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Скроменый эксперт
09.02.2015
10/10
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I haven't owned this item for very long, so I can't speak to its longevity. However, the cable is a good length, it seems reasonably well built, it puts out higher resolution graphics vs. the basic RCA cables that the Wii comes with. For a cable of this kind, that is bascially all that you can ask for.
I will say that while I have noticed better resolution and a cleaner look to games on an HDTV with this and similar products (Compnent AV cable for a PS2), users shouldn't expect a dramatic improvement. The image is certainly crisper and better looking, but the games are still not HD. This is not the cable's fault, but potential buyers should not expect miracles here, just an improvement.
I will say that while I have noticed better resolution and a cleaner look to games on an HDTV with this and similar products (Compnent AV cable for a PS2), users shouldn't expect a dramatic improvement. The image is certainly crisper and better looking, but the games are still not HD. This is not the cable's fault, but potential buyers should not expect miracles here, just an improvement.
Скроменый эксперт
15.01.2015
10/10
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When I purchased a new TV, my Wii console was suffering from muddy graphics and the gameplay showed a significant amount of lag. I was unable to find the Nintendo licensed AV component cables at my local Best Buy. Therefore, I bought these cables after reading the user reviews and seeing the awesome price on Amazon. I have to say, it does the job and it is significantly cheaper than the Nintendo licensed cables. My graphics are sharper, crisper and brighter. I see no lagging issues and my gameplay experience is definitely much better after buying these cables. Now, Megaman 9 and 10 are now playable thanks to the cutback in lag. My copy of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was a muddy mess before I bought these cables and now I can marvel at the graphics and color of the game.
Скроменый эксперт
07.03.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
When playing Wii games on a Wii U via HDMI the Wii U upscales the Wii games to the point that it definitely looks better than playing them on the Wii, BUT that's not the Wii's original format, and when I plugged these cables in and started both my Wii to the Wii menu and my Wii U into the Wii Mode and into the original Wii menu I started going back and forth between the HDMI and Component source and looking at the difference. The disc at the top left of the menu and the circles surrounding the Wii settings and Wii message board were more pixilated on the Wii U but smooth and practically non-pixilated on the Wii via Component. Conclusion? The difference is SMALL, I repeat, SMALL, but if you technicaly want the BEST image for Wii and Gamecube, Component is your sourse. Upscaling is good, but too much can make the upscaled image TECHNICALLY look worse than the original in it's best format. So if you're gonna play Wii and Gamecube games, BUY THESE MOTHER FLIPPING CABLES.
Now, the reason why I bought these FANTA-BULOUS cables came as inspiration, I recently decided to eventually save for a Playstation 2 Slim, reason being was so I could have the best model of something that played 2 generations of Playstation, it plays PS1 and PS2 games, think of it this way, I basically have an old but amazing “gun” that fires two different types of old antique bullets, and these “bullets” can be found in many places being sold around the world by merchants that I can buy for cheap. So after permanently transferring all my Wii data into my Wii U back in the launch month of November 2012 I thought my Wii was useless, but recently I thought, “Hmm... What can I do with my now empty Wii?” and then it hit me. I have another “gun” that plays two generations of antique bullets! Gamecube, and Wii!
Now, the reason why I bought these FANTA-BULOUS cables came as inspiration, I recently decided to eventually save for a Playstation 2 Slim, reason being was so I could have the best model of something that played 2 generations of Playstation, it plays PS1 and PS2 games, think of it this way, I basically have an old but amazing “gun” that fires two different types of old antique bullets, and these “bullets” can be found in many places being sold around the world by merchants that I can buy for cheap. So after permanently transferring all my Wii data into my Wii U back in the launch month of November 2012 I thought my Wii was useless, but recently I thought, “Hmm... What can I do with my now empty Wii?” and then it hit me. I have another “gun” that plays two generations of antique bullets! Gamecube, and Wii!
Скроменый эксперт
04.02.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
Plugged it in and it worked. Actually, it worked so well that I haven't thought about it once since I installed it. I'm actually struggling with how many stars to give this product because now I'm thinking about what I should really expect. Is just showing up and doing your job quietly really worth 5 stars? That's not how the real world works, unless you're possibly part of a union or work for the government. So yeah, until this thing decides to step up it's game, I'm going with 4 stars - plus, it's $2 cheaper now, which means it's actually taken money from me. I can't raise my children in a world where a cable like that gets rewarded. So 4 stars: the worlds okayest cable.
Скроменый эксперт
03.03.2015
2/10
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This worked fine... for about two weeks. At the two week point, it just stopped passing the signal. Since the cable was relatively new, I figured it must be something with the Wii itself or the TV. However, trying it on a different TV was unsuccessful. Finally, a new cable confirmed that the TV and Wii were fine, it was this cable that was bad (again, after only two weeks). Try the Monoprice one, also sold here at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L14Y9I). From the look and feel, it seems to be made better and I've had no problems yet (at one month as I write this).
Скроменый эксперт
14.02.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
I was slightly hesitant to purchase this cable because of its price but I haven't thought about it since it was installed. It was needed because the tv purchased for the kid's room only had an RGB connection and a standard video cable wouldn't work. I've bought a Rocketfish for another Wii and this one is working just as well, so far. I read reviews stating that the cable didn't improve the picture quality over the standard cable and that's true but that's not the point. The Wii is not going to produce a different signal, graphics, etc. because you add a different cable. All the cable allows you to do is utilize an RGB connection.
Скроменый эксперт
04.12.2012
6/10
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To begin, I have to say that I was really looking forward to this game. I love the Lego series, and we've gotten multiple play out of every version we've ever purchased. This one, however, has some problems.
I'm not saying don't buy it. The storylines, the feature additions, and the concept of it are wonderful. I even like the voices added instead of just the usual Lego grunts. When you know the story by heart (like Star Wars and Indiana Jones), it's fun to have the stories told by expressions, grunts, and shrugs of the little Lego guys. This is a whole new story, and it's actually rather fun to watch it unfold. I look forward to the cut scenes as much as the levels themselves.
However, there are some big bugs with the game. It should be labeled "beta," because it's definitely not final release quality. I've had two huge crashes, with less than 10% of the gameplay completed. Both times, the screen locked completely and the Wiimote was stuck in a loud hum and vibration mode. "Reset" didn't help, it required a full, hard shut-down of the Wii.
Actual saves are far between. On the older games, you could save and quit from pretty much anywhere. This game has the same saves, but it also has checkpoints, and you will have to restart the entire level from the last checkpoint, no matter where you saved. This also means your gold bricks and canisters gained after your last checkpoint are simply gone (at least the studs remain).
I've also had odd bugs throughout (like Superman getting stuck in a wall) that have required quitting the game to the Batcave or the main screen to get them to respond, which means replaying the entire level over again as well.
One item is an annoyance more than a bug (I think they call it a "feature"). This is in-between the cut scenes and the actual level play. First, I must explain that Gotham is huge, and there are streets leading throughout downtown and to all the major areas we know and love from the comics. To get to the next level, you must drive or fly, following the ghost studs to your destination (helpful so you don't drive around aimlessly through the streets). However, you have to do this every single time. Save and quit the game? You have to start at the Batcave and drive to your destination again. Save at a checkpoint and quit the game? Once again, you start the game at the Batcave and drive back to your location before the level picks up where it left off.
Flying with Superman is an issue, too. I noticed another review said much the same thing: controls are like an airplane (up is down, etc.), and it takes some getting used to. Also, sometimes you will hit areas that can't be crossed except in very specific locations (bridges to get to another part of the island). Superman will abruptly spin around 180 degrees and start flying in the opposite direction if you cannot cross in a certain location. It's disorienting, and ultimately frustrating to navigate to the next level. I see where it was a clever idea for enhancing game play, but I really wanted to toss the Wiimote through the t.v. a few times instead.
Overall, I'd still say it's worth playing for the story and the levels alone. Just be aware of the bugs, know you will have to reboot the game at random intervals, and be ready for some frustrating flying/navigation lessons along the way.
I'm not saying don't buy it. The storylines, the feature additions, and the concept of it are wonderful. I even like the voices added instead of just the usual Lego grunts. When you know the story by heart (like Star Wars and Indiana Jones), it's fun to have the stories told by expressions, grunts, and shrugs of the little Lego guys. This is a whole new story, and it's actually rather fun to watch it unfold. I look forward to the cut scenes as much as the levels themselves.
However, there are some big bugs with the game. It should be labeled "beta," because it's definitely not final release quality. I've had two huge crashes, with less than 10% of the gameplay completed. Both times, the screen locked completely and the Wiimote was stuck in a loud hum and vibration mode. "Reset" didn't help, it required a full, hard shut-down of the Wii.
Actual saves are far between. On the older games, you could save and quit from pretty much anywhere. This game has the same saves, but it also has checkpoints, and you will have to restart the entire level from the last checkpoint, no matter where you saved. This also means your gold bricks and canisters gained after your last checkpoint are simply gone (at least the studs remain).
I've also had odd bugs throughout (like Superman getting stuck in a wall) that have required quitting the game to the Batcave or the main screen to get them to respond, which means replaying the entire level over again as well.
One item is an annoyance more than a bug (I think they call it a "feature"). This is in-between the cut scenes and the actual level play. First, I must explain that Gotham is huge, and there are streets leading throughout downtown and to all the major areas we know and love from the comics. To get to the next level, you must drive or fly, following the ghost studs to your destination (helpful so you don't drive around aimlessly through the streets). However, you have to do this every single time. Save and quit the game? You have to start at the Batcave and drive to your destination again. Save at a checkpoint and quit the game? Once again, you start the game at the Batcave and drive back to your location before the level picks up where it left off.
Flying with Superman is an issue, too. I noticed another review said much the same thing: controls are like an airplane (up is down, etc.), and it takes some getting used to. Also, sometimes you will hit areas that can't be crossed except in very specific locations (bridges to get to another part of the island). Superman will abruptly spin around 180 degrees and start flying in the opposite direction if you cannot cross in a certain location. It's disorienting, and ultimately frustrating to navigate to the next level. I see where it was a clever idea for enhancing game play, but I really wanted to toss the Wiimote through the t.v. a few times instead.
Overall, I'd still say it's worth playing for the story and the levels alone. Just be aware of the bugs, know you will have to reboot the game at random intervals, and be ready for some frustrating flying/navigation lessons along the way.
Скроменый эксперт
29.03.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
We recently purchased a full-fledged large-screen HDTV, and I had to go through the once-in-a-decade ritual of reconfiguring our living room AV system. When it came time to hook up the Wii, I had the choice of doing it via HDMI or component. Without a doubt, HDMI would have been the most convenient way to go (one cable for both video and sound), but the adapter would have been $20-$30 (plus shipping for some sellers). Even more important, the best possible output from the Wii is 854x480p, so HDMI would have been a bit of overkill. The other downside was that using HDMI would have confined me to sound coming out from the TV...not the worst fate in the world with our TV, but still a limitation. I decided to get these cables because they were 1/3 to 1/4 the price of the HDMI adapter, and they would afford me the opportunity to run sound through my AV receiver.
The cable is approximately 6' long, and the component and sound connectors are clearly color-coded. Hooking everything up was a breeze (well, almost everything--except pulling out the receiver itself with all the cables we have going on back there was real pain). Once I straightened out the settings on the Wii, the picture is amazing. Even though it isn't digital sound through the cable, my AV receiver still puts out great surround sound, so we still hear the noise of the crowd in Wii Resort or the sounds of the outdoors in Dangerous Hunts.
A cable's basic function is to carry a signal from here to there, and this cable does it flawlessly for an extremely reasonable price. We get to take full advantage of what our Wii has to offer and I get to keep $20-$30 in my pocket. A five-star purchase for me of a 5-star product.
The cable is approximately 6' long, and the component and sound connectors are clearly color-coded. Hooking everything up was a breeze (well, almost everything--except pulling out the receiver itself with all the cables we have going on back there was real pain). Once I straightened out the settings on the Wii, the picture is amazing. Even though it isn't digital sound through the cable, my AV receiver still puts out great surround sound, so we still hear the noise of the crowd in Wii Resort or the sounds of the outdoors in Dangerous Hunts.
A cable's basic function is to carry a signal from here to there, and this cable does it flawlessly for an extremely reasonable price. We get to take full advantage of what our Wii has to offer and I get to keep $20-$30 in my pocket. A five-star purchase for me of a 5-star product.
Скроменый эксперт
08.01.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
I got the Wii on my 23rd birthday (2010) and it was fun. Two years later, I quickly grew out of that crap, as I've realize the Wii is a complete embarrassment to 6th gen (PS2/Gamecube/Xbox/Dreamcast). This is probably the worst Nintendo console I have ever played so far. The graphics are so bad that its a complete embarrassment to Gamecube and even Original Xbox, overall, the Wii is pretty much a overclocked Gamecube because it uses the same CPU & GPU from the Gamecube with barely any better graphics.
The motion controls were great for a limited time, and then it gets boring and uninspired very quickly, I am dead serious. And as far as the game library goes, the games on Wii are awful and there are barely any good games at all, only like 3-4 games are worth playing and that's it. The 3rd party support is also terrible. Nintendo has been losing support lately, ever since they released the N64. Look on how bad the 3rd party support is with Nintendo:
N64 had cartridges which made developers had to take out FMV cutscenes and most of the sountrack. Gamecube had MiniDVDs, while better than N64 cartridges, they only have 1.5 GB, which means the bonus content will have to be taken out unless they want to use an extra disc. Wii had motion controls and its very underpowered (Gamecube/PS2 style hardware).
Overall, the Wii is one of the worst Nintendo consoles ever and its a big disgrace to 6th gen (Gamecube, Xbox and even PS2 had better graphics than Wii). The motion controls are lame, the graphics are Gamecube/Xbox/PS2 quality, the 3rd party support is slighty weaker than N64 & Gamecube (Gamecube has better 3rd party support than N64 & Wii combined) and the game library is awful. If youre looking for a real 7th gen system, go for either PS3 or Xbox 360, and stay away from Wii.
The Gamecube was Nintendo's last best system, period! If Nintendo can't get their acts together, then they need to leave the console market and go make games for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
The motion controls were great for a limited time, and then it gets boring and uninspired very quickly, I am dead serious. And as far as the game library goes, the games on Wii are awful and there are barely any good games at all, only like 3-4 games are worth playing and that's it. The 3rd party support is also terrible. Nintendo has been losing support lately, ever since they released the N64. Look on how bad the 3rd party support is with Nintendo:
N64 had cartridges which made developers had to take out FMV cutscenes and most of the sountrack. Gamecube had MiniDVDs, while better than N64 cartridges, they only have 1.5 GB, which means the bonus content will have to be taken out unless they want to use an extra disc. Wii had motion controls and its very underpowered (Gamecube/PS2 style hardware).
Overall, the Wii is one of the worst Nintendo consoles ever and its a big disgrace to 6th gen (Gamecube, Xbox and even PS2 had better graphics than Wii). The motion controls are lame, the graphics are Gamecube/Xbox/PS2 quality, the 3rd party support is slighty weaker than N64 & Gamecube (Gamecube has better 3rd party support than N64 & Wii combined) and the game library is awful. If youre looking for a real 7th gen system, go for either PS3 or Xbox 360, and stay away from Wii.
The Gamecube was Nintendo's last best system, period! If Nintendo can't get their acts together, then they need to leave the console market and go make games for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Скроменый эксперт
28.10.2013
8/10
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Хорошо
If you've downloaded and started using the Wii to play videos (Netflix, Amazon, etc), you will notice that the output isn't always great - often blurry and if there is fast movement, lots of "ripping and tearing." That is because the cables that come with the Wii (red, white, yellow) only allow 480i output. The "i" is for interlaced, which means that all the even lines are drawn first, then all the odd lines, until all 480 lines are drawn. This often causes flickering and other anomalies, which can be overcome with better cables.
These cables provide you the ability to display your Wii at 480p. The "p" is for progressive-scan, which means that each line is drawn in order, which generally translates into a much smoother and clearer picture. That is very important when you are watching movies that have fast action sequences or light/dark spots, as it will draw them as it was initially intended You will still get ONLY 480 lines, but you should notice a difference in the picture quality. This is accomplished by dividing the "yellow" connector on the original cable into the three colors (Red, Green, Blue) on the component cable. The Red/White (left/right audio) cables remain the same.
This will not give you HD quality video out of the Wii - sorry, not possible. It will, however, alleviate some of the weird anomalies many have reported seeing when watching movies on the Wii and if you happen to be playing a video game, you'll get better picture there too. Additionally, if you happen to have your Wii plugged into a HDTV, you can also change the screen aspect from 4:3 to 16:9. That will help "stretch" the video to your screen size and should result in fewer "big heads"...a result of your TV attempting to stretch the movie to your screen, but doing a poor job at it.
One caveat - make sure you set the Wii to display 16:9 after you install the new cable. Your Wii will blank out if you still have the old cable in and attempt to change it to 480p with 16:9 before putting in the new cable. It is a bit annoying, but could alleviate the "man, they sent me bad cables" fiasco. Success is in your sights - just follow the steps properly.
These cables provide you the ability to display your Wii at 480p. The "p" is for progressive-scan, which means that each line is drawn in order, which generally translates into a much smoother and clearer picture. That is very important when you are watching movies that have fast action sequences or light/dark spots, as it will draw them as it was initially intended You will still get ONLY 480 lines, but you should notice a difference in the picture quality. This is accomplished by dividing the "yellow" connector on the original cable into the three colors (Red, Green, Blue) on the component cable. The Red/White (left/right audio) cables remain the same.
This will not give you HD quality video out of the Wii - sorry, not possible. It will, however, alleviate some of the weird anomalies many have reported seeing when watching movies on the Wii and if you happen to be playing a video game, you'll get better picture there too. Additionally, if you happen to have your Wii plugged into a HDTV, you can also change the screen aspect from 4:3 to 16:9. That will help "stretch" the video to your screen size and should result in fewer "big heads"...a result of your TV attempting to stretch the movie to your screen, but doing a poor job at it.
One caveat - make sure you set the Wii to display 16:9 after you install the new cable. Your Wii will blank out if you still have the old cable in and attempt to change it to 480p with 16:9 before putting in the new cable. It is a bit annoying, but could alleviate the "man, they sent me bad cables" fiasco. Success is in your sights - just follow the steps properly.
Скроменый эксперт
25.01.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
This remote is often not responsive. I noticed while playing Mario Kart 8 that it simply would not recognize turns, sometimes even exaggerating a turn in the opposite direction. It was terrible at first, then seemed ok, leaving me believing it might have been the game or my own imagination. Then it became terrible again. So I switched this controller out and replaced it with my Nintendo controller, leaving everything else the same, and problem solved. Several days now with the Nintendo controller and no further issues. We also got the pink version of this for my girl, which seems to be ok. Possibly just luck of the draw.
Скроменый эксперт
20.02.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this used a few years ago towards the end of the Wii's life and got a good price for it. The Wii system had a handful of games that I liked and enjoyed playing. The style of play was innovative for the time and was good for casual sports or workout type games(still good for an occasional workout). But the overall choice of games for me was a bit limited and many of the games released towards the end were largely forgettable. Still a fun system for families(or folks who aren't normally dedicated gamers) to enjoy together.
Скроменый эксперт
14.01.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
I purchased these to connect my Wii U to a TV in my basement that didn't have HDMI input. It works perfectly and I've had no issues since day one.
One note though: A lot of reviewers are complaining of black and white images. This is not due to the cables but the tv settings. I also had this occur and it was because my tv was set to progressive. I changed it to interlaced settings and the colors worked fine. So if you have any issues (sizing, color, etc) try changing the settings for color, scaling ratio, HD Type, etc. on your tv first and see if that works for you.
One note though: A lot of reviewers are complaining of black and white images. This is not due to the cables but the tv settings. I also had this occur and it was because my tv was set to progressive. I changed it to interlaced settings and the colors worked fine. So if you have any issues (sizing, color, etc) try changing the settings for color, scaling ratio, HD Type, etc. on your tv first and see if that works for you.
Скроменый эксперт
01.12.2014
2/10
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Ужасно
When I first used these cables everything was great. They worked exactly as described. Two months later I began to have color "issues" with my Wii gaming system. Everything on screen would acquire a green tint or the colors would look washed out. Since the price was so low I figured I got what I paid for. Today while going over my purchase history I saw this purchase and all of the amazing reviews. It made me write this review because, even if I am the only one writing the bad review maybe I'll save some kid from spending his or his parents money on this and be heartbroken because his Nintendo Wii doesn't work right. This isn't a negative review on the seller just this particular item I purchased from them.
Скроменый эксперт
26.04.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
So my wife and I plugged in the Nintendo Wii again after probably 2 years of not touching the thing, and I have now remembered something. While it's generally fine in terms of library and certainly did well in sales, I think it may be one of the worst consoles ever made from a hardware design and implementation standpoint. At the very least, if I made a list of successful video game consoles and handhelds, the Wii would most certainly be the worst of the bunch.
Its primary problem is very simply the control. Broken controls happen in games, but in a Wii game, it's basically guaranteed. The only Wii games that have decent controls are the games that use a standard, non-Wii control scheme. Of course, even those games are hindered by the easily discernible delay between input and response, a problem the 360 never had. To top that all off, I've always had problems with the battery pack on the back of the Wii-motes coming loose and disabling the controller. Other controllers have had this problem too, but none that I have noticed are as poor as the Wii-mote; one wonders why the battery packs cannot be encased in a rigid plastic shell to prevent this kind of thing.
In hindsight, it is actually kind of amazing that a 1-star console like the Wii did so well. It really should be used in video game and hardware design courses as an example of misguided design but very successful marketing.
Its primary problem is very simply the control. Broken controls happen in games, but in a Wii game, it's basically guaranteed. The only Wii games that have decent controls are the games that use a standard, non-Wii control scheme. Of course, even those games are hindered by the easily discernible delay between input and response, a problem the 360 never had. To top that all off, I've always had problems with the battery pack on the back of the Wii-motes coming loose and disabling the controller. Other controllers have had this problem too, but none that I have noticed are as poor as the Wii-mote; one wonders why the battery packs cannot be encased in a rigid plastic shell to prevent this kind of thing.
In hindsight, it is actually kind of amazing that a 1-star console like the Wii did so well. It really should be used in video game and hardware design courses as an example of misguided design but very successful marketing.
Скроменый эксперт
30.01.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
This Wii Remote Control is NOT an official Nintendo brand remote. There is significantly less vibration felt associated with game play functions. It did work well after I reset the sync settings on my Wii console. Please refer to your console manual for detailed instructions on how to reset your remotes. Due to the fact that this product was shipped from outside of the USA, the estimated delivery date was schedule about 6 weeks after the purchase date. It was actually delivered in 2 weeks.
Скроменый эксперт
04.03.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
The product arrived and was definitely not as described. It was only a Nunchuck, there was no remote... it was not a bundle. It also was in an opened and broken box. It had clearly been used as it was dirty. I returned it and did receive a refund, but it ultimately was a huge waste of time and caused me to have to scramble for a 7 year old's birthday present.
Скроменый эксперт
19.02.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Works great, not sure if this is for every one of them but mine came with a free gel skin for the remote. Batteries seem to last a REALLY long time too but that could be because I mostly use other controllers and this one will automatically shut off when not in use. Haven't needed to replace the batteries yet. Button responsiveness and quality is great and what you might expect from a nintendo product.
Скроменый эксперт
30.12.2012
6/10
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Плохо
First of all, I am admittedly a bit of a middle-aged Nintendo fanboy, I've owned every console since the original NES is the late 80's and many of the handhelds since the original Game and Watch series in the early 80's. I have always prized the extremely high quality and durability of every piece of Nintendo hardware I have owned over the years, no one does it better in my opinion. I did not hesitate to pre-order a launch system for Christmas, Nintendo's hardware is generally bulletproof. I figured Nintendo's quality testing is so high, the Wii U would be immune to the widespread launch failures that plagued the Xbox 360 (RROD) and original PS3 (YLOD), etc. Therefore, I was shocked and disappointed when I set up my kids new Wii U and the gamepad (not the console) started freezing every 15-20 seconds. I did the initial update (took forever), it did not help a bit. I spent countless, frustrating hours trying every fix on the planet, nothing worked. When I went online to see if anyone else was having the same issue, I quickly discovered that many users were experiencing the same defect, it wasn't limited to just my unit. Nintendo's support was of no help, the only solution is to mail it back for repair. Seriously? I just spent about $500 on the console, games and accessories and now I have to pack it up in a box, bring it to a UPS store, ship it off and wait for 2 weeks and hope the repaired/replaced unit actually works? What kind of crap is that? Try explaining to your young kids that their prized new Christmas gift now needs to be mailed away for a few weeks and they can't play the new Skylanders Giants game they have been excitedly waiting months for. I have been burned as an early adopter before (it comes with the territory sometimes), but I hereby vow to NEVER be an early adopter again, this is the last launch console I am ever buying (regardless of brand). I will wait a few months until they get all the bugs worked out, let other people deal with the headaches. I recommend avoiding the Wii U for a couple of months until all the hardware/software bugs are worked out and all the defective launch stock is sold off the shelves. I realize that many launch units are working fine, but based on what I read from so many other people online having the same issues, such a significant failure rate is an absolutely unacceptable quality problem (even for my beloved Nintendo). Getting a new console is supposed to be a fun, exciting experience for the whole family, not a frustrating and sad disappointment. Sorry Nintendo, you really dropped the ball on this one.**UPDATE 12/31/2012: I convinced the retailer to exchange the defective unit for a replacement, the new unit works perfectly, kids are happy. At this time, I would only recommend purchasing this item from a retail store that will give you a prompt, hassle-free exchange if you get a lemon. When the console works, it is amazing, love it. Since I am a sucker for Nintendo, I raised my original 1 star rating to 3 stars (would have been a perfect 5 stars if the first one wasn't a lemon).
Скроменый эксперт
25.02.2015
10/10
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My husband has a neurological disorder and needed a way to get a little exercise during the long winter months. A local university was conducting a study to see if using the Nintendo helped improve physical ability and mood. That's how we were introduced to the Nintendo and bought our own. We both use it to "get up off the chair and do something." Lots of fun.
Скроменый эксперт
23.07.2014
10/10
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Shame on Nintendo for selling new iterations of the Wii when in fact they were not going to support it for much longer. Nintendo pulled the plug on their network for the Wii effective May 20, 2014. That means no more online gaming for your Wii Mario Kart and no more any of those things that many bought this console for. It in effect becomes half the game console it used to be. Nintendo stated that it was doing so in order to focus on the WiiU. I cannot understand this move as Nintendo has a deep pocket and surely could afford to maintain a network for the Wii console while supporting the WiiU. Take a look at the Playstation 3 which is still going strong and still boasts a robust network which is free I might add. And at the same time supporting the Playstation 4. I find it hard to believe that Nintendo was not aware that they were shutting down online support for the Wii when they designed, manufactured and sold these new iterations of the Wii. Because of this action I will not be purchasing any Nintendo console in the future. As a longtime Nintendo consumer I am very disappointed in this action.
Скроменый эксперт
17.04.2012
10/10
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As the greatness that is the Nintendo Wii comes upon the twilight of it's lifecycle, I have to reflect a bit over what the system has done for me. I'm a man in my early thirties now, so when I grew up, I grew up on Nintendo. Sure, there was a bit of Atari action going on a little before that, but when Mario presented his mustached self, I never looked back. That very fact alone has a lot to do with the fondness I now look over Nintendo's latest incarnation; the Wii. Much has been made over the years about how it's the lesser of the next gen consoles, what with it's subpar graphics and kiddie games. All of us Nintendo lovers have had to put up with the scene where one of our acquaintances who loves to play Call of Duty asks us if we play on XBox live and we respond, "No, we have a Wii." Suddenly we can see the person begin to look down their noses at us as they begin to talk in a fake superior British accents about how they're sorry that we're stuck with an inferior gaming system and suddenly I feel like I have to apologize that my gaming doesn't fit their standards of gaming.
That's when I have to stop myself, look them in the eye and say "Yep, stinks to be me. All those hours of fun I've had playing Mario Galaxies and Zelda and Metroid Primes have obviously been a huge waste of my valuable gaming time. I see the light." Pause to let the sarcasm sink in and go about my business. Perhaps fire Mario Kart up when I get home. The point is simply this, going in we knew the Wii wasn't going to have knock out realistic HD graphics. And frankly, we didn't care. We believed in Nintendo because of years of top quality games. The motion controls are fun on the games that do get them right, but if they aren't your thing, most of the time you don't have to use them. I myself think the motion controls are pretty cool. Unfortunately, a lot of games didn't realize how to incorporate them and you ended up with a lot of games that degenerated into waggle fests. But you pick up a game like Metroid Prime 3, where motion controls take an already awesome gaming experience and shoots it to the next level, then it was worth it.
Sure, we saw a lot of sewage drenched filth come out on the system and had to wade through a lot of uninspired junk to find some jewels. But when we did, wow, how refreshing was it to play those games. This is an incarnation of Nintendo that has seen three top tier Mario Games, two Legend of Zeldas, and two Metroids. How many generations of Nintendo consoles can boast that, apart from the original? And graphics? They may not have been photo realistic, but the good games that knew how to work with them and give us good art design with vibrant colors really looked great. Take a look at the Galaxy Marios or even Mario Kart. You could play a new Ghostbusters game on PS3 or XBox 360 that looked like you were watching a movie, or you could play a version on the Wii that looked like a slick cartoon that made you FEEL like a Ghostbuster.
To me, that's what makes the Wii a success. The fun of the games. And yes, they weren't all kiddie games. Try out the bloody No More Heroes or MadWorld and you'll find some slick no small kids allowed violence you'll be shocked to find on a Nintendo system. Even first person shooters; while missing the photo real HD graphics, they control like a dream with the Wiimote/Nunchuck combo. Point and shoot. Super accurate. Not everybody is a "hardcore" super gamer. There are some, like me, that grew up on the Nintendo brand that love those original games and love to play the continuation of those series. And when you throw a game changer like the Wii Sports games, it's like icing on the cake.
I'll never regret getting a Wii. For someone who didn't game much between about halfway through the N64 years to a couple of years into the Wii lifecycle, it has, in the end, provided me with hours of fun.
That's when I have to stop myself, look them in the eye and say "Yep, stinks to be me. All those hours of fun I've had playing Mario Galaxies and Zelda and Metroid Primes have obviously been a huge waste of my valuable gaming time. I see the light." Pause to let the sarcasm sink in and go about my business. Perhaps fire Mario Kart up when I get home. The point is simply this, going in we knew the Wii wasn't going to have knock out realistic HD graphics. And frankly, we didn't care. We believed in Nintendo because of years of top quality games. The motion controls are fun on the games that do get them right, but if they aren't your thing, most of the time you don't have to use them. I myself think the motion controls are pretty cool. Unfortunately, a lot of games didn't realize how to incorporate them and you ended up with a lot of games that degenerated into waggle fests. But you pick up a game like Metroid Prime 3, where motion controls take an already awesome gaming experience and shoots it to the next level, then it was worth it.
Sure, we saw a lot of sewage drenched filth come out on the system and had to wade through a lot of uninspired junk to find some jewels. But when we did, wow, how refreshing was it to play those games. This is an incarnation of Nintendo that has seen three top tier Mario Games, two Legend of Zeldas, and two Metroids. How many generations of Nintendo consoles can boast that, apart from the original? And graphics? They may not have been photo realistic, but the good games that knew how to work with them and give us good art design with vibrant colors really looked great. Take a look at the Galaxy Marios or even Mario Kart. You could play a new Ghostbusters game on PS3 or XBox 360 that looked like you were watching a movie, or you could play a version on the Wii that looked like a slick cartoon that made you FEEL like a Ghostbuster.
To me, that's what makes the Wii a success. The fun of the games. And yes, they weren't all kiddie games. Try out the bloody No More Heroes or MadWorld and you'll find some slick no small kids allowed violence you'll be shocked to find on a Nintendo system. Even first person shooters; while missing the photo real HD graphics, they control like a dream with the Wiimote/Nunchuck combo. Point and shoot. Super accurate. Not everybody is a "hardcore" super gamer. There are some, like me, that grew up on the Nintendo brand that love those original games and love to play the continuation of those series. And when you throw a game changer like the Wii Sports games, it's like icing on the cake.
I'll never regret getting a Wii. For someone who didn't game much between about halfway through the N64 years to a couple of years into the Wii lifecycle, it has, in the end, provided me with hours of fun.
Скроменый эксперт
10.12.2012
4/10
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Ужасно
This is more a comment on Nintendo than on the game...I wouldn't know about the game because after 3 weeks, we still haven't seen it function.In Novemeber we purchased this for our daughter. I went to hook it up to the TV and we got an error code. I called Nintendo and they asked that I return the game to them and they would replace it. Fair enough. Sometimes you get a lemon. So, on Friday (almost 2 weeks later) we get a brand new system direct from Nintendo. I patiently tried to set it up, but could not get a video signal on the TV. I'm fairly tech savy...I tried different HDMI ports on the TV, tried a two different HDMI cables (from other components that were working on the TV just fine), and I even defaulted to getting the old component cables from our old generation Wii. Absolutely no video signal.I called Nintendo and first was told to try setting it up on a different TV and if it didn't work to call back. Frustrated at this point, I explained to "Trevor" that this wasn't a solution, but a work-around. My TV was functioning perfectly with other components, so that wasn't the problem. Never the less, I tried their wise tech solution. Nothing. On the second TV, I went through the same steps...different cables, different HDMI ports and component cables with no signal coming through. The Wii U was not pushing a signal.So, back on the phone with Nintendo. "Greg" asked me to be patient and he would walk me through every single thing that I had already tried (every unsuccessful attempt followed by a "Huh!" from "Greg"). Although I was little offended that I had explained everything I had done, yet Greg felt that if his voice repeated the step over the telephone that it would solve the issue, I patiently waited for him to admit that I had a second bad unit.Now for my beef with Nintendo... So, Greg finally says that they would have to replace the unit. Great! Progress! So he explains that with the Holidays being upon us that it could be up to a month before we receive the replacment (or perhaps repaired unit...I don't remember). That wasn't acceptable to me. So Greg said that they did have an express program where they would get a replacement in the mail and I would return my defective unit within 21 days. This was only $10. I was reluctant, but agreed to this course of action because it would cost me more than $10 in gas, trouble and time to take the unit back to where I purchased it. The caveat was that if Nintendo didn't receive my defective unit in the 21 days, my credit card would be charged $330 for the cost of the unit.This morning I see that they have decided to go ahead and charge my credit card anyway. I called and was told that they would credit this amount back once they received the defective unit. NICE! So, despite the fact that one of their faithful customers has patiently worked with them to resolve the issue, they have made me wait for 3-4 weeks to get a unit that works AND made me pay for it twice. Thanks Nintendo. Way to take responsibility for your faulty products and take care of your customers!! This will be our last Nintendo product.
Скроменый эксперт
03.02.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
Mario Kart Wii, is one of the funnest games EVER. It is possibly the best karting game ever (with the obvious exception of Mod-Nation) There are only a few things that I don't particularly like. Any-who, on with the ReviewGameplay: Mario Kart has GREAT gameplay. the controls are almost always very responsive and I like all of the jumps you can do. There are plenty of shortcuts that you can use and it is very fun to play alone, with 15 different friends playing tournament style, or anything in between. There isn't much of a story line to it, but the fun racing makes up for that. It has it's fair share of glitches that has made me have to do a hard reboot, a few timesGraphics: The Graphics just aren't as good as the gameplay. It isn't horrible. You can see the tracks fine, but it is the background that get's me. There is absolutely NO detail in the background. Since it is a Wii game, I am not expecting to see HD, but come on Nintendo, let's get some art designers.Unlockables: I LOVED earning the unlockables when I was playing it. You can unlock characters, bikes, karts and "Mirror Mode" The unlockables make the replay value extremely high, and they seem to just keep on coming. Unfortunately, some of the unlockables are RIDICULOUSLY difficult to earn, and if you want Rosalina, then you would have to buy Super Mario Galaxy, and register it onto your account.Racing: The Races are generally really fun. They have sixteen races from past incarnations of the game, and sixteen completely new races. Most of the races are EXTREMELY fun! However some of them (especially on 150cc and Mirror Mode) get Ridiculously hard. Sometimes it seems to be the AI's mission to knock you off of the road, or throw a bomb at you. Also, it is EXTREMELY dangerous to get to the first to quickly. If you do, then you almost automatically get hit by Red and Blue shells. However if you wait till the end, you won't make it to first place, because by then, everyone is spread out, pretty far apart from each other. Also the Races, get rather boring seeing as they just turn into the same thing over and over again, with different backgrounds.Sound: The Sound is all right. The music is very catchy, however it can get a bit annoying. The Sound effects are extremely well laid out, letting you know when a red, or blue shell was coming, with sufficient time to block it, but not a ridiculously long amount of time, when it starts getting annoying.Final Verdict: Yes I did point out almost all of the bad parts, The glitches, the monotony, the ridiculously annoying races and unlockables. However, I didn't mention much about all of the many, many, many, good things. The whole game is VERY entertaining, and I recommend every Mario Kart fan to get this game. It is possibly the best of all of it's predecessors, and the Wii wheel, vs. the nun-chuck was an added bonus. I would give it a 94% and to tell you the truth, I am STINGY about ratings
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