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represents the best console bundle value in terms of dollars spent, but it's also the system that's first on deck to be outdated.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. ...
Controls don't suit some game types, Old console, no new games coming, No online functionality
The Nintendo Wii was a revolution when it launched. but that was a long time ago. These days the motion controls seem a little quaint and the Nintendo Switch is dominating the gaming landscape. Unless you're a hardcore collector or party game enthusiast...
Abstract: The Nintendo Wii has surprised all naysayers by defying expectations with its performance and popularity ever since it was announced. First, Nintendo dropped out of the console wars by claiming not to be competing with Sony and Microsoft, announcing that...
Published: 2011-08-23, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
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 i...
Published: 2010-11-22, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
Clean, accessible design; great library of family-friendly games; still-iconic controller design can be used for motion games or more traditional button-based games; Virtual Console library and WiiWare games offer a unique and affordable collection of cla
Online connectivity hampered by closed-garden design, graphics and video playback cap at 480p, other than Netflix, no other video-streaming or entertainment offerings, can't play CDs or DVDs, graphics continue to look ever more outdated compared with riva
For families and lovers of casual games, the still-affordable Wii represents the best console bundle value of the holiday season in terms of dollars spent; however, the Wii's getting long in the tooth, and other game consoles offer more entertainment ...
