With new information on the Wii version of Twilight Princess coming out all the time, I'm curious which version of Twilight Princess everyone is planning on getting?
I am still undecided myself, mainly cause I'd have to drop $250 to get a Wii in order to play the Wii version. It's either that or wait two weeks longer to get the Gamecube version. Then there's the Wii controls, which I'm still not convinced about. (though I feel I am slowly being swayed)
btw, keep other Zelda separate from this thread, ok?
I'll probably buy the Wii version, and if I don't like the controls, pickup the GC version later.
I am definately going for the Wii version. I am really curious to see how everything will work with the new controls and it will be nice to have a different type of experience while playing a Zelda game. The GC version will be just as great, but for me it will feel too much like playing OoT with better graphics.
I want the Wii version really bad, but $250 is a pretty big strain on my budget this year. It is likely I will buy the Gamecube version, then after I pick up a Wii I'll buy that version too just to see how it feels.
I can't help but think Nintendo hopes there are a lot like me.
Right now I'm planning to get the Gamecube version when it comes out, I preordered it yesterday, and pick up a Wii and that version of Zelda later. All I really want is to play Zelda, and it makes more sense to me at the moment to buy it for $50 for the console it was originally developed for so long for that I have already, than to spend $300 for Zelda. The Wii remote only play and the mirroring that I'm hearing doesn't help either. I mean, I'll be busy with Zelda for 2-4 weeks straight, so I won't be able to take advantage of the Wii launch.
I think Nintendo hopes there are alot of people that can't wait for the GC version and will buy a Wii for Zelda at launch. ;p
That's obviously their plan, MottZilla. I'll be getting my Wii version along with my Wii on launch day.
Haha. I know man. I'm still undecidied but leaning that way!
I'll be going for the Gamecube version. While I'm pretty excited about the possibilities of the remote, I don't think I'd feel right playing something like Zelda with it. I like my platformers to be played on standard controllers, since I'm used to basic ones.
That doesn't mean I won't try it with the remote at some point, but I'm just not quite ready for it yet.
Since I plan on buying a Wii, im more then likely gonna get the Wii verison.
vegeta1215 wrote:With new information on the Wii version of Twilight Princess coming out all the time, I'm curious which version of Twilight Princess everyone is planning on getting?I am still undecided myself, mainly cause I'd have to drop $250 to get a Wii in order to play the Wii version. It's either that or wait two weeks longer to get the Gamecube version. Then there's the Wii controls, which I'm still not convinced about. (though I feel I am slowly being swayed)
btw, keep other Zelda separate from this thread, ok?
Actually, they will have to wait three weeks. November 19th-December 11th.
I had already preordered the GCN version before they announced the Wii version, but I got it switched over. Wii all the way for me, baby.
Like erm2003, I'd like to play the Wii version because I don't want to just play a supped up OoT. But Mak-X makes a good point when he reminds us that the game was originally designed for the Gamecube.
Knowing me I will probably buy both, cause Nintendo knows I'm a sucker.
I'll definitely buy the Wii version and only the Wii version. Not sure how well the controls have been converted for the Wiimote, but I have enough confidence in Ninty. 😊
Petoe wrote:I'll definitely buy the Wii version and only the Wii version. Not sure how well the controls have been converted for the Wiimote, but I have enough confidence in Ninty. 😊
After the massive success of the DS, I too am pretty confident in Nintendo. However the control system still could be hit or miss with me.
Argh, Nintendo is pushing my buttons. I planned on getting the GCN version since they were originally going to be launched simultaneously, but since its release date is nearly a month after the Wii version (GCN: 12/11/06; Wii: 11/19/06)...
So 85 more days of waiting for me. Unless I get a Wii before so.
Wii. The truth of the matter is, I don't actually own a Gamecube (had one for years, but it was actually my roommate's, and he's since moved out). Therefore, since I'll be buying a system anyway, might as well just buy a Wii.
You know though, truth of the matter is, this is one game where I have difficulty imagining the controls to be terribly intuitive. I dunno... I guess it's that the camera angle has you a little removed from the action. Fishing's definitely gonna rock though, of course.
I think I'm going to be debating which version to get until the bitter end. I read two articles today, one in favor of the Wii controls, the other undecided (saying the sword play is gimmicky - and this is TSA speaking). Check'm out.
- http://www.planetgamecube.com/impressionsArt.cfm?artid=12081
- http://thehylia.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1158436159&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&
MottZilla wrote:I'll probably buy the Wii version, and if I don't like the controls, pickup the GC version later.
That's pretty much what I was thinking, too...
That sucks that the GCN version is going to be released later. Good marketing scheme, but I don't plan on getting a Wii right away. I'm just going to wait for the GCN version.
They say it's not a scheme, but that they couldn't get the GCN version ready at the same time as the Wii version for some reason. It very well could be true.
I don't believe for one second that it is not ready. If the Wii one was done, then the Gamecube one has to be also. The Gamecube version has the controls done already. I can see the Wii being delayed as a real statement, but the other way around doesn't seem true. I just think they are thinking, Zelda is a good launch title for the Wii. That is basically the big launch title they have, but if people have on the Cube, then they aren't going to spend money for the Wii. So this way, people will buy the Wii for Zelda. It is smart business. So that is what I think.
Honestly it could be true. Have you seen the new trailer? They have like a shooter-type mode now (like starfox-ish) where Link is some type of bird thing and has to navigate through environments. They could have been added in response to the Wii controls and maybe they have to figure out a way to do that for the GC version. Or really, any other similar situation. I'm sure once they decided on doing it for Wii, they came up with all kinds of neat ideas to add, and now they have to get those working on the GC version.
But definately though, it's a marketing thing. I mean, even if the above is true, they could still push to get it done in time w/ the Wii version. The problem is, if both versions are available, people would have no *real* incentive to get the Wii one, or maybe more significantly, a Wii at launch. Considering the Wii is backwards compatible with GC, you'll get people who would buy the GC version and say "Well I'll get the Wii later on, since I can play this game on it anyways." On the other hand, there are so many people who will just buy the Wii for Zelda and no other reason. Esp. people who might not even know it's coming for GC (if you don't surf gaming websites or read gaming magazines, this is totally possible).
Or they can delay it's launch by a few weeks, and sell a few more thousand Wii's.
I think I've decided on sticking with the Gamecube version. I can't justify buying a Wii just for Zelda, and from the articles I've read about how the sword-play works, it sounds kind of lame and gimmicky.
Sword-play never has been part of Zelda really. I mean it's never been at all in depth. Is it that much of a disppointment that its not somekind of 1:1 movement? That could have made the game much harder for players, and take longer for the developers.
If you're gonna buy the Wii anyway you might as well go with it. If you are going to be putting off the Wii, then sure the GC version is there.
MottZilla wrote:Sword-play never has been part of Zelda really. I mean it's never been at all in depth. Is it that much of a disppointment that its not somekind of 1:1 movement? That could have made the game much harder for players, and take longer for the developers. If you're gonna buy the Wii anyway you might as well go with it. If you are going to be putting off the Wii, then sure the GC version is there.
1:1 movement isn't important, but I think they could have at least done stuff like Up-thrust, down-thrust, jab, etc. so it was a little varried. From what I understand it basically just acts like an A button right now.
*shrugs* It is an adapted GC title, how would the GC version achieve these when it only has an A button?
Then you can do that on the Wii with Up+shakey, Down+shakey. ;p I agree they could have done it but I think LoZ:TP has been in development too long already. ;p