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In this episode, the guys talk about the Nintendo Wii, diving deep into what made it a game-changer for both hardcore and casual players. They also discuss the upcoming Switch 2, but it's more of a sidebar to their Wii nostalgia.
John recalls lining up for the Wii on launch day and how hard it was to find in the wild
They discuss how Wii Sports, especially bowling, became a cultural touchstone and brought families together
Dave shares how even his mom got into gaming thanks to the Wii’s accessible motion controls
They reminisce about quirky Wii accessories—from plastic steering wheels to crossbow shells—and how fun (and weird) they were
John talks about soft-modding the Wii and loading it with emulators and classic games
They mention the Wii’s forward-thinking features like Miis, the Virtual Console, and online updates
They discuss the Switch 2 announcement, with John expressing skepticism over pricing, lack of killer titles, and backward compatibility quirks
Referenced videos from the episode:
Wii Bowling training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmN-woiXtqk
Wii Shopping channel demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxAanYvdx28
Wii Mii channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6NAW72KzTQ