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April 2013
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The editors liked
In-person multiplayer is a huge amount of fun on the Wii U. It's not as immediately intuitive
And you'll have to give everyone a few more instructions
But it's still simple and creative enough for everyone to pick up quickly. It's also nice to be able t
The editors didn't like
It can be annoying playing games that aren't based around the Wii U's non-standard tech (a good and necessary thing!)
But you're constantly compelled to use the touchscreen for stuff that could just as easily (or often more efficiently) on the main scree
The Wii U may not have the same 'wow' factor as the original Wii, but it still represents a matured take on home consoles that we haven't seen from Nintendo before, both in its approach to online gaming and its hardware design. It's the perfect blend of a...
Abstract: Ever since its success with the dual-display Game and Watch back in the early 1980s and the more recent DS series, Nintendo has held the firm belief that two screens are better than one. The same theory underpins the Japanese firm's latest games consol...
Rather than viewing the Wii U as the first entry into the next-generation of gaming, Nintendo's latest offering makes most sense when set apart from its rumoured, super-powered next-gen rivals. By again not concerning themselves with spec-sheet stat chasi...
Touchscreen controller improves gameplay and enriches the gaming experience, GamePad fits comfortably in hands, Low power use, Quiet even during games, Compatible with Wii, Wii Remote and Wii games, Up to five players can play locally
GamePad's low battery life, No analogue triggers, Graphics capabilities similar to the sixyearold PS3/Xbox 360 generation of consoles, Only one GamePad at a time (for now, at least), Glossy plastic collects smudges, especially the black model, Slow menus
Despite huge improvements since the first Wii, the Wii U may not be a freak of performance, but it has once again innovated the gaming experience with a well-designed, well-thought-out controller that's fun to use. The touchscreen brings a new dimension t...
Nintendo’s history in the field of video gaming is legendary - this is a company which has shaped and defined the industry across four decades. Taking this into account, it was obvious that the Japanese veteran wasn’t going to push out a traditional console to supersede the Wii, and the Nintendo Wii U is possibly one of the most surreal, individual machines we’ve ever seen under our telly.It offe
Nintendo reinvented video gaming with the motion-controlled Wii, making gamers out of people who had previously never even picked up a joypad. However, despite the unique nature of the GamePad, the Nintendo Wii U is a much harder concept to sell to non-gamers - and that could prove to be a problem in the future. Because of limitations on the hardware, you can’t have four players using four GamePa
The Nintendo Wii U doesn’t have the same immediate impact that the Wii did all those years ago, so if you’re getting one for Christmas expect to do a lot of hand-holding if your granny wants to have a go. It’s not as intuitive as its predecessor, which...
Innovative controller, Decent online services, Some great launch games, Huge potential
Poor Wii Pad battery life, Gimmicky third party ports
The Wii U is a peculiar beast, straddling the space between two console generations, and reliant on the new experiences delivered by its innovative controller. Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros U and Zombi U already prove that it's capable of deliverin...
There's no doubt that the Wii U is pushing the boundaries of how users interact with games. Asymmetric gameplay is hopefully here to stay and seeing our Nintendo heroes in HD for the first time is a watershed moment. But then there are those simple desig...
Published: 2012-11-30, Author: Tom , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: Nintendo's new home console, Wii U, arrives under a heavy burden and without the simplicity that made its predecessor so easy to sell. Communication has been a problem for Nintendo since the Wii U and its tablet-esque Gamepad controller was revealed. W...
For the first time in over a decade, Nintendo has considered its original core audience when designing a machine that can go toetotoe with rivals for pure gaming skills.
The new Wii GamePad is not for everyone, and its approximate threehour life on a battery charge when used heavily could hamper long gaming sessions
It's been a long while since Nintendo could attend the same party as its closest rivals, Microsoft and Sony, even though that duo may not be hanging around long before heading off to an even better one. However, with its odd but alluring tablet-style con...
The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if some of the most interesting features aren't available at launch....
