Nintendo Wii Expert Reviews

Many retail outlets sold out of Nintendo's tiny triumph on day one of its release. And deservedly so: Using the motion-sensing Wii remote to swing a virtual racquet or blast zombies is damn fun. But a lack of standout titles and the Wii's less-than-impres...

Upon connecting to our WiFi router, the Wii downloaded a firmware update, rebooted, and was fine, however a second update installation failed and presented us with an as-yet-unsolvable error message. Is this simply a problem with our test device or does i...

Innovative control system, family appeal, great sports compilation included.

Price in region, potentially limited game stocks, only one controller included, internet access issue.

This console transforms gaming from being a geek's pastime into a fun engaging activity for all the family. Ingenious.

The graphics leave something to be desired, but the motion-sensitive remote makes this next-gen game system a tough competitor.

For a sense of how the underdog Nintendo Wii fares against Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3, this scene from my home one recent night says it all.On a rainy Monday, three friends stopped over for drinks before we were supposed to head out...

A fantastic effort that you'll have to try firsthand to believe, the Wii finally sees Nintendo return to form..

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

The Wii has arrived, and has revolutionized the way people can play video games at home. It may not have the horsepower of a PS3 or an Xbox 360, but it is a unique beast all its own. For what the Wii lacks in graphics, it makes up for in revolutionary gam...

While the Wii isn't the prettiest thing out there today, it is the cheapest and most innovative. Its wireless controller with motion detection will create new ways to play games, and allow game developers to create new titles that utilize the controller i...

Nintendo Wii review by PC Magazine

Innovative controller. Fun add-on channels. Engaging game play. Easy to use and understand. Full GameCube support.

Poor graphics. Can't back up saved games. Doesn't play DVDs.

The Nintendo Wii is a fun, engaging, wildly innovative game console that's dramatically different from the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, and way more affordable, too.

Nintendo has ventured off the beaten path with its newest system, and the company knows it. While the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 both emphasize their impressive graphical capabilities, Nintendo downplays the importance of graphics on it...

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 fo...

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 t...

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.

Nintendo throws its hat in the next-generation console ring with the release of the Wii. How does Nintendo's tiny console with the novel controller scheme match up against the heavyweights from Sony and Microsoft?

Tiny and clean design, Small, unobtrusive sensor bar is easy to place, Controllers feel like quality electronics, Brand new game ideas and implementation, Easy and intuitive online shopping, $35-$50 games! $250 system! Affordable gaming!, Enough units to

Last-gen graphics, The Wiimote's speaker is tinny, can get annoying, Rumble is a touch on the weak side, Many online features not yet available, Won't make use of your HDTV, Sensor bar could have a slightly longer cord, You can only add pictures via SD ca...

The Wii game console is a big winner, starting with its innovative, crowd-pleasing controller.

Innovative controller, Lets you download games from old consoles

No music CD or DVD movie playback, Graphics not as good as those on PS3 or Xbox 360