Reviews of the Nintendo Wii
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CNET Review
The Good: Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options; built-in Wi-Fi delivers free online services and gameplay; Virtual Console has major nostalgia appeal; compatible with all GameCube games and controllers; built-in SD slot for storage and photo viewing; includes Wii Sports game; most affordable home game console.
The Bad: Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; online gaming and community features hobbled by horrible "friends code" system; nunchuk controller sold separately; lacks the advanced HD graphics and surround sound found on the Xbox 360 and the PS3; requires a wired receiver unit placed near the TV to interface with wireless controllers; can't play CDs or DVDs.
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.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 26078 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: For some games, such as the Wii Sports boxing, you�€™ll need to attach the Nunchuk to the Wiimote and punch with one in each hand. For Zelda, you�€™ll use the joystick on the Nunchuk for moving around, and the Wiimote for swinging yo
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crowdedbrain.co.uk
Review Summary: The Wii is a fun social console and the supplied games do require a level of fitness if you get into them. However personally its not a console that we would sit down and use every day. Graphics are not very good with the supplied Composite cable and it
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gadgetheaven.co.uk
Review Summary: The Nintendo Wii is backwards compatible with Nintendo GameCube media, allowing you to play your old favourites on your new system. It provides connections for up to four GameCube controllers and two GameCube memory cards.
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Part number: 45496880019
General
- Name Nintendo Wii
- Type Game console
- Form Factor Desktop
- Height 1.75 in
- Weight 3.84 lbs
Game Console
- Color Support Color
- Media Type Nintendo GAMECUBE disc, Nintendo Wii disc
Processor
- Type IBM PowerPC
- Instruction Set RISC
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 512 MB
Video
- Video Output ATI Hollywood
Input Device
- Type Joystick, Remote control
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Features Rumble feedback, Built-in speaker, Motion sensor
Connections
- Connector Type 4 x Game controller, S-Video output, ( 4 pin USB Type A ), Composite video output, 2 x USB, Component video output
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 SD Memory Card, 2 Nintendo GameCube Memory Card
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Wireless controller
Product Video
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User Opinions
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