wiis are very good for party entertainment only. not many big games and most are just like old nintendo games. boring

I must say the Nintendo Wii was a great idea when it came out - a sort of games console for the non-games market. I had mainly sports games on it and found it thoroughly enjoyable. Unlike other games consoles I've had (ps2, megadrive etc) I dont think Ive ever played it on my own - its a very socialable games consoles and I only used to get it out when friends came round.

That's the good stuff.

The bad points are that it doesnt work that well any more! The handsets dont connect very well, it sometimes restarts itself for no reason and sometimes doesnt come on at all. I've still given it 3 stars as its a cracking console, but its a shame that it breaks so easy - and outside of warantee, which is always annoying!

Overall my kids like the Wii although my eldest seems to keep going back to his Xbox. Easy to use, small, connects wifi easily, games limited especially for older teenagers, mine are 14/16 both get quite bored after a while.
If the PS3 was cheaper would have one of those instead, not recommended unless you have younger children, DS users will like.

If your looking for a family console that everyone can play buy it but if its actual gaming your into get and x box 360 or a ps3.

At a time when sales of LCD and Plasma screens are huge why has Nintendo dropped out of the race? Having looked up the specs on the web it seems that the old XBox has higher specs all round (memory, CPU and graphics) and the difference between the Wii and the Gamecube isn't staggering. The controllers however are inventive and fun, allowing anyone to play, even those who aren't traditional video games fans. The price is low and makes this an ideal second games machine. Get a few mates round after a some beers and the Wii is a big hit, although wasted on a 42" HD plasma. Can't help but feel that a new range of Gamecube controllers could have achieved something close to the Wii. I hear the PS3 has motion sensor controls, it will be interesting to see how the games will make use of this. How long unitl Wii like PS3 controllers are released onto the market via 3rd party vendors. Hopefully Nintendo's next offering will be a huge leap.

Great console in theory - Great fun and great idea - not so good if you're wanting an actual proper game of something though - good for kids parties.

I love the idea behind this, but when playing I found myself drawn towards my Xbox 360 instead due to the lack of power from the wii. I think it's just like all other Nintendos in that they are better for small children rathers than older gamers. I do respect its price and the idea but again it's better for the younger gamers.