Summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 4819 reviews of Nintendo Wii from international magazines and websites.
Verdict: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 33875 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.

Pros: Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options; built-in Wi-Fi delivers free online services and (eventually) gameplay; Virtual Console has major nostalgia appeal; compatible with all GameCube games and controllers; built-
Cons: Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; lacks the advanced HD graphics and surround sound found on the Xbox 360 and the PS3; requires a wired receiver unit placed near the TV to interface with wireless controllers; can't play CD
Verdict: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.

Pros: Revolutionary controller design offers motion-sensitive gameplay options; built-in Wi-Fi delivers free online services and (eventually) gameplay; Virtual Console has major nostalgia appeal; compatible with all GameCube games and controllers; built-in SD s
Cons: Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; lacks the advanced hi-def graphics and surround sound found on the Xbox 360 and the PS3; requires a wired receiver unit placed near the TV to interface with wireless controllers; can't play CDs
Verdict: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on gameplay make the ultra-affordable console compelling

Summary: Pure fun in a box. Get some friends round and swing your Wiimote until the early hours
Pros: The most fun gaming experience ever. Motion-sensitivity better than PS3�€™s tilt joypad. Great price. Sega classics available to download online.
Cons: Basic, standard-def graphics. No multiplayer online gaming. Not all games suit the format. No DVD playback.
Verdict: 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 weapon

Summary: Yep this consoles been around for a while, but recently we had the opportunity to set one of these up and thus decided to post our thoughts.
Verdict: The Wii is a fun social console and the supplied games do require a level of fitness if you get into them. However personally its not a console that we would sit down and use every day. Graphics are not very good with the supplied Composite cable and it

Summary: The Nintendo Wii Revolution The Nintendo Wii represents a groundbreaking new development in interactive gaming and has helped to sell [...]
Verdict: The Nintendo Wii is backwards compatible with Nintendo GameCube media, allowing you to play your old favourites on your new system. It provides connections for up to four GameCube controllers and two GameCube memory cards.

Summary: Many retail outlets sold out of Nintendo's tiny triumph on day one of its release. And deservedly so: Using the motion-sensing Wii remote to swing a virtual racquet or blast zombies is damn fun. But a lack of standout titles and the Wii's less-than-impres

Summary: Upon connecting to our WiFi router, the Wii downloaded a firmware update, rebooted, and was fine, however a second update installation failed and presented us with an as-yet-unsolvable error message. Is this simply a problem with our test device or does i
Pros: Innovative control system, family appeal, great sports compilation included.
Cons: Price in region, potentially limited game stocks, only one controller included, internet access issue.
Verdict: This console transforms gaming from being a geek's pastime into a fun engaging activity for all the family. Ingenious.

Pros: Enjoyment factor, intuitive and tactile controls, design, user interface, affordable
Cons: Graphics and system power not up to standard of competing consoles
Verdict: The Wii's ridiculously enjoyable titles and innovative, motion-sensitive controllers help make it feel more like a toy you'll want to share with a group of players than a console you'd use strictly on your own for hours on end. If you have a group of frie

Summary: Nintendo shows its sensitive side with its latest games console
Pros: Relatively cheap and easy to use Wifi ready Great fun
Cons: Low-res graphics, Low-res graphics, No high-definition support, Potential for Wii-related injuries
Verdict: Serious gamers might want to stick to the sofa, but there's no denying the Nintendo Wii's charm or its potential.

Summary: The Nintendo Wii (nee Revolution) boasts the ability to play any title from Nintendo's back catalogue. Will that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?
Pros: Sleek and simple design makes it a fit in most living rooms, Simple and intuitive to use, Easy operation, Simple slideshow functionality, Can play GameCube games, Virtual Console, Cheapest next-gen console
Cons: Only composite cables included, No recharge system for wireless remotes, Remote sensors can be a little finicky, Limited online capabilities
Verdict: Nintendo's next-gen machine is a great addition to the console race, one that focuses on playability over power. It's sure to win some new converts to gaming, although discerning tech-heads may balk at its lack of functionality and features.

Pros: Small, cute, interactive, cheap, innovative
Cons: Graphics, lack of home entertainment features
Verdict: Although the graphics aren't up to what gamers will be expecting for a next generation console, the gameplay and its interactivity will have you jumping around the living room with joy

Summary: Nintendo's next-generation console is finally here, bringing significant advances to the gaming world.
Verdict: Those looking for HD graphics and Blu-ray capabilities should wait for the PS3. But we think the Nintendo Wii, a fun console with a refreshingly different controller, will have a wide appeal - especially among casual gamers.

Summary: - Midnight queues and a global launch later, the Nintendo Wii has arrived in the UK. So should you be rushing out to get one? Pocket-lint has been living with the console for the last week to find out.
Pros: Small, cute, interactive, cheap, innovative
Cons: Graphics, lack of home entertainment features
Verdict: Although the graphics aren't up to what gamers will be expecting for a next generation console, the gameplay and its interactivity will have you jumping around the living room with joy

Summary: It's midnight and all over the country videogames fans are freezing their butts off while they wait in line to get their mitts on Nintendo's newest - or maybe not, if they haven't pre-ordered. Yes, the Wii goes on sale today, though Reg Hardware has been
Verdict: Is Nintendo's Wii the revolution its codename was intended to imply? Well, Nintendo's own DS has already targeted casual and older gamers, so there's nothing new there. The Wii brings some social networking technology to the table, but its presentation is

Summary: If you're lucky enough to get a Wii for Christmas, you're in for a real treat.
Verdict: Farcical they may be, but new console launches are a staple of the industry and Wii represents something truly 'new' in an industry often criticised " not always fairly " for being unoriginal. It's exquisitely designed, superb value at "179 and, though it

Summary: The graphics leave something to be desired, but the motion-sensitive remote makes this next-gen game system a tough competitor.
Verdict: For a sense of how the underdog Nintendo Wii fares against Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3, this scene from my home one recent night says it all.On a rainy Monday, three friends stopped over for drinks before we were supposed to head out...

Summary: A fantastic effort that you'll have to try firsthand to believe, the Wii finally sees Nintendo return to form..
Pros: Motion-sensing abilities; innovative; large game library; ease-of-use; Virtual console
Cons: Lacks high-end A/V options; not as powerful as PS3/Xbox 360; remote demands AA batteries; sensor bar required

Summary: The Wii has arrived, and has revolutionized the way people can play video games at home. It may not have the horsepower of a PS3 or an Xbox 360, but it is a unique beast all its own. For what the Wii lacks in graphics, it makes up for in revolutionary gam
Verdict: While the Wii isn't the prettiest thing out there today, it is the cheapest and most innovative. Its wireless controller with motion detection will create new ways to play games, and allow game developers to create new titles that utilize the controller i

Summary: Nintendo Wii review by PC Magazine
Pros: Innovative controller. Fun add-on channels. Engaging game play. Easy to use and understand. Full GameCube support.
Cons: Poor graphics. Can't back up saved games. Doesn't play DVDs.
Verdict: The Nintendo Wii is a fun, engaging, wildly innovative game console that's dramatically different from the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, and way more affordable, too.

Summary: Nintendo's little white box is determined to inject fun back into gaming ' but can it overcome the might of the PS3 and Xbox 360's next-gen power?
Pros: The most fun gaming experience ever. Motion-sensitivity better than PS3's tilt joypad. Great price. Sega classics available to download online.
Cons: Basic, standard-def graphics. No multiplayer online gaming. Not all games suit the format. No DVD playback.

Summary: Nintendo has ventured off the beaten path with its newest system, and the company knows it. While the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 both emphasize their impressive graphical capabilities, Nintendo downplays the importance of graphics on it
Pros: Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options; 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 fo
Cons: Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; online gaming and community features hobbled by horrible "friends code" system; nunchuk controller sold separately; lacks the advanced HD graphics and surround sound found on the Xbox 360 and t
Verdict: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.

Summary: Nintendo throws its hat in the next-generation console ring with the release of the Wii. How does Nintendo's tiny console with the novel controller scheme match up against the heavyweights from Sony and Microsoft?
Pros: Tiny and clean design, Small, unobtrusive sensor bar is easy to place, Controllers feel like quality electronics, Brand new game ideas and implementation, Easy and intuitive online shopping, $35-$50 games! $250 system! Affordable gaming!, Enough units to
Cons: Last-gen graphics, The Wiimote's speaker is tinny, can get annoying, Rumble is a touch on the weak side, Many online features not yet available, Won't make use of your HDTV, Sensor bar could have a slightly longer cord, You can only add pictures via SD ca

Summary: a refreshingly different home games console
Verdict: As good as you'd hoped it would be. With an impressive launch line-up and a low launch price, the Nintendo Wii is a real triumph. Let's hope it gets the support it deserves.

Summary: The Wii game console is a big winner, starting with its innovative, crowd-pleasing controller.
Pros: Innovative controller, Lets you download games from old consoles
Cons: No music CD or DVD movie playback, Graphics not as good as those on PS3 or Xbox 360

Summary: So are the Wii's controls any better? David Terdiman gave it a test run and here's his take on Nintendo's next-gen console.

Summary: We give Nintendo's innovative console an extended test drive
Verdict: The Wii is finally here, arriving amidst all the usual media saturation, retail chaos and record-breaking sales statistics traditionally associated with a new Nintendo games console.

Summary: What's in a name? Only three little letters, in the case of Nintendo's next-generation games console, but three letters that have been...
Pros: Small; cheap; innovative controller system; original and accessible software titles; backwards compatibility
Cons: Less raw power than its competitors; few added value features; no HD; silly name
Verdict: Nintendo seems to be putting its experience with the DS to good use by going for originality and playability over power and multi-function capabilities, but only a steady stream of strong software will get everyone bursting for a Wii

Summary: As the UK launch date and pricing for the Wii are announced, Riyad takes a long hard look at Nintendo's new baby.
Verdict: Nintendo decided to show off the Tennis game in Wii sports during the presentation, and just to make things more interesting, the curtains behind the stage drew back to reveal Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski playing real tennis, on a real court. After the ap

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Summary: The Nintendo Revolution is now know as the Nintendo Wii (pronounced we), and no, we're not making that up.

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Verdict: Nintendo has ventured off the beaten path with its newest system, and the company knows it. While the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 both emphasize their impressive graphical capabilities, Nintendo downplays the importance of graphics on it

Summary: : The Nintendo Wii is Nintendo's fifth generation home gaming console and may prove to be their most innovative one to date. The Wii offers a completely new way to interact with video games by using a motion sensitive controller called the Wii remote. If
Pros: Delivers fun and innovative new ways to play video games; The cheapest of the current generation video game consoles; Wii Sports is included with the console.
Cons: Does not support High Definition graphics (720p, 1080i, or 1080p); Only supports the SD memory card format; Batteries in controller are not rechargeable.
Verdict: The Wii is a great little console with a lot going for it. The motion sensing Wii remote adds a depth and realism to games that you just don't find anywhere else. It was as easy to setup and use as Nintendo advertises. I wish it had support for High Defin

Summary: The console originally codenamed "Revolution" has delivered just that. Ignore the daft name and get your hands a games machine unlike any other. With its superb motion-sensing controllers, wallet-friendly price and focus on uncomplicated, active fun, Wii
Verdict: But while using a joypad is second-nature to the PlayStation generation, for many mums and dads it�€™s nothing less then a mind-bending, multi-buttoned Mensa challenge. To answer its second question, therefore, Nintendo homed in on the one cont