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[JosephManderley]

I will, looks fantastic. How much will it be ?

No idea, there is very little info about the eShop still...

 

[darkressurection]

I'm surprised the press doesn't have the Day 1 patch yet. Cutting it a little close for midnight launches.

The have under 8 hours to get it together if they are gonna hit the east coast launches. I will be baffled if the patch doesn't hit. Not having online functionality is a huge blow against a bunch of the launch games.

 

[gkryhewy]

You can use your tv's optical out as you suggested, but I don't think you'll get 5.1

 

[Colonel Nasty]

How long does it take for the gamepad to charge? i.e. how long after I get it home can I start playing?

 

[BlackGhost]

Got my text from Gamestop, still have to check if mine is doing a midnight launch.

 

[randomengine]

Uggh. That's a high-end PC speaker system and it does not have HDMI.

You can try what you suggested, but it might not work. I remember having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to get TV sound to my receiver and it worked through that digital optical out. It's worth a shot.

There is always the AV cables, but then i think you would lose HD and then it's not worth it at that point.

 

[NateDrake]

How long does it take for the gamepad to charge? i.e. how long after I get it home can I start playing?

Plug it in and play as it charges. Charge time is like 3hrs.

 

[ActStriker]

Got my text from GameStop. Now just waiting until 11am tomorrow

 

[Hoodbury]

Just played some rounds of Mario Chase with my wife and my parents stopped over as well. None of them are very big in video games but have played the Wii before. With me being Mario they had no chance, I don't know if it's gamer instinct or what but I could take a bathroom break and still they wouldn't have caught me.

When we let my mom be the Mario we caught her within 30 seconds and when my dad tried being mario we got him with 3 seconds left.

But most importantly everyone seemed like they were having a really fun time.

Have also played some of the ninja star game and got to the first boss but died on him. Also played Donkey kong and that is tough, didn't get too far on that yet.

Parents left and the wife needs to get ready to go out tonight so now I'll try some more single player games.

 

[Jtrizzy]

If have optical only on your receiver, you will not be getting Dolby digital or any thing of the sort. Sucks, I recently bought an Hdmi 1.4 receiver because the same issue exists in PC gaming.

 

[Dartastic]

If have optical only on your receiver, you will not be getting Dolby digital or any thing of the sort. Sucks, I recently bought an Hdmi 1.4 receiver because the same issue exists in PC gaming.

I kinda still can't believe that they didn't include support for Dolby or DTS. Bullshit.

 

[Soroc]

Hi all!

Excited for the launch! Haven't kept up this morning but does anyone know if the media was able to system update yet or confirmation of when the update is going to happen?


Edit: just saw the quoted post above. Wow! Still no patch, shit gonna get crazy tonight

 

[dwu8991]

Just played some rounds of Mario Chase with my wife and my parents stopped over as well. None of them are very big in video games but have played the Wii before. With me being Mario they had no chance, I don't know if it's gamer instinct or what but I could take a bathroom break and still they wouldn't have caught me.

When we let my mom be the Mario we caught her within 30 seconds and when my dad tried being mario we got him with 3 seconds left.

But most importantly everyone seemed like they were having a really fun time.

Have also played some of the ninja star game and got to the first boss but died on him. Also played Donkey kong and that is tough, didn't get too far on that yet.

Parents left and the wife needs to get ready to go out tonight so now I'll try some more single player games.

THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM !!!

 

[pestul]

If have optical only on your receiver, you will not be getting Dolby digital or any thing of the sort. Sucks, I recently bought an Hdmi 1.4 receiver because the same issue exists in PC gaming.

We need someone to try this with an efficient HDMI to Optical switch.. there's already been a few sightings of Dolby Digital on game boxes. Not to mention the OP put in DD support (?) as a possibility in specs.\

Audio Output: Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector. Also supports Dolby Digital.

 

[cyberheater]

I kinda still can't believe that they didn't include support for Dolby or DTS. Bullshit.

What?

 

[Stewox]

Uggh. That's a high-end PC speaker system and it does not have HDMI.

You would need a Audio/video splitter or just a splitter that doubles into two outputs and one goes into speakers

I really don't like the fact they didn't provide any info on this. Optical out would be nice

 

[Dartastic]

We need someone to try this with an efficient HDMI to Optical switch.. there's already been a few sightings of Dolby Digital on game boxes. Not to mention the OP put in DD support (?) as a possibility in specs.

There has?

What?

I thought this was discussed to death in the "no optical out? fix this!" thread. Did I miss something? I thought all it was supporting was PCM.

 

[Jtrizzy]

I kinda still can't believe that they didn't include support for Dolby or DTS. Bullshit.

I was just talking if you were to run the Hdmi your tv, then optical to your receiver, you will only get 2 channel audio. I'm sure he games support one of those two, ill be interested to see which ones they do.

 

[cyberheater]

There has?

I thought this was discussed to death in the "no optical out? fix this!" thread. Did I miss something? I thought all it was supporting was PCM.

Okay. I'm fine with that as long as it supports surround sound for games via hdmi. It does support that doesn't it? It's not just stereo is it.

 

[zroid]

Okay. I'm fine with that as long as it supports surround sound for games via hdmi. It does support that doesn't it? It's not just stereo is it.

It does

 

[Dartastic]

Okay. I'm fine with that as long as it supports surround sound for games via hdmi. It does support that doesn't it? It's not just stereo is it.

Yeah, it was 6 channel PCM, if I remember correctly and if everything in the other thread was valid.

 

[MrGame&Watch]

Anyone who lives in San Francisco. Should I go to Best Buy or Target tomorrow to get a WiiU?

 

[TheBaldEmperor]

You can use your tv's optical out as you suggested, but I don't think you'll get 5.1

That's what I'm going to have to do until I update my receiver.

 

[piratepwnsninja]

Got an email from Toys R Us. Apparently most are opening at 8am and they will have all Wii U games B1g1 40% off tomorrow only.

 

[luffeN]

Rösti, small typo in the Europe post: "Basic Pack retails for €299.99*, Deluxe Pack retails for $349.99€." One dollar sign too much.

 

[Cerebral Assassin]

Well, this is it. After 18 months of speculation since its leak as project café back in April 2011, we are less then 24 hours away from getting a Wii U in North America! It's been a great ride and lead to 7 speculation threads and I've met many people on NintendoGaf. I wish you all the best with your Wii U's and look forward to exchanging NinID's with you!

Sorry Europeans and Asians....this post don't apply to you

Well I hope you beta testers do a good job so when it releases properly consumers that Nintendo actually care about don't have any issues.

 

[Kamek]

The gamestop i preordered from in queens was hit hard by sandy and i just realized that they weren't opened today :'((((((((((((((. they were going to do a midnight release too. I THINK one of the other gamestops are honoring those preorders so I hope it works out. anyone else have this issue nyc gaf?

 

[d0c_zaius]

Well I hope you beta testers do a good job so when it releases properly consumers that Nintendo actually care about don't have any issues.

um wtf?

drinking your tears x 10000000000

 

[cyberheater]

Yeah, it was 6 channel PCM, if I remember correctly and if everything in the other thread was valid.

Great. My Onkyo amp will handle that no problem.

 

[CronosBlade]

Just waiting for tomorrow. Pick up my Wii U, NSMB, and ZombiU. picked up Scribblenauts earlier in the week. Last Story, Tatsunoko vs Capcom are on my shelf waiting.

Also using my 3x reward points tomorrow on the pickup so rough 500 dollars or so will turn into 30 back in reward certs. Bring it on!

 

[WiiRevolution1]

You've waited for this day for so long. You wanted to see the awesomest that the gods had in store for you and your wait will not be invane. You have waited, so now I finally present the WiiU Countdown - Tomorrow Remains video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLb4HAcYZbQ

I will post my NiN ID for all you peasants tomorrow so that you all can have a chance be be mine, AKA the Wii Master AKA the King's friend. You all will bow before your true master of the world.

Spoiler

OK OK.l.couldn't think of anything else to say. Enjoy the video and lookout for one more in the next week of me getting it. I will post my NiN ID tomorrow if anyone wants to add mii.

 

[iammeiam]

Still waiting on a call from Gamestop. I preordered the system and controller in-store and did in-store-pickup on ZombiU and Mario through their website, so somebody should be calling me to pick up something tomorrow for Pete's sake.

I'll call 'em closer to close tonight if I still haven't heard anything. Time to go clear out space in my entertainment center.

 

[Dead Prince]

No midnight release here. Went to best buy to make sure after I called them. Oh well. They said there was enough for preorders

 

[Chamber]

My 24 hour Walmart tells me I have to wait until 9am. Expected but still disappointed.

 

[antonz]

Still waiting on a call from Gamestop. I preordered the system and controller in-store and did in-store-pickup on ZombiU and Mario through their website, so somebody should be calling me to pick up something tomorrow for Pete's sake.

I'll call 'em closer to close tonight if I still haven't heard anything. Time to go clear out space in my entertainment center.

I just got my call a bit ago. The system is probably rolling out the calls over the day

 

[cyberheater]

My 24 hour Walmart tells me I have to wait until 9am. Expected but still disappointed.

Er. What.
I'm sure I bought a Halo game at midnight in ASDA in the UK on release day.

 

[The Elite]

I seem to finally have confirmation that I will be getting my deluxe from Toys R Us in Toronto tomorrow. Apparently I'm 3rd on the list.

 

[cyberheater]

I seem to finally have confirmation that I will be getting my deluxe from Toys R Us in Toronto tomorrow. Apparently I'm 3rd on the list.

What other HD systems do you own?

 

[MichaelVash7886]

My 24 hour Walmart tells me I have to wait until 9am. Expected but still disappointed.

If you got it at layaway there will probably be someone there. Most of their employees weren't told. I'd have them check with a manager or something if you really want it tonight.

 

[polyh3dron]

My 24 hour Walmart tells me I have to wait until 9am. Expected but still disappointed.

Cumbr pls. Go there anyways, they'll release them if they have them.

 

[Dartastic]

Great. My Onkyo amp will handle that no problem.

I have a Bose Lifestyle 35. I can only get digital coaxial and optical audio signals. No HDMI audio. WHOMP. :/

 

[C.Dark.DN]

When are people starting to camp out?

 

[MichaelVash7886]

When are people starting to camp out?

Wait you mean you haven't? I figured everyone posting here already was....

 

[Valerie Cherish]

Still waiting on a call from Gamestop. I preordered the system and controller in-store and did in-store-pickup on ZombiU and Mario through their website, so somebody should be calling me to pick up something tomorrow for Pete's sake.

I'll call 'em closer to close tonight if I still haven't heard anything. Time to go clear out space in my entertainment center.

Yeah, haven't gotten anything either, but I've changed/updated my number in their system since my preorder. Before I knew they were calling, I talked to one of the employees this morning and they basically said "if you preordered, you're getting one."

 

[ThatObviousUser]

When are people starting to camp out?

I'm heading out at 6 for the midnight launch.

 

[cyberheater]

I have a Bose Lifestyle 35. I can only get digital coaxial and optical audio signals. No HDMI audio. WHOMP. :/

Not great. You can get HDMI splitter boxes that will output via optical but they are not cheap.
Maybe Ninty will be able to add the functionality via a software update.

 

[zroid]

I would have camped if damned Nintendo had made enough Deluxe systems for the lower-priority shops and chains to get some.

As it stands... I'm waiting till Monday for delivery

 

[IdeaMan]

I can't believe the console is already in the hands of some, all those speculation threads, this wait, comes to an end

It was a fun ride and i hope i spiced it up enough, see you soon on Miiverse & all guys

 

[Chamber]

Cumbr pls. Go there anyways, they'll release them if they have them.

I'm sure they would if I raise a big enough stink about it. I did a notice a couple weeks ago they took down the advertisements for the midnight launch.

 

[Craig Majaski]

I can't wait! Not too much longer now...

On a sidenote, I think it was in this thread that someone suggested going to Toys R Us for extra Wii Remote Pluses - on the cheap - by buying Flingsmash. I wanted to thank him/her for that piece of information. I went there last night and picked up 2 Flingsmash games with the Remote Plus inside - The first one was clearanced for $25 - the 2nd one was only $15 (Buy 1 Wii game the second is 40% off). So - do the math - for $40 I got 2 Wii Remote Pluses and 2 copies of Flingsmash. Not bad at all

So I'm having a big Wii U launch party tomorrow afternoon - about 12 people should be coming over. Gonna rock out with some multiplayer action: Mario, Nintendoland, Sonic Racing, Tank Tank Tank, and Tekken. I'll play some Zombi U, Darksiders 2, and Assassin's Creed 3 before the company starts arriving.

Anyone else planning a get-together with a bunch of friends? What games are you most excited to play?