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The editors liked
Motiondetection game controllers
Fun for groups and families
WiFi
Also plays old Nintendo games
Easy to use and understand. Innovative gameplay. Great for families
Large groups
And non-gamers. Requires more physical activity than typical video gaming.
Great for families
Extensive game library
Revolutionizes gameplay
Great price
Innovative controller. Fun add-on channels. Engaging game play. Easy to use and understand. Full GameCube support.
Fashionable white styling
Offset by cool grey stand. The packaging it came in was well thought out and instructions simple and easy to follow. The Wii Sports game will train you to the ways of Wii effortlessly and continues to be a fun package long after you've discovered other games. The bluetooth controllers are worthy of the hype and provide an innovative approach. Supports older GameCube ga
Clean
Accessible design
Great library of family-friendly games
Still-iconic controller design can be used for motion games or more traditional button-based games
Virtual Console library and WiiWare games offer a unique and affordable collection of cla
The Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle (with Mario Kart) has a lot going for it
A great library of family-friendly games
A still-iconic controller design that can be used for motion games or more traditional button-based games
Virtu
Motion sensitivity
User-friendliness
Selection of games
Third-party support
Appropriate for all ages
Free wired/wireless connectivity
Backwards-compatibility
Retro gaming emulation
Built-in Wi-Fi delivers free online services and gameplay
Virtual Console has major nostalgia appeal
Compatible with all GameCube games and controllers
Built-in SD slot...
The editors didn't like
Online gaming is cumbersome
Graphics are average
No CD or DVD playback
Poor graphics
Especially on large-screen HDTVs. Controller style can be irritating
Depending on the game. Doesnt play DVDs.
Controls don't suit some game types
Old console
No new games coming
No online functionality
No high-def
Poor graphics. Cant back up saved games. Doesnt play DVDs.
The controllers take a bit of getting used to and for those of us with big hands would benefit from wider spacing between buttons as unintentional presses at key moments can be more than a little annoying. While the Wii doesn't play DVD's
Something which would cement it into the living room experience
The expandability through Wii Channels and possible future accessories counteract these short
Online connectivity hampered by closed-garden design
Graphics and video playback cap at 480p
Other than Netflix
No other video-streaming or entertainment offerings
Can't play CDs or DVDs
Graphics continue to look ever more outdated compared with riva
Online connectivity is hampered by closed-garden design
The Wii has no other video-streaming or entertainment offerings
And can't play CDs or DVDs
Its graphics continue to look ever more outd
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Easy to use and understand. Innovative gameplay. Great for families, large groups, and non-gamers. Requires more physical activity than typical video gaming.
Poor graphics, especially on large-screen HDTVs. Controller style can be irritating, depending on the game. Doesnt play DVDs.
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