preachtheWORD Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I just read today that the Nintendo Wii is by far the dominant video game console today .... ... which doesn't do me a bit of good since mine won't read a game disk! The last time I turned it on it worked, and when I turned it on today with the same disk still in nothing looked amiss. But when I actually tried to play the game I got an error message that it could not read the disk. I have unplugged everything and let it sit and plugged it back in (which is the first thing they tell you to do at Nintendo tech support) but still it won't work. Anybody else have this problem? How can I fix it? I would rather not ship my console off for repairs if I don't have to. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I can't help, but I like your screen name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preachtheWORD Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 I can't help, but I like your screen name. Glad you like my screen name - you can probably guess my calling in life. Wish you could help, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Same thing happened to mine....its been 5 months and letting it sit still doesnt work. I'm guessing I have to take it to Nintendo and let them fix it for a fee :doh: No wonder the Wii is less money that a PS3 and 360...its cheap...lasts a year and then clunks out :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Same thing happened to mine....its been 5 months and letting it sit still doesnt work. I'm guessing I have to take it to Nintendo and let them fix it for a fee :doh:No wonder the Wii is less money that a PS3 and 360...its cheap...lasts a year and then clunks out :mad: Had mine for 2 years...no problems yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Since I don't have a Wii, the only thing I could suggest is to get a laser cleaners and make sure the games aren't scratched. Other then that, you might want to ship it to Nintendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Had mine for 2 years...no problems yet you can thank Ganesha for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 was the game Smash Brothers Brawl, by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Same thing happened to mine....its been 5 months and letting it sit still doesnt work. I'm guessing I have to take it to Nintendo and let them fix it for a fee :doh:No wonder the Wii is less money that a PS3 and 360...its cheap...lasts a year and then clunks out :mad: I could be wrong, but I believe the Wii had the lowest failure rate of the three consoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preachtheWORD Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 was the game Smash Brothers Brawl, by any chance? Nope, it was Zelda Twilight Princess - but no games are working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Beware the NINTENDO REDRINGSOFDEATH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 No wonder the Wii is less money that a PS3 and 360...its cheap...lasts a year and then clunks out :mad: you and the op are the 2nd and 3rd people i've ever heard of to have problems w/ their wii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Are you inserting the disc the right way. I notice alot of people think their consoles don't work because they're putting them in the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titans&SkinsFan Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Are you inserting the disc the right way. I notice alot of people think their consoles don't work because they're putting them in the wrong way. I don't think they go in, unless they're the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Same thing just happened to mine a couple weeks ago. And yes the disc is being put in the right way. Going to send it in soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 as someone mentioned earlier, you could try cleaning the lens. a little rubbing alcohol and a q-tip. Though I think you'll need a triwing screwdriver to open it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I don't think they go in, unless they're the right way. Turn the disc around. It'll still go in and you will get a disc error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4SB Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 My Wii had problems with the flash memory. It simply won't start up any more. I'd just get a black screen upon turning it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Champ Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 get one of these http://gizmodo.com/5118225/the-official-wii-lens-cleaning-kit-is-here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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