Nintendo WII U

79 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Family (2)
Game selection (1)

Negative
Portability (4)
Usability (4)
Value for money (2)
Size (1)
Connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 79 reviews from magazines and websites. People like thatit is suitable for the whole family. The game selection also gets good feedback. There are some critical comments about the size and connectivity. Opinions are divided on the design.

family , game selection

usability, portability, value for money, connectivity, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the Nintendo WII U is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Nintendo Wii U

Nintendo is stepping into the next generation of game systems, which is a cross between the current gen and a concept we've never seen before. The Nintendo Wii U is the company's first high-definition game system, and its graphical power rivals the...

Ambitious design. Tons of gaming potential. Solid gaming and media feature set. TVii vastly improves the television-watching experience with guides and recommendations

ole and Gamepad Design ; While the Wii U looks as slender and compact as the original Wii, it's much heftier (but still more than a pound lighter than the recently slimmed-down Sony PlayStation 3). It weighs 3.4 pounds and measures 10.5 inches long...

The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if that potential hasn't quite been realized yet.

Jan, 2013

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Nintendo Wii U

And so it begins. The next generation of console wars has begun, and Nintendo is proudly standing out in front, holding the smoking gun after firing the first shot. The Wii U has arrived, despite the long and bewildering path it took to get here.

A fresh, original way to look at gaming ; GamePad means previous released best-sellers can be ported to the Wii U with a new twist ; Can play console-quality games on the GamePad without the TV ; Miiverse is a ready-made community ; Backwards...

Much of the software has been delayed ; Short battery life on GamePad ; Relatively high price compared to rivals ; Won’t play Blu-rays or DVDs, and does not have an onboard video player ; No networking abilities ; Tiny internal hard drive forces you to...

Nintendo’s philosophy with the Wii U is one of evolution rather than competition.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: David Pierce (theverge.com)

Nintendo Wii U review

I love my Nintendo Wii. I'm basically unbeatable at Wii Tennis and can hold my own in Wii Bowling (though my six-year-old nephew beats me pretty handily). My family's Wii Fit has been well-loved, and I've saved the world more than a few times in Call...

When it's used right, the GamePad is a great feature ; More portable than most consoles ; Online features are well-implemented

Clunky, cheap build quality ; Laggy interface ; GamePad's use is confusing and unclear

This could one day be a great console, or a bad one — right now it's in no-man's-land

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: JC Fletcher (joystiq.com)

Review: Nintendo Wii U

The Nintendo Wii U is an important system. It's the first step into the next console generation, after the longest generation to date. It's Nintendo's first console after the world-changing anomaly that is the Wii. It's an attempt to create a new...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: (etechreviews.net)

Nintendo Wii U Launches in 2012

Nintendo rocked the house at E3 2011 by revealing the upcoming console, Nintendo Wii U. Like always, the company targets to completely change and innovate the gaming world with their most up-to-date console; one of the examples is Wii U. It is a...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Jason Fanelli (gamernode.com)

Wii U Hands-On Preview

Nintendo LOVES innovation. The Big N prides itself on being a trendsetter in the gaming industry. First it was "Get the hell up and MOVE while you play!" Then it was "Look Ma! 3D with no glasses!" Now, a company that has pleased for years is trying...

Jun, 2011

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Nintendo Wii U

The Nintendo Wii U takes an early lead from its competitors by introducing a new console with impressive possibilities. However, graphically, it's trying to catch up to the rest of the gaming world. Nintendo's GamePad offers a new way to play games,...

The tablet controller offers unique gameplay mechanics with creative possibilities, like internet browsing and new ways to enjoy multiplayer games

Most games only support one tablet controller

The Nintendo Wii U's new control scheme offers a fun new way to play games without requiring additional purchases.