Nintendo Wii

Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options; built-in Wi-Fi d... (cnet.com)

Revolutionary controller design offers motion-sensitive gameplay options; built-in Wi-Fi delivers... (cnet.co.uk)

alaTest Review Summary

We have collected and analysed 53 expert reviews and 2601 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 96/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users rate it 87/100. The average review date is 21-02-2007. We have compared these reviews to 26059 reviews from other Game Consoles. Last update: 20-11-2008.

2654 reviews

November, 2008

83 / 100

53 Experts

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87 / 100

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Expert Reviews (53)

US

Nintendo Wii

By (cnet.com)

Revolutionary controller design offers unique 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-...

Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; lacks the advanced HD 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 CD...

It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.

If Wii and GameCube games aren't enough, the Wii also features Nintendo's Vir...

GB

Nintendo Wii: extwiimely playable

By Will Greenwald (cnet.co.uk)

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 s...

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...

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

Opening the box The Wii box includes everything you need to hook the system u...

AU

Nintendo Wii

By Staff writers (pcauthority.com.au)

Pure fun in a box. Get some friends round and swing your Wiimote until the early hours

The most fun gaming experience ever. Motion-sensitivity better than PS3�€™s tilt joypad. Great price. Sega classics available to download online.

Basic, standard-def graphics. No multiplayer online gaming. Not all games suit the format. No DVD playback.

For some games, such as the Wii Sports boxing, you�€™ll need to attach the Nunchuk to the Wiimote and punch with one in each hand. For Zelda, you�€™ll use the joystick on the Nunchuk for moving around, and the Wiimote for swinging yo

User Reviews (2601)

US

We love our Wii!

By MizzouMama (shopzilla.com)

Fun for EVERYONE. Place NGC games, too.

Need to unplug, otherwise indicator light stays amber.

US

Best current system for multi-player fun, and price

By alsoran (shopzilla.com)

Fun party system, inovative wii remote control system

Occassional disc read errors, poor online implementation

US

does game is the hot scent psp

By (shopzilla.com)

the best game

it cost to much money