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Nintendo Wii

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Pros

  • describes it superbly
  • Boxing best and I liked the Tennis best
  • Wii really is the perfect system for a family

Cons

  • played on a Wii
  • no console better than the Wii
  • it throws a punch on the boxing game

Key specs

  • 512MB
  • 1
  • 512MB
  • yes
  • yes
  • no
  • yes

Nintendo Wii - Pros & Cons

Nintendo Wii

Pros

  • describes it superbly
  • Boxing best and I liked the Tennis best
  • Wii really is the perfect system for a family
  • Wii sports can get you fit and mario kart for a fun time
  • so much fun and easy for everyone to use
  • incredibly intuitive and modern and retro
  • great design
  • impressive utility
  • and novel features
  • games on it are good and the graphics are spectacular along with the sound
  • the whole Wii series is good

Cons

  • played on a Wii
  • no console better than the Wii
  • it throws a punch on the boxing game
  • they are dropping out of the graphics race
  • that developers would never take advantage of the DS touch screen
  • the Wii is not very powerful in relation to its two competitors
  • underwhelming graphics
  • it only comes with one controller - get a Remote Plus
  • played many video games as life got hectic
  • all the internet configuration options on the front-end have been completely removed
  • handle multi-touch gestures like smartphones and tablets

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Nintendo Wii - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Storage512MB
CPU cores1
GPU Clock Speed243.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz
CPU modelIBM PowerPC
GPU nameATI "Hollywood"
RAM memory512MB
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Controller
Number of controllers included2
Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Connection MethodBluetooth
Directional Padyes
Weight39.75 oz
Alternative Controller Includedno
Number of supported wireless controllers4
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Features
Backward compatibilityyes
Accessories includedGame
Type of media supportedDVD
Remote control supportyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yes
Video formats supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
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Connectivity
Ethernetno
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
WiFiyes
Wireless networking standard802.11g
USByes
Number of USB Inputs2
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Bluetoothyes
HDMIno
Number of HDMI outputs1
Component outputyes
Composite outputyes
SCART outno
Number of connection ports4
S-video outputno
VGA outputsno
Digital optical input no
Digital optical outputno
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Screen
HDRno
Resolutions supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
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Audio properties
Audio formatDolby Pro Logic II
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Dimensions
Depth8.48 in
Width6.18 in
Height1.73 in
Weight42.33 oz
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
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Network
Online serviceWii "Shop"
Social features
  • Browser
  • Netflix
App StoreNintendo eShop

Nintendo Wii - Q&A (29)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is Wii only black and white?
    mia.adams
    over 1 year ago
    If you're only finding the image in black and white, you may need to switch the setting of the input select from a component signal to a standard AV signal. This can be done by: An on screen menu option. This is often accessed by using the Menu Button on the remote.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can Wii still connect to Internet 2020?
    winifred.heidenreich
    over 1 year ago
    Yes. Wii is Wi-Fi-enabled, meaning it can connect to a wireless access point (such as a wireless router) to connect to the Internet.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Do I need to wipe my Wii before selling?
    petra
    over 1 year ago
    It is recommended that you remove the Wii Shop Channel information first then format the system memory if you are transferring ownership or selling your Wii console. Otherwise, the new owner will have access to your personal Wii Shop account and purchases.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How many types of Wii are there?
    pamula
    over 1 year ago
    So that's why I'm here. And that's why you're here. Let's go through the different models and what they offer up. According to Nintendo.com where I sourced this information, only THREE models of the Wii were released to the North American market: the RVL-001, the RVL-101, and the RVL-201.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is an older Wii worth?
    timmy_macejkovic
    over 1 year ago
    A single Nintendo Wii console can sell from anywhere between $15 to $125. What is this? If it has scratches, is dirty, the buttons don't press properly, and it's worn, expect it to sell for $20.
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    lyndia
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Wii play DVDs?
    Mick67
    about 2 years ago
    No, Nintendo Wii doesn't play DVDs.
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    cliff
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Wii discontinued?
    Mick67
    about 2 years ago
    Nintendo ended production and marketing of the Wii in October 2013, though the Wii Mini continued to be sold until 2017 and some Wii services are still available.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why did Nintendo Wii fail?
    tina
    over 1 year ago
    Another reason that many developers shied away from creating games for the Wii is its lack of horsepower. When Nintendo first released the Wii, acclaimed game developer Shigeru Miyamoto -- the man who created Mario -- famously stated: "Too many powerful consoles can't coexist. It's like having only ferocious dinosaurs.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the original Wii?
    leslie
    over 1 year ago
    The Wii (/wiː/ WEE) is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was released on November 19, 2006, in North America and in December 2006 for most other regions of the world.
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    yuonne_rippin
    over 2 years ago
    Can nintendo wii u play wii games?
    quentin
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, it's possible to play Wii games and use Wii accessories on Wii U.
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  • 0
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    berry.corkery
    over 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Wii have WiFi?
    ben_greenfelder
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, WiFi is enabled on the Wii.
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  • 0
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    nathanael.schroeder
    about 2 years ago
    How much should I sell my Nintendo Wii for?
    magan
    about 2 years ago
    A used Nintendo Wii would sell for around $50 nowadays.
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  • 0
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    avery_kris
    over 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Wii region locked?
    wallace
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Wii is region locked.
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  • 0
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    mina
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Wii play GameCube games?
    luke
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, only the Wii Classic can play GameCube games. The Family Edition or the Wii U / Wii Mini cannot.
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    chelsey
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Wii use HDMI?
    bernie
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Nintendo Wii does not have an HDMI port.
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  • 0
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    morris_schneider
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Wii still supported?
    evita
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Wii was discontinued in 2013 and its online services were discontinued in 2019.
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  • 0
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    marion_parisian
    over 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Wii still popular?
    fransisca
    about 2 years ago
    The Wii is still well-respected with seasoned gamers, but the Switch has formally dethroned it.
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  • 0
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    pamula
    over 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Wii play Blu-Ray?
    lezlie
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Wii cannot play Blu-Ray or CDs/DVDs.
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  • 0
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    winifred.heidenreich
    over 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Wii U play Wii games?
    davis_bartoletti
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can play Wii games on your Wii U. But note that Wii U games will not work on the Wii.
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  • 0
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    sherrie_dietrich
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Wii play DVDs?
    kellee.wyman
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Nintendo Wii cannot play from CDs, DVDs, or USBs.
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  • 0
    Votes
    kerry_schuppe
    over 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Wii games be played on Switch?
    ester_littel
    about 2 years ago
    No, Wii games cannot be played on the Nintendo Switch.
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  • 0
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    jody
    over 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Wii play Game Boy games?
    elias
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Wii users can download Game Boy games to play on their consoles.
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  • 0
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    clifford
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Wii backward compatible?
    cesar.wuckert
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Nintendo Wii has backward compatibility with the GameCube but some games might not be able to save properly. The Korean versions of Wii, however, are not backward compatible.
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    donetta_bergstrom
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Wii still made?
    gil_auer
    about 2 years ago
    No, production of the Nintendo Wii stopped in 2013.
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  • 0
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    clifford
    about 2 years ago
    Does Nintendo Wii have Netflix?
    kieth
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Netflix is available to download from the Wii store for your Wii device.
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  • 0
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    timmy_macejkovic
    over 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Wii still connect to the internet?
    katherina
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can still connect your Nintendo Wii on the internet.
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  • 0
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    karly.heidenreich
    about 2 years ago
    Is Nintendo Wii shop music copyrighted?
    elmer.roberts
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Wii shop music is copyrighted.
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    davis_bartoletti
    about 2 years ago
    Can Nintendo Wii play DS games?
    katina.steuber
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Wii is able to virtually emulate Nintendo DS games.
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    norbert
    over 2 years ago
    Should i buy a Nintendo Switch if I have a Wii U?
    donnie.goodwin
    about 2 years ago
    Absolutely, if you are an avid gamer, the Switch is something you just can't ignore.
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Nintendo Wii Nintendo - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.9
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Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U review
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The Verge
Published: 18.11.2012
Nintendo Wii U review
3.5

Years after the Wii upended the gaming industry, Nintendo takes on consoles present and future

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Switch Sports review: everything I wanted from Wii Sports 2
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Published: 27.04.2022
Nintendo Switch Sports review: everything I wanted from Wii Sports 2

Wii Sports gets the sequel it needed, over 15 years later

Nintendo Wii Classic Game Room - NINTENDO Wii Console review! - video Dailymotion
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Classic Game Room - NINTENDO Wii Console review! - video Dailymotion

Classic Game Room reviews the NINTENDO Wii video game console! The Wii could be Nintendo's best console since the original NES Nintendo Entertainment System. The Wii is a revolutionary gaming system and this Wii review shows what makes the Wii special vs. the PS3 and the Xbox 360. Is the Wii for you, would you rather play Wii fit or shoot things with massive laser cannons in HDTV graphics? The Wii may not be hi-def but it is hi-tech (owwww, that sucked!) and has a really unique controller that uses motion sensing technology and a nunchuk to make actions happen on the screen. The Wii is marketed as a unique social gaming console with a more family appropriate array of games. It gets you up off the couch (if you want that... boo standing!) and can have you dacing around the room playing games like Wii Sports Bowling, Golf and Far Cry Vengeance. This is a unique CGR review of the Wii not seen anywhere else, where Classic Game Room pours 30+ years of gaming experience over the Wii. Does the system have what it takes to be successful (it already is), will the Wii sell out in stores (yes), will the Wii dominate the universe in a way not seen since the Atari 2600??? With the unique controller, Nintendo proprietary games like Mario Cart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Metroid Prime 3 Corruption one could say the Wii has a chance... Wii vs. PS3 vs. Xbox 360. Bring it on into Classic Game Room stadium!

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii Game Console review
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Nintendo Wii Game Console review

Review of Nintendo Wii game console, a remarkable device with Wiimote 3D motion sensing force feedback controller and a large number of available games.

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.08.2008
Nintendo Wii review
4.5

Is the world's most playable console hampered by its hardware shortcomings?

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 15.11.2006
Nintendo Wii Review | Digital Trends

The Nintendo Wii takes a different approach to gaming. Rather than being technology power hungry, Nintendo decided to focus on the games. Sounds good to us.

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii (review num. 37)
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Nintendo Wii (review num. 37)

I have played the Nintendo Wii many times but I have not been impressed by this console. In my opinion the Nintendo Wii does not have the same standards ...

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii
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Published: 21.10.2010
Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii (nee Revolution) boasts the ability to play any title from Nintendo's back catalogue. Will that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii Console
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Published: 17.05.2019
Nintendo Wii Console

Nintendo Wii Console: 4.4 out of 5 stars from 146 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 15.11.2006
Nintendo Wii Review | Digital Trends

The Nintendo Wii takes a different approach to gaming. Rather than being technology power hungry, Nintendo decided to focus on the games. Sounds good to us.

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii: the Ars Technica review
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Nintendo Wii: the Ars Technica review

Nintendo throws its hat in the next-generation console ring with the release …

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict
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Published: 01.01.2020
Nintendo Wii Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict
3.5

The Nintendo Wii is more than 10 years old, but what does it offer the modern gamer? We examine it and find out.

Nintendo Wii The Video Game Critic's Nintendo Wii Console Review
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The Video Game Critic's Nintendo Wii Console Review

Review of the Nintendo Wii console

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii review | Stuff
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Nintendo Wii review | Stuff

Nintendo’s little white box is determined to inject fun back into gaming – but can it overcome the might of the PS3 and Xbox 360’s next-gen power?

Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U Review
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Published: 21.11.2012
Nintendo Wii U Review
4.0

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.

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