled with this hard drive! From 1024 to 2460... what an upgrade for $69.99!

So no more Wii/babysitting for internet for a few weeks. I can finally play Tales of Symphonia without worrying about my Wavebird powering down again.

ALSO, Firefox 3 runs awesome on this computer. I ran it on my mother's e-machine (yeah I went there for the record) and Wordpress wouldn't even load, but on mine it looks and feels like a glade edge from Vista. Just Night and Day what a good computer will do with newer software. Now I have to figure out how to fix the slight USB lag I've been getting.

I'm BACK!

I mean, technically I never left (in fact saying less seemed to work out better for me), but my computer is up to full speed. Actually scratch that, my Virtual Memory more than doubled with this hard drive! From 1024 to 2460... what an upgrade for $69.99!

So no more Wii/babysitting for internet for a few weeks. I can finally play Tales of Symphonia without worrying about my Wavebird powering down again.

ALSO, Firefox 3 runs awesome on this computer. I ran it on my mother's e-machine (yeah I went there for the record) and Wordpress wouldn't even load, but on mine it looks and feels like a glade edge from Vista. Just Night and Day what a good computer will do with newer software. Now I have to figure out how to fix the slight USB lag I've been getting.

SirSpudly

Welcome back? :?

That's a pretty sick computer setup though. I got firefox 3 as well, although it's not too different from what I had.

Good to see you back SpudJaysonguy

He was never gone.

Now me, on the other hand...

hmm i'm new to gamespot and i'm guessing this is prolly the place to introduce myself. my name is will and i'm 22, been gaming with nintendo since the snes days and a proud wii/ds owner. just wanted to say hello to y'all

Welcome, good sir.

Now, I'm the cool kid in this place, so stick close to me, and with my help, you just might make it through first-year.

Just watch out for the greasers and you should be fine.

Welcome back BobHaziqonfire

Yeah, Bob's been MAG (missing at gamespot)

Which has SUCKED

Aw, you guys.:oops:

But no, sorry, the correct answer was "Welcome to Gamespot, ninwin99!".

thanks bob. i had some q's i had wanted to ask but it seems i have gotten no responses from them lol. im guessing it's gonna take a while before ppl recognize me...

I found a copy of Korornipa Marble Mania today at Hastings today in a nearby town for $19.99.... I dont know if I should open it or not... it seems to be the first collectible game on the Wii.. because sealed copies are going for $40-$50 on ebay...

I think I may just try to sell it on craigslist and use the cash to get Boom Blox....

An Avatar above your name would be a good start (something unique). That way, when people see your posts, they'll be like "Oh,i t's the guy with the craAaAazy picture! I like him!" or something similar.

I suggest something awesome.

I found a copy of Korornipa Marble Mania today at Hastings today in a nearby town for $19.99.... I dont know if I should open it or not... it seems to be the first collectible game on the Wii.. because sealed copies are going for $40-$50 on ebay...

I think I may just try to sell it on craigslist and use the cash to get Boom Blox....

ag1052

Don't open it. Don't sell it.

Wait many years, then someone will buy it for a million pennies!

[QUOTE="ag1052"]

I found a copy of Korornipa Marble Mania today at Hastings today in a nearby town for $19.99.... I dont know if I should open it or not... it seems to be the first collectible game on the Wii.. because sealed copies are going for $40-$50 on ebay...

I think I may just try to sell it on craigslist and use the cash to get Boom Blox....

bob_newman

Don't open it. Don't sell it.

Wait many years, then someone will buy it for a million pennies!

You make it sound like alot less than it really would be

alrite let's put ur theory to the test lol. just out of curiosity, how many of u ppl also own another next-gen console?

[QUOTE="ag1052"]

I found a copy of Korornipa Marble Mania today at Hastings today in a nearby town for $19.99.... I dont know if I should open it or not... it seems to be the first collectible game on the Wii.. because sealed copies are going for $40-$50 on ebay...

I think I may just try to sell it on craigslist and use the cash to get Boom Blox....

bob_newman

Don't open it. Don't sell it.

Wait many years, then someone will buy it for a million pennies!

speaking of which though my NES collection is pretty good now... I just today got a copy of Rainbow Island and Turtles Tournament Fighters for the NES. I also got boxes for several of my games like Contra and mario 1-3.

I hope my parents leave their NES for me in their will. (it works too! I play when I go visit sometimes) they had a decent collection and by the time they kick the bucket it'll be worth a pantload

P.s. Does anyone have the new firefox and does it keep crashing on you? I'm stuck using IE cause it doesn't wanna co-operate especially with facebook

I found a copy of Korornipa Marble Mania today at Hastings today in a nearby town for $19.99.... I dont know if I should open it or not... it seems to be the first collectible game on the Wii.. because sealed copies are going for $40-$50 on ebay...

I think I may just try to sell it on craigslist and use the cash to get Boom Blox....

ag1052

I totally wrote this two months ago. Short version:you can play better, but if you don't feel bad about turning a quick buck go for it.

And yes bob, I never left, my four-year old computer did, so I used my Wii. Thus the dinosaur movie reference (which was pretty bad, seriously don't actually watch the video). To everyone who ever used their Wii on forums, buy rechargable batteries, even duracells have a problem lasting 10 hours.

[QUOTE="ag1052"]

I found a copy of Korornipa Marble Mania today at Hastings today in a nearby town for $19.99.... I dont know if I should open it or not... it seems to be the first collectible game on the Wii.. because sealed copies are going for $40-$50 on ebay...

I think I may just try to sell it on craigslist and use the cash to get Boom Blox....

SirSpudly

I totally wrote this two months ago. Short version:you can play better, but if you don't feel bad about turning a quick buck go for it.

And yes bob, I never left, my four-year old computer did, so I used my Wii. Thus the dinosaur movie reference (which was pretty bad, seriously don't actually watch the video). To everyone who ever used their Wii on forums, buy rechargable batteries, even duracells have a problem lasting 10 hours.

I lucked out in that department. Second day with my Wii and it had already had it's way with one set of batteries and was well through the second so I popped to the local electronics store and whaddya know? They were clearing out their rechargables. So now I have 3 sets of batteries and a one hour charger for about 13 bucks. Pretty sweet.

Well, tonight will be my last night of heavy drinking for the summer. I'm on to my "lose weight" phase, and that means no more beer.

So, anyone recommend a good beer that would make for a good swan song?

Well, tonight will be my last night of heavy drinking for the summer. I'm on to my "lose weight" phase, and that means no more beer.

So, anyone recommend a good beer that would make for a good swan song?

_BlueDuck_

Where you from? That might help, as many of the beers come from small batch breweries.

I feel like a loser.

I'm bored and im watching the legend of zelda/metroid retropsectives on GT.

It reminds me that i need to beat wind waker still and replay prime 3...
Haziqonfire

If you're bored, just start reading this page. I just found it, and it's gold Jerry, gold!

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]I feel like a loser.

I'm bored and im watching the legend of zelda/metroid retropsectives on GT.

It reminds me that i need to beat wind waker still and replay prime 3...
bob_newman

If you're bored, just start reading this page. I just found it, and it's gold Jerry, gold!

If you're bored, just start reading this page. I just found it, and it's gold Jerry, gold! bob_newman

Indeed it is. It was obviously a joke thread from the start, but it worked out really well to make some funny comments. I never know how long to let those threads go....

[QUOTE="bob_newman"]If you're bored, just start reading this page. I just found it, and it's gold Jerry, gold! JordanElek

Indeed it is. It was obviously a joke thread from the start, but it worked out really well to make some funny comments. I never know how long to let those threads go....

Ah, I think you got that one just right. Though I can't help but imagine that what if it wasn't a joke?

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]I feel like a loser.

I'm bored and im watching the legend of zelda/metroid retropsectives on GT.

It reminds me that i need to beat wind waker still and replay prime 3...
bob_newman

If you're bored, just start reading this page. I just found it, and it's gold Jerry, gold!

Excellent, Quotes of the week Material right there.