Wii

The system was in OK condition for not what I expected for what I paid. I had to replace the wireless bar that receives the remotes commands because the wire had been cut, and for that cost I could have just paid the extra 20.00 for a new system instead of 20 less for the used one. I am not real happy about this.

i love this unit.

The games are great,and because of the motion sensor,it seems like you're on the tennis court playing.

would definitely recommend.

The Wii was in perfect condition and works great!! We play for hours and it's so much fun. I definitely recommend this product and seller! A+++++++

Bought the unit Christmas last year. Family has played it maybe 20-30 hours and now disc failure.
Ta Da! In to the shop for repairs. The cost is not outrageous just disappointed that for $500.00 bucks in unit and games
and accessories this is the disc life on this one.
I know it's an inexpensive console but we're not talking Xbox 360 either. Just a simple format player.
I'm just saying...

Very few Wii games are good. If you look at the statistics, the vast majority of Wii games are in fact of very poor standard. The only bearable titles are Mario, Zelda, and Metroid. The only game I was addicted to was Mario Kart Wii. Also, the system doesn't support DVD moves. The hardware is also very weak; I'd be surprised if it is even 10% better than the GCN. The controllers use AA batteries and you can't charge them by connecting them to the system.

The Nintedo Wii is not a terrible product, but it is nothing special. The vast majority of the games are made for people under the age of 7. This is not bad if you are looking for a family console but it only does just that. When we got our wii several of the games we got with it didn't work well, not that the games were broken but they were unresponsive even after we adjusted the receiver. It is very hard to play shooter games because of the way the controls are made, like in Call of Duty: World at War, you have to press down B and twist counter-clockwise to throw a fragment grenade. Because you are twisting it is impossible to aim and therefore nearly impossible to use (Whenever I try the grenade ends up blowing my squad to pieces). It is also harder to snipe than on other consoles. Half the time in the middle of an online match you will move to try and find your enemy and it will spazz out for 3-6 seconds, enough time to get shot. If you are going to play shooter games get something else (I play MOH on my gamecube more). Mario Cart however is good. it is great for parties and fun to play contact racing where you can push the person sitting next to you. Sometimes the controller wants you to go another way and no matter how you turn you will go straight into a wall. Wii play is also pretty fun, but I only play tanks, cow racing, target practice, and the fishing game. Im am actually saving to buy an xbox 360 because of better games and graphics. If Your looking for young person/entire family entertainment look no further, but if you want to play shooter games, get an xbox or ps3.

If you're looking for advice on a gaming system, I'll tell you what a teenager told us. If you're looking to buy for a younger child, say over 5 but younger than 14, then get the Wii. But, if you're buying for a teenager, then they're looking into the Xbox. So, there you have it, from the lips of a teen. So, off we went to get the Wii since we old folks could work out with it as well. It has been the best investment! We can use it with the Wii Sports, and the kids get to have a blast with it with the games. It's so easy to use, the setup is easy (an 8-year-old did ours), and well, it's just been a marvelous addition to the gametime in this house. A word of caution, however, be SURE you read the directions. There are warnings enclosed that state things like "Don't play longer than 45 minutes at a time." The Wii can cause seizures in people so be sure you pay attention to that stuff. Other than that, it's great. Highly recommend!

Easy to connect to the T.V. Lots of hours of entertainment. Makes for a fun afternoon. I would recommend buying.

I love the wii.I think its even think better than a ps2.Well,i think its a hair better.Theirs better fishing games like fishing master world tour,but i dont know if their is a game like that for the ps2.The fishing games are fun!Like fishing master[not regular fishing master,the other one]is the best because of the fake fish.Best.So,the wii is the best to me.

First let me say, do not waste your money. If you buy this you are paying $200 to have an ugly piece of white plastic sit unused on your entertainment center.

It should be obvious that it is a terrible system when the best game (Wii Sports) comes with the system. It is the best game (at 1 star in my opinion) and sadly it loses it appeal after about an hour. What really saddens me is that when you get the Wii and spend all this time on a Mii you find out later it is basically usless in all other games.

The graphics are not much better than the PS2, well worse actually, and the gameplay is worse. What really angered me was the controller. At first it is fun waving your arms around like an idiot but after a while you just wants to sit down and play a video game. But it is impossible to play sitting down. SO when I am feeling lazy the Wii is not an option. And for those of you that think the Wii Fit will make you skinny.... Read the Game Informer review online. They did a study and found out the Wii Fit is nothing more than a glorified way to spend a bunch of money and get nothing in return. The whole set up of the game prevents you from building up your heart rate due to having to selct a different excercise from the menu everytime. What they discovered is people do not get healty playing Wii fit. All they are doing is playing a game in which they are standing up and leaning over every know and then.

The games, oh the games. I love games but when I go to shop for a Wii game I can not find a single one that is worth anything. I have bought a few and they are all lame, even Mario Kart Wii. The games seem as if they were made by 11 year olds. Seriously, if you consider yourself a gamer think of the Wii as one of those electronic handheld football games you see in the toy isle at Tiys R Us, the Wii is a lttle less fun then those.

Even the games that are on other consoles that are on the Wii are terrible. Madden 10 looked like Tecmo Bowl fro NES and played worse. I had to do a milk the cow motion at a hundred miles an hour just to do a running play. After a quarter I was sick of moving my arms and bored by the terrible visuals.

I was so excited when I got this because I believed th hype. I had it for six monthes and never bought a game because everyone I rented was boring. Even my little brother was bored by all the games. It sat by my tv for six monthes and every now and then my Girlfriend would say, "Want to Play the Wii?" and I would always think about it and become bored just thinking about it. Overall we played it twice. After six monthes I took it to GameStop and they gave my $60 for it. I paid $260.00 and I still though I was getting a good deal. If they solf he Wii for 10 dollars I would still think Iwas getting ripped off.

I traded mine in for a PS3. Best decison I ever made.

I beg of you. Do not make my mistake. Buy a different console. Besides, in a few monthes all consoles will have movment controllers.

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.

Love it right from Amazon of course i have been everywhere searching for one of these systems everywhere i hear there are a shortage on them. So i decide to go with Amazon, Great Choice!!!!! Amazon has and will keep my business and i'm very picky about where i spend my money.

We have already got many hours of fun for the entire family from our Wii ...it also gets people off the couch and moving a bit .. Lots of fun!

This is really a good game for the family. We have a lot of fun. I got the item earlier, which was really good. That why I like to buy from Amazon, because so fa so good I haven't gotten no problem yet. I really recomend this game to any body. I was looking for this game all the stores over St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Clearwater Florida and no ones have it, but when I look in Amazon.com I saw it and I bought it right away. I'm a happy customer.

The Wii was in perfect condition and I received it very quickly. I was looking in all the stores to find a Wii and after all that all i had to was spend 4min on Amazon.

Anyone into gaming on tv will like the Wii. I do recommend getting a HD cable if your tv is HD capable. Makes the picture a whole lot better.

The Wii has been very enjoyable. It's a nice way to stay interactive with people, while still playing a video game.

Looked for a long time for anything that would get my husband on his feet and moving that was not called exercise. He has PPS and even walking is painful. He can stand as long as he can then sit in a chair and play all of the games in the Wii sports package and be moving more than he has in some time and have fun doing it.

Super fast shipment and the game is the best for family game night. Thanks

Great fun for the family, not meant for a hard core multiplayer online fanatic like my self. The extended family has forced me to buy batteries at costco but it's well worth it! I love this system when it comes to family entertainment and also brings out the competitiveness in even the most subtle people. Love the system, hate the available online issues, but you know what? This is about getting the family together and enjoying each others company. Want to bring the family together? Fork over the $200 and enjoy!

I am a 63 year old women and have purchased the Wii console along with the Wii Plus with balance board. I find it to be so much fun while helping to improve my health and weight.

This is the second Wii I have owned. I had one about a year ago and sold it and just got another one cause I missed it so much. It is def. a lot of fun for the whole family to play. We have several games and I have not got one that I have not liked. If you are thinking about getting a Wii do it.

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!

What can I say. The Wii is a revolutionary gaming console that my 6 year-old loves. We have owned this for over a year, and it is going strong. Hopefully a new updated one will be out soon, as some of the initial quirks need to be worked out, such as the buzzing noise from the disc turning even if games are paused. The buzzing didn't exist initially, but started after a few months. The remote sensor bar also doesn't allow enough of a range, and doesn't recognize the remotes if you are more than about 10 feet away. These are minor issues compared to the positives, so it still is a 5 star product without a doubt. I think that for kids under 10, the Wii is the best console on the market, but older kids may be more attracted to the PS3. Cheers.

I am enjoying the Wii. I am having fun with the family and over all this system is the better system for young kids. Not many violent games for this system, which I think is great. Thank you.

This game takes computer gaming to a whole new level. There's nothing like it...period. So it's gonna be around for a while. Be sure to read the instructions as they will save you lots and lots of headaches. It takes a while to get the bugs out of the OS. But the instructions do a great job of walking you through it.

This was purchased as a gift for my Grandsons birthday. He is seven and they all had the greatest time
learning to play the games. What treat for me in the joy they had.

Great game system. It forces physical exercise and creates family interaction. No one waits for more than a minuter or two before he or she is brought into the game.

I ordered the Wii to use with the Wii Fit game and have really enjoyed it. Makes it easy to exercise when the weather's bad and I can't get out to the beach.

I bought this Item for the fitness program,and it is the greatest thing ever! Doesn't feel like a "work out" at all. More like a "play out"!

We purchased Wii two years ago. We use it so much that it just finally wouldn't play anymore. That's when we ordered another one from Amazon. Couldn't let a day pass without Wii!!. We had been playing the "sports" cd, but thought we'd try something different. We got the game of Monopoly. Mindless.Needing only a hand to play. We were skeptical, but pressed on. What the game lacks phyically, it makes up for emotionally. I have to have Boardwalk. Oh, oh, my opponent just put houses on his property. And then, there's this little man who runs around the board letting all the players know what's happening and ad-libing about the actions of the players. Like, if you want to trade with another player, he states how exciting that is for him. It's a fun, addictive game. A game for the family. I admit it doesn't take alot to keep me amused, but remember the word "mindless". For me. 4 out of 5 stars.

I got the Wii for my daughter for her 8th birthday and she loves it. I love the fact that even though shes playing a video games shes still active while doing it.

I only gave it four stars because I haven't had enough time to play it. What I have done so far has been a blast. And the grandkids can't wait to come over now.

The Wii really does get you off the couch, if that is what you want. It was easy to set up and we have been having a blast with it.

Could not find a console anywhere within 200 miles of home - Walmart, Bestbuy, etc. were all out of stock. Ordered from Amazon and had it in my hands the next morning! Easy to set up. Easy to use. Fun for one or a crowd, ANY age. Wii Fit gives me a decent workout in the privacy of my own home and I love the real feedback and tracking.

I love my Wii. I have never owned any video game player before & thought they were too hard to understand. Wii is fun & simply to play. Hours of fun. My neighbors have a Wii & we get together with all of our remotes & play together. Great entertainment no matter what age you are.

This is my first gaming system since Sega Dreamcast. Love how interactive the Wii is, especially with the Wii Fit board. Thought the workout isn't strenuous, it does incorporate excerices for the whole body. Very appealing to those who don't like working out in a gym and get bored easily. I like the fact that the new and improved Wii uses batteries as opposed to charging units. Haven't found anything bad about it yet. Look forward to not only using it for a workout but gaming.

I'm not a gamer, and I didn't play a long time ago!
Wii is different and I think if you are not a really addict to play you will love it!

We got the WII for christmas and it has been one of the best purchases that we have made...It is fun and interactive so you get up off your butt and do something for a change. High marks here!

Wii, needless to say, is an excellent system. Graphics are excellent, games are fun, and you can interact with people on the internet. You can play both wii and gamecube games and the Wii has several memory blocks, so you won't have to worry about a memory card for a while.It has some annoying, but fortunately not serious faults, however. The sensor bar is too delicate, so if you're playing a game or on the menu screen, and it does not respond correctly, you either have to restart the system or (usually)buy a new one. Because of the wii remote and and sensor bar, you should expect to spend a lot on batteries if you don't have have rechargable batteries or if your playing a game that requires the use of the wii remote and sensor bar. Overall, not as good as some nintendo systems, but it is definitily worth buying.

My granchildren love to come to Nanas house to games with and it brings families closer together.

My family and I have been die-hard GameCubers for the past 7 years so we know what to expect from the quality of graphics and styles of games available. People must do their research. It does not have the "intense graphics" of the other systems but I think the innovative way of interacting with the games/system makes up for what the Wii isn't. Except for the fact that they all play games, the Wii cannot be compared equally to the PS3 or 360. It's wonderful for what it is.

Set up was a breeze. We were up and racing (Mario Kart - Great Game!!) within 30 minutes (and that included time to rearrange dvd player, etc. to create a space on entertainment center).

I don't have a flat screen HD TV so I was happy that the system came with the R/Y/W type jacks. Also people have "complained" about only one remote, but it should be expected that additional accessories need to be purchased if necessary. (My GameCube came with one controller and NO GAME!)

We are very happy with our decision to purchase a Wii. We knew what to expect BEFORE we purchased it (even tho it was a no-brainer for the Mario fanatics that we are!)

Mildly competitive but without rancor! My wife of 52 years and myself are ball room dancers but get very little exercise beyond the Friday night dances. These games get us on our feet and moving while subtly trying to out perform each other. The motivation is still there to improve our scores and simultaneously our over all conditioning. Whether or not it will persist only time will tell.

As this was a Christmas gift for my in-laws, I am writing simply to state the superiority of Amazon of Alibris. The shipping was prompt and on time despite the worst time of year for shipping. Everything arrived as exactly described and made Christmas shopping that much easier!

I never thought this game console was going to be so great! I've had a lot fun with it very much, and my family is really enjoying every part of it.

The Unit

This specific set (the main unit, one Wii remote, and _Wii Sports_) is enough to get you started, but really, it should be viewed as only partial. Because only a couple games can be played with multiple people and one Wii remote, it would be helpful if one more remote came with the unit. Check for prices and you will quickly see why! It's not really a complete system with only one remote. Most people will likely want at least two.


Disabilities and the Wii

Much has been said about the Wii being used in retirement homes with the elderly, as well as with the disabled. Due to health issues, our family has now been doing activities together that we haven't been able to do in years. However, playing most of the games in a sitting position is difficult, and people who lack motor skills will have a difficult time with some functions, such as pushing buttons at once or letting go of a button at the right time. Coordination is important, and this has proven a bit of a challenge at times.


Wii Sports

_Wii Sports_ features five games: baseball, boxing, bowling, golf, and tennis. Game play is easy and mostly straightforwardly similar to real-life play of each game. The graphics on _Wii Sports_ are cute, but not what one might expect in a game today. The backgrounds are more impressive than the "Miis" (little personalized icons). The baseball game even removes the arms and legs of Miis!

Some of the "filler," especially in the baseball game, seems slow, and the filler can't always be skipped by pressing a button, and this grows frustrating at times. Instructions on how to play the games and what different on-screen icons mean is somewhat vague at times.

What I really enjoy is the fitness test, which can be taken daily. There are little mini practice games for each sport, such as batting practice. Once these are played, they are unlocked and show up at random in the fitness test. You can track your progress and improvement over time. This game also grows with you by saving your progress and giving you more difficult computer opponents as your skill level progresses.


Adding On

If you already have a Nintendo GameCube, you're in luck. Nintendo has made it so that much of what you have is likely compatible for play on the Wii--with the Wii operating as a GameCube of sorts. If you don't already have GameCube components, getting the Wii is also like getting a GameCube, though you will need to buy extra components to set it up as such (memory card, controllers, and games). Unfortunately, not much information is supplied by Nintendo on how this works, and it took research before I realized that the Wii remote could not double as a controller for GameCube games. On the positive side, people are getting rid of these items and they are selling for low used prices now.

At the time of this review, Nintendo has upgraded only the add-on units (such as the Wii controller and _Wii Fitness_) rather than the main unit, which is a welcome change from the way technology becomes obsolete the moment you purchase it.

Aside from games and accessories that can be added on, the Wii also has Internet connectivity that Nintendo is still (at the time of this writing) actively updating.


Overall, we have found the Wii to be a welcome unit in our home that has enabled us to have family time and lots of fun. I hope you enjoy it, too.

We have really liked it a lot. You don't have to worry about the weather to exercise. The time goes so fast when you're playing!

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.

This is the best game that I have ever played. The shipment was on time and I would score amazon service as 10 in a scale from 0 to 10. I'm satisfied! you guys are the best!

Great way to keep active during the long cold days of winter. My wife and I play 4 or 5 nights a week.
Any advice on what other games to buy?