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....
Published: 2006-11-13, Author: Will , review by: cnet.com
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...
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 an...
It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wiis combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.
Abstract: 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...
Published: 2011-08-23, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle (with Mario Kart) has a lot going for it: clean, accessible design; a great library of family-friendly games; a still-iconic controller design that can be used for motion games or more traditional button-based games; Virtu
Online connectivity is hampered by closed-garden design; graphics and video playback cap at 480p; other than Netflix, the Wii has no other video-streaming or entertainment offerings, and can't play CDs or DVDs; its graphics continue to look ever more outd
For families and lovers of casual games, the even more affordable Wii still represents the best console bundle value in terms of dollars spent, but it's also the system that's first on deck to be outdated. With the announcement of the Wii U, the Wii is a...
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...
Abstract: 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...
Sleek and simple design makes it a fit in most living rooms, Simple and intuitive to use, Easy operation, Simple slideshow functionality, Can play GameCube games, Virtual Console, Cheapest next-gen console
Only composite cables included, No recharge system for wireless remotes, Remote sensors can be a little finicky, Limited online capabilities
Nintendo?s next-gen machine is a great addition to the console race, one that focuses on playability over power. It?s sure to win some new converts to gaming, although discerning tech-heads may balk at its lack of functionality and features. ...
Das Erscheinen von Nintendos neuer Spielkonsole wurde nicht zu Unrecht weltweit sehnlichst erwartet. Viele Funktionen, eine neuartige Steuerung und vor allem die Möglichkeit, auch Klassiker älterer Konsolen online zu kaufen und auf Wii zu spielen, sp...
revolutionäres Steuergerät-Design mit Bewegungssensor, eingebaute Wi-Fi-Technik für Zugriff auf kostenfreie Online-Dienste und Spiele, kompatibel zu allen Gamecube-Spielen und Steuergeräten, eingebauter SD-Steckplatz, Spiel Wii Sports im Lieferumfang, hoh...
gewöhnungsbedürftiges Steuergerät, häufiges Wechseln der Batterien erforderlich, fehlende HD-Grafik und Surround-Sound, per Kabel verbundenes Empfangsgerät muss in der Nähe des Bildschirms platziert werden, fehlende Unterstützung für CDs und DVDs
Nintendos neue Spielekonsole bietet dank des revolutionären Steuergeräte-Designs mit Bewegungssensor nie da gewesene Spielemöglichkeiten. Anders als die Playstation 3 und die Xbox 360 unterstützt Nintendos Wii weder HD-Grafik noch Surround-Sound, außer...
