Friday, December 19, 2008

Nintendo Wii Review

The good: 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 for storage and photo viewing; includes Wii Sports game; most affordable home game console.

The bad: 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 the PS3; requires a wired receiver unit placed near the TV to interface with wireless controllers; can't play CDs or DVDs.

The bottom line: 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.

Specifications: Product Description: Nintendo Wii - Game console ; Form Factor: Desktop; Media Type: Nintendo GAMECUBE disc , Nintendo Wii disc

Price range: $329.95

Complete Specification:

  • Manufacturer: Nintendo
  • Part Number:45496880019

General

  • Name Nintendo Wii
  • Type Game console
  • Form Factor Desktop
  • Height 1.75 in
  • Weight 3.84 lbs

Game Console

Processor

  • Type IBM PowerPC
  • Instruction Set RISC

Memory / Storage

  • RAM Installed ( Max ) 512 MB

Video

  • Video Output ATI Hollywood

Input Device

  • Type Joystick , Remote control
  • Connectivity Technology Wired , Wireless
  • Features Motion sensor , Rumble feedback , Built-in speaker

Connections

  • Connector Type ( 4 pin USB Type A ) , 4 x Game controller , Component video output , Composite video output , S-Video output , 2 x USB
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Nintendo GameCube Memory Card , 1 SD Memory Card

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Wireless controller



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