Nintendo Wii U Basic Set comparison

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Nintendo Wii U Basic Set

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Nintendo 3DS XL (Red)

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Price $262 to $549 at 10 stores $330 to $372 at 7 stores $187 to $292 at 6 stores $249 to $299 at 5 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
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3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews 4.0 stars out of 40 reviews
Release date November 18, 2012 April 08, 2013 November 18, 2012 June 22, 2012 June 15, 2011
The Bottom Line Despite some clever dual-screen gaming mechanics, the Wii U's lack of compelling exclusive software and an overall unpolished user experience make it tough to recommend in its current state. Despite some clever dual-screen gaming mechanics, the Wii U's lack of compelling exclusive software and an overall unpolished user experience make it tough to recommend in its current state. The supersize Nintendo 3DS XL is a solid portable gaming device, but its thin game library keeps it from being a must-buy for existing 3DS owners and newcomers alike. Overall, the PlayStation Vita is the most advanced portable gaming system ever made. While the price is deceiving because of a hidden cost, gamers are getting an impressively complete package right out of the gate. A healthy launch lineup is sure to provide something for every kind of gamer, and a large selection of digital downloads is available right now.

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Max resolution (external) [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Video Output] Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 960 x 544
Processor type Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Cortex-A9 MPCore
Graphics Processor Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable SGX543MP4+
Media Type Nintendo Wii disc
Nintendo Wii U disc
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Nintendo Wii U disc
Cartridge
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PlayStation Vita card
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