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25th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros

35 replies · 5,400 views · Started 08 November 2010

[QUOTE=MottZilla;437937Anthony, I think you need to go into your System Settings and set your Wii to WideScreen. It's not an HDMI issue, just aspect ratio. By default the Wii probably sets 4:3 where it doesn't fill a modern TV screen.[/QUOTE]

I have it set to Widescreen, though it still doesn't fit the whole screen...or do anything different from having it set to 4:3.

I have my wii set to wide screen aspect ratio on my 32-inch LCD, the system menu has the settings for widescreen. AFAIK, you need at least a component connection to get any display modes other than 4:3 interlaced.

I got Resident Evil 4 for Wii so I got to try out the whole Wiimote + Nunchuck control scheme for shooters. It failed miserably for me. I just can't hold the nunchuck and use it properly. But that helps me rule out spending any time or money on games with only that control scheme. Atleast RE4 Wii still lets you use the GC controller.

I recall controlling the game using the nunchuck was awkward at first, but I stuck with it because I immediately recognized how much better I was aiming with the wii-mote.. assuming I had my field of vision properly aligned with the analog stick on the nunchuck, of course.

Daarkseid wrote:I have my wii set to wide screen aspect ratio on my 32-inch LCD, the system menu has the settings for widescreen. AFAIK, you need at least a component connection to get any display modes other than 4:3 interlaced.


You might be right about the component cables being required. But just to reiterate something you mentioned, make sure your TV/screen is also set to 16:9 mode.

Daarkseid wrote:I recall controlling the game using the nunchuck was awkward at first, but I stuck with it because I immediately recognized how much better I was aiming with the wii-mote.. assuming I had my field of vision properly aligned with the analog stick on the nunchuck, of course.


Yeah, I think a lot of games are like that - the controls just take a little getting used to. Probably even more so for games that are ports or sequels to games you've played on another system. Like I said, this is exactly what happened to me with Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. I'm glad I stuck with it 😃