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When Microsoft and Sony were looking into the future, they saw faster, slicker, bigger. When Nintendo peered in, they were giggling uncontrollably and fighting over who was up next. No hi-def graphics, no next-gen video formats and not really any sign of upping the performance of the console – the Wii is all about upping the workrate of us, the gamers. And to that end, crazy motion-sensitive controllers and Nintendo’s staple of quirky, innovative games are fizzing into the arena.
Hands, arms and legs-on
The most unusual thing about the Wii is its wireless controls. The Wiimote is the one you’ll use at all times – a sensor bar is placed under your telly and wired up to the Wii, giving the Wiimote the ability to aim at points on the screen. It also has gyros to sense how it’s being tilted or swung.
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 your sword and aiming weapons. A steering wheel is on the way.
In most of the launch titles, the controller is a raving success. In Zelda, firing bows and slingshots is immensely satisfying, while Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz throws up more creative uses such as guiding a monkey-in-a-ball round corners using tilting. Less impressive conversions like Need for Speed Carbon, though, serve as a warning that not all games are suitable for a Wii makeover.
Eye of the beholder
If you’re looking at the graphics and thinking they’re little better than the GameCube’s, you’re right – they’re still standard def and the processing just hasn’t leapt up much. Buy the optional component cable rather than using the bundled composite/Scart connector and you see some improvement, but if you’re after super-sharp images and no slow-down, get an Xbox 360 or PS3.
Caught in the web
Wii can access the internet over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and has a constant connection so you’ll occasionally find a surprise game downloaded. Talking of which, the finest part of the online experience is the ability to download old Sega classics, such as Ecco the Dolphin, Altered Beast and Sonic the Hedgehog. There’s access to the web through an Opera browser, but sadly no games currently do multiplayer online yet – only Japan has that privilege for now.
Still, playing with your mates is more than enough fun for now, and they’ll all be besotted with Nintendo’s slab of lateral thinking after a few games. We never thought it would happen, but a layer of dust has accumulated on our PS3. Now it’s up to Sony and Microsoft to prove that hyper-realistic gaming hasn’t lost its sense of fun.
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17 weeks ago
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20 weeks ago
What can I say about this wonderful console? It has been a little revolution with its innovative gameplay system, no wonder it sold like hot cake! I wish Nintendo the best for the upcoming Wii 2, which seems even more innovative than the first (did you see the awesome controller? ;)
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23 weeks ago
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35 weeks ago
great fun could not get on with the wired nunchucks and have not found a wireless set that work properly
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36 weeks ago
great fun but you need motion plus
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38 weeks ago
Played with my son and his partner
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molly57
39 weeks ago
Got one of these last Christmas and only used it briefly. It's sat gathering dust so I must make more use of it.
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39 weeks ago
Got this for the kids at christmas gone. Had to put it away for weekends as my hubby and I played throught the night!! yes its so addictive!!!
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39 weeks ago
I got this for my birthday two years ago
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39 weeks ago
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39 weeks ago
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40 weeks ago
Got one, although thinking I might need to upgrade to the MotionPlus.
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40 weeks ago
Had to put this away for a while, as it is so addictive!
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41 weeks ago
Love ours. Robust and easy to use.
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41 weeks ago
Robust piece of kit that is also versatile (with the iplayer). My kids love it and so do I.
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42 weeks ago
Had my Wii 2 years and still get a lot of entertainment from it and really enjoyable when you have friends around joining in, would recommend it to anyone.
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43 weeks ago
It's been out for ages, but I still love it. I play it with my mates & my son and we still have a laugh with it.
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45 weeks ago
Brings out the competitive side of the whole family. It's how to combine exercise with hospital trips. How we laugh about it later!
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49 weeks ago
have not kept up with the keep fit
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49 weeks ago
I got my Wii a few years ago now and at the time it was great however as soon I got my slim Xbox and Kinect I sold my Wii as it just doesnt compete. unless you have a fit board you can play every game sat down like dance games etc.... pointless! the Kinect on the other hand gives you no choice but to get off the sofa and really get involved and work up a sweat! sorry Wii, thanks for what you have done for gaming but YOU LOOSE move over for the big boys!!
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49 weeks ago
The Wii is great. Everyone in the family uses it. The games are designed for everyone to use and can be played in short bursts rather than having to block out a slice to time to progress through levels.
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50 weeks ago
One sure way to get fit
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50 weeks ago
Can't get on it - my wife loves it.
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50 weeks ago
wicked, great family fun and some actual excercise
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50 weeks ago
Will miss this after I seperate from my hubby - he got custody
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50 weeks ago
brilliant.. great fun when friends and family visit, the wii always comes out
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50 weeks ago
really fancy trying this but it seams quite addictive when you start playing.
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2 years ago
oh when the console is modded not official. yes it will playback dvd's.
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2 years ago
well i just love playing Call Of Duty Modern Warfare online. not bad for a console that does not do online games according to the review.
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3 years ago
Love it. Excellent for the casual gamer, good for the hardcore gamer but perfect for the in between (me)
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4 years ago
It's a fun little console in short doses, personally I prefer more depth from my games, and in all honesty I think the motion sensitive thing a bit gimmicky, my five year old loves it though.
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4 years ago
We're lucky enough to have a 360 and a Wii sat under the family TV. The Wii gets by far the more use, and everyone gets involved. It's reliable (the 360 had to be taken back twice for repair / replacement), social (where's that copy of Wii Sports?) and addictive. The lack of eye candy isn't such a big issue - everyone's too busy playing to worry about the lack of photo-realism in water reflections. We've yet to have anyone send the controller flying through a screen. 10/10.
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4 years ago
I got one last christmas and I still cant stop playing it, its well worth the money, even if there is such a shortage.
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4 years ago
Can't get one !