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| Date Reviewed: 20/01/09 |
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Strengths: Easy set up
Weaknesses: Should come with multiple controllers
Summary: The Wii is very entertaining and easy to use. The idea that you have to get out of the chair and actually do something to play is awesome. The boxing will give you a good workout in a short amount of time. They really should include two controllers to make playing with a friend easier.
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| Date Reviewed: 30/09/08 |
- scrappie42
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Strengths: A great way to spend alot of quality time with your family. Fun for all ages
Weaknesses: N/A
Summary: This was purchased as a Xmas gift for our family. We will have plenty of fun family time together enjoying playing with the Wii. We all had the opportunity to play at friends houses and enjoyed everytime we played the Wii. It will be a great surprise for under the Xmas tree. I like the fact that you have to get up and move to play the games instead of just your fingers. Really looking forward to using it. Thanks again
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| Date Reviewed: 06/09/08 |
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Strengths: FUN For All
Weaknesses: NONE
Summary: 2008-12-01 17:03:16 I highly recommend the WII Game system!
This is such a great system! Fun for all ages. Great source of exercise too! Easy to do. Great entertainment at parties! You will be very happy with this one!
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| Date Reviewed: 23/08/08 |
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Strengths: Great fun,sleek design, very easy to use
Weaknesses: none
Summary: This a game you can do alone or with a crowd.I do my fitness everyday, looking to purchaseing more DVD for iot! My granddaughter and I enjoy our Wii time....
Would purchase from supplier again
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| Date Reviewed: 20/07/08 |
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Strengths: Great interactive system for people 5-99 yrs old. Setup was quick & easy.
Weaknesses: System only comes with 1 controller...cost of system should have at minmum 2 ea controller & nunchuk
Summary: I am not a gamer so can not compare to other systems...I purchased at advice from friends for late night entertainment for visiting teens this summer. We had a great time playing and competing in tennis, bowling, golf, and baseball. Couldn't experience boxing game because the system requires 2 nunchuks...I might buy later...
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| Date Reviewed: 17/07/08 |
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Strengths: Very fun, Wii remote is a blast to work with.
Weaknesses: Graphics not as good as XBox360 or PS3.
Summary: The Wii is a great console. It is very versatile and has family fun as well as adult appeal. The seamless connectivity to Wi-Fi is also a nice bonus. Everything about it is fun and you actually get some strength in your hands and arms when playing it, since you are usually swinging or shaking the Wii-mote. While it does have the weaker graphics of the top 3 consoles out there, it is certainly good enough to enjoy.
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| Date Reviewed: 27/03/08 |
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Strengths: FUN FUN!!
Weaknesses: no weakness!
Summary: The product was great and Fun! I keep it for about a month before I gave it to my Grandson for his Birthday.
I like it so much I would like to get another to keep for myself.
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| Date Reviewed: 18/12/06 |
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Strengths: Good size and design, Unique controls w/ Bluetooth, Slot Loading, SD Slot+Wireless included, Slot Loading Drive, Easy to Pickup and Play, Includes Game, Backwards compatibility with legacy HW Support
Weaknesses: No High Definition support, Last-Gen Graphics Hardware, Expensive Accessories and End Cost, Horrible Z-Axis Detection, Lacking USB Support, No HD Proprietary Vid Connector, Lacking Online Multiplayer.
Summary: The Nintendo Wii is a great console that moves gameplay in a whole nother direction. The controls allow for a new "standard" style of gameplay which allows for the simplification of control. Granted this is not the first gyro and sensor controller out in the market, but it is the first that's become standard on a console. The X and Y Axis control and Gyro function well. However the Z-Axis control detection (Forwards/Backwards and depth) all seem to have some serious issues. On average in games, about 70% of the control is solid. Either way the controls are easy to pickup and great for casual and new gamers to play around with.
The console is very well catered to minigames and has some solid first party support (Super Smash Bros, Mario, Zelda, etc.) However the 3rd party support has been only ok. Though it has produced some great games like Rayman Rabbids. However with a huge focus on the party setting, the Wii comes with a huge end cost. Each controller (Wiimote+Nunchuck) costs a whopping $60 each. That cost adds up quite quickly when you add in buying AA batteries for each one and component cables (since the port is proprietary). I wouldn't picture myself playing the Wii too often alone, but It really has been a blast with people over.
Wii sports does well enough as an included free game. however beyond the first play around, I've hardly ever returned to it to play. And I've definitely never felt like playing it alone. However it's a great showcase to show people what the Wii is all about. However, like many games on the Wii, There is no multiplayer support. And the first online multiplayer game for the Wii will be a pokemon game in March. That's awfuly sad considering the sucess online multiplayer has shown with the 360 and even with Resistance for the PS3.
The backwards support is a great feature for the few Gamecube games that were worth owning (like smash bros). The backwards compatible controller ports and memory card hardware are all there. Basically if you have a Wii, you can chuck that old gamecube away.
As far as hardware power goes, it's no Secret that the wii is lacking. However there is not even normal HD support which is quite upsetting. However there is at least 480p support (Progressive Scan) when you buy the component cables. However I don't like the idea of paying $250 for what is essentially a slightly faster gamecube with a new controller. There is a reason why Nintendo is making $40 off each piece of hardware sold. You would figure they'd give us a break on the accessories, but that's not the case. However the new controls are intriguing enough to be worth the initial price tag.
In the end my biggest concern is the longevity of the console. Over time there is a possibility for new unique and innovative games to come out for the Wii. however there is also a possibility for the Wii's control to end up as a overused gimmick. Either way the gamble has sure paid off for Nintendo and people are enjoying the console currently as seen by the demand. The Wii marks the revitalization of the mainstream console market for Nintendo.
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| Date Reviewed: 22/03/08 |
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Strengths: Lots of fun
Interactive
Invites physical exercise
Weaknesses: Not quite as responsive to player movements as hoped - especially in boxing - however I've never been a gamer before so how would I know...
Summary: A great reason to get together with friends and share some laughs - what could be more important than that?
It inspires physical activity unlike other game systems so I think that is great!
It's simply a lot of fun - even for a soon to be 50 year old woman - and my college kid is jealous! I love that part :)
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| Date Reviewed: 20/11/06 |
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Strengths: Games are fun to play, controller is indeed cool and not very hard to use
Weaknesses: Some games the controls can get complicated, no "HD" but you can pay $30 and get 480p through component
Summary: Games are really fun to play. It keeps you active, though you could be lazy and just flick your wrist. But all the sports games you can use the controller like a baseball bat, tennis racket.. Anything
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| Date Reviewed: 25/11/06 |
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Strengths: Works with your Game Cube Controlers and Memory. Uses a SD camera Ready Memory card, which are easy to get!
Weaknesses: None that I have found in 3 days of ownership
Summary: I am very please, as well as Pleasantly surprised at the ease of installation, as well as the easy use of the control, there have been no "learning" curves with me, and I am normally all butterfingers. I have found that the ease of use is great. To me it is MUCH easier to get use to then when I had to get use to the added Joy Stick on the older models of their time. I feel the price is well worth it!
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| Date Reviewed: 12/03/07 |
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Strengths: The Wii is fun and interactive rather than sitting on your but pressing buttons. It is awesome when you have more controllers and players. In addition, most of the games for it are extremely fun.
Weaknesses: It is not as much fun with out another player. Setting up the Wi-Fi takes a little bit of time.
Summary: Every one who is active and into some video games should get this console; you won't regret it! Don't get a bad first impression of the Wii from the game included (wii sports). All you need to do is get a game (like Zelda or ravin rabbids), another controller, and a friend. After this, you are ready for action! Because the Wii is in such a high customer demand, Get one if you happen to see it. you will not regret it.
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| Date Reviewed: 20/02/07 |
- davidbrennan
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Strengths: Gameplay Gameplay Gameplay
Weaknesses: if your out of shape you will get sore particularly Boxing
Summary: I called around and got my hands on one not easy to find they sell like hotcakes. This thing has news, weather updates such as five day forcast for your area, internet browser you can download old classic games two player action is very fun everyone who tried it said they would buy one and everyone tries it thats the funny part older people see how easy it is to use and pick up a controller and start playing! some third party games don't take well to new controllers
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| Date Reviewed: 14/08/09 |
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Strengths: works great
Weaknesses: limits of current technology
Summary: This has to be the best gaming console that I have ever seen. I almost can't wait to see what the next generation product is going to look like. If this is anything to go by, cutting edge won't describe it accurately enough.
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| Date Reviewed: 17/12/08 |
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Strengths: very active for kids.
Weaknesses: nothing besides were the strap so the remote doesnt break your T.V
Summary: The wii very good for young kids and family actiity, you and your family will have a great time on this wonderful spectrum it is spectacular and it has many features on there that you can do it is very cool i would gte it for your kids or someone for a family or something for x-mas or b-day or some holiday or gift its very good and i recomend it. BUY IT!!!!
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