Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii

Nintendo Wii

Manufacturer:
Nintendo

UPC:
410000233955

Retail Price:
$299.99

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Features:
  • Plays two disc formats in a single, self-loading media bay
  • Features a processing chip from IBM and a graphics chip from ATI
  • Completely backward compatible, all the way to the NES of the 1980s
  • Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection gaming service
Editorial Review
Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we") is designed to attract people, regardless of their age or video game experience, to sit down and play together--whether they're in the same room or on different sides of the globe. The system's name reflects this simple idea. It's easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and the distinctive spelling suggests two players side by side. The two Wii features Nintendo thinks will create new levels of gaming community are built-in Wi-Fi access, supported by a new online gaming service, and Wii's intuitive, wireless, motion-sensitive game controller.

Media bay accepts both Wii and GameCube discs

As with every new console release, much of the buzz surrounds the specs. The system boasts 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, and a slot for SD memory expansion. Wii's technological heart -- a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway" and a graphics chipset from ATI code-named "Hollywood" -- are said to deliver stunning performance. Instead of a tray, Wii uses a single, self-loading media bay that will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system, as well as Nintendo GameCube discs.

The real revolution in this system, though, is its controller, called the Wii Remote. Shaped like a TV remote, it's been designed to be easily used by beginners and pros alike. Sensors determine the Wii Remote's position is in 3-D space, which means that racing-game steering and a tennis swing, for example, are done through movements of your hand rather than by just your thumbs. What's more, a tiny speaker built into the Wii Remote promises some interactive surround sound experiences. The controller also has a force feedback "Rumble" feature and an expansion port for use with accessories, such as the Nunchuck, which adds an analog thumbstick and trigger buttons. An adapter that fits over the Wii's wee remote will be available for those who prefer the feel of a traditional controller. The Wii Remote communicates via the Bluetooth wireless standard. Up to four remotes can connect to Wii.





Ports for GameCube controllers and memory Wii offers superb backward compatibility -- the cornerstone of Nintendo's all-access approach. This new console will play fan-favorite games from Nintendo's 20-year-old library. The drive is compatible with GameCube discs, and select Nintendo titles from the original NES of the 1980s all the way through the Nintendo 64 will be available through for download through the Virtual Console. As if that weren't enough, the Virtual Console will also make available a few titles from SNES console contemporaries, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx 16.

Several new titles have been confirmed for Wii, including Super Mario Galaxy, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Metroid Prime 3 Corruption, as well as Square Enix's Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles.

A number of Wi-Fi-enabled titles are in development that will employ Nintendo's newly-announced wireless gaming service, WiiConnect24. This worldwide network promises Nintendo players a comfortable, inviting environment in which they can gather and compete. The always-on network will deliver game updates and surprises, even when the Wii is powered down. And as you would expect, Wii will be able to communicate with the Nintendo DS mobile gaming system wirelessly.

Nintendo has confirmed a lot of information about its newest system, but until Wii is out on the market, the rumor mill will continue to churn with gossip -- both unconfirmed facts and bogus news. However, with strong backward compatibility and an impressive list of new games from the Nintendo franchise's biggest stars, Wii promises to deliver an incredible new level of gaming sophistication and fun.
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Nintendo Wii Specs:
Product NameNintendo Wii
ManufacturerNintendo
Product Number MPN0045496880019
Retail Price $299.99
EAN-130410000233955
EAN-130045496880019
UPC045496880019
UPC410000233955
UPC454968801238
Specifications 
PlatformNintendo Wii
ESRB RatingRating Pending, Everyone
Dimensions15 x 9.8 x 4.4 in.
Weight7 lbs.
Deal first added on:26-June-2006
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Here is what people are saying about the Nintendo Wii
4 Star Rating  "Good Time Pass Technology. Can Access Interent!!"2009-11-16
- Reviewed By User: A2OXHBK5ERT822
This product is cool for it's technology.
I like the golf game! Good graphics.
The sensor is good, placed even unevenly on top of TV and still picked my movements.
The surprising part was being able to access internet from this WII. Can access any site, even youtube play videos etc!!
Have it for 2 months but not really used it until totally bored.

Definitely a gadget to have but not sure how much one will use it. Kids will love it!!
 
3 Star Rating  "5 stars for the amateur gamer....3 for anyone who has ever owned another console"2009-11-14
- Reviewed By User: A1HIQKQYWL48LA
The Wii is a very exciting gaming system for the initial few times you play it. After the novelty of the Wii remotes wear off, it loses its luster fast. Its one saving grace is the virtual console which allows you to download all of your favorite games from old consoles. That is what I spend most of my time doing on the Wii because you don't need to use the Wii motion remotes. You need to buy the classic controller for the virtual console games, which resembles a super nintendo controller. If you are looking for a game console for a party or to play with a group of friends, this is the system for you because anyone can play with such a small learning curve. The Wii is also great for small kids who will enjoy the controls and lack of depth in the games. The serious gamer will not enjoy the Wii. The controls become more annoying than fun after a while and many of the games you'd want are available and better on other consoles. I consider myself a mid level gamer, not hardcore addict but not a novice either. The main resason I enjoy the Wii is the Virtual Console and the Mario games. The main reasons I dislike the Wii are the lack of sophisticated games (at least half involve just swinging the Wii remote around in the air) and the graphics are worse than the other gaming systems out there.

One other way to break it down is this: If you enjoy sports games, role playing games, or shooting games...do not get the Wii. All of these games have versions that are better on the other consoles. If your goal in a gaming system is to just have fun with a group of friends and don't care about game depth or detail, or just need some Mario in your life, the Wii is a good purchase.
 
4 Star Rating  "Down syndrome child Wii Bowling in 6 minutes!"2009-11-14
- Reviewed By User: A1RUZ1LSFWOLRW
The Wii Sports program that came with this device was fairly intuitive for our 26 year old. This Down Syndrome child was Wii Bowling in 6 minutes! We plan on training her on as many other of the Wii Sports included as she moves along. Good job Nintendo!
 
1 Star Rating  "Fun At First....Bad Gimmick....Gets Old Fast Though"2009-11-12
- Reviewed By User: A1KVBBRXQ2PWJ7
I was one of the many people who waited in line all night November 18, 2006 for the Nintendo Wii. After taking it home that first morning, I was dying from anticipation of playing the newest console made by Nintendo. I opened the console, I liked what I saw. Playing my first few Wii games felt original, for a while. I've never been obsessed with graphics, I even still play Nintendo 64 games so the outdated technology of the Wii did not bother me at all, and it still does not bother me. What began to make me despise the Wii was when I began to notice something, the games don't require a lot of motions at all to be played. It is not necessary to swing your arm like you're really playing tennis, instead sitting on the couch and simply shaking the controller actually works exactly the same way. This wasn't that bothersome to me though. Where I started to lose faith in the Wii was after picking up some hardcore games for the console. I began by purchasing Resident Evil 4, Okami, Madworld, No More Heroes, Mortal Kombat Armageddon, Dragonball Z Tenkaichi 2 and 3, Twilight Princess, and more. I started to realize that with these games, precision is an absolute must. However, the Wii remote's motion controller actually takes away from the precision due to the poor detection skills of the controller. This results in lag, delayed moves, incorrect moves, and more. In several of these games, I found myself repeating missions and levels simply due to the fact that the Wiimote would make my on screen character perform the wrong moves. For example: in Twilight Princess, the shield bash is done by pushing the nunchuk forward, however, sometimes this registered as the nunchuk being moved to the side which corresponds with a spin attack. Similar scenarios began to play out with all of the Wii games I purchased. Every game began to get more frustrating and I began to play my Playstation 3 more and more. Finally, I came to a conclusion, traditional controls just work better for playing games, period. I had owned the Wii for three years yet had not played the Wii in over a year. Since coming to the realization about the control scheme, I finally sold it for an Xbox 360 instead. Now that I have an Xbox 360 and a PS3, I never run out of games to play and I never have to deal with a gimmicky controller that simply ruins the precision that a hobby such as gaming requires. I'm still hoping that Microsoft and Sony don't try to follow Nintendo too much with motion control gameplay seeing as it actually makes games more difficult and frustrating to play. If you're a gamer looking for a console with great games, is a lot of fun, and can be played for hours on end with full precision and control, don't go with the Wii. You can't go wrong with either a PS3 or a 360 though, both offer a wide variety of games in every genre and both respond the way you tell them to.
 
2 Star Rating  "My daughter said ''Wii is boring''"2009-11-11
- Reviewed By User: A3TCXXW7ESTSA6
My daughter loved the wii when she first got it for Christmas and on September or October she said the wii is boring. She plays Call of Duty World at War on my brother's PS3 because she likes playing Nazi Zombies and she never
stops playing it because she likes it. So she should get a PS3 or an Xbox 360. She hates the wii now. The good thing
about the wii is it has Mario games and she likes Mario games. The bad things about the wii is: poor game choices for her to choose, no Nazi zombies on Call of Duty world at war on the wii version, and not too much mature games. My daughter likes hardcore games. All of her wii games are to easy for her. Buy the PS3 or Xbox 360.
 
5 Star Rating  "Group Fun for sure"2009-11-10
- Reviewed By User: A367QFG7QTMNEH
I finally broke down and ordered the Wii because I have been to enough parties where people had it. It is a lot of fun for a group of people. It is not the kind of game system that you rush home to play by yourself, but when you have people over it is a lot of fun. Would recommend for sure
 
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