At least Mario Kart has text chat, right? No. It doesn't even have that.

Mario Kart Wii Doesn't Even Have Proper Text Chat

"Nintendo of America have announced that the game will instead allow players to choose from a limited selection of automated statements/responses while playing the game. "Hello", "I'm sad", etc. I'd say welcome to 1996, Nintendo, but 1996 is still awaiting your arrival."

:(

UPDATE: Nintendo has decided to sell the Mario Kart Wheel separately. It not what you think though. You can now purchase the wheel without the game for around $10. What you can't do is purchase the game without the wheel.

I said it before, and I'll say it again.

What's the point of being innovative in one area, but falling behind on many other different levels? *shakes head*

Nintendo's philosophy about online gaming. "Who plays games online anyway?"

For shame Nintendo. For shame.

they are so stubborn. :|

is it too expensive to produce first-party headsets?

Nintendo's philosophy about online gaming. "Who plays games online anyway?"

For shame Nintendo. For shame.

Relys

"We take online seriously, we have Pokemon"

they are so stubborn. :|

is it too expensive to produce first-party headsets?

Mordred19

For brawl they're making me buy a blu-tooth adapter for my PC, so I can use my wireless headset I got for my PS3 to use in conjuction with Teamspeak/MSN.

I WILL TALK TO MY FRIENDS NINTENDO! NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY YOU STILL CAN'T STOP MY SOCIAL LIFE! Bwahahahahaha!

Totally agree.

Rather than building on their hit new concept and creating an all-around great console, Nintendo dropped the ball in a lot of areas. Sony had a limited yet effective online system with the ps2 that allowed developers to create their own online servers and systems, and so far nintendo doesnt even have this. with all of the hype over "Wii Connect 24" and all of the other free online systems, i though we would be seeing some more online action. Does anybody know if the new SSB game is going to have online capability? it would be totally awesome if you could play head to head in a big arena. I sure hope they do something like that.

Totally agree.

Rather than building on their hit new concept and creating an all-around great console, Nintendo dropped the ball in a lot of areas. Sony had a limited yet effective online system with the ps2 that allowed developers to create their own online servers and systems, and so far nintendo doesnt even have this. with all of the hype over "Wii Connect 24" and all of the other free online systems, i though we would be seeing some more online action. Does anybody know if the new SSB game is going to have online capability? it would be totally awesome if you could play head to head in a big arena. I sure hope they do something like that.

gc_ps2_fan

Have you been living under a rock or something? SSBB will have online, AND EVEN A FREAKING LEVEL EDITOR! Among tons of mind blowing additions.

They are doing this to protect the children. They should be lauded.JiveT

The thing is this is probably true

Mario Kart Wii Doesn't Even Have Proper Text Chat

"Nintendo of America have announced that the game will instead allow players to choose from a limited selection of automated statements/responses while playing the game. "Hello", "I'm sad", etc. I'd say welcome to 1996, Nintendo, but 1996 is still awaiting your arrival."

:(

gmastersexay

And people want to credit Nintendo for their online efforst? Give me a break. This is ridiculous, a company that claims to care so much about putting out the best product and they give us pre created stupid statements? So lets see, we have friend codes, automated responses, no voice chat, option of using skype (LOL), no demos just yet, etc... YEA, good job Nintendo. You have the cheapest to make system out there and yet are making the most profit and yet continually refuse to put some of those dollars into a respectable online network.

Alan

Yea i have been living under a rock actually, working.

well thats good to hear hopefully the next good title i can buy for my wii

oh god... what are they afraid of anyways? why this lame limited responses?

"I'm sad"

"My kart ran out of gasoline"

"thank you"

:|

I probally, to some extent, agree with whhat Nintendo are doing by NOT allowing online chat.

Look at it this way, if you are a parent letting their child play Mario Kart Online, or if you ar a 3-year-old plus person who is playing online, you would want to be able to enjoy the game for what it normally is. I reckon it would spoil the setting if you had people yelling in your ear "**** off" and talking off topic .... that's just my opinion though.

I somewhat agree that they are living in the stone age but I can see Nintendo's argument for the matter.

The problem is, online play very much goes against Nintendo's core values. They have stated that if the game is not able to be 'picked up and played by anyone' they will not pursue that opportunity. Online play is not something everyone can enjoy, it's very much limited to a specific part of the market. Not everyone has a wireless connection. Not only that but game experiences always change online. People can type/say anything online, which Nintendo sees as a possible barrier to everyone enjoying/playing the game.

I probally, to some extent, agree with whhat Nintendo are doing by NOT allowing online chat.

Look at it this way, if you are a parent letting their child play Mario Kart Online, or if you ar a 3-year-old plus person who is playing online, you would want to be able to enjoy the game for what it normally is. I reckon it would spoil the setting if you had people yelling in your ear "**** off" and talking off topic .... that's just my opinion though.

daqua_99

I said it before, and I'll say it again.

What's the point of being innovative in one area, but falling behind on many other different levels? *shakes head*

-RPGamer-

RPGamer, you couldn't be more correct. People applaud Nintendo for the Wii-mote and yet what does Nintendo do? They literally supply us with a horrible online system that should be laughed at more than applauded. Microsoft deserves credit for creating a fantastic online system for consoles with demos, arcade, videos, etc... and Sony has supplied dedicated servers, voice chat, HOME arriving soon, etc... and what does Nintendo give us? Friend Codes, automated statements (cell phones have had this for how many years?), no demos yet, laughable prices for their virtual channel games, lack of voice chat, etc. . . Good job Nintendo, you take one step forward, and two steps back.

Alan

I probally, to some extent, agree with whhat Nintendo are doing by NOT allowing online chat.

Look at it this way, if you are a parent letting their child play Mario Kart Online, or if you ar a 3-year-old plus person who is playing online, you would want to be able to enjoy the game for what it normally is. I reckon it would spoil the setting if you had people yelling in your ear "**** off" and talking off topic .... that's just my opinion though.

daqua_99

the option should be there. with this as it is, there is no choice but for everyone to run around as a mute.

oh god... what are they afraid of anyways? why this lame limited responses?

"I'm sad"

"My kart ran out of gasoline"

"thank you"

:|

club-sandwich

Reading them in a all in a row made me laugh.

[QUOTE="club-sandwich"]

oh god... what are they afraid of anyways? why this lame limited responses?

"I'm sad"

"My kart ran out of gasoline"

"thank you"

:|

Relys

Reading them in a all in a row made me laugh.

Same here, lol.

I probally, to some extent, agree with whhat Nintendo are doing by NOT allowing online chat.

Look at it this way, if you are a parent letting their child play Mario Kart Online, or if you ar a 3-year-old plus person who is playing online, you would want to be able to enjoy the game for what it normally is. I reckon it would spoil the setting if you had people yelling in your ear "**** off" and talking off topic .... that's just my opinion though.

daqua_99

As somone else has stated, its pretty simple, implement a system where you can simply turn off the volume or take it away from them. This is one problem that comes with aiming a gaming product to non-gamers; those of us who grew up on Nintendo and have helped them become what they are, are literally getting the shaft. We are being forced to play as if we are the three year old instead of Nintendo creating a system where the parents can customize online play for their children.

Alan

How do you race and text chat at the same time?

The annouced the other day there is text chat in the lobbies.

How do you race and text chat at the same time?

The annouced the other day there is text chat in the lobbies.

GundamGuy0

Same way people go 85 down interstate and text.

oh god... what are they afraid of anyways? why this lame limited responses?

"I'm sad"

"My kart ran out of gasoline"

"thank you"

:|

club-sandwich

Only responses they need are "I'm bored, what do you wanna do?" "Let's make sandwiches!" and "Hey are you a puffer fish?" "No I'm just fat" XD!!!

[QUOTE="club-sandwich"]

oh god... what are they afraid of anyways? why this lame limited responses?

"I'm sad"

"My kart ran out of gasoline"

"thank you"

:|

flatline711

Only responses they need are "I'm bored, what do you wanna do?" "Let's make sandwiches!" and "Hey are you a puffer fish?" "No I'm just fat" XD!!!

Ahahahahahahaha! :lol:

How do you race and text chat at the same time?

The annouced the other day there is text chat in the lobbies.

GundamGuy0

It is in lobbies and now you don't really have that option anymore. You can chat but with pre-determined statements in the lobby.

wow thats really terrible on nintendo part whats so hard about implementing the key board support into the game :?

Nintendo dropped the ball on the communication so far this gen :(

wow thats really terrible on nintendo part whats so hard about implementing the key board support into the game :?

Nintendo dropped the ball on the communication so far this gen :(

Gh0st_Of_0nyx

Which is the most important part of online gaming. (For some people anyway).

[QUOTE="GundamGuy0"]

How do you race and text chat at the same time?

The annouced the other day there is text chat in the lobbies.

Ragnarok1051

Same way people go 85 down interstate and text.

:lol: Ain't that the truth.

[QUOTE="Ragnarok1051"][QUOTE="GundamGuy0"]

How do you race and text chat at the same time?

The annouced the other day there is text chat in the lobbies.

gmastersexay

Same way people go 85 down interstate and text.

:lol: Ain't that the truth.

Painfully.

[QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]

wow thats really terrible on nintendo part whats so hard about implementing the key board support into the game :?

Nintendo dropped the ball on the communication so far this gen :(

Relys

Which is the most important part of online gaming. (For some people anyway).

I dont care about voice chat in brawl because its a fighting game and Im going to be to busy focusing to talk but this is MARIO KART were the racers go at a top speed of like 50mph so there really is no reason why not to have voice chat or a modern txt chat system in place.

[QUOTE="Relys"][QUOTE="Gh0st_Of_0nyx"]

wow thats really terrible on nintendo part whats so hard about implementing the key board support into the game :?

Nintendo dropped the ball on the communication so far this gen :(

Gh0st_Of_0nyx

Which is the most important part of online gaming. (For some people anyway).

I dont care about voice chat in brawl because its a fighting game and Im going to be to busy focusing to talk but this is MARIO KART were the racers go at a top speed of like 50mph so there really is no reason why not to have voice chat or a modern txt chat system in place.

That would be awesome. It would make everything way crazier.

I don't trash talk with my mic at all though. I just like to talk to my buddies about school, or the game itself while I'm playing.

Well its official. Nintendo failed at online gaming this gen.

Seriously what are they thinking. If Pokemon Pearl/Diamond has voice chat i'm sure they can make Mario Kart have it.

Lets keep in mind though, how long did it take sony to release the ethernet adapter and servers, etc. after the release of the PS2? even though it wasnt a great online system it did the job. keep in mind the Wii is still only in its first year and a bit of mainstream production.gc_ps2_fan

Both the PS2 and Gamecube has had online since 2002. Nintendo has had more than enough time to improve its online features.

Well its official. Nintendo failed at online gaming this gen.

Seriously what are they thinking. If Pokemon Pearl/Diamond has voice chat i'm sure they can make Mario Kart have it.

Shadow2k6

Somehow they think it's ok to put voice chat in DS games, but a sin to even think about incorporating it into Wii games.

Silly Nintendo.

[QUOTE="GundamGuy0"]

How do you race and text chat at the same time?

The annouced the other day there is text chat in the lobbies.

gmastersexay

It is in lobbies and now you don't really have that option anymore. You can chat but with pre-determined statements in the lobby.

That's really wierd... like just recently they said text in the lobbies. Why did they change their tune so quickly.

Come on, imagine what Mario Kart trash talk would be like!

"*****, you like dat red shell in yo face?!"

Come on, imagine what Mario Kart trash talk would be like!

"*****, you like dat red shell in yo face?!"

Juggernaut140

LMAO... "WTF yo dats a hax banana"

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"]

Come on, imagine what Mario Kart trash talk would be like!

"*****, you like dat red shell in yo face?!"

flatline711

LMAO... "WTF yo dats a hax banana"

"Awww **** man, speed boost!

"Why you whorin lightning bolt n00b?!"

[QUOTE="flatline711"][QUOTE="Juggernaut140"]

Come on, imagine what Mario Kart trash talk would be like!

"*****, you like dat red shell in yo face?!"

Juggernaut140

LMAO... "WTF yo dats a hax banana"

"Awww **** man, speed boost!

"Why you whorin lightning bolt n00b?!"

lmao pure gold