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Nintendo Wii

First seen: 11 july 2006

Information found in: from 193 sources in 27 countries.

Great Deal: $19.99

  • User Score (3665)
    8.9 8.9 from 3665 reviewers
  • Expert Score (115)
    8.3 8.3 from 115 reviewers
  • Design (235)
    7.8 7.8 from 235 reviewers
  • Value for money (309)
    7.4 7.4 from 309 reviewers
  • Features (7)
    6.9 6.9 from 7 reviewers
  • Ease of use (250)
    7.9 7.9 from 250 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • plays gamecube games, unique motion controls, cheapest console, compatible with gamecube, virtual console
  • no high definition support, still hard to find, no hd graphics, no dvd plyer, sensor bar

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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  • Reviews of Nintendo Wii

  1. Wii Sports

    30 November 2006
    Overall 9
    8.5
     

    I`ve found Wii sports to be an amazing title for as simplistic as it is. I`ve played it a LOT more than I have legend of Zelda so far, finding myself going back to play it over and over again. The multiplayer aspect of it just adds to the re playability as well. I`ve lost 3 pound since November 19th at 1:45am, the time now is 10:43 am November 20th. Wii sports is amazing and has helped me regain 16 years of my youth! Read more

  2. Nintendo Wii

    Reviewer: Alta Gamer
    27 May 2008
    Overall 9
    8.9
     

    : 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

  3. Reviews: Nintendo Wii Gaming System Review

    9 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

  4. Nintendo Wii

    Reviewer: CNET
    14 July 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Features 7
    7.0
     

    The bottom line: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. Read more

  5. Wii Sports

    Reviewer: Gaming Age
    1 week ago

    I�m very pleased Nintendo decided to pack this game in with the system since many people might have overlooked this extremely fun game if it had been sold separately. When you crack open your brand new system, don�t shove Wii Sports to the side and forget about it while you explore Zelda. Create your Mii and challenge your friends (both gaming and non-gaming) to a game of bowling. I guarantee they�ll be hooked and so will you. Read more

  1. The Best Nintendo Console I EVER Had

    Reviewer: AshBash, CameraWorld.com
    20 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    i play the wii every day after school for about 4 hours do my homework hang with friends then go back home to sleep so the wii take up 4 hours of my day every day!!! the wii puts me into the game especially tennis because you can swing your hand and it will hit the ball!!! i luv the nintendo wii until my brothers wanted to act stupid and sell it im going out to buy another one now cuz they sold it last week!!! i have a xbox 360 a ps2 and 3 and a nintendo ds alot of games... Read more

  2. The Best Nintendo Console I EVER Had

    Reviewer: AshBash, PhotoAlley.com
    20 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    i play the wii every day after school for about 4 hours do my homework hang with friends then go back home to sleep so the wii take up 4 hours of my day every day!!! the wii puts me into the game especially tennis because you can swing your hand and it will hit the ball!!! i luv the nintendo wii until my brothers wanted to act stupid and sell it im going out to buy another one now cuz they sold it last week!!! i have a xbox 360 a ps2 and 3 and a nintendo ds alot of games... Read more

  3. For the mature as well as the young!

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    19 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Buy it now! You won't regret it! Buy extra controllers so everyone can play and enjoy this great entertainment console. You will laugh at the contortionist you all become. Read more

  4. Best Family Console

    Reviewer: Bestbuy
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
    Design 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
     

    " The Nintendo Wii has brought our family back together. It's entertaining to play and even watch someone else playing. The best thing is before you know it your off the couch and joining in. Good for kids and adults alike. The games choices are endless from classic video games and interactive party games. The Wii Fit is amazing and the Yoga is a great stress reliever and increases stamina and balance. All households should have one. " Read more

  5. Great system.

    Reviewer: Abes of Maine
    18 February 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This system is so fun to play, especially with the whole fact that you can have virtually unlimited memory with SD cards. The Virtual Console games are excellent, just like the originals, and it's always great to play those for nostalgic factors/just plain fun. Read more

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