SlashGear Japan
I don’t live in Japan, nor do I own Super Smash Bros. Brawl. However, many of those that do are reporting disc read issues with the latest Wii sensation. While most people are quick to cry “bad disc!” Nintendo is convinced that the issue lies with the fact that gamers are smoking.
Yea, think about that one for a minute. I was a bit lost a first too, so don’t feel bad. The idea is that smokers are more likely to have a dirty lens on the inside of their console. Smokers aren’t the only ones affected, a simple issue of a dusty lens can also cause the problem.
While that may seem to make sense, why don’t these people have the same problems with other Wii titles? That’s because SSBB is the first game that uses a dual-layer disc, which is less forgiving of a dirty lens. Remember back in the good old days when you had to blow on your cartridge to make it work? You might try blowing on the inside of your Wii.
There’s actually a happy ending to the story. Nintendo is more than happy to take your dirty tobacco-encrusted Wii and fix it at no cost to you, no questions. Seriously Nintendo, are you off your rocker? You’re a big company, you’re supposed to be screwing the little guy, not helping him out. Sheesh, and to think I looked up to them.
[via Game|Life]
5 Responses to “Smoke-filled Wiis won’t play Super Smash Bros. Brawl”
Killer 90 February 5, 2008
i think that it a bullshit that japan personal get to play first . i think that the us should of have it. like if it was an apoligy for givin us one more month
NeutralChris February 5, 2008
Well, Nintendo is a Japanese company after all. Also, the US tends to get many games and consoles before Europe and Australia, they sometimes wait for six months or longer before getting some titles. Be glad that it’s only a month.
Neutraljeff February 5, 2008
i say suck it up. the game will come out in us when it comes out if you keep complaning it won’t come any faster. think of the delay as a chance to get a better quality game than the japanese version.
+1y 22 February 6, 2008
I hope that SSBB doesnt get delayed again for May 10th like they said
NeutralAnon-Otoko March 9, 2008
Damn… this is the 2nd time I’m going to have to send a wii back…
Neutral1st for the error code 110213 and now for this…