Summary: So at long last, the next generation of consoles is finally here. Even though the last generation of consoles technically started in 2005, it doesn’t feel all that long...
Conclusion: The Wii U is a difficult piece of hardware to review for two reasons. First, it is unavoidably competing with hardware that exists in a different space, and second, the...
Pros: A fresh, original way to look at gaming, GamePad means previous released best-sellers can be ported to the Wii U with a new twist, Can play console-quality games on th...
Cons: Much of the software has been delayed, Short battery life on GamePad, Relatively high price compared to rivals, Won’t play Blu-rays or DVDs, and does not have an onboa...
Conclusion: The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if that potential hasn't quite been realized
Pros: Ambitious design. Tons of gaming potential. Solid gaming and media feature set. TVii vastly improves the television-watching experience with guides and recommendations.
Cons: Wii U gamepad screen is resistive and resolution is low. Sluggish menu. Short gamepad battery life. No Netflix integration in TVii. Software transfer process is unnece...
Excerpt: The next-generation of home gaming consoles has arrived, with Nintendo's new Wii U leading the charge. Again opting for an innovative control method over brute graphical...
Conclusion: There’s no doubt that the Wii U is pushing the boundaries of how users interact with games. Asymmetric gameplay is hopefully here to stay and seeing our Nintendo heroes...
Conclusion: The Wii U is a peculiar beast, straddling the space between two console generations, and reliant on the new experiences delivered by its innovative controller.
Pros: Innovative controller, Decent online services, Some great launch games, Huge potential
Cons: Poor Wii Pad battery life, Gimmicky third party ports
Conclusion: The Wii U isn't without its share of issues. The GamePad is undeniably large, its battery life is poor, the communication distance to the console is limited, no more than...
Pros: Reasonable selection of launch titles, Nintendo exclusives, GamePad conceptually innovative, backwards compatible with Wii titles
Cons: GamePad shortcomings, questionable ongoing third party support, slow OS