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#Wii, #Hacking, #Video Games, #Nintendo

Wii hackers have become a thriving community of game-lovers that make the most out of a console that offers very little.

#Amazon.com, #Deal of the Day, #DotD, #Wii, #Accessories, #Component Cables

Amazon's Deal of the Day has hit, and it's not too bad: Official Wii Component Cables for $14.99. Of course I've seen third party cables for as low as $8, but for official ones, this is a nice price. They list and are usually sold at $30. I'll be checking in with comments if the price changes.

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#Amazon.com, #Wii, #Video Games, #Sale, #DotD, #Deal of the Day

Amazon.com has been having pretty decent "Deal of the Day" sales on video games lately, and today's deal is for a game IGN rated 5.5, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent for the Wii. Yeah, so it might not be the best game in the world, but $26.99 is nothing to sneeze at for a next-gen game. Well, 1/2 next-gen... whatever. Click through the source to take advantage before this deal ends... which ill probably be right after this is posted. Well have coverage of DotD's each day from now on though, promise.

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#Wii, #Wiimote, #Wiindows OS, #Windows, #Computers, #PC, #Emulation, #Roms, #Video Games

If you haven't been lucky enough to buy a Wii of your own, you could always pretend, and I don't mean in the dorky wave-your-tv-remote around sort of way. The good folks over at Wiili.org have devised a neat program dubbed the Wii OS (but we prefer Wiindows OS) for emulating the Wii menu on your computer screen. And if you have bluetooth capabilities, you can even use a Wiimote with it, completing the experience. Check after the break to see it in action, complete with mumbly narration.

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#Wii, #Music, #Downloads, #Ringtones, #Shop Channel, #Calm And Soothing

If you've never experienced the joy of listening to the calm and soothing sounds of the Wii menu (or one of my favorites, the Shop Channel), then you are missing out. But miss out no longer, thanks to one intrepid website owner at StupidShiz.com. Download mp3's and ringtones of the various themes from the Wii and Wii Sports, or get them all at once in a package. That is, if you can actually get a decent speed on the download. Mine never finished. I suggested in the comments section to make a torrent, as I think that would work much better. Comment and let me know if anyone has any better luck.

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#Strongbad, #Homestarrunner, #Wiimote, #Wii, #Video Games, #Videlectrix

I'll admit it: I've lost touch with my old friend Strongbad. I don't watch the antics of him and his friends anymore. I don't read his emails... or, watch him read his own email, anymore. What used to be part of my daily routine is now done maybe ever six months. But I remember the times we had, most of them good, a lot of them trying to bounce a tire off of my mouse as many consecutive times as possible. Well, Videlectrix (The people that make games... with computers) has just released branch off called "Viidelectrix", wherein they have decided to touch up the old games to work with the Wiimote. Seems pretty cool to me. Anyone else going to rekindle a love affair with the masked luchador (or whatever he is)?

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#Wii, #Sale, #TV on DVD, #DVD, #Boxsets, #The List, #Circular Ads, #Best Buy, #Target, #Circuit City, #Online Sale, #Phoenix Wright, #Video Games, #Cheap, #24, #Arrested Development, #NDS, #Nintendo DS, #Movies

The List: Vol1, Issue 3

Welcome to another edition of The List! For all one of you reading, I'm sorry I don't write these up sooner; I totally could but I've been trying hard to get the site in a state where I can show other people. But there is something YOU can do, and it's quite easy, to get the list as early as possible: head over to the dvdtalk forums and check out the posts by speedy1961 each week; he posts all three circular ads, usually two weeks in advance. So don't call me lazy; you have the power!
Alright onto The List for this week.

Each retailer is supposedly getting Wii's in this Sunday, so if you've been looking for one, now might be your chance. Another good reference is WiiSeeker (www.ps3seeker.com/Wii)(It's worth it, btw).

Best Buy
Wii's - $249.99 - 20 Per Store MINIMUM
Verbatim 20 Pack DVD+R Double Layer Discs : $29.99 - I haven't been up on dvd recordable media in a while, but this seems really good for DVDR9's, and Verbatim no less. It's still about $2 a disc, but it's still better than I usually see. I'm just waiting for $1.00 to .50 cents a disc before I even consider DVD9's.

$7.50 DVD's
Donnie Brasco: Special Edition
The Aviator
GoodFellas: 2 DVD Special Edition
Beavis & Butt-head Do America: Special Collector's Edition
Caddyshack

Circuit City
Wii - $249.99 - Vouchers will be handed out on Sunday 1/21/07, 1 hour prior to store's opening - Minimum 9 per store - See Speedy's post for more details

$7.49 DVD's
Apollo 13: Anniversary Edition
Enemy Of The State: Unrated Extended Edition
The Constant Gardner
American History X
Unbreakable: Vista Series
Remember The Titans: Director's Cut
Gone In 60 Seconds: Director's Cut
Family Guy: Freakin' Sweet Collection

LOST: Season 1: $29.99
Family Guy: Volume I: Season 1+2: $24.99
Scrubs: Season 1: $24.99 (Personally, on both Family Guy and scrubs, I would hold out for $20; I've seen them that low and they will go there again.)

The Shins: Wincing The Night Away - $8.99 (Really good band!)

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (NDS): $29.99 (Although this is the standard fare for a DS game, this one is very good and totally worth $30).

$7.99 Games
Medal Of Honor: Rising Son (PS2)
Star Trek: Encounter (PS2)
Space Channel 5: Special Edition (PS2)
Bomberman Jetters (GCN)
GUN (PS2)

Target
Wii - $249.99 (I hear min. 10 per store)

The Following DVD sets are each $17.99, and most likely cover each respective season, or most of them. So check your local target! Some good deals here!

(Bolded titles are must haves IMAO... the A is for awesome...)

24: Season 1
Weeds: Season 1
Arrested Development: Season 3
M*A*S*H*: Season 10
The Simpsons: Season 2
Seinfeld: Season 4
Rescue Me: Season 2
The Office (US): Season 1

New Super Mario Bros (NDS): $29.99 (not the lowest price ever, but a great game)


As always I left A LOT OUT, so check out the lists at their respective forums at dvdtalk, and thank Speedy while you're at it!

#Wii, #Nintendo, #Sale, #DVD, #The List, #Circular Ads, #Best Buy, #Target, #Circuit City, #Video Games, #Vol1 Issue2

Well, I'm a few days late on this, but mainly because I've been getting the site updated and ready to launch. I almost didn't post, but I figured I might as well try to be somewhat consistent.
You can find the original threads about these deals at the dvdtalk forums, which I'll link to in the 'read more' section. Speedy1961 does a great job on these so don't let the adventure end here; click the read more to check out stuff I didn't list.

This weeks deals are "weak deals". HAHA GET IT? Alright, so let's begin:

The List: Vol 1, Issue 2

Best Buy
Surprisingly little this week. Of note:
$3.99 & $9.99 DVD's - I didn't see anything really, but give the list a quick browse if you've got four to ten dollars burning a hole in your wallet.

Circuit City
A little better...

2 for $15 - Must be purchased on same receipt.
The Aviator
Full Metal Jacket
Blazing Saddles: 30th Anniversary Edition
The Constant Gardener (Buy this movie if you haven't already!)
Cinderella Man
Caddyshack
Unforgiven (Probably not the 10th Anniversary Edtion, but still a good movie. My advice: Wait for best buy to throw up some more 2 for $20 SE Movies; I think Unforgiven is usually on the list).
Gremlins: Special Edition
The Wedding Singer: Totally Awesome Edition
Catwoman <= SERIOUSLY? Not worth $7.50 :P

Wii Games $29.99 Each
Rayman: Raving Rabbids ($10 cheaper and I'd be all over this)
Red Steel
Tony Hawk's Project 8

Target
Nothing that I want!

And remember, as always, PLEASE read speedy1961's threads on dvdtalk about these deals; much more info!

#Devil Sticks, #Nintendo, #Wii, #Hacking, #Video Games, #Wiimote, #YouTube

This video shows just how awesome the Wii remotes can be. Virtual Devil Sticks are exactly what was sorely lacking in modern video games. Video is after the break.

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