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The Nintendo Wii was a revolutionary console when it went on sale in 2006. With it, Ninty showed that you don’t need consoles with NASA nano technology and high definition graphics to ensnare gamers and all their friends and family: just an easy to...
Small footprint, SD card storage, backwards compatibility...
Doesn't play DVDs, no HD output...
Small, cheap and cheerful: as unobtrusive a gaming set top box as you could hope for...
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If you like to do exercise, throw, shoot, and twat things over the head, without actually leaving the confines of your lounge, then the Nintendo Wii is a really rather agreeable console.Since its arrival on the UK gaming scene in 2006, the Wii has esta...
Innovative motionsensitive controller. Family fun for everyone!...
Alienates the hardcore fraternity. Only standarddef visuals.
If it's good enough for Jamie Redknapp, then it's good enough for us. Just don't mention the lack of hardcore games...
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We’ve spent rather too much time wiggling the Wii’s remote control in front of the TV, and are familiar with its sleek, Apple-like, design. The only clunky-feeling element is the sensor bar that sits on the TV to receive infra-red remote signals. Unli...
Apple TV 2.2 Star rating: Apples TV project integrates into your home brilliantly, but is quite pricey...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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The Nintendo Wii is a fifth generation home video console that was released after Nintendo GameCube. Its noticeable feature includes wireless controller and Wii remote. Currently, it competes with seventh generation console of other leading consoles in...
The Wii’s innovative motion sensitive control system has redefined video games, or at least carved a new niche within the hobby by making avid gamers out of people who wouldn’t know a joystick from an egg whisk. Affordable and simple, this is...
But there’s a downside to Nintendo’s pursuit of this new demographic - it has sidelined the hardcore gamers that were its previous bread 'n' butter audience. Whilst the Wii is well served when it comes to short, simple mini games and m...
While there’s little to tempt old-school enthusiasts seeking eye-popping visuals and in-depth single player games, the Wii’s trailblazing motion controls make it a top tech toy for young and old alike.Best offers for the Nintendo WiiMarks and...
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For sheer playability, theres no console better than the Wii. Its former codename, Revolution, describes it superbly. The motion sensitive controllers are just that, and with the addition of extra controllers such as the Wii Fit Balance board, Nintend...
Great playability, included Wii Sports is compelling, Unique controllers, Easy-to-use menu system and media functions...
Graphics cant compete with the Xbox 360 and PS3, Games still expensive, Opera browser not included as standard, Needs Flash upgrade, Media functions could be better, Poor battery life for controllers...
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Nintendos next-generation console is finally here, bringing significant advances to the gaming world. While it lacks the HD (high-definition) graphics, hard disk and Blu-ray Disc drive that distinguish the upcoming Sony PlayStation 3 (dont expect t...
Those looking for HD graphics and Blu-ray capabilities should wait for the PS3. But we think the Nintendo Wii, a fun console with a refreshingly different controller, will have a wide appeal – especially among casual gamers. Danny Allen and Robin Mo...
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Next generation games console from Nintendo lands in the UK...
Small, cute, interactive, cheap, innovative...
Graphics, lack of home entertainment features...
Although the graphics arent up to what gamers will be expecting for a next generation console, the gameplay and its interactivity will have you jumping around the living room with joy...
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The Wii has to be the first games console to get you up off your rump and onto your feet. Wii Sports, the game that comes bundled with the hardware, will have you swinging your arms around, punching your fists and, if youre not careful, bumping into...
Is Nintendos Wii the revolution its codename was intended to imply? Well, Nintendos own DS has already targeted casual and older gamers, so theres nothing new there. The Wii brings some social networking technology to the table, but its presentatio...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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a refreshingly different home games console: A bit of an odd review, this one, and we should fess up at the start. Weve not had a Nintendo Wii to review on our own testbed. Instead, we were invited to a house in...
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T3.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:28
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Nintendo may have lost out to Xbox and PlayStation in recent years, but now its out to reclaim the space under your telly. Put simply, this is the most innovative games console ever. If youre tired of playing all the same-old same-old games like Ki...
Unique control system, Fun, unusual games, Compact size...
Some disappointing titles...
Wii is the games console weve been waiting for. Demand one this Christmas!...
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When Microsoft and Sony were looking into the future, they saw faster, slicker, bigger. When Nintendo peered in, they were giggling uncontrollably and fighting over who was up next. No hi-def graphics, no next-gen video formats and not really any sign...
Pure fun in a box. Get some friends round and swing your Wiimote until the early hours...
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The Wiis ridiculously enjoyable titles and innovative, motion-sensitive controllers help make it feel more like a toy youll want to share with a group of players than a console youd use strictly on your own for hours on end. If you have a group of f...
Enjoyment factor, intuitive and tactile controls, design, user interface, affordable...
Graphics and system power not up to standard of competing consoles The Final Word The Wiis ridiculously enjoyable titles and innovative, motion-sensitive controllers help make it feel more like a toy youll want to share with a group of players than a...
The Wiis ridiculously enjoyable titles and innovative, motion-sensitive controllers help make it feel more like a toy youll want to share with a group of players than a console youd use strictly on your own for hours on end. If you have a group of f...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated: 2011-11-08 08:38:51
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How can one be given an Nintendo Wii to review with time up your sleeve over Xmas and not get right into it. The results? Well….. Does the Nintendo Wii live up to its reputation? On our very last day in the office a gift arrived in the form of a revie...
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When Microsoft and Sony were looking into the future, they saw faster, slicker, bigger. When Nintendo peered in, they were giggling uncontrollably and fighting over who was up next. No hi-def graphics, no next-gen video formats and not really any sign...
The most fun gaming experience ever. Motion-sensitivity better than PS3’s tilt joypad. Great price. Sega classics available to download online.
Basic, standard-def graphics. No multiplayer online gaming. Not all games suit the format. No DVD playback.
Pure fun in a box. Get some friends round and swing your Wiimote until the early hours...
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So, the wait is finally over and - unless they've wrapped their consoles to pop under the Christmas tree - the Wii U is finally in the hands of UK gamers. Following on from the huge success (in terms of units shifted) of the Wii - which was supposed to be...
Unique multi-faceted controller, Simple to setup, Well built, Offers in-game chat on a Nintendo console, Easy to navigate menu structure, Miiverse social connection, Accessible and well stocked eShop...
Low battery life for GamePad, GamePad range potentially very limited, Basic edition's memory is meagre, No cross-game chat...
ProsUnique multi-faceted controllerSimple to setupWell builtOffers in-game chat on a Nintendo consoleEasy to navigate menu structureMiiverse social connectionAccessible and well stocked eShopConsLow battery life for GamePadGamePad range potentially very l...
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To put it simply, the Wii is a revolution in video game control and design. The Wiimote and Nunchuk will take a while to get used to if you were raised on a steady diet of D-pad controllers, but getting past the learning curve is quick and worth the effor...
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The Wii has finally arrived in the UK! We’ve opened up the box of delights to find everything you need to set up the console. The unit itself, the Wii-mote and Nunchuck controller, two AA batteries, the sensor bar with a mount, AV cables ,the power...
It looks super sexy!, Wiimote and Nunchuck are a match made in heaven, Some superb games, Even the user interface is fun, Retro games, Top marks for creativity...
Not all Wii channels are functional, Graphics are not the greatest, Were knackered...
Wii doesn’t have cutting edge visuals by any means, although we were surprised at the artistic creativity in the likes of Rayman Raving Rabbidds and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess where the games are colourful and attractive to play. Compare...
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Thumbs Up:The revolutionary design of game controller offers motion sensor gaming experience. Inbuilt Wi-Fi delivers free online game play and other services. Virtual Console has the best appeal. The Wii console is completely compatible with GameCube...
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The Wii has a strange name. It is also a very different type gaming device. It makes you get up and get physically involved with the game. It is not as powerful as its competitors. The graphics are not as good as those of its competitors. Yet, it has b...
The Wii provides a fun gaming platform for everyone. While the PS3 and the Xbox 360 are devices that are loved by many avid gamers, the Wii will be loved by the whole family. The scope of the games goes well beyond the shoot'em up games and extends to...
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electronicsme.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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Rating: 4.2 out of 5QualityWhen a customer came into my store and asked which system to buy there were a few precursor questions I always asked. Who are you buying it for? How old are they? Is there a game rating you want to stay within (meaning for co...
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...
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Now that the amazement over the Nintendo Wiis innovative gameplay (and retail shortages) has worn off, its 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 Son...
Easy to use and understand. Innovative gameplay. Great for families, large groups, and non-gamers. Requires more physical activity than typical video gaming.
Poor graphics, especially on large-screen HDTVs. Controller style can be irritating, depending on the game. Doesnt play DVDs.
While its relatively inexpensive and perhaps even more innovative than competing consoles, the Nintendo Wii is best for families with small children, or those who like to game in groups. For everyone else, be an adult and get an adult console...
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In 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...
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3dGameMan.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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Video Review: The Nintendo Wii Game Console is all the rage, but it's not about the high definition graphics. What everyone is getting so excited about is the gameplay. This game console literally puts you in the game. It's a tremendous amount of fun, especially with two or more players. It's really something you have to experience yourself to appreciate! Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.
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Nintendo's latest all-singing, all-dancing games console just might coax the full six stars out of our eager reviewer... even if the name does sound like slang for going to the toilet...
Fashionable white styling, offset by cool grey stand. The packaging it came in was well thought out and instructions simple and easy to follow. The Wii Sports game will train you to the ways of Wii effortlessly and continues to be a fun package long after you've discovered other games. The bluetooth controllers are worthy of the hype and provide an innovative approach. Supports older GameCube ga...
The controllers take a bit of getting used to and for those of us with big hands would benefit from wider spacing between buttons as unintentional presses at key moments can be more than a little annoying. While the Wii doesn't play DVD's, something which would cement it into the living room experience, the expandability through Wii Channels and possible future accessories counteract these short...
The Wii is the coming together of years of research (initially conceived after the GameCube release), innovation and good solid well thought out design. Not only does it do everything it's supposed to, it has the possibility to grow in the future. Wh...
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The Nintendo Wii is Nintendo’s fifth generation home gaming console and may prove to be their most innovative one to date. The Wii offers a completely new way to interact with video games by using a motion sensitive controller called the Wii remote...
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Gamingnexus.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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Nintendo is not infallible. An obvious truth, it would seem at first, but a disturbing trend is emerging among certain industry professionals and Nintendo fans, a train of thought that places the Kyoto based company upon an untouchable pillar. The Wii...
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Putting the fun back into next-generation consoles. Nintendos follow-up to their popular GameCube—number three in the Big Three consoles of the previous generation—is the Wii (pronounced "we"), which represents a very different approach from S...
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insidehw.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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Ever since Nintendo launched DS and DS Lite pocket consoles, company partly traced their future path, and let us all know their main trump is innovation, not technical features. And it is really like that. DS has not a single segment which can be compa...
2Ever since Nintendo launched DS and DS Lite pocket consoles, company partly traced their future path, and let us all know their main trump is innovation, not technical features. And it is really like that. DS has not a single segment which can be comp...
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I couldnt have been more wrong; there were reports earlier this week of huge lines of people hoping for a chance to buy Nintendos system; the demand has fully outstripped supply. It seems as though not even Nintendo knew how well the Wii would be emb...
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Our ever-comprehensive palmsolo got his family a new gaming console this holiday season, and he treats us to an extensive review of the Nintendo Wii, complete with tons of pictures and even a YouTube video of he and his daughter and daughter’s f...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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Nintendo shows its sensitive side with its latest games console...
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productsifter.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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The console originally codenamed "Revolution" has delivered just that. Ignore the daft name and get your hands a games machine unlike any other. With its superb motion-sensing controllers, wallet-friendly price and focus on uncomplicated, active fun, W...
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firingsquad.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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It’s been just over a month since the launch of Nintendo’s Wii console and since that time the product has been flying off shelves across the US, Japan and Europe. In fact the much celebrated Wiimote controller has been flying out of many peop...
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New console launches are always slightly farcical events with queues of adoring fans, the specialist press and even mainstream press all converging on one manic day. Indeed, it's one the few times when the games industry receives any significant mainstrea...
Farcical they may be, but new console launches are a staple of the industry and Wii represents something truly 'new' in an industry often criticised – not always fairly – for being unoriginal. It's exquisitely designed, superb value at £179 and, though it...
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elitebastards.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:26
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Home Reviews Hardware Reviews A Look Into Wii - Nintendo Wii review A Look Into Wii - Nintendo Wii review - A look into Wii Written by Jollemi Thursday, 21 December 2006 How opinions can change over the course of a year... As 2006 began, there...
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Play.tm Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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I feel your pain. At the time of writing this article, it is now just two weeks until the European launch of the Nintendo Wii on the 8th of December.
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thegeekbeat.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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It seems Nintendo game consoles have been running third in a field of three for years now. Given the GameCube’s failure to establish itself in a market that’s more concerned with gaming realism than it is with cutesy titles, our expectations for the c...
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gadgetell.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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The WiiMote looks a lot like the remotes found on many planes that change channels and play games. It has pretty good range, even allowing a pretty wide angle from the sensor. The biggest surprise of the WiiMote is not only how well it handles, but the...
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hardwareheaven.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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The next generation of gaming came into full force this month seeing the releases of both Sony’s PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. The PS3 and Xbox 360 have a bitter rivalry because they are both regarded as technical powerhouses, and be...
The Xbox 360 did get a head start on the next generation consoles, but now that the playing field is being leveled we can expect the war to be much more heated. As we said, the Wii is by no means trying to win gamers over by having top of the line gra...
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When Microsoft and Sony were looking into the future, they saw faster, slicker, bigger. When Nintendo peered in, they were giggling uncontrollably and fighting over who was up next. No hi-def graphics, no next-gen video formats and not really any sign...
The most fun gaming experience ever. Motion-sensitivity better than PS3’s tilt joypad. Great price. Sega classics available to download online.
Basic, standard-def graphics. No multiplayer online gaming. Not all games suit the format. No DVD playback.
Pure fun in a box. Get some friends round and swing your Wiimote until the early hours...
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Businessweek.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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The graphics leave something to be desired, but the motion-sensitive remote makes this next-gen game system a tough competitor...
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jivemagazine.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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On November 19, 2006, who would have thought that a little white box would be the hit of the holiday season? The Wii is the latest gaming console innovation from the minds at Nintendo. While the Wii isn’t on the cutting edge of graphical technology...
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pvrblog.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:27
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Overall, Im happy with it and can see it being interesting long after the newness wears off. Its fairly cheap ($250) compared with most game systems and is great for kids and casual gamers. That games that shipped on launch day are enough to blow minds an...
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A fantastic effort that youll have to try firsthand to believe, the Wii finally sees Nintendo return to form.
Motion sensitivity User-friendliness Selection of games Third-party support Appropriate for all ages Free wired/wireless connectivity Backwards-compatibility Retro gaming emulation...
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Serious gaming enthusiasts can subtract about 0.2-0.5 points from our official review score for the first six months. But come late 2007, you can add that back and then some. A fantastic effort that youll have to try firsthand to believe, the Wii fina...
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mobilitytoday.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:28
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Last year I made a decision to purchase an Xbox 360 which at the time was well ahead of the gaming world. Unfortunately for me this has been nothing but problems such as overheating issues, scratched discs and no titles for younger children. Lucky for...
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Howstuffworks.com Updated: 2011-08-02 08:04:28
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Nintendo originally code-named their new video game console the Revolution. They should have kept the name, not just because the new moniker Wii (pronounced "wee") has been the butt of many jokes, but because this console truly is revolutionary.Nintend...
Revolutionizes gameplay, great price...
No high-def...
Nintendo originally code-named their new video game console the Revolution. They should have kept the name, not just because the new moniker Wii (pronounced "wee") has been the butt of many jokes, but because this console truly is revolutionary.Ninten...
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Editors Note : The Nintendo Wii will go on sale starting Sunday, November 19.Lets get this out of the way first: the Wiis graphics look terrible compared with the competition. But within about a half hour of playing games on Nintendos revolutiona...
Innovative controller. Fun add-on channels. Engaging game play. Easy to use and understand. Full GameCube support.
Poor graphics. Cant back up saved games. Doesnt play DVDs.
The Nintendo Wii is a fun, engaging, wildly innovative game console thats dramatically different from the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, and way more affordable, too...
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You will not pry the Nintendo DS out of my 9 year old nephews hands with anything less than a thermonuclear blast. I suspect the same thing is going to happen after he gets his paws on the Nintendo Wii. What a fun experience it is. Mind you, my wife i...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2011-09-17 02:03:25
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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. $300) or Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (...
Motiondetection game controllers, Fun for groups and families, WiFi, Also plays old Nintendo games...
Online gaming is cumbersome, Graphics are average, No CD or DVD playback...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2011-09-17 02:03:25
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The Nintendo Wii was released shortly after the PS3 to strong sales and a continued demand that has continued well into its second year of availability. Though the Wii lacks many of the hardware components and multimedia capabilities that its chief com...
This video game console has a remote play feature...
The Nintendo Wii has no BluRay, DVD, or CD reading capabilities.
The Nintendo Wii takes gaming to a new level and offers the user something unique: interactive game play...
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The Nintendo Wii has surprised all naysayers by defying expectations with its performance and popularity ever since it was announced. First, Nintendo dropped out of the console wars by claiming not to be competing with Sony and Microsoft, announcing that...
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