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Скроменый эксперт
26.04.2010
10/10
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I got an original white 1 of these. Many Wii games require this so you wouldn't be able to play those without 1 of these. Luckily they're widely available just in case. They can be a bit expensive depending on where you get them though. It's a breeze to operate once you get familiar with how it works. Might take a bit of practice depending on the game. I like this controller so I give it a 5 star rating.
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28.05.2010
8/10
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Good size, easy to hold, works as expected.Seems that not many games make use of the Nunchuk anymore.Other: Amazon must have this thing misclassified for the ratings system - got asked "How much fun is this game?" and "How do you rate this game overall?" - Hello... It's a controller not a game.
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15.06.2010
2/10
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Just defective, I guess. Still, it would have been a lot easier if I could have returned it to a store same day, as we needed it for a b-day party. Dont think I'll buy things like this on amazon anymore. Not worth the inconvenience.
Скроменый эксперт
22.07.2010
6/10
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I bought the Wii to use with NetFlix, the games are an added bonus. I am really not into computer games.
Скроменый эксперт
11.03.2010
10/10
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To put this in perspective I am 81. When I was first introduced to this game my thought was, this is for children. When I started playing the tennis game I found I was getting an enjoyable aerobic workout. I have since purchased my own Wii sports package game and have truly enjoyed the game and the health benefits derived from it. I would highly recommend this for all ages. The only reason I rated the game over all at 4 stars is that I wish they had made the game so it could be played one on one as well as they have it now with two people on each side.
Скроменый эксперт
07.02.2009
10/10
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There is a reason the Nintendo Wii outsells the technologically superior Sony Playstation 3 by a ratio of 4 to 1: the Wii is more fun for more people. I bouht the Playstation 3 first for my young grandchildren in the belief that I was getting a Blu-Ray player at a good price with game console almost for free. And that is kind of true, though you can now by a Wii and a good Blu-Ray player for little more than the cost of a Playstation 3.
There is no question tht the Playstation 3 is technologically superior to the Wii and vastly so. But the Playstation 3 is designed for the hardcore gamer contingent, males between the ages of 15 - 24. The games reflect this with an emphasis on violence, gore and sex.
The Nintendo Wii on the other hand is focused on the family. I get just as much fun out of the Wii as my grandchildren - and that is extremely important. I suspect that the Wii's 4 to 1 sales ratio over the Playstation 3 is largely due to this.
Hardcore gamers complain that their favorite violent games are available on the Wii or that they can't be displayed at 1080p. So what? MarioKart is no less fun because it displays at 480p. The hardcore gamers complain that there is no online play. Well, duh, when the kids are very young (or maybe have concerned parents if they are older), you don't want online play.
The Wii controllers are acts of genius. They exercise more than the thumbs.
Game selection is broad if you don't depend on a diet of mindless violence, gore and make-believe sex.
The Wii is what it says it is: a game console that provides fun for the entire family and even across generations. I love it, the grandkids love it. The Playstation 3 gathers dust, as it should. As the kids get older, I'll migrate them the Xbox, not the Sony.
But for the next few years, the Nintendo Wii is just perfect.
Jerry
There is no question tht the Playstation 3 is technologically superior to the Wii and vastly so. But the Playstation 3 is designed for the hardcore gamer contingent, males between the ages of 15 - 24. The games reflect this with an emphasis on violence, gore and sex.
The Nintendo Wii on the other hand is focused on the family. I get just as much fun out of the Wii as my grandchildren - and that is extremely important. I suspect that the Wii's 4 to 1 sales ratio over the Playstation 3 is largely due to this.
Hardcore gamers complain that their favorite violent games are available on the Wii or that they can't be displayed at 1080p. So what? MarioKart is no less fun because it displays at 480p. The hardcore gamers complain that there is no online play. Well, duh, when the kids are very young (or maybe have concerned parents if they are older), you don't want online play.
The Wii controllers are acts of genius. They exercise more than the thumbs.
Game selection is broad if you don't depend on a diet of mindless violence, gore and make-believe sex.
The Wii is what it says it is: a game console that provides fun for the entire family and even across generations. I love it, the grandkids love it. The Playstation 3 gathers dust, as it should. As the kids get older, I'll migrate them the Xbox, not the Sony.
But for the next few years, the Nintendo Wii is just perfect.
Jerry
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24.06.2010
10/10
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We have Play Station 3 and X-box 360 and we need this game too. They are all great because they are all different. We have 4 controllers and the whole family gets in on the fun with the Wii.
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03.03.2007
10/10
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I FINALLY got a Nintendo Wii after searching everywhere, I found out about craigslist so I read a posting from a guy right down the street from me who was selling the Wii for a very reasonable price. I just got it last night from the seller and I'm loving it! I'm an older gamer, female and I've been a gamer from the 1980's.
The Wii is alot smaller then I realized, it's sleek, unique and cool looking. The Wii-mote, the main remote is comfortable to hold although it took me awhile to know which button does what but I really like it. The Nunchuck control is pretty nice too although the only time I connect to the Wii-mote is for the boxing game in the Sports game that came with the Wii. Yes, there is a game included unlike the other next gen systems! The sensor bar was very easy to set up and the entire setup didn't take long at all. The Wii has two owner manuals so you will definately want to read them to get the most out of your Wii.
I started playing the sports game as soon as I could...this game is INCREDIBLE! It is VERY physically demanding so if you are lazy and don't want to get moving, then this is not the game for you! This thing will kick your behind and get you into shape! Speaking of which, there is actually a man who did a six week experiment playing the Wii sports game to see if he would physically get more fit..guess what? He lost 9 lbs!! He got ALOT more fit loosing inches on his waist etc etc. I plan to incorporate playing the Sports game at least 4 times a week to get more fit too! There is even a fitness age test which after a few rounds of some of the different sports games like tennis, bowling, boxing etc, you are then assessed a fitness "age". The best to get is 20 years old but I scored 68! lol! Alot of people I read scored 68 as well, higher or in the 50 age range and these people were alot younger! It takes into consideration your balance, speed, reaction time etc. Usually if you play every day or on a regular basis, your fitness age will improve. I know I want to definately to move my fitness age to alot younger to match my age group. It's amazing to play tennis while you are moving the Wii-mote like an actual tennis racket or play bowling while swinging your arm like you are holding a real bowling ball. It's just the coolest thing. The baseball game is a blast, I Love the crack of the ball when I wack the hell out of the ball sending it soaring. A very fun game!
PLEASE do NOT let the Online capabilities pass you by! You thought the Wii was fun by itself, wait til you get connected to the Wii's internet either via Wifi (wireless) or wired (ethernet/lan) with a dsl modem or wired router, you have this whole new other world available to you. You can actually DOWNLOAD CLASSIC games to your Wii!! via the "Virtual Console" (VC) so you can play classic NES games, Super Nintendo games, Sega Master System games and Turbogrfx. You need to buy Wii "points" in order to pay for the games because they are not free. You can get points by using your credit/debit card or if you don't have them, you can buy the Nintendo Points cards at your local gaming store, walmart, target etc and redeem them. I haven't bought the games I want yet because most of them use the classic Wii controller which is sold separately but when I get it, I plan to d/l the Zelda N64 game. Imagine that..you can have Wii games, Gamecube backwards capability AND you can DOWNLOAD Classic games! There is a weather channel, a new voting channel in which you get to cast your vote on various questions, there is even an international vote question. There is a internet channel where you use a web browser to surf the net and you can even register "friends" so you can email them etc.
I'm running out of space here, but I HIGHLY recommend the Wii to all age groups, it is NOT just for kids, I only know one child with the Wii and the rest are all adults with no kids! The Wii is extremely fun, has great potential and with the online features, it's just a great experience for anyone. You may have been putting off getting the Wii or thought the Wii remote control was lame looking, but you don't know what you are missing. BUY IT and see for yourself. If you buy it now and register, Nintendo will increase your warranty to 90 days making your warranty 15 months instead of just 12 months!
The Wii is alot smaller then I realized, it's sleek, unique and cool looking. The Wii-mote, the main remote is comfortable to hold although it took me awhile to know which button does what but I really like it. The Nunchuck control is pretty nice too although the only time I connect to the Wii-mote is for the boxing game in the Sports game that came with the Wii. Yes, there is a game included unlike the other next gen systems! The sensor bar was very easy to set up and the entire setup didn't take long at all. The Wii has two owner manuals so you will definately want to read them to get the most out of your Wii.
I started playing the sports game as soon as I could...this game is INCREDIBLE! It is VERY physically demanding so if you are lazy and don't want to get moving, then this is not the game for you! This thing will kick your behind and get you into shape! Speaking of which, there is actually a man who did a six week experiment playing the Wii sports game to see if he would physically get more fit..guess what? He lost 9 lbs!! He got ALOT more fit loosing inches on his waist etc etc. I plan to incorporate playing the Sports game at least 4 times a week to get more fit too! There is even a fitness age test which after a few rounds of some of the different sports games like tennis, bowling, boxing etc, you are then assessed a fitness "age". The best to get is 20 years old but I scored 68! lol! Alot of people I read scored 68 as well, higher or in the 50 age range and these people were alot younger! It takes into consideration your balance, speed, reaction time etc. Usually if you play every day or on a regular basis, your fitness age will improve. I know I want to definately to move my fitness age to alot younger to match my age group. It's amazing to play tennis while you are moving the Wii-mote like an actual tennis racket or play bowling while swinging your arm like you are holding a real bowling ball. It's just the coolest thing. The baseball game is a blast, I Love the crack of the ball when I wack the hell out of the ball sending it soaring. A very fun game!
PLEASE do NOT let the Online capabilities pass you by! You thought the Wii was fun by itself, wait til you get connected to the Wii's internet either via Wifi (wireless) or wired (ethernet/lan) with a dsl modem or wired router, you have this whole new other world available to you. You can actually DOWNLOAD CLASSIC games to your Wii!! via the "Virtual Console" (VC) so you can play classic NES games, Super Nintendo games, Sega Master System games and Turbogrfx. You need to buy Wii "points" in order to pay for the games because they are not free. You can get points by using your credit/debit card or if you don't have them, you can buy the Nintendo Points cards at your local gaming store, walmart, target etc and redeem them. I haven't bought the games I want yet because most of them use the classic Wii controller which is sold separately but when I get it, I plan to d/l the Zelda N64 game. Imagine that..you can have Wii games, Gamecube backwards capability AND you can DOWNLOAD Classic games! There is a weather channel, a new voting channel in which you get to cast your vote on various questions, there is even an international vote question. There is a internet channel where you use a web browser to surf the net and you can even register "friends" so you can email them etc.
I'm running out of space here, but I HIGHLY recommend the Wii to all age groups, it is NOT just for kids, I only know one child with the Wii and the rest are all adults with no kids! The Wii is extremely fun, has great potential and with the online features, it's just a great experience for anyone. You may have been putting off getting the Wii or thought the Wii remote control was lame looking, but you don't know what you are missing. BUY IT and see for yourself. If you buy it now and register, Nintendo will increase your warranty to 90 days making your warranty 15 months instead of just 12 months!
Скроменый эксперт
08.12.2008
10/10
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If you are a serious gamer who doesn't care if a game is family oriented or not, and wants good graphics and games, STAY AWAY FROM THE WII. I myself am a fan of first person shooters. I played Call of Duty 3 at my friend's house (on the wii) and it may have been the most annoying gaming experience of my life. The sensor is terrible and you pretty much have to pinpoint a spot where the sensor will find your movements. The only game that was okay (compared to the other terrible games) was Super Smash Bros Brawl. Now, I say this is okay, but compared to the xbox 360 games, it's horrendous. It's cute and prim, but extremely repetitive and you'll be bored of it within two weeks.
Also, xbox live beats the wii internet by a marathon. Having a ridiculous code to identify yourself online is the most frustrating thing ever, while on the 360, you assign yourself a code name (mine is cheerio238). It is laggy, and there's virtually no way of communicating, and no developer has made a good online game yet. One more point, sports games on the wii are more than confusing.
Bottom line, wii sucks (sorry parents), and xbox 360 is the way to go, but don't even bother getting a video game system if you don't want your kids playing shooters. Sorry, children. Playstation 3 is another option, but that's also a pretty shooter based system.
Suggested 360 games
Halo 3(sci-fi shooter)
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare(modern shooter: arguably the best video game ever made)
Call of Duty: World at War(WWII shooter: ridiculously violent, but oh so satisfying)
Gears of War 2(sci-fi shooter: third person shooter)
Grand Theft Auto IV(play as a gangster in a city like New York, with all the anarchy and sex around it)
Battlefield: Bad Company (shooter: not nearly as violent as it sounds)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles (Grand Theft Auto without the violence, just racing)
Saints Row 2 (Grand Theft Auto's rival)
Rainbow Six Vegas 2(shooter: stop terrorists who have taken over Las Vegas)
Lots of good, clean sports games, as compensation for all the shooters.
Also, xbox live beats the wii internet by a marathon. Having a ridiculous code to identify yourself online is the most frustrating thing ever, while on the 360, you assign yourself a code name (mine is cheerio238). It is laggy, and there's virtually no way of communicating, and no developer has made a good online game yet. One more point, sports games on the wii are more than confusing.
Bottom line, wii sucks (sorry parents), and xbox 360 is the way to go, but don't even bother getting a video game system if you don't want your kids playing shooters. Sorry, children. Playstation 3 is another option, but that's also a pretty shooter based system.
Suggested 360 games
Halo 3(sci-fi shooter)
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare(modern shooter: arguably the best video game ever made)
Call of Duty: World at War(WWII shooter: ridiculously violent, but oh so satisfying)
Gears of War 2(sci-fi shooter: third person shooter)
Grand Theft Auto IV(play as a gangster in a city like New York, with all the anarchy and sex around it)
Battlefield: Bad Company (shooter: not nearly as violent as it sounds)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles (Grand Theft Auto without the violence, just racing)
Saints Row 2 (Grand Theft Auto's rival)
Rainbow Six Vegas 2(shooter: stop terrorists who have taken over Las Vegas)
Lots of good, clean sports games, as compensation for all the shooters.
Скроменый эксперт
10.05.2010
6/10
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Плохо
I got a fake from AskElectronics. Just be very careful when checking that it's genuine. If it's a "Japanese" version and comes with a club nintendo code (fake), then it's a fake nunchuk! I didn't realize until after I left feedback and the seller refused to give me my money back. Amazon couldn't do anything either since I found out to late.
Скроменый эксперт
01.02.2010
4/10
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I went to visit a friend who had just moved into a Senior Living Complex, I found her in their movie theater area. To my surprise she was bowling with a group of residents. They were using the Wii machine with the sports game disk. They were having a blast. I went home and got on the internet to research the game and decided to buy one from Amazon. I also ordered the Wii Fit Plus package including the balance board. They arrived a few days later, and my husband and I have been exercising every single day since. We have always talked about joining a gym to try and get in shape, but never did. This is so much better and we don't have to leave home. I give it 5 big STARS!!!
Скроменый эксперт
29.06.2010
10/10
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Excellent product, great pricing, and fast shipping make for an exceptional deal. I highly recommend this game system and accessories. The fun in my house never ends!
Скроменый эксперт
04.07.2010
10/10
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I was so happy when this came in the mail. It looks brand new and works perfectly! The seller gave an accurate description and I was very pleased
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24.11.2006
10/10
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MY EXPERIENCE
Console is super easy to use, just piug it in and follow the on-screen instruction. You don't even have to read the manuals. Using the special controller is natural and takes only a few minutes to figure out.
Here are some important tips:
* The Wii Sports pack in allows you to play multiple players off a single remote on Golf and Bowling. For Tennis and Baseball you will need at least two Wii remotes to play multiplayer. Boxing is the only Wii Sports game that requires the add-on numchuck controller so if you can't find an extra numchuck don't let it ruin your day.
* The Wii classic controller is a waste of money. The classic controller seves only one purpose, to work with the virtual console. The virtual console is part of the Wii on-line experiencing where you can pay to purchase classic games like Mario 64, Donkey Kong, Sonic, Bonk, etc... You can not use the classic controller with Gamecube games, however you can use a Gamecube controller in place of the classic controller, so instead of paying all that money for a classic Wii controller, just buy a few Gamecube controllers!
* The Wii store is not very developed yet. The Opera web browser is not available yet (it's early Dec) and there are only a couple dozen classic gamnes to pick from at this point to use "Wii Points" to buy.
TIPS AND BUYING
TARGET, BEST BUY, TOYS R US and CIRCUIT CITY. These retailers accepted Nintendo's charter and sticking to the plan, they are holding Wii systems when they arrive and then making them available to customers at an "available upon request" available date. Walmart has signs posted in their bigger stores advertising an available date for their next shipment.
All retailers are also helping out their staff, making units available to employees. So if you want one, find out when new stock is arriving and be willing to wait in line. If you can't use EBay and pay out a few extra hundred for someone else's time waiting in line. If that's a problem then accept that you won't get one. Retailers aren't putting them out when stock arrives, so you can't just mozzy into a TARGET after work and expect to maybe find one, by holding the stock back retailers and preventing this from happening.
* The controllers are also hard to find, but retailers are putting them out when they arrive. Often time systems arrive with the controllers, I've noticed a trend, where there are controllers on the shelf often there are Wiis in the back being held for a specific self date. Don't try to haggle for one though, the best you can hope for is to get a date they will make them available for sale.
WILL HISTORY REPEAT (PS3 to go the way of the 7800 and Neo Geo?)
When Nintendo introduced the NES back in 1985 the video game industry was a bit like today. Atari was suffering because they had gotten into a rut of producing the same type of games over and over again (sound familiar Playstation fans?), in their quest to build a better game console Atari engineered the 2600's replacement, the 7800. It would have awesome graphics, it would target the high end of the market and it would cost a lot. But the 7800 was almost dead on arrival, In the early 80's game market gone stale, Nintendo released the NES, with it's packed in laser light gun and optional robot bundle, it was part gimmick, part innovation, but unquestionably it was 100% fun.
Fast forward twenty years later. Nintendo's lost their dominance, now we have professional gamers and owning the latest console is like having the latest designer sports shoes, it's a cultural thing.
But just like the 80's, gamers are starting to wonder what's next. 3D graphics are now on their third (or fourth) generation, we're nearing photo realistic real-time quality. Gamers want something more than a high price tag and flashy graphics. If you would have pulled someone aside in 1984 and told them Atari is going to get their but kicked and their next system is going to flop you would be laughed at. Sony Playstation fans may do the same thing now, but what Nintendo has done with the Wii is amazing. They have turned the clock back and returned the fun to gaming, they've given us something new yet retro enough to be hip at the same time.
Forget the N64 and the Gamecube, let's move back to the dominate days of the SNES, Wii isn't embarssing in the slightest, it remains Nintendo cute, but is carefully designed to be modern. In an age when professional gamers stick to suped up PCs and the consoles are getting old, Nintendo has stepped and as made the console new again.
Console is super easy to use, just piug it in and follow the on-screen instruction. You don't even have to read the manuals. Using the special controller is natural and takes only a few minutes to figure out.
Here are some important tips:
* The Wii Sports pack in allows you to play multiple players off a single remote on Golf and Bowling. For Tennis and Baseball you will need at least two Wii remotes to play multiplayer. Boxing is the only Wii Sports game that requires the add-on numchuck controller so if you can't find an extra numchuck don't let it ruin your day.
* The Wii classic controller is a waste of money. The classic controller seves only one purpose, to work with the virtual console. The virtual console is part of the Wii on-line experiencing where you can pay to purchase classic games like Mario 64, Donkey Kong, Sonic, Bonk, etc... You can not use the classic controller with Gamecube games, however you can use a Gamecube controller in place of the classic controller, so instead of paying all that money for a classic Wii controller, just buy a few Gamecube controllers!
* The Wii store is not very developed yet. The Opera web browser is not available yet (it's early Dec) and there are only a couple dozen classic gamnes to pick from at this point to use "Wii Points" to buy.
TIPS AND BUYING
TARGET, BEST BUY, TOYS R US and CIRCUIT CITY. These retailers accepted Nintendo's charter and sticking to the plan, they are holding Wii systems when they arrive and then making them available to customers at an "available upon request" available date. Walmart has signs posted in their bigger stores advertising an available date for their next shipment.
All retailers are also helping out their staff, making units available to employees. So if you want one, find out when new stock is arriving and be willing to wait in line. If you can't use EBay and pay out a few extra hundred for someone else's time waiting in line. If that's a problem then accept that you won't get one. Retailers aren't putting them out when stock arrives, so you can't just mozzy into a TARGET after work and expect to maybe find one, by holding the stock back retailers and preventing this from happening.
* The controllers are also hard to find, but retailers are putting them out when they arrive. Often time systems arrive with the controllers, I've noticed a trend, where there are controllers on the shelf often there are Wiis in the back being held for a specific self date. Don't try to haggle for one though, the best you can hope for is to get a date they will make them available for sale.
WILL HISTORY REPEAT (PS3 to go the way of the 7800 and Neo Geo?)
When Nintendo introduced the NES back in 1985 the video game industry was a bit like today. Atari was suffering because they had gotten into a rut of producing the same type of games over and over again (sound familiar Playstation fans?), in their quest to build a better game console Atari engineered the 2600's replacement, the 7800. It would have awesome graphics, it would target the high end of the market and it would cost a lot. But the 7800 was almost dead on arrival, In the early 80's game market gone stale, Nintendo released the NES, with it's packed in laser light gun and optional robot bundle, it was part gimmick, part innovation, but unquestionably it was 100% fun.
Fast forward twenty years later. Nintendo's lost their dominance, now we have professional gamers and owning the latest console is like having the latest designer sports shoes, it's a cultural thing.
But just like the 80's, gamers are starting to wonder what's next. 3D graphics are now on their third (or fourth) generation, we're nearing photo realistic real-time quality. Gamers want something more than a high price tag and flashy graphics. If you would have pulled someone aside in 1984 and told them Atari is going to get their but kicked and their next system is going to flop you would be laughed at. Sony Playstation fans may do the same thing now, but what Nintendo has done with the Wii is amazing. They have turned the clock back and returned the fun to gaming, they've given us something new yet retro enough to be hip at the same time.
Forget the N64 and the Gamecube, let's move back to the dominate days of the SNES, Wii isn't embarssing in the slightest, it remains Nintendo cute, but is carefully designed to be modern. In an age when professional gamers stick to suped up PCs and the consoles are getting old, Nintendo has stepped and as made the console new again.
Скроменый эксперт
07.06.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
This is actually my second Wii Play game that I bought. The first one went with my daughters to grandma's house and grandma enjoys it so much she won't return it! So as you can see it is great for all ages. My daughters are 7 and 9.
Скроменый эксперт
29.06.2010
10/10
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This cable works fine as a component adapter for the Wii. It looks just like in the picture. The build feels solid, a lot better than I expected at this price.
Скроменый эксперт
12.07.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
Estoy muy contento con la compra, aunque es usado esta en perfecto estado. Lleg? a tiempo y sin ning?n percance.
Скроменый эксперт
13.07.2010
8/10
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Хорошо
I got just what I ordered - quick and easy. We like the game and have used it to draw together as a family.
Скроменый эксперт
12.12.2006
6/10
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Плохо
The Wii is as great as I was hoping it would be. And the remote/nunchuck controllers are not nearly as unwieldy as I had read in reviews (Safety First! Always remember to attach the controllers to your arm unless you want to throw your remote out the window or through your television). Once you get past being self-conscious about how ridiculous you probably look bowling/golfing/fishing in your living room, it's really a lot of fun (and at least a little more exercise than I was getting playing games where I just sat on my bottom for several hours). The biggest drawback I have found to the whole thing is that once you buy one, you suddenly have a long laundry list of items you need to get to go with it. Aside from any Wii branded games you may want to acquire you will also need several other not initially obvious items to go with it to make it live up to it's potential.
For example to use the internet feature: your best bet is to have a wireless internet router, this obviously also requires you to have some sort of high-speed internet connection. They also have an option to hook it up via a Wi-Fi USB cable, and are eventually supposed to be coming out with a LAN adapter, but since my Wii and my computer are on different floors these last two solutions really aren't an option without some fancy wiring. Once you purchase your modem, don't forget to password protect, or every other Wii in your neighborhood (and possibly someone's laptop computer) will be hijacking your connection as well!
So I finally get online, and there aren't quite as many of the old school games as I was hoping available for download, but I hold out the hope that the selection will expand in time as more people are able to purchase this system. In order to buy these games you first need Wii points. Wii points can be purchased via a physical giftcard you buy at most electronics stores or of course you can virtually buy points via the console using a credit card (however if giving this as a gift you definitely want to consider at least the 2000 point gift card as the later generation games cost about 500 points each).
The only games that can be played with the Wii remote seem to be NES and some Sega Genesis games (basically not anything requiring more than 2 or 3 buttons). All the other games later than that (other than Wii branded titles) require you to use either a Nintendo Gamecube controller or the Wii Classic Controller. But wait, there's more!
It also plays Gamecube games, right? Yes, but you need to save your Gamecube games on a Gamecube memory card, not the memory that comes in the Wii. Also you again can only use a Gamecube controller to play these. My advice unless it really bothers you to play SNES and/or N64 games on the Gamecube controller is to bypass purchasing a Wii Classic Controller altogether, and instead get a decent (preferably wireless) Gamecube controller so you have all your old catalog games covered. Personally I found using the Wii remote to play NES games gave me bad cramps in my left hand, so I will probably use the Gamecube control for everything except the Wii branded games (holding it the normal way doesn't hurt at all).
Lastly, pretty much any game on this system (as with all systems), if you want to play anything with more than one person at a time you will need to buy a second (or third or however many more people you want playing at one time, unless of course you expect your friends and family to BYOC) set of controllers (there is space on the console for up to 4 Gamecube controllers, and I believe the sensor can be synced for up to four Wii remote/nunchuck combos).
Despite all this, it really is a nice system. I would not recommend it as a substitute for someone who really wants a PS3 and/or Xbox360 as this will never be as powerful. Only as an addition to one of those consoles or for families with children who do not play hardware intensive games (like the upcoming Final Fantasy XIII). If you or your family will be content playing movie and television show spinoffs or Zelda/Mario/Starfox/Metroid/Sonic the Hedgehog games then by all means this can be your only system.
My main goal here was hopefully to take out some of the confusion in purchasing this system and making it as enjoyable as possible "out of the box". Since I was not aware when I sold my Gamecube that it would have been helpful to keep my accessory package, and now of course have to repurchase all these things over again, I was hoping to assist someone else in learning from my mistake. Hope it was helpful!
For example to use the internet feature: your best bet is to have a wireless internet router, this obviously also requires you to have some sort of high-speed internet connection. They also have an option to hook it up via a Wi-Fi USB cable, and are eventually supposed to be coming out with a LAN adapter, but since my Wii and my computer are on different floors these last two solutions really aren't an option without some fancy wiring. Once you purchase your modem, don't forget to password protect, or every other Wii in your neighborhood (and possibly someone's laptop computer) will be hijacking your connection as well!
So I finally get online, and there aren't quite as many of the old school games as I was hoping available for download, but I hold out the hope that the selection will expand in time as more people are able to purchase this system. In order to buy these games you first need Wii points. Wii points can be purchased via a physical giftcard you buy at most electronics stores or of course you can virtually buy points via the console using a credit card (however if giving this as a gift you definitely want to consider at least the 2000 point gift card as the later generation games cost about 500 points each).
The only games that can be played with the Wii remote seem to be NES and some Sega Genesis games (basically not anything requiring more than 2 or 3 buttons). All the other games later than that (other than Wii branded titles) require you to use either a Nintendo Gamecube controller or the Wii Classic Controller. But wait, there's more!
It also plays Gamecube games, right? Yes, but you need to save your Gamecube games on a Gamecube memory card, not the memory that comes in the Wii. Also you again can only use a Gamecube controller to play these. My advice unless it really bothers you to play SNES and/or N64 games on the Gamecube controller is to bypass purchasing a Wii Classic Controller altogether, and instead get a decent (preferably wireless) Gamecube controller so you have all your old catalog games covered. Personally I found using the Wii remote to play NES games gave me bad cramps in my left hand, so I will probably use the Gamecube control for everything except the Wii branded games (holding it the normal way doesn't hurt at all).
Lastly, pretty much any game on this system (as with all systems), if you want to play anything with more than one person at a time you will need to buy a second (or third or however many more people you want playing at one time, unless of course you expect your friends and family to BYOC) set of controllers (there is space on the console for up to 4 Gamecube controllers, and I believe the sensor can be synced for up to four Wii remote/nunchuck combos).
Despite all this, it really is a nice system. I would not recommend it as a substitute for someone who really wants a PS3 and/or Xbox360 as this will never be as powerful. Only as an addition to one of those consoles or for families with children who do not play hardware intensive games (like the upcoming Final Fantasy XIII). If you or your family will be content playing movie and television show spinoffs or Zelda/Mario/Starfox/Metroid/Sonic the Hedgehog games then by all means this can be your only system.
My main goal here was hopefully to take out some of the confusion in purchasing this system and making it as enjoyable as possible "out of the box". Since I was not aware when I sold my Gamecube that it would have been helpful to keep my accessory package, and now of course have to repurchase all these things over again, I was hoping to assist someone else in learning from my mistake. Hope it was helpful!
Скроменый эксперт
04.03.2010
10/10
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I bought the Wii for my family online after searching local stores only to find it SOLD OUT. Setup was easy and quick. We all love playing it. My husband and I are competitive and so being able to play against each other is great. Our 3.5 year old loves that he can play many of the games on the Wii Sports game and looks forward to doing his "wii fitness" every day (poor kid gets 80 years old every time, but hey he has fun!!) Overall, this was a smart, convenient, and family friendly product/package and we couldn't be happier. Thanks Nintendo and Amazon!
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14.02.2010
10/10
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I purchased the Wii along with the Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board. The Wii by it self provided so much fun with the games that come with it. I love my
Wii and so does my family. Everyone that plays with the Wii have nothing but positive things to say about it.In this day and time, when the economy is down and money is tight for families to go out for activities, a Wii for the family more than pays for itself with all kind of saving as well as piece of mind, keeping your children home providing entertainment and safety. This is a well thought of product, not to mention the exercise you get in playing the Wii.
Wii and so does my family. Everyone that plays with the Wii have nothing but positive things to say about it.In this day and time, when the economy is down and money is tight for families to go out for activities, a Wii for the family more than pays for itself with all kind of saving as well as piece of mind, keeping your children home providing entertainment and safety. This is a well thought of product, not to mention the exercise you get in playing the Wii.
Скроменый эксперт
03.07.2010
10/10
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We were wary it wouldn't work well because of the low price, but it works just as well as the controller that came with the game system!
Скроменый эксперт
12.02.2010
6/10
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Плохо
This was the first time brought a product in Amazon. I was surprised by the packing. the products were totally well protected.congratulations. but I do have a complain. I ordered the product on Dec 8 and the delivery date was (around) Dev 16, but that day ( the 16 ) I received a email telling me that the products won't arrived on 16 and the new date was going to be 23.why did you sent the delivery notication the day I was expecting the products? I think that you should know about this delay problem before the delivery date and you should notify before.Any way, I'm very happy with the product and the quality.thanks
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06.07.2010
10/10
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This is a game that is fun for all ages! My huband and I spend hours at a time playing. You can't beat the price too!
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