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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
Great second screen experience, TVii shows great promise, HD streaming is flawless, Full 1080p / HDMI support
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
The Wii U is somewhat difficult to summarize. Whereas prior consoles could be judged almost entirely on their graphical prowess, controller design and list of launch titles, we're at a point now where home consoles are only partially targeted for gaming...
Published: 2012-12-28, Author: Michael , review by: geardiary.com
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
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
Abstract: Video Review: Nintendo's Wii U comes with 1080p graphics, a slew of new games and a tablet controller with a 6.4-inch LCD touch screen that changes the way you play. Matt Mira and Alex Albrecht check out the new console for Gadget Pr0n. ...
Abstract: Is Nintendo's unique take on the console concept for you? Enlarge With the HD-capable Wii U, Nintendo has finally caught up with Sony and Microsoft. While the PS3 and Xbox 360 have had their share of faults, Sony and Microsoft have managed to address mos...
Abstract: Nintendo, the company who modestly started with their 8-bit NES has certainly evolved into a much more experimental company these days. The Wii brought dedicated motion control gaming to the living room, and the DS had gamers playing games on two screens...
Published: 2012-11-20, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Ambitious design. Tons of gaming potential. Solid gaming and media feature set. TVii vastly improves the television-watching experience with guides and recommendations.
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
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....
Abstract: The Wii U is the first new video game console in six years and the sixth console Nintendo has ever made. It comes freighted with heavy expectations. It more or less starts the next generation of consoles, one that will see a new Xbox and PlayStation late ...
Published: 2012-11-18, Author: Jim , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: The Wii U has been a curious prospect ever since Nintendo revealed it to the world at E3 in 2011. Depending on the perspective of the individual, it's either launching very early for the next generation, or very late for this one. Depending on the perspec...
Abstract: When Nintendo announced the Wii U there was a lot of interest in its hardware specs. The new console could very well end up the fastest kid on the block thanks to the sheer age of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. I wasn't all that interested in the Wi...
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...
