From what I understand, it doesn't really have anything to do with the model, but rather how long the Wii has been in use. The problem lies in a dirty lens, not a hardware difference.So technically a never-used launch Wii would be safer than a six-month old used Wii.Question about the Wii and it's recent d ...
[QUOTE=''JordanElek'']From what I understand, it doesn't really have anything to do with the model, but rather how long the Wii has been in use. The problem lies in a dirty lens, not a hardware difference.So technically a never-used launch Wii would be safer than a six-month old used Wii.[/QUOTE]Oh alright I understand. But now I have another question. Is the problem reading dual-layer disk inevetable? I mean over time every console collects a given amount of dust so won't this problem occur to every Wii owner eventually?
[QUOTE=''Lyphe2k'']Oh alright I understand. But now I have another question. Is the problem reading dual-layer disk inevetable? I mean over time every console collects a given amount of dust so won't this problem occur to every Wii owner eventually?[/QUOTE]Possibly. We didn't even know about the problem until SSBB, since it's the only dual-layered Wii game so far, and my guess is that there won't be very many more.But the problem is easily fixed. There may even be some how-to videos on YouTube soon so you wouldn't have to send your Wii to Nintendo. Cleaning a lens isn't that risky if you know what you're doing.... In the case of the Wii, though, it's getting to the lens that might be difficult, I don't know.And for those of us who don't want to risk that, Nintendo will clean it for free. Now we just have to hope that the problem really is just a dirty lens...
[QUOTE=''Lyphe2k''][QUOTE=''JordanElek''] From what I understand, it doesn't really have anything to do with the model, but rather how long the Wii has been in use. The problem lies in a dirty lens, not a hardware difference.So technically a never-used launch Wii would be safer than a six-month old used Wii.[/QUOTE]Oh alright I understand. But now I have another question. Is the problem reading dual-layer disk inevetable? I mean over time every console collects a given amount of dust so won't this problem occur to every Wii owner eventually?[/QUOTE] i dont think so i have had my wii since launch day and i dont get a error and i play the wii about 3 hours a day on weekdays and weekends ive clocked in about 16 hours so i dont think its been how long the wii has been in use. edit also i beleve i have played a total of 500+ hours on my wii that including brawl play time
[QUOTE=''merch'']i dont think so i have had my wii since launch day and i dont get a error and i play the wii about 3 hours a day on weekdays and weekends ive clocked in about 16 hours so i dont think its been how long the wii has been in use.[/QUOTE]I meant that how long the Wii has been in use increases the chances of your lens being dirty. A freshly opened Wii, regardless of when it was manufactured, probably won't have a dirty lens.
[QUOTE=''JordanElek''][QUOTE=''Lyphe2k'']Oh alright I understand. But now I have another question. Is the problem reading dual-layer disk inevetable? I mean over time every console collects a given amount of dust so won't this problem occur to every Wii owner eventually?[/QUOTE]Possibly. We didn't even know about the problem until SSBB, since it's the only dual-layered Wii game so far, and my guess is that there won't be very many more.But the problem is easily fixed. There may even be some how-to videos on YouTube soon so you wouldn't have to send your Wii to Nintendo. Cleaning a lens isn't that risky if you know what you're doing.... In the case of the Wii, though, it's getting to the lens that might be difficult, I don't know.And for those of us who don't want to risk that, Nintendo will clean it for free. Now we just have to hope that the problem really is just a dirty lens...[/QUOTE]Well I guess if Nintendo is willing to fix it for free then it's all good. I was just worried that I''m gonna have to buy another Wii or something. No way in hell I'm waiting another 2 hours in this weather. On top of that I really like playing SSBB so it would suck if I experienced this problem before I get to own and play it on my own Wii.
I got my answer though. Thanks a million.
[QUOTE=''JordanElek''] [QUOTE=''merch'']i dont think so i have had my wii since launch day and i dont get a error and i play the wii about 3 hours a day on weekdays and weekends ive clocked in about 16 hours so i dont think its been how long the wii has been in use.[/QUOTE]I meant that how long the Wii has been in use increases the chances of your lens being dirty. A freshly opened Wii, regardless of when it was manufactured, probably won't have a dirty lens.[/QUOTE] i personaly think its some brawl discs because not all of them in japan had the error only a few.
[QUOTE=''merch''][QUOTE=''JordanElek''] [QUOTE=''merch'']i dont think so i have had my wii since launch day and i dont get a error and i play the wii about 3 hours a day on weekdays and weekends ive clocked in about 16 hours so i dont think its been how long the wii has been in use.[/QUOTE]I meant that how long the Wii has been in use increases the chances of your lens being dirty. A freshly opened Wii, regardless of when it was manufactured, probably won't have a dirty lens.[/QUOTE] i personaly think its some brawl discs because not all of them in japan had the error only a few.[/QUOTE]I honestly hope so. I hate owning a console with the thought of the possibility of it being on the edge of being shipped back to Nintendo.
i would concur that the earliest models are having the most problems, being the most used ones and they would be the dirtiest. How widespread is this problem actually
Will Nintendo still fix it if your out of warranty. If a launch Wii owner experienced this problem tomorrow are they SOL because they no longer have the warranty or is Nintendo fixing them regardless?
I've had my Wii since launch and Smash Bros. works perfectly fine. This dual-layer disc problem is just random.
I think that a dirty lens does cause problems reading disc. The same problem is what plagued the PS2 and some PS3s. You can clean PS2 %26 3 lens with a DVD lens cleaner tho. With the wii, you've got no options and that's very disappointing. The environment that you operate your wii in has a lot to do with how quickly your lens accumulates dust. Keep it clean, away from outside air, and in a well-ventilated area.
you can fix the problem yourself. just buy a air in a can or whatever its called, turn on your wii with no disc inside, put the straw into the wii until the wii starts trying to oull it in, give a few short bursts up and down inside the system and you're done. if it doesnt work immediatly, try putting brawl in and ejecting a couple times, then repeat. I had to spray twice, but no problems since then.
It's basically where you keep the Wii, how often you play it, and if you keep it away from dust then everything will be ok. All consoles get dirty lens, but I am sure if you take care of them, there won't be a problem.
What about those Memorex Lens Cleaner thingy's?My Xbox Classic (lol) was having problems reading discs and I thought the problem might be a dirty lens. So I bought one of these and ran it a couple of times and I was able to play games again no problem.
Nintendo's official site confirms it's lens ''contamination'' (dust and dirt, specifically cigarette smoke) that cause the problem, not dual-layer discs in and of themselves. The reason that the dirt/dust isn't affecting any other games is just the fact that dual-layer discs require increased sensitivity from the laser.Nintendo says not to try to clean it yourself or you may void the warranty. The good news is that Nintendo WILL fix it at no cost for the repairs or the shipping. They are also upgrading shipping methods to decrease turnaround time. While they don't specifically state they won't fix out of warranty consoles I believe this only applies to in-warranty.Here's a link to nintendo's repair form:http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/repair/repair_form_us_ssbb.jspEDIT: Looks like folks are saying it's about a 1 week trunaround
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