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- With motion-control technology, the gamer can truly interact with the game on a personal level, rather than participating as a passive player
- Up to four Wii Remote Plus controllers can be connected at once using built-in wireless technology powered by Bluetooth
- The Wii controller has a sensor on it that enables the user to select menu preferences, scroll through screens, and activate the game itself
- The Wii includes the Nintendo Wii System, Nintendo Wii Remote, Nintendo Wii Nunchuck, AC Cable, Standard AV Adapter, and Sensor Bar
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ASIN | B0009VXBAQ |
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Release date | November 19, 2006 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,618 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #447 in Wii Games, Consoles & Accessories |
Product Dimensions | 15 x 10 x 4.5 inches; 5.29 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Item model number | RVL 001 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 5.28 pounds |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Batteries | Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Date First Available | July 11, 2005 |
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The Wii console brings a revolution of interactive gaming to people of all ages. Experience intuitive motion controls that deliver a unique social activity for the whole family. Wii gaming gets everyone off of the couch for hours of fun! Now with the addition of Wii Sport Resort, the Wii console bundle comes packed with software and accessories to enhance your Wii experience.
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Customers like the value, gaming, ease of use, and fun of the video game hardware. They mention that its well worth the price, the controls are very intuitive, and the menu interface is simple. They also appreciate packaging, performance, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on missing parts.
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Customers are generally satisfied with the performance of the Wii. They say that the system operation is smooth, the controller paired all seems to work great, and the interface is spectacular in design. They also appreciate the games, saying that they are very responsibly made. The control is well-designed, and is comfortable and doesn't seem to cause any discomfort. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...Wii unit working great so far and happy with system operation.Thanks" Read more
"...The interface is spectacular in design, but for a nearsighter, it lacks in function...." Read more
"...Recently, one of our remote controllers stopped functioning...." Read more
"...The controller is well-designed and the wrist strap is comfortable and doesn't seem to fall off at all...." Read more
Customers find the Wii to be a great product for family time and get-togethers with friends. The motion control and the innovative game play make it fun to actually move and shake the Wi remote. The games are addictive and provide a challenge element. Overall, customers find the product to be fun and engaging.
"..." game is, as many others have stated, a very basic game, but it is very fun...." Read more
"...* Yes, some games are more fun / interesting while playing in a group, than by yourself. -..." Read more
"...Bowling is fun and very realistic. Gold is extremely enjoyable, and I don't even like golf. Even my 5 year old daughter could play the golf game...." Read more
"...The Good: From a family perspective this is the ultimate 'play together' opportunity...." Read more
Customers like the value of the game hardware. They mention that it is well worth the price, and that the condition is good.
"...And why not have ankle sensors?? - But this keeps the price down a little and I do like the fact you can pick your own accessories and that you are..." Read more
"...The lower graphics tech is part of what keeps the system's price down, which puts it within reach of just about anyone with a job and the ability to..." Read more
"...can I say...this thing is just plain fun for all ages and not a serious outlay of cash like the PS3 and Xbox...." Read more
"...I consider the Wii a great investment for a reasonable price as an engaging, and fun, alternative to my traditional work out...." Read more
Customers like the gaming experience of the Wii. They mention it's a great game system for two people to play together, offers a fresh and welcome gaming revolution, and is a revolutionary gaming console that their six-year-old love. They also appreciate the mini practice games for each sport and the wide array of games available.
"...There are little mini practice games for each sport, such as batting practice...." Read more
"...2. The menu interface is simple, clean, and expandable.3. Comes with Wii Sports.4. Your grandma will play this occasionally...." Read more
"...Although I don't have a Gamecube, I love that it plays Gamecube games and supports all the hardware (memory and controllers) so that it's backwards..." Read more
"...It simulates the game really well and you feel like you're really playing the game...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the video game hardware. For example, they say the controls are very intuitive, and the menu interface is simple, clean, and expandable. Customers also appreciate the Wii Sports game and the Votes channel. Overall, customers are happy with the ease and fun of use.
"...Highly personalized, easy to set up and very family friendly thanks to a large number of games that require multiple players to get up and move, the..." Read more
"...They are system selectors. They are supposed to save you time and trouble...." Read more
"...This system allows you to navigate the different options available, including the Wii shopping channel, the `Mii channel,' the Disc channel,..." Read more
"...2. The menu interface is simple, clean, and expandable.3. Comes with Wii Sports.4. Your grandma will play this occasionally...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the Wii. They say it's a well-thought-out product, with no wear and tear. They also appreciate the preview of games that can be downloaded from Amazon.
"...Personally, I am impressed with the Shopping Channel and the ability to dowload WiiWare...." Read more
"...-- but in all, it appears to be a well-built little package...very well-thought-out, with endless possibilities. It turns gaming on its head...." Read more
"...The ability to download old cartridge games via Virtual Console is also a big plus...." Read more
"...-and with the price, innovation,past and present game lineup, Nintendo quality,and the all-out fun factor-the Wii makes an extremely strong case for..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the packaging of the video game hardware. They mention that it was packaged very well, arrived without any problems, and looked like it was brand new.
"I loved the product, I recommend this seller, the shipping was very fast.🙂..." Read more
"...It arrived within two days of me ordering it.The game was neatly packaged.Very easy to hook up...." Read more
"...Everything was packaged perfectly, and surprisingly easy to set up: in fact, it was a snap." Read more
"...It came on time, well packaged, and fairly clean. Overall very happy with the product and the seller" Read more
Customers are mixed about the missing parts of the video game hardware. Some mention that all the pieces were included with a few bonuses that they didn't expect, while others say that all of the stuff didn' t come with the Wii. This is a mixed bag, with some customers saying that they had to buy the stuff for the WiI and also it, while other customers say that it didn''t even come with Wii Sports Resorts as indicated on the picture.
"...the console I got was not backwards compatible and it did not come with the Wii Sports game, but if you might notice is that with the updated..." Read more
"...The inclusion of Wii Sports is fantastic, but I am a bit disappointed that I have to purchase the web browser separately..." Read more
"...Yes, the Wii doesn't come with a DVD player - it would be nice but come on, exactly how many DVD players does one household really need?..." Read more
"...No hard drive = No game demos worth downloading, no video downloading, no media storage of any kind, no media streaming of any kind, significantly..." Read more
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Speaking of controls let's take a look at the controller itself, unlike all of the game controllers in any system this is a weird specimen that people refer to as the Wii Remote or Wii Mote, it has the look and almost the feel of an ordinary TV remote. Unlike most if not all next gen consoles starting from the Playstation era there's something missing to it, you have your basic D-pad, your A button, a 1 and a 2 button, a B button which is on the bottom of the Wii Mote for some odd reason, a plus and a minus button followed by your average home button. With very little buttons you notice that there is no analog stick something that is needed in a controller for 3D gaming since the N64 era, that's when the Nunchuck comes into play.
The Nunchuck is basically your analog stick, why did Nintendo do this is anyone's guess perhaps they forgot to add the analog stick while developing the Wii Mote? I don't know but this is it, it also comes with two extra shoulder buttons, a C button and a Z button. Now I know that the remote does in fact have very little buttons on it and game developers have to keep in mind about that too.
I did look at the one star reviews for this and just as I suspected they have very little reasons as to why this console may suck as much, for one, the games, let's take a look at some of their games shall we.
The games are for the most part, movie/TV show related, ever wondered what it would be like if The Big Bang Theory had a game? Well it's probably for the Wii. There are such classics for the system and I can name them all off the top of my head but I won't bore you with that but let's just say that it's mostly Nintendo related games if not all. The only thing I will gripe about is the misleading on the store page but these are nitpicks so I won't add them to the final score.
On the product page here on Amazon it has a picture of the Wii itself at it's finest when it came out eight years ago, the stand the look everything here is where it got me. In the product description it says that it comes with the Wii Sports game which I was planning on using just to get used to the motion controls and it's backwards compatible. This is not the case, all of that was a big fat lie just like the promise of having cake in Portal 1, the console I got was not backwards compatible and it did not come with the Wii Sports game, but if you might notice is that with the updated versions regardless of their color, they have a GameCube game disc icon when you enter the area for the "disc tray" when in fact it's not backwards compatible, guess they forgot to edit that out, for that a lot of people consider that to be trolling. But I didn't really need that backwards thing I wanted that just to have a back up thing in case my GameCube goes out of whack for some odd reason and as for the game well I bought four Wii classics and all have arrived before the console came to my house so I had no need to worry about not being able to play any games at that time but hey, a Wii's a Wii. Like I said these are just nitpicks and I will not count them to the final score.
So with that I think it's time to reveal the final score and give a summary overall of what has been said, for this console I'll give it a 10 out of 10, it has motion controls that need to be paid attention to and not just this ones sake but the PS3 as well or gaming console that involves motion controls for that matter and the button scheme probably could have been thought out more just to add one or two more buttons to it as well as a second analog stick. The games... well I'll let you decide on that one but don't give your hopes up for anything that involves HD graphics I mean, you look at this thing and you tell me that this thing is compatible enough to run something like Call of Duty or God of War, if you really look at it between this one and the Xbox/PS3 does it look like it can run something like that on here? Anyways this thing is amazing and I have been playing with it ever since it came to my house, and you might notice that I haven't talked about the internet, the Nintendo Wii does come with Wi-Fi but I can't access it because my main computer's screen is broken so I can't get the routers WEP key to make it work like that but it's your ticket to accessing a lot of downloadable content which is the equivalent to the PSN or Playstation Network so nothing too special there. With that said if you are planning on buying one for your first time I'm certain that it will be an enjoyable experience with you as it did with me.
Simply put, the Nintendo Wii does things that no gaming console has ever done before. It gets the entire family (and their bodies) in motion. The included "Sports" game is, as many others have stated, a very basic game, but it is very fun. Tennis, Bowling, Baseball, Boxing and Golf are all offered on the game, and each of them requires some level of mobility from the player. In tennis you actually swing the racket. In bowling you actually bowl the ball (and can put a little English on it, too). Baseball allows you to pitch and bat, and you can alter the direction of both with how you move the Wii controller (or by pressing buttons during delivery). The golf game can be just as aggravating as the real thing, and you must vary the strength of your swing to get a good shot. There are also fitness and training options on the game that can give you your "Wii" age.
The most strenuous (and most fun) game on the "Sports" disc has to be boxing. You literally have to bob, weave and juke your way around the ring in order to avoid getting hit by your opponent. As with the other games, your level of skill increases with each match you compete in, win or lose. The Sweet Science has never been much sweeter in a video game such as this one.
Setting up the console was simple. Simply follow the instructions and you'll be fine.
Once you've got the console set up, you can then begin to personalize it. You maneuver through the Wii's menu options via "channels." There's the game channel, which plays games (including GameCube games), as well as the Mii Channel, a weather, news, photo and internet channel. While I have only used the Mii and Game channel, I have had friends tell me that the other channels work very well once they are hooked to your internet connection.
The Mii channel is almost a game in itself. On this channel, you create your individual character that can be used in some Wii games. After creating your character, you are given the option to let it "mingle" in a room with other created characters. Some of these characters will show up as your ally or opponent in games, adding to the "personalization" of the game.
As stated before, having to move around makes this console that much more fun. It gives you a little bit of exercise without making you feel like you're "working out."
Highly personalized, easy to set up and very family friendly thanks to a large number of games that require multiple players to get up and move, the Wii will be a hit in any home. Highly recommended.
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Empfehlenswert zu kaufen wenn man seine Kindheitstage wieder aufleben lassen möchte mit einer vollwertigen Nintendo Wii
Würde ich wieder kaufen.
Dankeschön😁
Reviewed in Germany on August 17, 2023
Empfehlenswert zu kaufen wenn man seine Kindheitstage wieder aufleben lassen möchte mit einer vollwertigen Nintendo Wii
Würde ich wieder kaufen.
Dankeschön😁
Anche il controller è arrivato funzionante e mi sono stati spediti i giochi (nel mio caso skylanders).
Venditore molto disponibile e con tempi di attesa molto ristretti (in più grazie a Dio è italiano). Unica pecca che devo citare è il nunchuck che mi è arrivato in condizioni abbastanza discutibili, il cavo per collegarlo al telecomando wii era un po mal messo...tuttavia io do 5 stelle poiché la cosa che volevo principalmente era la wii.
Nel complesso consiglio di acquistare questo prodotto per tutti coloro che volessero una wii.