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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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
