Author Topic: Do you consider gifting a Wii a form of punishment? (Read 3586 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **on:** October 07, 2009, 03:00:02 PM »

My folks are thinking about giving one of their nephews a Wii, but I'm trying to talk them out of it. I don't want his development stunted by crappy waggle games.

I really do think that giving someone a Wii is probably the equivalent of rape.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:01:15 PM »

I dunno, I'd think of it more as an expression of severe disappointment.

"I want you to join me in the wonderful world of videogames, but this is probably all your SPED ass can handle. Have fun with that."

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:02:53 PM »

son, i am disappoint

demi · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:03:53 PM »

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:10:08 PM »

How old is the kid?

Obviously it's hard for us hardcore gamers to fathom but kids under 12 all seem to prefer the Wii.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:12:05 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 07, 2009, 03:10:08 PM

How old is the kid?

Obviously it's hard for us hardcore gamers to fathom but kids under 12 all seem to prefer the Wii.

Not my kid. The first thing she did was ask to play with a 360 controller.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:12:51 PM »

He's 9-years-old.

And to be fair, there's a ton of child friendly content on the Xbox 360 that's far superior to the waggle garbage.

M3wThr33 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:13:44 PM »

Explain to him the Wiimote is just for Wiisports, the other games don't work with what's in his region and only feed him Virtual Console and GameCube titles and make him use the Wavebird for everything.

Third · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:27:18 PM »

Buy him a X360 - the cheapest next-gen console. And you can mod it.

M3wThr33 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:33:10 PM »

Quote from: Third on October 07, 2009, 03:27:18 PM

Buy him a X360 - the cheapest next-gen console. And you can mod it.

Except then he'd be responsible for providing games. I doubt his parents would know enough to unplug the system and stay off of Live, buy and burn to dual layer discs and know where to get the games.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:49:59 PM »

People gift each other Apple stuff and it's just as bad IMO.

Get him a 360, give the parents a good list of $10-$20 games that are suitable for a kid that age and are actually good, and be done with it.

Robo · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:56:49 PM »

If he does get a Wii, you can turn him on to a REAL murder simulator console by gifting him the gateway drug between the two, MadWorld.

Third · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:08:27 PM »

When it comes to the Wii male audience, only grandpa's and nfags love the Wii. Other males I know -no matter how young/old- really hate the Wii.

If you love the Wii, you're either;

- a nfag (see the obnoxious nfags over at gaf and other forums)
- a girl/woman ( see dykona akheni and the oprah audience, mothers etc)
- grandpa/grandma ( see saint cornelius)

I don't think you want your cousin to become any of that. You have the power to save his life. BUY ANOTHER CONSOLE

archie4208 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:16:37 PM »

Since the kid is only 9, he will have a higher tolerance for mediocre tripe. A Wii would be perfect for him.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:17:08 PM »

Save money, just get him a Gamecube and Zelda WW.

M3wThr33 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:18:45 PM »

Quote from: Third on October 07, 2009, 04:08:27 PM

When it comes to the Wii male audience, only grandpa's and nfags love the Wii. Other males I know -no matter how young/old- really hate the Wii.

If you love the Wii, you're either;

- a nfag (see the obnoxious nfags over at gaf and other forums)
- a girl/woman ( see dykona akheni and the oprah audience, mothers etc)
- grandpa/grandma ( see saint cornelius)

I don't think you want your cousin to become any of that. You have the power to save his life. BUY ANOTHER CONSOLE

This hot girl I know with huge jugs loves the Wii. She loves Mario Galaxy. We always chat about having her help me play through it. She'll collect the bits. Hehe.

Bocsius · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:33:01 PM »

If the kid wants a Wii, let him have the Wii.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:47:00 PM »

Yeah one of the definitive traits of a nerd is someone who adamantly tries to talk you out of something you really want. No better than most gamestop employees.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:49:25 PM »

he shouldn't be playing video games. get him a bag of cocaine and a fleshlight.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:52:07 PM »

Why would you get a kid a Xbox 360? GOd this forum is so biased .Atleast get him a PS3 where there's platformers for kids, adventure games, unique interesting non violent games like Flower. You can't get that kind of stuff on 360.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:52:50 PM »

why would you pay more for inferior hardware

Jansen · « **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:56:47 PM »

my little brother saved up his own money and bought a 360 when he was 10. he loves it.

i can't imagine how bad he would have felt if he'd of bought a wii instead.

MCD · « **Reply #22 on:** October 07, 2009, 04:58:17 PM »

Quote from: MyNameIsMud on October 07, 2009, 04:52:07 PM

Why would you get a kid a Xbox 360? GOd this forum is so biased .Atleast get him a PS3 where there's platformers for kids, adventure games, unique interesting non violent games like Flower. You can't get that kind of stuff on 360.

M3wThr33 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:01:04 PM »

Quote from: Jansen on October 07, 2009, 04:56:47 PM

my little brother saved up his own money and bought a 360 when he was 10. he loves it.

i can't imagine how bad he would have felt if he'd of bought a wii instead.

My brother and I saved up and bought a Sega CD with our own.

Sewer Shark is fucking horrible. Sonic CD, Bouncers, NBA Jam TE and others made up for it quickly, though.

Third · « **Reply #24 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:10:35 PM »

Thank GOD my nephew talked me out of buying a N64 back in the day. Otherwise I'd still be an nfag.
Buying a Ps1 was the best and most important decision of my life.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #25 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:15:01 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on October 07, 2009, 04:52:50 PM

why would you pay more for inferior hardware

Why would you buy 2 ps3s and a dsi

brawndolicious · « **Reply #26 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:19:39 PM »

If he's not already a "hardcore" gamer, it doesn't really matter. Even if he likes ~~serious~~ well-made games, he can probably find maybe 5 games in his favorite genres to keep him busy. Like literally 5 games.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #27 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:22:36 PM »

Buy him a bike or anything other than something that requires him to spend large sums of time in front of a tv.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #28 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:24:09 PM »

Or you can buy him a Xbox 360 because it will RROD in a week and he'll have to be forced to play outside anyways.

See, you xbots do have the right idea!

tiesto · « **Reply #29 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:27:11 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on October 07, 2009, 05:22:36 PM

Buy him a bike or anything other than something that requires him to spend large sums of time in front of a tv.

Best idea yet.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #30 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:27:43 PM »

You're right.

I'd rather him have a brief moment of happiness with a truly great videogame library than endure the barren wasteland that is the PS3. $:-\$

demi · « **Reply #31 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:30:39 PM »

yes of course, buy him a bike as we near wintertime. great idea.

Jansen · « **Reply #32 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:48:20 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on October 07, 2009, 05:22:36 PM

Buy him a bike or anything other than something that requires him to spend large sums of time in front of a tv.

okay first off a kid isn't REQUIRED to spend hours in front of the tv playing games just because s/he got a console

second there's this thing called parenting a person could employ to make sure they don't spend countless hours playing games

but hey i understand some folks have to limit what their child can enjoy because they shouldn't have had a child in the first place

Robo · « **Reply #33 on:** October 07, 2009, 06:37:05 PM »

Oh get off it.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #34 on:** October 07, 2009, 06:52:32 PM »

pilonv1 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:27:42 PM »

@ a 9yo boy being interested in flower.

agreed with the bike.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #36 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:38:58 PM »

If you must get a Wii, then get another game that gives a subtle message:

- Super Mario Galaxy - if you like him

- Wii Music - if you hate him

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #37 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:39:40 PM »

Quote from: Willco on October 07, 2009, 05:27:43 PM

You're right.

I'd rather him have a brief moment of happiness with a truly great videogame library than endure the barren wasteland that is the PS3. $:-\$

So you rather subjectice the young boy to sex and violence than peace and happiness? No wonder you're the admin of a message board.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #38 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:43:24 PM »

If I wanted to buy him a Blu-ray player, I'd just get him a standalone.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #39 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:44:48 PM »

this is like the kid who builds his grandma a fuck awesome gaming PC just to give her the "best" when all she needs it for is AOL, while bashing cheap ass e-machines.

kids love the Wii, buy them one.

demi · « **Reply #40 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:56:52 PM »

No, it really is crap

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #41 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:59:05 PM »

demi with some REAL TALK

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #42 on:** October 07, 2009, 08:04:58 PM »

Quote from: Kosma on October 07, 2009, 07:54:44 PM

If you want to school him on real gaming buy him some good Wii games instead.

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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #43 on:** October 07, 2009, 08:07:11 PM »

Playing waggle furry zelda would.

demi · « **Reply #44 on:** October 07, 2009, 08:25:49 PM »

Quote from: Kosma on October 07, 2009, 08:06:33 PM

Yes because playing Zelda as a 9 year old that has never been exposed to previous Zeldas would be sooooo baaaad. Or playing some Mario Kart with your buddies from school.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #45 on:** October 07, 2009, 08:33:28 PM »

You're only 12 years old, at 9 you played Gears of War

drew · « **Reply #46 on:** October 07, 2009, 08:36:35 PM »

when i was 9 (1995) i was playing mortal kombat

something smells fishy here, unless i am off about my age and my memory of the 90's in general, which i am

i was probably playing starfox 64 or some shit

Diunx · « **Reply #47 on:** October 07, 2009, 09:21:52 PM »

Get him a ps3 with mgs4, kids love mgs4.

tiesto · « **Reply #48 on:** October 08, 2009, 12:26:34 AM »

Get him the Wii and load it up with VC games.

twerd · « **Reply #49 on:** October 08, 2009, 08:40:40 PM »

bitches love wii, he'll get poon.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #50 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:05:09 AM »

Oh hey, look who was right:

http://neogaf.net/forum/showthread.php?t=376632

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #51 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:13:16 AM »

Quote from: Diunx on October 07, 2009, 09:21:52 PM

Get him a ps3 with mgs4, kids love mgs4.

Maybe you're right: Young kids do have bad taste in movies.

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Author Topic: Do you consider gifting a Wii a form of punishment? (Read 3586 times)