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Motion sensitivity
User-friendliness
Selection of games
Third-party support
Appropriate for all ages
Free wired/wireless connectivity
Backwards-compatibility
Retro gaming emulation
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Published: 2006-11-13, Author: Will , review by: cnet.com
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