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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 15, 2007
Pros: awesome design, family appeal, easy to setup and play, Wii Channels!
Cons: weak hardware may reduce its lifespan as a console
Summary: Way back in September 06, I wrote an essay with my response to the Nintendo press conference on the Wii and mentioned three concerns I had about the console: would the very hyped controller be a gimmick or an actual fun way to play, would lack of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 14, 2007
Pros: Simple, inexpensive, clean, and very fun. Well worth the cost.
Cons: No high-definition support, but you'll forget about that immediately.
Summary: I must say that I was worried when I first heard that Nintendo was going to issue a console that didn't feature high-definition support, and that used a gesture-based controller. Now that I have played one, I can see that this is (hopefully) the new ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 6, 2007
Pros: Innovative, intuitive, and fun. Made by Nintendo means a bunch of exclusive and awesome titles.
Cons: Can reveal how out of shape you are. Only *decent* graphics.
Summary: I'll keep this brief. I've had the Wii for about two weeks now, and honestly, I'm really liking it a lot! Obviously the graphics aren't what you're going to see on an XBox360, but if that is something that concerns you, then the Wii isn't really for you ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2007
Pros: Fun and innovative way to play video games.
Cons: No high end graphics and controller sensitivity
Summary: I admit that I didn't pay too much attention when they announced the new Nintendo system a while ago, the kids went on and on about it with each little tidbit of information they read about it, although then it was known as the Revolution. I was more ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 1, 2007
Pros: Easy for anybody to enjoy with practically no learning curve.
Cons: Some online features still need expanding. People making bad puns with the word "Wii".
Summary: * Note: I've tried to write this for those of us non-gamers who aren't so familiar with Mario, Sonic, or Link. (If you don't know who those three are, then this review is for you!) Instead, you've heard or sampled the wii and are wondering: what can ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2007
Pros: Innovative, fun, easy to pick up and play.
Cons: Outdated graphics, no hard drive.
Summary: First off I have to admit I play a lot of video games, and I always have. Ever since I was a little guy, most of my free time was spent sitting in front of the tube with a controller in my hands playing a game. From the NES and Sega to the PS2 and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2007
Pros: The games keep my son active! Fun, innovative game play for the whole family!
Cons: Addictive! The graphics aren't as high quality, but I've discovered I really don't care...
Summary: When I first started hearing talk of the new Nintendo gaming console (back when it was called the "Revolution"), I knew that I would ultimately end up getting it for my kids. As lovers of computer and video games my husband and I had quite a collection ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2007
Pros: Virtual Console, Adaptivity, Innovative console gameplay
Cons: None
Summary: Big kids, little kids, kids who climb on rocks. Fat kids, skinny kids, even kids with chicken pox. Basically, people from all ages love Wii. First off, I'm not going to compare the Wii to Xbox 360 and Ps3, it's just not in the same category, it's ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2007
Pros: built in wireless, backwards compatibility, Zelda
Cons: awful name, weak hardware, online strategy, controller sensitivity, no HD support
Summary: Pretty much anyone who bought their Wii before February probably has a tale about how they were able to procure said console. Whether it was standing out in subzero temperatures for 5 hours, fighting through the Christmas shopping crowds, or robbing your ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 25, 2007
Pros: Excellent unique gaming. You get in a few hours of exercise as well.
Cons: NONE AT ALL.
Summary: Okay where to start. Me, like every other 12 year old in the world wanted a Nintendo Wii console for Christmas. Me, like 500,000 other people were sadly disappointed on Christmas morning. However, since my sad reality of never receiving one, I decided to ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 22, 2007
Pros: Inexpensive, innovative, GREAT games, good quality, JUST PLAIN FUN!!
Cons: Only 480p graphics (no big deal). Hard to find.
Summary: My kids love this thing. It really has appeal for just about everyone. Instead of the bells and whistles route taken by Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo has focused on what people really want (similar to the DS vs PSP), great games and innovative game play. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 21, 2007
Pros: Fun, price, controllers, game choices, backwards compatible
Cons: Nothing, maybe causing me to have to catch my breath. lol.
Summary: This definitely won't be an uber-high tech review of the Wii, nor will it be extremely comprehensive... I have both the Wii and the PS3. Haven't touched the PS3 in 2 weeks or so, however, I can't get enough of the Wii. I've always been a huge ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2007
Pros: Innovative gameplay, Plays GameCube games, emulates older games, small.
Cons: Maximum display is 480p, the controls still need a little tweaking.
Summary: Nintendo has always tried to be an innovator with gaming in the console world. A lot of their stuff have been flops from the very beginning. Remember the robot that originally came with the system? Virtual boy was a cool idea but the market just wasn’ ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 5, 2007
Pros: The non-gamers gaming system for the family.
Cons: Wireless internet is a unwritten need.
Summary: The Household: a 'Brady Bunch' of children - 3 boys and 3 girls, ranging in age from 6 years to 13 years. And, of course, the biggest boy of all - my husband, an avid gamer. The History: we have had classic Nintendo and also a PS2. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 5, 2007
Pros: Actively involves the whole family
Cons: So good you might hurt yourself (literally)
Summary: Let me preface this review by saying that the Wii is the first console gaming system that has kept my interest for more than 20 minutes since the first Nintendo (complete with Mario Bros. and Duckhunt) was released. Normally, I will look at a new ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 31, 2006
Pros: innovative, low price, intense, fun
Cons: does not play DVD's, below average graphics, hard to find second remote
Summary: I’m generally not the type of person who plays video games. Sure, when I was younger I had my SEGA Dreamcast and Nintendo 64, but I never took full advantage of them; something about sitting in a room playing games on a TV for 13 hours wasn’t that ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 30, 2006
Pros: fun
Cons: watch out for that controller! some quibbles...
Summary: I had waited in line for 3 hours to get my tickets for the Rutgers-Louisville game but I didn't really feel like camping overnight for a Wii. Also I didn't have the money. Ahh that's where friends come in handy... You all know about the Wii's gimmick ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 28, 2006
Pros: small, wireless, fun, interactive, affordable and just overly awesome!
Cons: only comes with one remote.
Summary: If you can not beat them join them is what I always figured. When the Wii first came out I did not give it much thought! I was like, oh great, another game system, what now? Geesh, they are always reinventing the same tired old machines, and charging ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 15, 2006
Pros: Very fun and entertaining, it keeps you coming back for more with its great controls.
Cons: WiiRemotes aren't the most durable thing in the world.
Graphics aren't anything perfect, but good.
Summary: The Wii. Just saying the name is fun! This console is the best "bang for the buck" because what you get verses what you pay ends up being a really good ratio. It's only $250, the cheapest Next-Generation console. The Wii is not like other gaming ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 11, 2006
Pros: Fun, original, allows you to really get into the game
Cons: Graphics not as good as other new machines
Summary: After queuing for hours to get my Wii at the UK launch, naturally me and my boyfriend have spent much of the weekend playing and experimenting with the console. First of all, some background on the both of us, so that I can hopefully give you a wider ... read more
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