rockman_x_2002 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) Just a thought but I wonder how it would do to make a "pinball table" add-on for the controllers? You would need an apparatus shaped similarly to the front portion of a pinball table (just the housing, and possibly something made of the same materials as a real pinball table). On the sides of the "mini-cabinet" would be compartments that hold the wii remote and nunchuck adaptor in place inside the cabinet. On the sides of the cabinet are real flipper buttons from a pinball machine, attached to a device that would activate the Z and B buttons on the remote when pressed. You could also have a plunger device as on a real table, connected through a spring-loaded device that would somehow work the thumbstick to make for real plunger control in the game, too. And as for shaking the table, the cabinet would hold the remotes steady in place, and you can shake the entire mini-cabinet apparatus to simulate shaking the table (or bang-back if you like to throw a little abuse into your pinballing ). Edited May 20, 2008 by rockman_x_2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800Lover Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I have it myself and it's a pretty cool game. Funhouse is my favorite of the title. I used to love playing that in the arcades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBargainHunta Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I have it myself and it's a pretty cool game. Funhouse is my favorite of the title. I used to love playing that in the arcades. Between this and Carnival Games (I read and responded to your other thread), your Wii collection is off to a great start. I'm curious: what else do you have? Sounds like we have similar tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanw Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Mine just arrived in the mail today, and I have to say this is definitely the best 20 bucks I've ever spent on a game. I went right to Taxi since that was my favorite in the group and I ended up playing it for almost two hours haha. I've only gotten around to playing a few other tables so far, but all are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Ya, agreed. A most excellant game. I have a real Williams Taxi in my personal collection, but love playing it on the Wii almost as much. The ball physics are incredible and the smart camera is the best. Definitely a great buy for anyone who grew up playing some of these machines. A real no-brainer purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just nitpicking but why use the nunchuck in your LEFT hand to pull back the plunger on the RIGHT side of the screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just nitpicking but why use the nunchuck in your LEFT hand to pull back the plunger on the RIGHT side of the screen? Because that's the way the Nunchuk is normally held, and there is no analog stick on the Wii Remote. I know, it vexed me for a few minutes, but once I realized that it didn't detract from the game I was fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTiger Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just nitpicking but why use the nunchuck in your LEFT hand to pull back the plunger on the RIGHT side of the screen? Because that's the way the Nunchuk is normally held, and there is no analog stick on the Wii Remote. I know, it vexed me for a few minutes, but once I realized that it didn't detract from the game I was fine with it. I don't ... well not for this game... just tell it you are left handed... I think... or maybe my mind left.... that might be it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128bytes Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Thanks for all the recommendations - I picked this up for $20 at a Best Buy and it's amazing. Taxi and Gorgar are my favorites so far. I also like that up to 4 players can play with one Wiimote/Nunchuck, or with multiple Wiimote/Nunchuck combinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Amazon has Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection for Wii as a GOLD BOX Deal all day today today for $13.98. This is a great pinball game! Be sure and add another item piced $12 or higher to get free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The entire day is "Wii Day" on the Amazon Gold Box Deals. At 6am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, and 6pm a new Wii game will be added to the list and will be available until the title is sold out. I haven't heard any speculation on what titles will be available, so all Wii owners might want to check a few times today to see what's on sale. Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 At 6am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, and 6pm a new Wii game will be added to the list and will be available until the title is sold out. Is there a link to this list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Is there a link to this list? Don't have a link close at hand but just go to Amazon.com and click on the Gold Box Deal of the Day icon and it will take you right to the list. Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Now available is Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 for Wii. Gold Box Price of $19.97! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128bytes Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 At 6am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, and 6pm a new Wii game will be added to the list and will be available until the title is sold out. Is there a link to this list? link for the amazonically challenged Pinball Hall of Fame is awesome. It may very possibly be my absolute favorite game on the Wii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Ok, I think I've figured out what the 10am PDT deal is. The clue is: "It's NOT a lightsaber. Honest." Could that be No More Heroes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128bytes Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Ok, I think I've figured out what the 10am PDT deal is. The clue is: "It's NOT a lightsaber. Honest." Could that be No More Heroes? link for the internetsearchically challenged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Ok, I think I've figured out what the 10am PDT deal is. The clue is: "It's NOT a lightsaber. Honest." Could that be No More Heroes? link for the internetsearchically challenged Aw, come on. You take the fun out of guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks for the heads up, ordered it today. I loved the PS2 version of this (Got it at launch since it was only around $13 or so compared to $30 for the Wii version), and have wanted the extra two tables the Wii version has ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks for the heads up, ordered it today. I loved the PS2 version of this (Got it at launch since it was only around $13 or so compared to $30 for the Wii version), and have wanted the extra two tables the Wii version has ever since. You won't be disappointed. If my thread helped only one person get this game....it was worth it to me. My job here is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) I know I won't, I have the PS2 version and have really enjoyed it. Sadly that one doesn't include Jive Time or Sorcerer though, so I'm just getting this to experience those two tables. I don't know why they do that. The same thing was done when they ported the first Pinball Hall of Fame to the PSP and Wii (The Wii version only saw release in Europe) when they added El Dorado, Goin' Nuts, and Strikes n' Spares to the lineup. So I had to buy the PSP version to get the new exclusive PSP/Wii tables even though I already owned the GameCube release. Edited September 20, 2008 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I finally got a Wii and picked up this awesome game! My wife even plays every once in a while so it was the best $20 i spent on a game in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I finally got a Wii and picked up this awesome game! My wife even plays every once in a while so it was the best $20 i spent on a game in a long time. There's even more good news for you then. Alien Crush Returns is rumored to come to North America Wiiware this coming week (assuming you're in North America) http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14273092.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanw Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I finally got a Wii and picked up this awesome game! My wife even plays every once in a while so it was the best $20 i spent on a game in a long time. There's even more good news for you then. Alien Crush Returns is rumored to come to North America Wiiware this coming week (assuming you're in North America) http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14273092.html Awesome! Williams Pinball is a great game to have for casual gamers that are over who are sick of the usual (Wii Sports, Wii Play, Carnival Games, etc). Glad to hear another good pinball game might be coming out soon too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I haven't picked up a Wii yet but I did score the PS2 version of the game... its the same exact games as the Wii version except that 2 of the oldest tables are missing. I'm just waiting for Santa to get me a Wii for Christmas so I can get all of the tables. For the people who think video pinball cannot be realistic: I own a "Black Knight" pinball machine and let me tell you the emulation is spot on! Now if I could somehow make a pinball controller for the PS2. My only regret is that this collection lacks High Speed... (dispatch this is 504!) Maybe they will make a sequel? <crosses fingers> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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