Testseek.com have collected 124 expert reviews of the Nintendo Wii U and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nintendo Wii U.
April 2013
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The editors liked
In-person multiplayer is a huge amount of fun on the Wii U. It's not as immediately intuitive
And you'll have to give everyone a few more instructions
But it's still simple and creative enough for everyone to pick up quickly. It's also nice to be able t
Unique two screen/“asymmetric” feature allows for individual experiences within the same shared viewing
Genuine all ages fun
Easy setup
Mobile and lightweight GamePad options
Large GamePad display
High promise/potential for future features
Pre-insta
Great second screen experience
TVii shows great promise
HD streaming is flawless
Full 1080p / HDMI support
An included tablet-style GamePad can play games when the TV is in use
Nintendo has a core library of awesome exclusive titles
Works with older Wii games and accessories
Very kid-friendly. Access to a vault of your childhood classics. Off-TV play is gre
Ambitious design. Tons of gaming potential. Solid gaming and media feature set. TVii vastly improves the television-watching experience with guides and recommendations.
When it's used right
The GamePad is a great feature
More portable than most consoles
Online features are well-implemented
Tablet Gamepad
Sleek design
Social Miiverse community
Increased app offering
A fresh
Original way to look at gaming
GamePad means previous released best-sellers can be ported to the Wii U with a new twist
Can play console-quality games on the GamePad without the TV
Miiverse is a ready-made community
Backwards compatibility wi
Very quiet and very small
Incredibly unique selection of exclusive games
Great for parties
Family friendly
The editors didn't like
It can be annoying playing games that aren't based around the Wii U's non-standard tech (a good and necessary thing!)
But you're constantly compelled to use the touchscreen for stuff that could just as easily (or often more efficiently) on the main scree
No backwards capability for GameCube games
Cannot play DVDs or Blu-ray video discs
A more simple system transfer process
Use the same Nintendo DS battery charging cord for GamePad instead of a different one
Glossy hardware attracts dust
Massive out-of-box updates required
Sluggish UI navigation
Weak CPU / GPU combo
No support for playing your own videos / photos
Can't play DVDs or Blu-rays
Lacks a lot of third-party games available on Xbox or PlayStation
GamePad wireless range and battery life are too short
Wii U and 3DS handheld don't share games
Bottom Line
The Wii U
Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming
Is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential
Even if that potential hasn't quite been realized yet
Abstract: Video Review: Nintendo's Wii U comes with 1080p graphics, a slew of new games and a tablet controller with a 6.4-inch LCD touch screen that changes the way you play. Matt Mira and Alex Albrecht check out the new console for Gadget Pr0n. ...
Abstract: Is Nintendo's unique take on the console concept for you? Enlarge With the HD-capable Wii U, Nintendo has finally caught up with Sony and Microsoft. While the PS3 and Xbox 360 have had their share of faults, Sony and Microsoft have managed to address mos...
Abstract: Nintendo, the company who modestly started with their 8-bit NES has certainly evolved into a much more experimental company these days. The Wii brought dedicated motion control gaming to the living room, and the DS had gamers playing games on two screens...
Published: 2012-11-20, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Ambitious design. Tons of gaming potential. Solid gaming and media feature set. TVii vastly improves the television-watching experience with guides and recommendations.
Bottom Line, The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if that potential hasn't quite been realized yet
The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if that potential hasn't quite been realized yet....
Abstract: The Wii U is the first new video game console in six years and the sixth console Nintendo has ever made. It comes freighted with heavy expectations. It more or less starts the next generation of consoles, one that will see a new Xbox and PlayStation late ...
Published: 2012-11-18, Author: Jim , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: The Wii U has been a curious prospect ever since Nintendo revealed it to the world at E3 in 2011. Depending on the perspective of the individual, it's either launching very early for the next generation, or very late for this one. Depending on the perspec...
Abstract: When Nintendo announced the Wii U there was a lot of interest in its hardware specs. The new console could very well end up the fastest kid on the block thanks to the sheer age of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. I wasn't all that interested in the Wi...
In-person multiplayer is a huge amount of fun on the Wii U. It's not as immediately intuitive, and you'll have to give everyone a few more instructions, but it's still simple and creative enough for everyone to pick up quickly. It's also nice to be able t
It can be annoying playing games that aren't based around the Wii U's non-standard tech (a good and necessary thing!), but you're constantly compelled to use the touchscreen for stuff that could just as easily (or often more efficiently) on the main scree
Yes, if you know you want the next version of the Wii. While technologically, the Wii U sort of feels like the step youd take before you get to motion controls in the Wii, that doesnt mean it doesnt totally fit into Nintendos ethos of interaction. It...
Abstract: The WiiU hasn't enjoyed the same level of media stardom as its predecessor thus far, but with Nintendo's latest system hitting the market over the weekend, they have officially kicked off the next generation of gaming consoles. However, for all of its ...
