7.8 out of 10

Nintendo Wii

Information found in:

from 222 sources in 27 countries

Great Deal: $19.99

User Score (9521)

8.9
Expert Score (69)

7.6
Design (263)

7.8
Value for money (756)

7.4
Features (257)

7.3
Ease of use (475)

8.0
Performance (87)

7.2
Gameplay (10)

7.2
Graphics (37)

5.8
Sound (17)

6.0
Multiplayer (2)

7.5
Lifespan (4)

6.7
Comfort (56)

8.3
Durability (121)

7.8
Overall quality (206)

7.3
Accuracy (6)

6.5
Playability (21)

8.7
Installation (36)

8.5
Noise (2)

7.1
Functionality (4)

6.6
Ergonomics (7)

7.8
Speed performance (6)

7.7
Funfactor (63)

8.1

Freak Rank

Write your own review of this product

More grades Less grades

Images
Videos

Best Deals

	In Stock	(Z)	$19.99	SEE IT
	In Stock	(Z)	$149.99	SEE IT
rqr shop	Check Availability	(Z)	$161.84	SEE IT

Prices from Shopzilla (Z), Shopping.com (S)

List All 83 Prices

Pros & Cons

fun, good value for money, easy to use, easy setup, graphics

graphics

Score Distribution

Experts:

9-10		(18)
7-8		(40)
5-6		(4)
3-4		(5)
1-2		(2)

Users:

9-10		(2229)
7-8		(908)
5-6		(296)
3-4		(121)
1-2		(89)

Expert Reviews

consumersearch.com

16 October 2011
Experts say the Nintendo Wii is the best gaming console for kids and families. The Wii is not known for its realistic graphics, and reviewers note that serious gamers should look to the Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim ( *Est. Read more
- Motion-detection game controllers, Fun for groups and families, Wi-Fi, Also plays old Nintendo games
- Online gaming is cumbersome, Graphics are average, No CD or DVD playback
Digitaltrends

8.0/10

15 November 2006
The Nintendo Wii takes a different approach to gaming. Rather than being technology power hungry, Nintendo decided to focus on the games. Sounds good to us. Read more
- Motion-sensing abilities; innovative; large game library; ease-of-use; Virtual console
- Lacks high-end A/V options; not as powerful as PS3/Xbox 360; remote demands AA batteries; sensor bar required
Home Theater

9.0/10

21 May 2007
Talk of a DVD-enabled deluxe model later in 2007—and short supplies at launch—might stay your credit card right now. But, with support for the most popular new franchise titles and many Wii exclusives to exploit those... Read more
Techworld

10 June 2011
The Wii U has a lot of potential, but do you need another (massive) controller sitting on your coffee table? I'm willing to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt. Read more
Electronics Made Easy

8.0/10

9 December 2008
Nintendo didn't step outside of the box with the Wii, they leaped. With its revolutionary design and addictive game play, has brought people back together like in the old days, only instead of multi-taps we have wireless,... Read more

Wii

Wii is a seventh generation video game console produced and developed by Nintendo. Wii is developed to cater broader demographic than its competitors as it targets elderly and ladies as well instead as kids, teenagers and men.

Features

Edit

Wii

Features

Wii is built with IBM PowerPC-based ‘Broadway’ and 512 MB internal flash memory. Plus, user may increase its storage capacity by slotting in Secure Digital (SD) card or Nintendo GameCube Memory Card. Besides that, it is geared with ATI ‘Hollywood’ for its graphics. Also, it features wireless controller which can be used as a handheld pointing device and detect movement in three dimensions. Controller inputs includes Wii Remote, Wii Balance Board, Nintendo GameCube controller and Nintendo DS which each of them has its own function and capability. Another distinctive feature of the console is WiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode. It measures 44 mm (1.73 in) wide, 157 mm (6.18 in) tall and 215.4 mm (8.48 in) deep in its vertical orientation. The Wii launch package includes the console, a stand to allow the console to be placed vertically, a circular clear stabilizer for the main stand, one Wii Remote, one Nunchuk attachment, one Sensor Bar, a removable stand for the bar, one external main power adapter, two AA batteries, one composite AV cable with RCA connectors, a SCART adapter in European countries (component video and other types of cables are available separately), operation documentation, and, in all regions except Japan and South Korea, a copy of the game Wii Sports.

See less

Edit

Manufacturer's Description

To truly understand how Wii revolutionizes gaming, you have to try it for yourself. Quite simply, Wii is for everyone. The ease of use and interactivity of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk allows for a unique social gaming experience for the whole family. You don’t just play Wii, you experience it.