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Category: Video Games
List Price: £179.99
Buy New: £179.97
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New (29) Used (11) from £155.76
Rating:  463 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: Video Game
Age: 3 - 18 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.1
Dimensions (in): 15.1 x 9.9 x 4.4
MPN: WII
Model: Wii
UPC: 045496342043
EAN: 0045496342043
ASIN: B0007UATDG
Release Date: December 8, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 Nintendo - Always have been, Always be the best September 15, 2006
T. Clarke (UK)
Nintendo couldn't have designed the Wii better, along with how it is presented. I didn't even realise I was about to open it when it arrived one morning, the packaging is so compact! The console itself is a technological achievement - Nintendo have designed a machine that boasts 4x the graphics power of the Gamecube, with built in Wi-Fi, backwards compatibility for 6 other consoles, room for 4 Gamecube controllers, 2 memory cards, SD card compatibility, and more in the space of 3 DVD cases... Not only this but since the original release, I have now updated my system's software up to 3.1E, with extra channels, and all for 179.99? br /This is where the Playstation 3 can't compete - it is classless. At the end of the day, its an overpowered machine that hasn't even reached its potentional, while housing features like a Blue Ray drive that you're never going to get full use out of, and a tacky controller to try and compete with the Wii's motion sensor. br / br /The Wii meanwhile was designed purely for gaming. Switch it on via the remote, and in seconds your away. The remote connects via 2 ways - The Bluetooth allows the axis and button information to be sent to the console, while a sensor on the top allows you to point on screen. br /Once the Wii has powered up, you're presented with the Wii Menu - a simple way of presenting all the features of the console in a 'TV' style way - each 'channel' being piece of software. br / br /On a graphical basis, their have so far been an array of games that graphically, are stunning, though it should be said that quite rightly, not all games focus purely on fancy looks. Excite Truck is one, when even while your driving at super-fast speeds, you can still see miles, and miles, and miles away a gorgeous landscape, or the incredible water ripples and reflection in puddles and rivers. What about Resident Evil 4? The graphics almost compare to that of the Xbox 360's, with stunning facial emotions and incredible physics. Nintendo's first games, like Wii Sports, were not designed to meat this level. They're just games to demonstrate that the Wii offers more than predictable fancy graphics. But certain people just can't accept this. br / br /Once your up on running on the net, another window opens for opportunities, whether you want to surf a Google Earth style weather program, or browse the news across the world on a 3-D globe, or go on the internet channel - perfect for watching You Tube on the big downstairs TV! Or why not download classic games from 3.50? And its all wireless and free with a wi-fi dongle that could cost as little as 8 pounds off ebay. You also have the option of WiiConnect 24 - a mode in which your console is constantly connected to the net, allowing updates to be downloaded while the console is off, signalled by a beautiful blue glow over the disc slot. br /Noise levels? Silent. Well, only a whisper quiet fan if your playing at night, but unlike other consoles in the past, this is a cool and quiet console, and pretty much reflects its personality - its not pumping out power. Its just staying at its own level... br / br /And looks? I would say this is the best looking console of this generation. You can only say this when you hold it though - its shiny smooth surface that's clean white looks so modern on a glass TV stand, and looks even better in its horizontal position. What's more, it takes up no room, unlike the 360 and PS3. And how cool is the blue light on the console? That's just inspired, made even better when you could be watching TV and then suddenly, it gradually lights up. br /The fact that the Wii applys to such a broad age group makes it the most appealing game console ever made. You can download all your old favourite games and bring back memories with the family from when even you were younger! (Not a good idea with Donkey Kong Country, because their a still some levels that are simply impossible!) and with the current software, their is every genre going. But what makes this more attractive is that the games are cheap, from as little as 17.95! Their is simply no excuse not to treat yourself to a fun and educational game such as Endless Ocean. br /I could go on, but I wouldn't be able to stop. Bad points? Only 1 little niggle - To play Gamecube games, you need to remove the flaps on the top of the console - not handy if its in a tight space (i.e a TV stand) br / br /I've been using video consoles for over a decade, but the Wii is currently the best console i've ever used. After owning it for 10 months, I can honestly say it represents the true meaning of next generation, while, in typical Nintendo fashion, setting more and more benchmarks, but for a rare time, in quite beautiful style. But whats so priceless is that their is now a catalogue of over 175 downloadable, since the NES, that allows me and many millions of people out their to relive all their past times. The Wii isn't just what's happening now. It's a celebration of what 'did' happen, and why we loved gaming in the first place. And all at just a fraction of the cost of the original consoles! (I remember the SNES being... ready? 450!) br / br /But lastly, on a more social level, one thing people haven't even realised is that the Wii is doing more good to your kids and family than the other consoles on the market will. Addictiveness is something that plagues many kids with gaming, but the Wii "wasn't" designed for the hardcore level. This is why I find it pathetic to read reviews about how this isn't a "true gaming machine". My response to them is simple - "And the PS3 is?....." The Wii games that have been released make every effort to ensure this is a machine to play in your spare time, when you want fun. To take it to the hardcore level where you wake-up, play on it, then go to bed is impossible, and I think Nintendo have been exceptionally clever to encourage kids not to spend long spells playing this machine. br / br /However, their is only one fact that makes this the best console i've ever bought...7 consoles in 1 for 179.99! Ill check my reciept....
CAN'T RATE IT HIGHLY ENUFF! REVIEW BY FROG! September 15, 2006
FROG!
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i have the wii. br / br /i bort the internet conektion device also. br / br /so i hooked it up to internet. update it you see. br / br /now the disc portal lites up wen disc insurted and remooved. br /also/ new looks - a real treat for ze open minded.
A true 'Revolution' August 9, 2006
Dr. W. E. Allen (Belfast, UK)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have a Gamecube in the house, however I only ever really played one game on it (it belongs to the wife), I am just not a computer game person. My wife wanted the Wii, so I made sure I had it preordered etc (after reading about the rush on the XBox 360 a year ago). So far we have the Sports game which came with it and Wii Play which I got to get the extra controller. I have found both disks to be great fun, and for me much more engaging than sitting twiddling a joystick and pressing buttons on the Gamecube pad. However I think the most telling thing is that my 4 year old son so far has never managed to master any game on the Gamecube, or even on his simplified VSmile console. Within 10 minutes he had mastered the 10 pin bowling game on the Wii, and managed to score 137, easily beating me! I think this console is brilliant, and not just the same old thing with better graphics. Sure it would have been better still with HD, but even without HD this is a better playing experience than a HD console with the same old control interface. This truly will extend gaming to allow older people and as my son shows younger people to participate in the fun.
 Good fun, if not so long lasting. August 4, 2006
Mr Bojangles
I have both a wii a 360 br /(seems the most popular choice for gamers) br / br /And I have to say the wii is great fun. br /I Love wii sports, Tiger woods 08 medal of honor. br / br /The only problem with the wii is, that there are too many games aimed at young children and not enough games for proper hardcore gamers like me. br / br /This means that most of the time i'm playing the 360 not the wii. br / br /I also think the wii is overpriced. Really the console isn't 180. br /Obviously you'll want to be playing it with 3 other friends so thats a staggering extra 135 for 3 wii remotes nunchucks. br / br /Overall, great fun, just not enought great games for my liking,
 Where are the games? June 2, 2006
i wrote this (Bucks)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Let the UK Wii back lash start here! br /After all the trouble I went to getting hold of the console I have to wonder if it was worth it. Here's the problem: where are the games?????? br /Wii Sports is great fun and my youth group can't get enough of it. br /But look at the other 'must have games' released so far: br /Zelda, br /Mario Strikers, br /Wario Ware, br /Excite Truck, br /Resident Evil 4 br /Not one of these is more fun on the Wii then their gamecube counter parts, and they sure don't look much better either! br /There's nothing currently releashed that is as universally accessible or as fun to play as Wii Sports, and this thing has been out for 9 months now! br /What's more, games like Medal of Honour look and play better on the PSP, what's that about?!!! br /I'm a Nintendo fanboy and have been since the Gameboy, but I would advise you to wait until there are at least 5 exclusive games worth getting a Wii for (barely improved gamecube sequels like Mario Strikers don't count!). br /Right now for the same price you can get any of the last gen consoles, a stack of games and have a lot more fun. What's the point in a console unless you can have a ton of fun straight out of the box?
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