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Testseek.co.uk 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.
Award: Recommended April 2013
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The editors liked

  • Innovative GamePad
  • Nintendo's finally in HD
  • Improved online approach
  • Large launch lineup
  • Pro bundle solidly priced
  • 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
  • Tactile
  • Multi-use GamePad
  • Full HD graphics at last
  • Genuinely revolutionary
  • Touchscreen controller improves gameplay and enriches the gaming experience
  • GamePad fits comfortably in hands
  • Low power use
  • Quiet even during games
  • Compatible with Wii
  • Wii Remote and Wii games
  • Up to five players can play locally
  • Nintendo’s history in the field of video gaming is legendary - this is a company which has shaped and defined the industry across four decades. Taking this into account
  • It was obvious that the Japanese veteran wasn’t going to push out a traditional console to supersede the Wii
  • And the Nintendo Wii U is possibly one of the most surreal
  • Individual machines we’ve ever seen under our telly.It offe
  • Great fun
  • Clever uses for the Gamepad
  • Brings multiplayer back to the couch
  • For the first time in over a decade
  • Nintendo has considered its original core audience when designing a machine that can go toetotoe with rivals for pure gaming skills.
  • An excellent range of exclusive and essential titles
  • Backwards compatible with Wii titles
  • GamePad is conceptually interesting
  • Well-designed
  • Unobtrusive hardware
  • Excellent exclusive games
  • Cheaper than Xbox One and PS4
  • Strong indie and retro line-up
  • Innovative controller
  • Decent online services
  • Some great launch games
  • Huge potential

The editors didn't like

  • Poor GamePad battery life
  • Sluggish menus and interface
  • Online issues
  • Delayed features
  • Lacks early system seller
  • Basic set is a bad deal
  • 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
  • Weak GamePad battery life
  • No launch games for 2 GamePads
  • Need More Wii-U specific games
  • GamePad's low battery life
  • No analogue triggers
  • Graphics capabilities similar to the sixyearold PS3/Xbox 360 generation of consoles
  • Only one GamePad at a time (for now
  • At least)
  • Glossy plastic collects smudges
  • Especially the black model
  • Slow menus
  • Nintendo reinvented video gaming with the motion-controlled Wii
  • Making gamers out of people who had previously never even picked up a joypad. However
  • Despite the unique nature of the GamePad
  • The Nintendo Wii U is a much harder concept to sell to non-gamers - and that could prove to be a problem in the future. Because of limitations on the hardware
  • You can’t have four players using four GamePa
  • Will be overpowered by rival next gen consoles
  • Sluggish UI
  • Not as accessible as the Wii
  • The new Wii GamePad is not for everyone
  • And its approximate threehour life on a battery charge when used heavily could hamper long gaming sessions
  • GamePad shortcomings (limited range
  • Battery life)
  • Third party support lacks in favour of PS4 and XB1
  • Slow operating system
  • Few third-party titles
  • Future looks bleak
  • Poor Wii Pad battery life
  • Gimmicky third party ports

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  Published: 2012-11-30, Author: Mike , review by: theregister.co.uk

  • There's no doubt that the Wii U is pushing the boundaries of how users interact with games. Asymmetric gameplay is hopefully here to stay and seeing our Nintendo heroes in HD for the first time is a watershed moment. But then there are those simple desig...

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  Published: 2012-11-30, review by: gadgetshow.channel5.com

  • Nintendo’s history in the field of video gaming is legendary - this is a company which has shaped and defined the industry across four decades. Taking this into account, it was obvious that the Japanese veteran wasn’t going to push out a traditional console to supersede the Wii, and the Nintendo Wii U is possibly one of the most surreal, individual machines we’ve ever seen under our telly.It offe
  • Nintendo reinvented video gaming with the motion-controlled Wii, making gamers out of people who had previously never even picked up a joypad. However, despite the unique nature of the GamePad, the Nintendo Wii U is a much harder concept to sell to non-gamers - and that could prove to be a problem in the future. Because of limitations on the hardware, you can’t have four players using four GamePa
  • The Nintendo Wii U doesn’t have the same immediate impact that the Wii did all those years ago, so if you’re getting one for Christmas expect to do a lot of hand-holding if your granny wants to have a go. It’s not as intuitive as its predecessor, which...

 
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  Published: 2012-11-30, Author: Tom , review by: telegraph.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Nintendo's new home console, Wii U, arrives under a heavy burden and without the simplicity that made its predecessor so easy to sell. Communication has been a problem for Nintendo since the Wii U and its tablet-esque Gamepad controller was revealed. W...

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  Published: 2012-11-30, Author: Tobias , review by: itproportal.com

  • Innovative controller, Decent online services, Some great launch games, Huge potential
  • Poor Wii Pad battery life, Gimmicky third party ports
  • The Wii U is a peculiar beast, straddling the space between two console generations, and reliant on the new experiences delivered by its innovative controller. Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros U and Zombi U already prove that it's capable of deliverin...

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  Published: 2012-11-29, review by: tech.uk.msn.com

  • For the first time in over a decade, Nintendo has considered its original core audience when designing a machine that can go toetotoe with rivals for pure gaming skills.
  • The new Wii GamePad is not for everyone, and its approximate threehour life on a battery charge when used heavily could hamper long gaming sessions
  • It's been a long while since Nintendo could attend the same party as its closest rivals, Microsoft and Sony, even though that duo may not be hanging around long before heading off to an even better one. However, with its odd but alluring tablet-style con...

 
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  Published: 2012-11-20, review by: itreviews.com

  • The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if some of the most interesting features aren't available at launch....

 
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  Published: 2012-11-07, review by: geeksquad.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Thinking of buying a Nintendo Wii U console? Geek Squad is here to help you pick which Wii U bundle is right for you - whether you need a bundle with games, a stand alone console or a cool gift pack with more added extras.The holidays are fast approaching...

 
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  Published: 2012-11-01, review by: stuff.tv

  • Great fun, Clever uses for the Gamepad, Brings multiplayer back to the couch
  • Will be overpowered by rival next gen consoles, Sluggish UI, Not as accessible as the Wii
  • It provides no graphical leap, but the Wii U’s take on dual-screen gaming is a revelation, especially when gaming with friends ...

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  Published: 2012-06-14, Author: Andrew , review by: techradar.com

  • 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 ever...

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  Published: 2012-06-08, Author: Stuart , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • 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...

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