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Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options ; built-in Wi-Fi... (cnet.com)

Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options ; built-in Wi-Fi... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Nintendo Wii

We have collected and analyzed 71 expert reviews and 7977 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is November 20, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 47291 reviews from other Game Consoles. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

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8048 reviews

November, 2009

83 / 100

71 Experts

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Expert Reviews (71)

US

Nintendo Wii

By (cnet.com)

Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options ; built-in Wi-Fi delivers free online services and (eventually) gameplay ; Virtual Console has major nostalgia appeal ; compatible with all GameCube games and controllers ...

Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to ; 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 ...

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.

If Wii and GameCube games aren't enough, the Wii also features Nintendo's...

Rating

80100

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cnet.com
US

Nintendo Wii

By Will Greenwald (zdnet.com)

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If Wii and GameCube games aren't enough, the Wii also features Nintendo's...

Rating

80100

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zdnet.com
US

Nintendo Wii

By (electronicsme.com)

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. ...

Unbelievably addictive game play, Revolutionary motion capturing controllers, Multiplayer games have never been so much fun, Most affordable next generation gaming console, Free wireless online services and gameplay

Enter the Nintendo Wii, where it's not buttons that make Mario jump...

Enter the Nintendo Wii, where it's not buttons that make Mario jump, but your...

Rating

80100

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electronicsme.com

User Reviews (7977)

US

We love our Wii!

By MizzouMama (shopzilla.com)

Fun for EVERYONE. Place NGC games, too.

Need to unplug, otherwise indicator light stays amber.

US

Best current system for multi-player fun, and price

By alsoran (shopzilla.com)

Fun party system, inovative wii remote control system

Occassional disc read errors, poor online implementation

US

We love our Wii!

By MizzouMama (shopzilla.com)

Fun for EVERYONE. Place NGC games, too.

Need to unplug, otherwise indicator light stays amber.

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Manufacturer's Description

With each passing year, video gaming has become an exclusive experience. The complexities of some of the newest games have alienated those who used to play games with their entire families. Wii changes all that. Nintendo has created the most inviting, inclusive video game system to date. Thanks to this unique controller, anyone of any age or skill level can pick up and play games on Wii. And they will have an incredibly fun time doing so. That's not to say Nintendo has forgotten about the...

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