Do the "games" work on a standard DVD player? If they do, then isn't this really just a portable DVD player?
Do the "games" work on a standard DVD player? If they do, then isn't this really just a portable DVD player?
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Taken from zapitgames.com faq:Originally Posted by Querjek
Why can’t I play these games on my other DVD player?
Despite it being a fully functioning DVD player, the Game Wave™ is also a custom gaming platform. Game Wave™ games can only be played on the Game Wave™.
Anyone else have luck with this sale?
I stopped by TRU briefly last night, but all I saw was a bunch of units and games still marked at full price. Was this a limited time offer, a ymmv by store or have some stores just not bothered to do the mark down yet?
Anyone else thinking 'Nuon 2'?
At least the Nuon could pull off Tempest 3000. This thing looks like it can only do trivia games and such. Still, I might have to stop by a Toys R' Us and snag one if they're still this cheap. I love oddball game consoles.
When I went, they still had the SALE 75% off sign, so when I took it up, she said it ended 05/05... but still gave me the sale price.
Not sure why they would end the sale since they seem to want to be getting rid of it.
It does say on the card "while supplies last" but then says "through 05/05"
its not worth it man
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Do you have one? I haven't opened mine up yet due to it being a birthday present for me
Would this thing qualify as a niche game console? I was thinking of picking one up someday (probably ebay) just for the unique appeal of it, seems to sorta be like a NUON only with much crappier games. Just curious if a system like this could count as a true game system (like get a spot in DP's book a few years from now, like the NUON)
And here I came expecting to see another "Phantom". I'm sorry, but I like my game consoles to be non-existent.
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I think it qualifies...
I think it's as much a "console" as the Memorex VIS or the Nuon. In fact, with the three new releases scheduled to come out, I think it will actually have more releases than the Nuon.
I think you are right, being that this is the only machine that can play these games, they arent just interactive DVD's, heck now I want one, but I'll be damned if I actualy had room on my system shelves for one...
Unfortunately I never make it out to Toys R US as they arent too close by me, so if anyone here is planning on going to pick one up for $20 and wants to be really nice and pick one up for me (I will pay for the system and shipping of course dont worry), PM me if you wanna work something out or maybe I have a game or two you would trade for it. (for fastest response my AIM is ReverieGamer)
where did you read this? what are the 3 new releases?
It' on Dark Watcher's console list if that gives it any validity for being a console.
http://darkwatcher.psxfanatics.com/console/zapit.htm
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Are they really making 3 new games?
Yep...
Gemz just came out last week after being on their coming soon list for months. Click and Rewind 2006 are scheduled to be released in the next month. I'm somewhat surprised this is happening given that I don't know anyone that has this unit and Toys R Us appears to be the only retail outlet carrying it.
so I got it sunday... it's pretty darn spiffy.
Looks kind of sexy (reminds of me of the Phantom or something) and the games I got (trivia 1 and 2) are pretty cool so far. they're just like the bartop games (this system should make a bunch of those like the picture puzzles and all that jazz)
the dvd player actually does something my other 3 (including xbox) don't.
I tried watching Star Wars ANH (original theatrical release dvd that came in the last sets) and in those players, I wanted to put the screen at 16:9 to make the pic bigger (it's a small sliver with two fat black boxes.. not sure the AR) and I don't appreciate that, so I tried to make it 16:9, and in those dvd players it doesn't move. The pic remains the same.
This player made it bigger.
I realize I just sounded like I have no clue what I am trying to say.
but yeah.
Here's a link to a small review I did of the Gamewave games a while back.
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/show...light=gamewave
I got Gemz yesterday, but I haven't had a chance to play it yet. Looks to be pretty standard Bejeweled fare, except for the multiplayer. My girlfriend wants to try it out tonight, so I should have more info about it tomorrow.
If you like NTN trivia or even fast action puzzle games, the system is well worth buying, especially at the $20 mark. I'm trying to find a second one to keep as a backup to mine as it gets used as much as the 360/PS3/Wii in my house (mostly thanks to my girlfriend)!
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I wonder if the games can be copied for backups?
Speaking of new ill-fated systems, what happened to the Hyperscan? Target and TRU have the controllers and games deep discounted (all hovering around 5 dollars) but no systems?
I wonder how much they're going for if stores still carry them anywhere.
Last edited by Ponyone; 05-16-2007 at 01:01 PM.
I was wondering what to make of this system the first time I saw it, took pics with my cell and showed them to people at my work (though it amazes me at how unknowing the people at my work are about games in GENERAL), no one else know what to say either.
My real question: for what it is, and what it's being touted as, is it worth a hundred bucks to sit down with the family and play with? I only saw about four releases at my TRU, and at least one of them was a Bible-based trivia game (which my aunt might enjoy, but the rest of the family... nahh), so even with six possible players is it worth looking at once, let alone twice?
I may have to get one of these some day. So the company is still supporting it then?
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