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DVD/Mini-DVD, IBM PowerPC bits CPU, 88 MB RAM, Internet compatible, 4.4x15.7x21.5 cm More product info

Price range:

£179.99 - £219.99

User rating:

User rating: 4.8 / 5  37 User reviews

Expert rating:

Expert rating: 4.3 / 5.0  16 Expert reviews

     
  Expert reviews (16) 
     
Based on 16 expert reviews, the average rating for Nintendo Wii is 4.3/5. Expert Reviews for Game Consoles are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Nintendo Wii

(08/05/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 91/100.
Comparing these reviews to 11445 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
80.0 / 100.0
Testseek Title:

Nintendo Wii

(22/06/07)
Summary: 56 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 86 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
86.0 / 100.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Nintendo Wii

(23/12/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: If you're lucky enough to get a Wii for Christmas, you're in for a real treat.
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
Register Hardware Title:

Nintendo Wii videogames console

(08/12/06)
Summary: It's midnight and all over the country videogames fans are freezing their butts off while they wait in line to get their mitts on Nintendo's newest - or maybe not, if they. Yes, the Wii goes on sale today, thoughReg Hardwarehas been lucky enough to have enjoyed the company of Zelda and co. in its warm, dry office for a few days now. And... Read the full review
Verdict: Videogaming to get you off the sofa and onto your feet, the Wii's a revelation...
Country: UK
90.0 / 100.0
T3 Title:

Nintendo Wii

(07/12/06)
Summary: Exclusive first review! The all-singing, all-dancing,all-arm-waving fun-gasm that is the Nintendo Wii!... Read the full review
Verdict: Wii is the games console we've been waiting for. Demand one this Christmas!
Pros: ; Fun, unusual games; Unique control system; Compact size
Cons: ; Some disappointing titles
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Nintendo Wii

(23/11/06)
Summary: Nintendo¿s little white box is determined to inject fun back into gaming ¿ but can it overcome the might of the PS3 and Xbox 360¿s next-gen power?... Read the full review
Verdict: Pure fun in a box. Get some friends round and swing your Wiimote until the early hours
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
IT Reviews Title:

Nintendo - Wii

(20/11/06)
Summary: A bit of an odd review, this one, and we should 'fess up at the start. We've not had a Nintendo Wii to review on our own testbed. Instead, we were invited to a house in ... Read the full review
Country: UK
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Designtechnica.com Title:

Nintendo Wii

(15/11/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Motion-sensing abilities; innovative; large game library; ease-of-use; Virtual console
Cons: ; Lacks high-end A/V options; not as powerful as PS3/Xbox 360; remote demands AA batteries; sensor bar required
Country: US
8.0 / 10.0
digitaltrends.com 15/11/06
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Motion-sensing abilities; innovative; large game library; ease-of-use; Virtual console
Cons: ; Lacks high-end A/V options; not as powerful as PS3/Xbox 360; remote demands AA batteries; sensor bar required
Country: US
8.0 / 10.0
I4U Title:

Nintendo Wii

(15/11/06)
Summary: Much ado's already been made about Nintendo's new revolution in gaming, the motion-sensitive and online-ready Wii, so we'll spare you the hyperbole and cut straight to the chase. If you're an... Read the full review
Country: US
8.0
PC Magazine Title:

Nintendo Wii

(13/11/06)
Summary: 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. Read the full review
Pros: ; Innovative controller. Fun add-on channels. Engaging game play. Easy to use and understand. Full GameCube support.
Cons: ; Poor graphics. Can't back up saved games. Doesn't play DVDs.
Country: US
4.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Nintendo Wii review


Summary: : It lacks its competitors' graphical prowess, but its price, motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on gameplay make it compelling... Read the full review
Verdict: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on gameplay make the ultra-affordable console compelling
Pros: ; Revolutionary controller design offers 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; built-in SD slot for storage and photo viewing; includes
Cons: ; Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; lacks the advanced hi-def 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 CDs or DVDs
Country: UK
8.0 / 10.0
PC Advisor Title:

Nintendo Wii


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Those looking for HD graphics and Blu-ray capabilities should wait for the PS3. But we think the Nintendo Wii, a fun console with a refreshingly different controller, will have a wide appeal ¿ especially among casual gamers.
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
ITP Title:

Nintendo Wii


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: This console transforms gaming from being a geek’s pastime into a fun engaging activity for all the family. Ingenious.
Pros: ; Innovative control system, family appeal, great sports compilation included.
Cons: ; Price in region, potentially limited game stocks, only one controller included, internet access issue.
Country: US
4.0 / 5.0

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