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Mario Kart 8 is the best Mario Kart game to date. It's also just another Mario Kart game. The tension between those statements should be what makes up your decision whether to buy it or not.It feels like I've been playing Mario Kart for a very long time i...
It's interesting to note that while Super Mario Kart kicked the whole Karting game genre off back in 1992, there have been very few games that even approach its level of polish. That's still true for Mario Kart 8.But I can't entirely ignore the fact that...
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If you're like us and you still get a warm, fuzzy feeling whenever you get a new Mario game, Nintendo's latest release, although it has its flaws, is unlikely to disappoint you...
Looks gorgeous, endless fun, course lineup is great, handling has been improved.
Balance issues when playing multiplayer.
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It's been 22 years since Super Mario Kart and Nintendo's knockabout racing series has held its ground against the only critic whose opinion truly matters: time. Few other game series have been so dependable. Mario Kart has made a regular appearance on eac...
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I am terrible at Mario Kart. Though I've played them all, starting with the series introduction on the SNES, I never really seem to get any better at it. I've tried, mind you. I play the game regularly with my family, and regularly I get beaten by my boas...
What it lacks in raw innovation it more than makes up for in pure joy. Mario Kart 8's bare-bones presentation is offset by its solid core racing, and is an essential purchase for every Wii U owner who appreciates fun.Mario Kart 8 was reviewed by Geoffrey...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated:
2015-10-03 10:44:52
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I like to play a good game which is worth the money, personally i don't think there are many released nowadays – this is just my opinion. This review is based on around 24 hours gameplayI have played virtually all the mario kart games and to be honest not...
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It does, however, play very much like the Mario Kart we all know and love. From powersliding to hopping, firing red shells to slipstreaming, pick up the controller and you'll feel right at home. Both standard button input and motion controls are available...
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g3ar.co.za Updated:
2016-11-02 06:46:25
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Nintendo like their sequels, you need only look at the “8” in the title to figure that much out. However, they also have a history of innovation, making extremely well-polished, family friendly products and their games are incredibly fun to play as a resu...
Looks great l Plays phenomenally well l Great addition to the franchise...
Same old formula l Battle mode is a step back...
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CPU : IBM PowerPC 750 , GPU : AMD Radeon High Definition , Dimensions (WxDxH) : 135x 259x 23mm , Analogue sticks : 2, D-pads : 1, Video outputs : HDMI, AV Multi-out, Networking : 802.11nDespite having a year head start over the PS4 and Xbox One , the Wii...
The Wii U may not have the same 'wow' factor as the original Wii, but it still represents a matured take on home consoles that we haven't seen from Nintendo before, both in its approach to online gaming and its hardware design. It's the perfect blend of a...
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ergohacks.com Updated:
2017-03-03 09:53:16
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Nintendo is a brand that needs no introduction to anyone even vaguely interested in gaming and has produced a number of smash hit consoles and games over the last 20 years culminating with the Wii. A few years ago they announced its successor – the Wii U...
The Wii U is an odd duck. A console that does not fit in with the others control system and goes its own way in UI and game selection. The build and design quality is excellent but the lower specs make for a lot of waiting in between menus. I found myself...
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The Nintendo Wii U has been called a lot of things since its launch at the tail-end of 2012. Most of them far from positive. But two years on, and in the wake of the Sony PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launches, Nintendo's underdog is on the up; it's a consol...
An excellent range of exclusive and essential titles, backwards compatible with Wii titles, GamePad is conceptually interesting...
GamePad shortcomings (limited range, battery life), third party support lacks in favour of PS4 and XB1, slow operating system...
Even two years after launch the Wii U can't shake off its day one issues. The GamePad controller is undeniably large, its communication distance to the console is limited, no more than one can be used at a time, there's no multi-touch functionality...
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At a time when both the PS4 and Xbox One are striving to stand out from one another, the Wii U has more exclusive games than any other next-gen console, with even more to come next year. Even better, the console's now cheaper than ever, with the 8GB Basic...
The Wii U may not have the same 'wow' factor as the original Wii, but it still represents a matured take on home consoles that we haven't seen from Nintendo before, both in its approach to online gaming and its hardware design. It's the perfect blend of a...
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I'm not much of a gamer, and not a very good one either, but I find that there are still ways for me to enjoy my past time gaming. The Wii has always been one of my favorite ways to play games, especially games like Just Dance and Mario Kart. If you are w...
Great new features, Game pad and it's capabilities, Can use Wii Accessories and Wii U accessories, HDMI cable connection, 32GB storage...
Must buy specific accessories (such as Nunchucks), Needs an internet connection for online features, Paid membership required...
OK it can't play the hardcore games that are on the PS4 or Xbox 1 but the Wii U is still a lot of fun. Plus you also get all those characters that are only on Nintendo systems. Mario Kart 8 is a blast with four players and there are a lot of games for the...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2017-03-03 09:53:49
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Ever since its success with the dual-display Game and Watch back in the early 1980s and the more recent DS series, Nintendo has held the firm belief that two screens are better than one. The same theory underpins the Japanese firm's latest games consol...
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NOTE: We tested the 32GB Premium Pack edition of the Wii U console, which comes in black and includes the console itself, a black Wii U GamePad, a console stand, a GamePad charging cradle, a GamePad stand, a HDMI cable, motion control sensor bar and power...
Rather than viewing the Wii U as the first entry into the next-generation of gaming, Nintendo's latest offering makes most sense when set apart from its rumoured, super-powered next-gen rivals. By again not concerning themselves with spec-sheet stat chasi...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2017-03-03 09:54:38
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The Wii U was released just a few days ago, and the first sales figures are in. So, success or fiasco? According to the magazine Famitsu, no fewer than... The Nintendo Wii U is the highly anticipated successor to the aging Wii video game console. Here's...
Touchscreen controller improves gameplay and enriches the gaming experience, GamePad fits comfortably in hands, Low power use, Quiet even during games, Compatible with Wii, Wii Remote and Wii games, Up to five players can play locally...
GamePad's low battery life, No analogue triggers, Graphics capabilities similar to the sixyearold PS3/Xbox 360 generation of consoles, Only one GamePad at a time (for now, at least), Glossy plastic collects smudges, especially the black model, Slow menus...
Despite huge improvements since the first Wii, the Wii U may not be a freak of performance, but it has once again innovated the gaming experience with a well-designed, well-thought-out controller that's fun to use. The touchscreen brings a new dimension t...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2017-03-03 09:54:50
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The Nintendo Wii U is the Japanese gaming giant's successor to its insanely popular Wii console, and aims to combine the world of motion control with a unique tablet-like controller called the GamePad. You’ll still be able to use all your old Wii Remot...
Nintendo’s history in the field of video gaming is legendary - this is a company which has shaped and defined the industry across four decades. Taking this into account, it was obvious that the Japanese veteran wasn’t going to push out a traditional console to supersede the Wii, and the Nintendo Wii U is possibly one of the most surreal, individual machines we’ve ever seen under our telly.It offe...
Nintendo reinvented video gaming with the motion-controlled Wii, making gamers out of people who had previously never even picked up a joypad. However, despite the unique nature of the GamePad, the Nintendo Wii U is a much harder concept to sell to non-gamers - and that could prove to be a problem in the future. Because of limitations on the hardware, you can’t have four players using four GamePa...
The Nintendo Wii U doesn’t have the same immediate impact that the Wii did all those years ago, so if you’re getting one for Christmas expect to do a lot of hand-holding if your granny wants to have a go. It’s not as intuitive as its predecessor, which...
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If the purpose of a review is to tell you whether a product is worth buying, then the answer with the Wii U is: it depends. Weird, in places flawed, occasionally wonderful, it's just as interesting and innovative in its own way as the DS or the original W...
Innovative controller, Decent online services, Some great launch games, Huge potential...
Poor Wii Pad battery life, Gimmicky third party ports...
The Wii U is a peculiar beast, straddling the space between two console generations, and reliant on the new experiences delivered by its innovative controller. Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros U and Zombi U already prove that it's capable of deliverin...
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Six years ago Nintendo brought gaming to the masses with the Wii, now it's hoping to repeat the trick. The Wii U signals not only Nintendo's first foray into HD, but the arrival of a new peripheral for us to get to grips with in the shape of the Wii U Gam...
There's no doubt that the Wii U is pushing the boundaries of how users interact with games. Asymmetric gameplay is hopefully here to stay and seeing our Nintendo heroes in HD for the first time is a watershed moment. But then there are those simple desig...
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Nintendo's new home console, Wii U, arrives under a heavy burden and without the simplicity that made its predecessor so easy to sell. Communication has been a problem for Nintendo since the Wii U and its tablet-esque Gamepad controller was revealed. W...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2017-03-03 09:55:10
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Nintendo Wii U: ReviewIf we're being honest with ourselves, Nintendo has in the last decade strayed far from the path hardcore gamers would have favoured. The Japanese gaming giant preferring to appeal to a family audience with its multiplayer, friendly g...
For the first time in over a decade, Nintendo has considered its original core audience when designing a machine that can go toetotoe with rivals for pure gaming skills.
The new Wii GamePad is not for everyone, and its approximate threehour life on a battery charge when used heavily could hamper long gaming sessions...
It's been a long while since Nintendo could attend the same party as its closest rivals, Microsoft and Sony, even though that duo may not be hanging around long before heading off to an even better one. However, with its odd but alluring tablet-style con...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2017-03-03 09:55:18
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Nintendo is stepping into the next generation of game systems, which is a cross between the current gen and a concept we’ve never seen before. The Nintendo Wii U is the company’s first high-definition game system, and its graphical power rivals the Xbox 3...
The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if some of the most interesting features aren't available at launch...
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DateNovember 19, 2012 Read later When Nintendo first broached the idea of multiple-screen video games in 2004, many critics were skeptical that players could focus on two images at once. Yet the handheld DS, blending one touch-sensitive screen with...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-03-03 09:55:20
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After placing third in a console generation with the GameCube, Nintendo showed that it was no longer willing to compete strictly on software with the 2006 launch of the Wii. The platform proved a phenomenon thanks to its motion controls, ease of use, and...
Innovative GamePad, Nintendo's finally in HD, Improved online approach, Large launch lineup, Pro bundle solidly priced...
Poor GamePad battery life, Sluggish menus and interface, Online issues, delayed features, Lacks early system seller, Basic set is a bad deal...
For Nintendo fans looking to finally enter the HD era, the Wii U may seem like a beacon of light in an endless downpour – and if you're coming from the Wii, it will be quite impressive, indeed. Not only are the publisher's own properties sleeker than eve...
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Nintendo Mii characters joining fans in line at Nintendo World for the launch of Wii U in New York.The Wii U is the heir to the Nintendo Wii system, whose motion-based controls got couch potatoes around the world to burn calories as they swung virtual ten...
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Please enable JavaScript to watch this video.Nintendo isn't afraid of different. It has thrown more crazy stuff at the wall — and gotten more of it to stick — than anyone. The Wii U is Nintendo's opinion of what's next.Nintendo makes gaming consoles your...
Yes, if you know you want the next version of the Wii. While technologically, the Wii U sort of feels like the step you'd take before you get to motion controls in the Wii, that doesn't mean it doesn't totally fit into Nintendo's ethos of interaction. It'...
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The Wii U, which hits stores on Sunday, is the first new video game console in six years. With all the technology world's advances in processing power, graphics capabilities, online delivery and input breakthroughs in the intervening years, that's a minor...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2017-03-03 09:55:38
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Thinking of buying a Nintendo Wii U console? Geek Squad is here to help you pick which Wii U bundle is right for you - whether you need a bundle with games, a stand alone console or a cool gift pack with more added extras.The holidays are fast approaching...
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Stuff magazine Fri, Nov 30 2012, 12:11PM Nintendo has stolen a march on Microsoft and Sony by launching the Wii U before the Xbox 720 and PS4 have even been announced. But can the Wii U’s dual-screen gaming and raft of launch titles do enough t...
Great fun, Clever uses for the Gamepad, Brings multiplayer back to the couch...
Will be overpowered by rival next gen consoles, Sluggish UI, Not as accessible as the Wii...
It provides no graphical leap, but the Wii U’s take on dual-screen gaming is a revelation, especially when gaming with friends...
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The launch of the original Wii essentially created a new breed of gamers - those who liked to play games that required them to physically move more than their thumbs. The Wii became a console for the casual gamer, and thus it was ignored by those who p...
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The Wii U is the latest games console from Nintendo and will soon lock horns with the other next-gen offerings from Sony and Microsoft. After placing third in a console generation with the GameCube, Nintendo showed that it was no longer willing to compete...
Innovative GamePad, Nintendo's finally in HD, Improved online approach, Large launch lineup, Pro bundle solidly priced...
Poor GamePad battery life, Sluggish menus and interface, Online issues, delayed features, Lacks early system seller, Basic set is a bad deal...
For Nintendo fans looking to finally enter the HD era, the Wii U may seem like a beacon of light in an endless downpour – and if you're coming from the Wii, it will be quite impressive, indeed. Not only are the publisher's own properties sleeker than ever...
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We've seen Nintendo pull off stranger things before. Remember the confusion that confronted the Nintendo DS at launch? The scorn poured on the nascent Wii just before it became the biggest selling console of its generation? By focusing on innovation rath...
Well-designed, unobtrusive hardware, Excellent exclusive games, Cheaper than Xbox One and PS4, Strong indie and retro line-up...
Few third-party titles, Future looks bleak...
Even by Nintendo's standards, this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill console. The Wii U GamePad is a strange, brilliant and versatile controller, and employed properly might just power a new wave of fantastic, innovative games. As a vehicle for family fun, t...
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T3.com
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2017-03-03 09:55:42
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Well it’s about time. Ever since the current generation of consoles has been sat in our living rooms, annual gaming expo E3 has been bereft of any serious hardware announcements. Or at least one that hasn’t been either a handheld or peripheral. E3 2010...
Tactile, multi-use GamePad, Full HD graphics at last, Genuinely revolutionary...
Weak GamePad battery life, No launch games for 2 GamePads, Need More Wii-U specific games...
Ultimately, the Wii U is a potential-packed system that plays like a dream and at a decent, if not recession-proof, price. An obvious upgrade for Wii owners as it utilises a lot of the hardware you'll already have, it's the clear attempt to tempt hardcore...
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A fuller PC Advisor review of the Nintendo Wii U games console (formerly known as Project Cafe) will appear here shortly, but in the meantime, here's our verdict based on some brief hands-on time with the console, along with the demos and presentations...
The Wii U has a lot of potential, but do you need another (massive) controller sitting on your coffee table? I'm willing to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt. But while it seems other consoles are going for smaller controllers - or no controller a...
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The Nintendo Switch is finally available in the UK, but what's different compared to the firm's previous console, the Wii U? Whether you're trying to choose between the two or considering an upgrade, here's our Nintendo Switch vs Wii U review. Read next...
We have only had hand-on time with the Switch so this is an early first-impressions verdict. We think the Switch is an enticing piece of hardware with its many different ways of playing, improving vastly on the Wii U. Zelda might be enough for many to upg...
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The GamePad is at its best when it's delivering a new way to interact with your games. The ability to play a full console game – like New Super Mario Bros U, while others do something on the TV is as awesome as it sounds. Using it as a second display for...
Like most consoles at launch, Wii U is a mix of awesome new ideas and mediocre execution. This is Nintendo's first foray into HD, into true social offerings, into the dangerous business of internet communities, and for the most part it's been handled fair...
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