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THURSDAY 7th DECEMBER Charge DS Lite, take it to work. Finish work at around 5pm - head to Oxford Street Find a Pizza Hut, KFC or Burger King - get a bite for dinner Head to HMV Oxford Street, hang with the fanboys, play DS 11pm Wii launch event begins, play Wiipods in store, take pics of celebs 12am (8th Dec) Purchase my Wii! 12.30am Catch last tube home, or failing that - a nightbus

Well the yanks on Neogaf are stating that this isnt the usual packaging. Either way, we aint getting cables on 8th december. Im pissed about this and have had to use a costly import option (via playasia) with UPS delivery

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124847&page=34 for proof that Nintendo have diverted OUR European component cables to the USA. All wii accessory packaging in America is usually in plastic blister packs. Now Nintendo of America have proudly announced that they are now fulfilling all back orders for the cables. Some US Wii owners have recieved their cables in the EUROPEAN CARDBOARD PACKAGING complete with alternate language text on the box. It is clear that these were the cables that was supposed to be on sale next Friday.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=21418 Europe gears up for Wii launch Matt Martin 15:35 29/11/2006 Nintendo plans retail events for December 8th debut Doing its best to build anticipation for the launch of the Wii in Europe on December 8th, Nintendo is urging would be consumers to place pre-orders to secure a console on day one. “We're launching a great product and we knew that demand would be high,” said Laurent Fischer, marketing director at Nintendo Europe. “Nintendo's expansion of the gaming market is paying dividends and Wii really is the must have item for Christmas.” “Obviously, we're doing everything we can to make sure that everyone who wants one, gets one,” he added. Nintendo is also planning launch events, with retail partner HMV inviting the public to mingle with celebrities at its flagship store on Oxford Street, offering limited edition products to those arriving early enough. http://www.mcvuk.com/Retail-reveals-Wii-launch-night-battleplan Retail reveals Wii launch battleplan 11:30, Nov 29th by Tim Ingham Leading games retailers HMV, GAME and Gamestation are all planning lavish midnight launches for the Nintendo Wii next Thursday night. HMV’s flagship store on Oxford Street will open at 11pm as the official launch partner of Nintendo. The public will be given the chance to play Wii Sports against celebrities including Ian Wright, Jodie Kidd, Pat Cash and Ricky Hatton. The retailer will begin selling Wiis at midnight until stock runs out. Gamestation’s launch kicks off at 10pm in its Birmingham store, with DJs, food and a guest appearance from ‘Mario’ himself. Gamers will have the chance to test out the console before counting down the last seconds to midnight, when they will be able to pick up their pre-ordered consoles. A Wii-themed window will host demonstration Wii pods. Birmingham store manager Matt Perks said: “The launch of the Nintendo Wii is big news for gamers and Gamestation’s midnight opening event is just going to send anticipation through the roof. “In addition, the Wii window will stay up after the event, giving gamers the chance to sample the latest in next generation gaming for themselves. This is another Gamestation exclusive and proves that we continue to be the gamers’ retailer.” GAME’s event will be held at its flagship store in London’s Oxford Street on the same night, where customers will also be able to pick up pre-orders. The launch will also feature music and entertainment, as well as competitions, pizza delivery, a demonstration of Wii pods and a countdown to midnight. “We are anticipating huge crowds of customers will come to our Oxford Street store to get their hands on their Nintendo Wii at the first possible moment," said GAME's marketing director Anna Macario. “The console has been hotly anticipated by thousands of customers who have reserved this console for weeks in advance and we are working flat out to make sure customers get the products they want first.” http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/29-11-2006-4175.html Official UK Wii launch at HMV By James Orry - 29/11/2006 - 12:20pm GMT Nintendo UK has announced that it will be partnering with HMV for the launch of the Wii. Taking place at HMV, 150 Oxford Street, London, the official Wii launch will kick off at 11pm on Thursday, December 7. There will be the opportunity to play some Wii Sports against top Sporting celebrities including Ian Wright, Pat Cash, Ricky Hatton and model/racing enthusiast Jodie Kidd. Although most retailers have now filled their pre-order allocation, Nintendo says that those who arrive at the HMV store early enough have a chance to get their hands on their very own Wii console, games and goodie bag in time for Christmas. Stocks are extremely limited so don't turn up in the middle of the afternoon expecting to pick up a Wii. Nintendo will also be giving away a very special, limited edition The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess tin to store the game in. This will be given out to the first 200 people to buy the game. The Wii will be on sale from 12:00 am on Friday, December 8, priced at £179.99 complete with Wii Sports. Not all stores around the country are opening at midnight so please check with your store for its Wii launch plans.

Sorry - arent you the person who flammed me because you didnt believe I had confirmation that the official launch event would be held at Oxford Street HMV? Didnt you say Birmingham and Edinbrough would host the official event? If you dont like the thread - stay out. This is the OFFICIAL wii launch. The media will be there fanboys will be there celebs will be there - we can play wii sports against them! There will be freebies galore! This is going to be a MASSIVE party for nintendo fans, and HMV are organising this in partnership with Nintendo over this event, it deserves its own thread because of its magnitude and the fact that the official press release was released today. This event is open to all, not just pre order customers, and there WILL be a limited amount of wii on sale for those who have not pre ordered (these have been held aside) If you want to be bitter and cynical about things, then stay out. I will be there about 5pm - although im sure others will be there from the AM. Im bringing my DS and looking forward to some wifi action! TRAVEL INFO: The last Central Line tube from Oxford Circus will leave at 00:35am Night buses will run throughout the night, a bus stop is situated right outside HMV oxford street. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buses for more details For those of you who want to drive. Congestion charging ends at 6:30pm and Masterpark are doing a promotion where you can park your car for the night at any one of their central london facilities for no more than £5 http://www.westminster.gov.uk/transportandstreets/parking/masterpark/xmaspromo.cfm

Anyone planning to bring their DS Lites? I'd say a couple rounds of Clubhouse Games/42 All time Classics and Mario Kart DS will be in order!!

LOOKS LIKE NINTENDORK OWES ME AN APOLOGY Nintendo UK has today announced it will officially partner with HMV when it launches its new console, Wii, at midnight on 7th/8th December 2006. The action kicks off from 11pm at HMV, 150 Oxford Street, London with the chance for everyone to come down and play launch game Wii Sports against top sporting celebrities including Ian Wright, Jodie Kidd, Pat Cash and Ricky Hatton. Wii is already shaping up to be the most hotly anticipated console launch ever seen in the UK with Amazon.co.uk recently revealing that pre-orders for Wii on its site ‘sold out’ within seven minutes of them being made available, making it the fastest-selling pre-order it has ever listed. In addition, retailers including Comet, Dixons and GAME have already announced that Wii is expected to be one of their top selling items this Christmas and demand is already expected to exceed supply. Those getting there early enough in the queue will be lucky enough to get their hands on their very own Wii consoles, games and goodie bags just in time for Christmas. Stocks are limited so get there early to avoid disappointment. In addition, the first 200 people purchasing the critically acclaimed launch title The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Wii will receive a very special strictly limited edition The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess tin to store the game. Wii launches across Europe on 8th December 2006 at the estimated retail price of €249/£179 with Wii Sports game including Tennis, Bowling, Boxing, Golf and Baseball included in the box. Included with every Wii console is one wireless Wii Remote, a Nunchuk, Wii Sports game, Stereo AV Cable and the sensor bar for Wii’s unique control system. Click onto http://www.Wii.com for all of the most up to date official information on Wii. As this is now OFFICIAL, lets use this thread to discuss meetups, travel arrangements and media.

Well the signal is still only going to be composite, so im unsure as to why it seems better. Your RGB Scart cable for the gamecube wont work on the wii - different plug im afraid.

The classic controller both looks and feels awesome. Only problem is that it doesnt support rumble and it doesnt work with gamecube games. I really cannot fathom having my wired gamecube controller stretch from the top of the wii and across the room to my sofa, or have that ugly ass wavebird reciever on display.

Yep - I did this yesterday. Owen, what type of shipping did you go for?

Yes that would work. However it would sill only output a composite signal. It would not be true RGB scart.

Here we go, defend the almighty Nintendork again.. The instance is the same because when I said I had official word that the official Wii launch would be held in HMV Oxford St at midnight, Nintendork basicly accused me of talking bullshit and insisted that it was to be in Birmingham and Edinbrough. He continued to attempt to belittle me and flame me, and I challenged to call CAKE media (Nintendos PR people) and even gave him a contact name (Stephanie) and telephone number (02073073100) Unsurprisingly, he declined to do so. As for the shortages of wii software. There is no official statement per se, just ask many of the retailers and they will confirm what titles will be in short supply. Like I said, theres nothing to panic about regarding zelda (although it will be limited, if not due to its inevitable popularity), its Wiiplay that will be hard to get.

I dont have to answer to your pathetic demands just as you didnt have the balls to call CAKE media to confirm that Oxford St HMV would host the official Wii launch. But, accessories seem to be in short supply world wide http://www.playwii.com/?p=98&sid=cea0e8841ca078a3941c094018577884 http://digg.com/gaming_news/Wii_mote_Nun_chuk_Shortages

Calm down junior.. Im sure Zelda will be obtainable. It WILL be in limited supply at launch according to retailers, but I assume that means there wont be 1:1 copies of zelda per wii system available. It was the same in the USA. But im sure with a little effort, you will find it easily. Its Wiiplay that is severly limitied. Im disappointed about that. And no, although I will buy zelda, I REFUSE to play it in composite.

1) The RGB cable wont fit in your Wii - different plug 2) The Official Wii RGB Scart cable has also been delayed along with the component cable. Looks like its Composite for all.

Right, so because I want the Wii to be released this side of christmas, I must accept playing it with a truly awful picture and playing Zelda even though most of the text will be illegable. The fact of the matter is that RGB cables and Component cables are reasonably simplistic to manufacture. Nintendo should have been better prepared. If Im going to have the whole family around the large TV at christmas time, I dont want them to be squinting at the screen. And forget about trying to use the Opera Browser via composite!

You are clearly winding me up, right? Emails are largely ignored, and when a response is recieved, its usually vague.

A silly thing to do? Why? It clears up rumour and innuendo -and backs up claims with FACT and EVIDENCE, official verification from an OFFICIAL source.

Whatever makes you feel better... But for those of us who like to face REALITY, no it ISNT an unfounded guess. Its a confirmed fact. Thats why all of OUR component cables originally bound for europe on 8th December wont mysteriously be available under 22nd December. Check any other nintendo forum, avforums or thedvdforums.co.uk. Or for extra verification, do what I did - ring Nintendo UK and ask them directly.

Right, so because the necessity of component cables doesnt affect Yoshiking, it ISNT a problem right? And no the absence of component cables alone doesnt mess up the launch, but the other factors do 1) The delay of RGB Scart cables 2) The fact that ALL component cables intended for the european launch were diverted to america 3) The fact that retailers are reporting shortages of Zelda, and SEVERE shortages of Wiiplay 4) The fact that extra nunchucks will be severly limited 5) The fact that retailers have been told to expect a shortage of wii that does not meet their initial expectation of allocations Granted, these things do not RUIN the launch of wii, but they surely MESS things up.

Oh just f**k off Nintendork - I cannot stand your bullshit any more, you are a complete arsehole. Your sarcastic remarks lack any wit and you are merely an attention seeking diva. You are like a moth to a flame ,whenever I speak - whenever I launch a thread - you are there ready to troll, ready to flame. YES I phone organisatons to VERIFY the infomation that has been provided to me. Irrespective of your lame attempts to disregard everything I have said, OFFICIAL sources have backed up each and every one of my comments. 1) You claim n-europe claim that the official nintendo midnight wii launch events will be at Gamestation in Birmingham and Edinborough - I claim London. I mean why any company would choose THOSE cities over the capital is beyond me. I had HMV Oxford Street CONFIRM that they were hosting the OFFICIAL Nintendo event, and I had Nintendo verify this. I also had Nintendos PR people Cake Media verify this too who catagorically stated that "THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH WILL BE IN LONDON" , yet Nintendork continued to try and belittle me. I freaking well put Cake medias phone number on a thread and challenged Nintendork to call up and verify my infomation. he declined to do so - wonder why?! 2) HMV suck (although I didnt use that word) because I placed a pre order for a wii with a £30 deposit at the end of september, yet didnt let any customers know where they stood with those orders until a week before launch. I didnt think this was acceptable and any sane person would agree that my concerns were reasonable. 3) Yes it does suck that RGB Scart cables and component cables are not available at launch. Just because you are happy to play your Wii with a shitty blurry composite picture, doesnt mean others are. I want to be able to at least read the text on zelda clearly, so I dont think the requirement of these standard cables at launch is an unreasonable one. What I do think is unreasonable is Nintendos decision to send all Component cables originally bound for europe to the USA just to settle THEIR demand. WHAT ABOUT OUR DEMAND??!! 4) The only reason you have a problem with me Nintendork is because I seem to be the only person on this forum who has the balls to speak out over your attention seeking bullshit. Im not going to take any ish from you nor am I going to allow you to flame me. I stand up against idiots like you while the others play 'follow the leader'. THAT'S THE DARTHBANE2K-DIFFERENCE. This isnt a case of SD Vs HD. You people claim that HDTV owners are being unreasonable and that if they wanted HD graphics they should get a 360 or PS3. Thats what I mean, IT ISNT A CASE OF THIS AT ALL. its a case of component cables being ESSENTIAL for HDTV owners to in many cases get a legiable picture/text on screen. SD looks worse on HDTV than SD looks on a SDTV fact, unless component or progressive scan is used. Its you who is playing dumb, pretending not to understand this difference.

Quit being so f***ing ignorant Twilight_Link and DO YOUR RESEARCH before questioning my comments

Dont mean to be too anal, but its also a little messy for SDTV owners as they wont have RGB Scart cables (these too have been delayed) RGB Scart >>>>>>>VERY MUCH>>>>>>>Composite I hardly think a composite video signal can be described as "bloody awesome"

Oh lord!, does that mean that we are going to cross paths??!! (I kid..) Anyhow the last central line tube from oxford station is at 12.35am Night buses run right through - should not really be a problem on a Thursday. But depends really how long the event drags on for and how many people there are in line in front of you.

By the way, if any of you guys are headed to ANY central London midnight launch, but are concerned about taking the nightbus home, check here: http://www.westminster.gov.uk/transportandstreets/parking/masterpark/xmaspromo.cfm