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Nintendo Wii

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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.

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

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 gra…

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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

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.

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  • easy to use, great fun, easy to set up, great graphics, reviewer left no comment
  • reviewer left no comment, no bad points, graphics could be better, poor graphics, games expensive
  1. Reviews: Nintendo Wii Gaming System Review

    09 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    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, motion capturing controllers. If you’re looking for a system that is geared for children, this one is great because as Nintendo has always done, they keep a majority of their gaming selection focused on making games for everyone. Read more

  2. Nintendo Wii

    Reviewer: PC Magazine
    17 November 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Now that the amazement over the Nintendo Wii 's innovative gameplay (and retail shortages) has worn off, it's time to take a clear-eyed look at the benefits of owning a Wii ($249.99, list) over a now similarly priced Microsoft Xbox 360 or pricier Sony PlayStation 3. As they were two years ago, the differences remain stark—akin to comparing an iPod shuffle to an iPhone . Besides the enormous differences in graphics quality, the "grown-up" consoles just look better, do... Read more

  3. Wii Sports Review

    01 October 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Free and fun -- what’s not to like? Read more

  4. Wii

    Reviewer: AskMen.com
    15 July 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    I n November 2006, Nintendo released its fifth-generation console, the Wii. The video game company took a major risk when it eschewed graphical power and groundbreaking online capabilities for gameplay and control innovations. By courting to the casual gaming crowd, the Wii has proved to be a runaway success; the system still remains hard to find in retail outlets. When it comes to nostalgia, social gaming and unique playing experiences, the Nintendo Wii is about as good... Read more

  5. Nintendo Wii

    Reviewer: Alta Gamer
    27 May 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    : Nintendo should be happy. On one hand you have the XBox 360 (and soon an upgraded XBox 360), which is a high-def gaming system that’s easy to find in stores, wont kill your wallet and has a lot of excellent game titles to choose from. On the other hand you have your proprietary Sony PlayStation 3 that’s nearly impossible to find and really is very expensive. In fact, I’ve seen new laptops on sale that cost less than a PlayStation 3 (it’s just a comparison, I... Read more

  1. Pretty cooool

    Reviewer: m0m0357, Bestbuy
    02 June 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Design 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
     

    "This beat out my expectation for a motion-sensored, interactive gaming system! I was so thrilled to get it that I pulled an all-nighter the day I got it. Totally fun and great to play with others!" Read more

  2. new to us

    Reviewer: mjbennett, Dell
    30 May 2009 See Product at Dell ($249.00)
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    we just got the system and so far we can not say anything bad about it. our son seems to like it very much and it was hard to get our mii started. he was even able to play some of the games with little help from us. so far so good Read more

  3. Reviewer: PC Connection
    29 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
     

    When I first got the "Wii" it came with the Wii sports disk - I totally enjoyed the different activities especially the bowling. The thing about the ""Wii" that I like is that its more than a video arcade that you sit in front of for hours - it involves you, you have to act out the actions of the sport as if you were at the bowling alley, golf course, or cross country course. But the "Wii" became more important to me when I purchased the Wii fit disk. When I began I... Read more

  4. Great Nunchuk!

    Reviewer: pat1olds, Newegg
    13 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

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  5. Nintendo Wii™ Console

    Reviewer: Moxy C., review.azze.com
    01 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I think I'm addicted... I don't own one but my roommate does. I love boxing on it. Whenever we get tired of sitting around, we challenge each other to Wii Sports games. I can spank her easily. I just hate the fact that when I play with my boyfriend, he spanks me in tennis, baseball, and boxing. I'm such a sore loser but it makes him laugh... Read more

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