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April 2013
(76%)
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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
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
Much of the software has been delayed, Short battery life on GamePad, Relatively high price compared to rivals, Won't play Blu-rays or DVDs, and does not have an onboard video player, No networking abilities, Tiny internal hard drive forces you to buy mor
The Wii U is a difficult piece of hardware to review for two reasons. First, it is unavoidably competing with hardware that exists in a different space, and second, the entire system is betting on a future that isn't entirely clear yet. If you compare ...
Abstract: TOOLS YOU CAN USE advertisementYou may not understand right away what's special about the Wii U. What's the big deal about having a small tablet as a controller and a second screen? Quite simply, it solves problems and opens up all sorts of interesting...
Great new features, Game pad and it's capabilities, Can use Wii Accessories and Wii U accessories, HDMI cable connection, 32GB storage
Must buy specific accessories (such as Nunchucks), Needs an internet connection for online features, Paid membership required
OK it can't play the hardcore games that are on the PS4 or Xbox 1 but the Wii U is still a lot of fun. Plus you also get all those characters that are only on Nintendo systems. Mario Kart 8 is a blast with four players and there are a lot of games for the...
Abstract: The Wii U, which hits stores on Sunday, is the first new video game console in six years. With all the technology world's advances in processing power, graphics capabilities, online delivery and input breakthroughs in the intervening years, that's a minor...
Abstract: DateNovember 19, 2012 Read later When Nintendo first broached the idea of multiple-screen video games in 2004, many critics were skeptical that players could focus on two images at once. Yet the handheld DS, blending one touch-sensitive screen with...
Abstract: Nintendo Mii characters joining fans in line at Nintendo World for the launch of Wii U in New York.The Wii U is the heir to the Nintendo Wii system, whose motion-based controls got couch potatoes around the world to burn calories as they swung virtual ten...
Yes, if you know you want the next version of the Wii. While technologically, the Wii U sort of feels like the step you'd take before you get to motion controls in the Wii, that doesn't mean it doesn't totally fit into Nintendo's ethos of interaction. It'...
Innovative GamePad, Nintendo's finally in HD, Improved online approach, Large launch lineup, Pro bundle solidly priced
Poor GamePad battery life, Sluggish menus and interface, Online issues, delayed features, Lacks early system seller, Basic set is a bad deal
For Nintendo fans looking to finally enter the HD era, the Wii U may seem like a beacon of light in an endless downpour – and if you're coming from the Wii, it will be quite impressive, indeed. Not only are the publisher's own properties sleeker than eve...
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Published: 2012-11-18, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com.au
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
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
Despite some clever dual-screen gaming mechanics, the Wii U's lack of compelling exclusive software and an overall unpolished user experience make it tough to recommend in its current state....
