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Old 01-04-2007, 08:17 PM   #201
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let me tell you, they got FREE and FAST shipping services, friendly techs on the phone, they even offer FREE replacement straps (the rope attached on your Wiimote is now 2x thicker than the regular strap that come with the system). They don't want anyone whining at them (not like Microsoft or Sony with they crappy customer support).

so as i said, the got the best service and they will happily replace your broken Wii. Don't forget to register your system on the Nintendo website though (for a complete 1-year Warranty), to do so, subscribe to My Nintendo on the website.
Called yesterday to Nintendo, stated my problem, and everything i had done to try and fix the graphic artifacts. The tech was real nice and helpful, (even though he had no clue what the problem was). Within 10 seconds of being on hold in the first place i was connected to the one tech who did all advance exchange info. If you have a problem, you really ought to call nintendo's help line. Before you start posting stupid questions like: "i cant get my wii remotes to connect to the console or it freezes from time to time". RaptorZX3 is right. Take the few minutes to read previous posts and if they don't help CALL NINTENDO!!!!!
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Old 01-04-2007, 10:16 PM   #202
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i lust bought madden yesterday and the wii keeps freezing up untile the point where you have to unplug the power plug from the back of the system to get the system to shut off. aside from that problom with madden everything has been working well.
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Old 01-04-2007, 11:56 PM   #203
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My problem is the Wiimote. I'll be playing a game (so far Wii Sports and Cars) and sometimes the controller will just disconnect or shutdown. Also the wii cursor isn't that smooth on the Wii Menu. When I move it fast, it has rocky movement, especially when I get near the edges of the screen.
well im wiimote works fine......my controller doesn't disconnect by itself do.........but you know wat my wii cursor isnt that smooth anymore....its kinda shady in the wii menu and wii options.....it works smoothly on the mii channel and game channel do..........WTF IS GOIN ON??
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Mine does the same thing. I read the manual and the recommended distance from the sensor bar is 3 to 8 ft. If I'm in that range, it works smoothly. When I'm in my chair (about 10-11 ft.) it's smooth at the top, but shaky at the bottom, but that's normal since I'm not in the recommended distance.
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If you are expriencing over heating try and put your Wii on it's side as the stand may have an opening for the bottom intake fan it may not get complete circulation. I flipped mine on it's side after it froze so I will keep everyone updated.
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The Wii on it's side is way better as I have played Wii Sports for like a while aparrently according to my Girlfriend and I felt the top of the Wii and no heat. Felt the outtake fan and no Heat. A design flaw with the Wii Stand. If you expierence freezing or over heating turn the Wii on it's side and it works perfectly.
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The Wii on it's side is way better as I have played Wii Sports for like a while aparrently according to my Girlfriend and I felt the top of the Wii and no heat. Felt the outtake fan and no Heat. A design flaw with the Wii Stand. If you expierence freezing or over heating turn the Wii on it's side and it works perfectly.
Nintendo should have put more ventilation on the vertical stand, like a less narrow gap between the stand and the table (for example)
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You could put something under the pads to increase the gap between the vertical stand and whatever its sitting on. duck tape minght work...
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Very true but this cam make it unstable and it can tip over eventually.
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I bought a wii from amazon, im from venezuela and went i test it unable to read disk, wii sport and zelda cant be readed, how can i do in that case?
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I bought a wii from amazon, im from venezuela and went i test it unable to read disk, wii sport and zelda cant be readed, how can i do in that case?
That might be a hardware issue that you would need to get a replacement. Sorry to say but if it's not reading any discs then there might be something wrong with the DVD-ROM or possibly the main board from what I've seen.
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Very true but this cam make it unstable and it can tip over eventually.
Yeah, unless you had it under the clear stabilizer as well, but that would ruin the overall appearance
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Yeah, unless you had it under the clear stabilizer as well, but that would ruin the overall appearance
Does appearence really matter?
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That is the dumbest question i have ever heard, of course it matters!!!!! I have mine horizontal now, and i like the way it looks....
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[QUOTE=Ender]I am having the same problem, started about 4 weeks after owning system. i notice they don't appear on the Internet Channel but there are alot more on legend of zelda. i have tried formatting the system memory, didn't expect much of a result, but tried anyway. might have made it worse. Emailed nintendo as well, but not really expexting an answer for a while. I think the graphic processor is defective.Here are links to a few pics of the artifacts.

I am also experiencing this little video problem They appeared christmas day, I tryed another set of cabels but it didn't work they were still there. they are little lines on the menu that flicker in and out, they also appear in need for speed carbon alot, but in carbon they appear as white dots all over the screen, usually when there is fog or smoke. I have also seen them in mario bros on the virtual console as white dots at the screen between levels. i haven't tryed many of my NGC games but the seem to appear in sonic adventure battle 2 this really sucks I'm definatly going to have to contact nintendo support.
PS. they are definatly not burnt out pixels as the appear on my friends tv in the same spots.
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yeah, in legend of zelda they are the worst on screens with fog or rain. i will get my new wii tomorow. do call nintendo
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Like i said, dont bother emailing you dont get a reply (well i havent) and phoning is no good unless you have a whole day to waste trying to get through to them...

just send your wii back to them

If you too have a broken Wii, Simply send it back to nintendo at the following address, and remember to include a note detailing problem, your address and your invoice for purchase from where ever you got yours.

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Hello there, well I do too have a problem with my Wii, basically most of the time I put a wii game in it makes some weird clunky sound and wont read the game properly, plus error screens have been occuring many times aswell ;/

I have tried emailing Nintendo UK and they havent replied, sent em 2 emails now, nout

Tried calling Ninendo UK too, they expect me to w8 like 40mins ;/

You think I should just send em my Wii with Proof of Purchase and description of problem?
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Hello there, well I do too have a problem with my Wii, basically most of the time I put a wii game in it makes some weird clunky sound and wont read the game properly, plus error screens have been occuring many times aswell ;/

I have tried emailing Nintendo UK and they havent replied, sent em 2 emails now, nout

Tried calling Ninendo UK too, they expect me to w8 like 40mins ;/

You think I should just send em my Wii with Proof of Purchase and description of problem?
NO! Call and wait. If they say that there is a problem with your Wii they will send you a prepaid shipping box for your Wii and you will get another one back in the mail.

So wait the 40 minutes and watch a movie till someone answers really it's the best way.
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so i call em then, kk roger.

So they will send us a prepaid shipping box for my wii and then when they get my faulty wii, they will send us a new one?
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they will send us a new one?
Not sure if it will be new, it might be a refurb. Most companies tend to do that... but I haven't sent mine in before.

Good question as a matter of fact if you have sent a Wii in is the one that you get a Refurb?
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