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
Well-designed, unobtrusive hardware, Excellent exclusive games, Cheaper than Xbox One and PS4, Strong indie and retro line-up
Few third-party titles, Future looks bleak
Even by Nintendo's standards, this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill console. The Wii U GamePad is a strange, brilliant and versatile controller, and employed properly might just power a new wave of fantastic, innovative games. As a vehicle for family fun, t...
Published: 2012-03-01, Author: Adam , review by: T3.com
Tactile, multi-use GamePad, Full HD graphics at last, Genuinely revolutionary
Weak GamePad battery life, No launch games for 2 GamePads, Need More Wii-U specific games
Ultimately, the Wii U is a potential-packed system that plays like a dream and at a decent, if not recession-proof, price. An obvious upgrade for Wii owners as it utilises a lot of the hardware you'll already have, it's the clear attempt to tempt hardcore...
The Wii U has a lot of potential, but do you need another (massive) controller sitting on your coffee table? I'm willing to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt. But while it seems other consoles are going for smaller controllers - or no controller a...
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Published: 2013-01-14, Author: Ryan , review by: techsmart.co.za
The GamePad needs to be charged separately, doesn''t have the best battery life
Abstract: When Nintendo released the Wii, they targeted the thing at people who hadn't really played games before, nearly cornering that casual games market that hadn't really existed. The unfortunate thing for them is that in doing so, they pushed away the “core” ...
The Wii U seems a worthy competitor for the next wave of consoles on offer by Nintendo's adversaries, and will be a perfect addition to the already successful Wii family. This console is worth looking forward to, and one worth spending hours on!...
Abstract: If innovation is the mother of all inventions, then 2012 surely had more than its fair share of gadgets that enthralled us. Here's a list of the best objects we saw this year....
Abstract: It provides no graphical leap, but the Wii U 's take on dual-screen gaming is a revelation, especially when gaming with friendsNintendo has stolen a march on Microsoft and Sony by launching the Wii U before the Xbox 720 and PS4 have even been announced. B...
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...
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Published: 2012-11-23, Author: Nic , review by: ap.ign.com
Like most consoles at launch, Wii U is a mix of awesome new ideas and mediocre execution. This is Nintendo's first foray into HD, into true social offerings, into the dangerous business of internet communities, and for the most part it's been handled fair...
