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For the last few days I've been thinking about getting a Wii, but I don't know if now is the time. Do you think the prices will fall? This is the Wii I'd be buying. I'd put a modchip in it if I got it. Also what modchip do you think I should put in it? I'd be using a WiiClip.

What do you think?
 

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Nice bundle!

I would advise a WiiKey2. Seems nice enough.

BTW, I wouldn't too sure about Wii prices falling
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The only problem you could get with it is a D2E chip covered in epoxy.
 

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playallday said:
raulpica said:
The only problem you could get with it is a D2E chip covered in epoxy.
If so I can't I remove it? Also the nice thing about Costco is that I can return it after I open it.


I doubt prices will fall, its almost christmas, Im sure the price will remain the same till after christmas and into January or february

With the D2E chip, I read you can remove the epoxy, if your careful
 

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playallday said:
raulpica said:
The only problem you could get with it is a D2E chip covered in epoxy.
If so I can't I remove it? Also the nice thing about Costco is that I can return it after I open it.
Sure, there are ways to remove it. Try searching "epoxy" on Youtube, and you should find several methods to remove it. The Heat Gun one seems the best.

After you've removed the epoxy, you can place the WiiClip on the chip
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get a 360 >.>
its cheaper, alot better games, and alot more kick ass games comin out for it. to name a few: bioshock 2, gears of war 2, metal gear solid 4, final fantasy XIII, halo 3 recon, halo wars.

wat does the wii have upcoming that can compare to that?
 

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Sstew said:
playallday said:
raulpica said:
The only problem you could get with it is a D2E chip covered in epoxy.
If so I can't I remove it? Also the nice thing about Costco is that I can return it after I open it.
With the D2E chip, I read you can remove the epoxy, if your careful
How careful?
huh.gif


I've opened and fixed DS's (and Lite's) so I don't think this will be any harder.
 

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playallday said:
Sstew said:
playallday said:
raulpica said:
The only problem you could get with it is a D2E chip covered in epoxy.
If so I can't I remove it? Also the nice thing about Costco is that I can return it after I open it.
With the D2E chip, I read you can remove the epoxy, if your careful
How careful?
huh.gif


I've opened and fixed DS's (and Lite's) so I don't think this will be any harder.
Well, it's not that hard. You just have to be careful to not crush away some component while you're removing the epoxy
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raulpica said:
playallday said:
Sstew said:
playallday said:
raulpica said:
The only problem you could get with it is a D2E chip covered in epoxy.
If so I can't I remove it? Also the nice thing about Costco is that I can return it after I open it.
With the D2E chip, I read you can remove the epoxy, if your careful
How careful?
huh.gif


I've opened and fixed DS's (and Lite's) so I don't think this will be any harder.
Well, it's not that hard. You just have to be careful to not crush away some component while you're removing the epoxy
tongue.gif
Can I use my nail for that?
 
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get a 360 >.>
its cheaper, alot better games, and alot more kick ass games comin out for it. to name a few: bioshock 2, gears of war 2, metal gear solid 4, final fantasy XIII, halo 3 recon, halo wars.

wat does the wii have upcoming that can compare to that?
Anyone else noticed how all these are sequels?

But yeah, a 360 probably would be the better choice.
 

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Jackreyes said:
da_head said:
get a 360 >.>
its cheaper, alot better games, and alot more kick ass games comin out for it. to name a few: bioshock 2, gears of war 2, metal gear solid 4, final fantasy XIII, halo 3 recon, halo wars.

wat does the wii have upcoming that can compare to that?
Anyone else noticed how all these are sequels?

But yeah, a 360 probably would be the better choice.
I'm thinking about the 360 too. But I really don't know.
 

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Honestly, no. I've had a Wii for I think around a year now... and yeah, I never play it. I guess it's more of a personal choice, but there's maybe one or two good Wii games that actually make me want to play them. The other ones are all crap.

If I could go back in time and save that money, I 100% would. And then I'd get a 360, and I'd probably be playing it everyday :\
 

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If you want a Wii, I'd get it now, so you can avoid the October 23 update on freshly manufactured ones.

The price probably will not drop because of the massive demand.

Still, never thought I'd say this, but if you're not looking at many Wii games, consider a 360.
 

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You should list all the games you want to play on both system, then pick the one with the best list.
 

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raulpica said:
playallday said:
Sstew said:
playallday said:
raulpica said:
The only problem you could get with it is a D2E chip covered in epoxy.
If so I can't I remove it? Also the nice thing about Costco is that I can return it after I open it.
With the D2E chip, I read you can remove the epoxy, if your careful
How careful?
huh.gif


I've opened and fixed DS's (and Lite's) so I don't think this will be any harder.
Well, it's not that hard. You just have to be careful to not crush away some component while you're removing the epoxy
tongue.gif
Sorry to sound dumb but can't I use a hair dryer and not hot gun? And I still don't get how hard it is.....

Oh and can someone move this to the Wii forums? Thanks.

EDIT: Sorry double post.
 
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