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Nintendo Wii review

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

Our Score

Last reviewed: August 22nd 2008

Price at launch £179.99
MPN 00045496342043
Connectivity Bluetooth, Component Video, Composite Video, Ethernet, S-video, USB 2.0
Dimensions 44 x 157 x 215.4
Features WiFi 802.11b/g
Weight (kg) 1.2
Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3
Built-In Hard Drive No
Built-in Speakers Yes
Controller Features Vibration, Bluetooth
HDD Capacity (MB) 512
Installed RAM (MB) 88
Memory Card Compatibility SD Card
Picture Zoom No
Radio Tuner No
Sound Output Modes Dolby Pro Logic II
Progressive Scan Output No
Supported Format (Interlaced) 480i (SDTV), 576i
Supported Format (Progressive) 480p

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Product Summary

For

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Great playability

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included Wii Sports is compelling

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Unique controllers

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Easy-to-use menu system and media functions

Against

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Graphics can't compete with the Xbox 360 and PS3

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Games still expensive

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Opera browser not included as standard

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Needs Flash upgrade

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Media functions could be better

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Poor battery life for controllers

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