Search results for "Nintendo"

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The Bottom Line: If you don't mind waiting for the game to load, Lego City: Undercover has a lot of fun packed inside, even if most of the gameplay is stuff you might have seen before. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, TT Games, Action, 1 Player

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not the perfect controller for Virtual Console games, but the WaveBird remains the best wireless controller for playing older games on the Nintendo Wii. Read review

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless, Platinum, AA type

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It works with all the right games, but the cramped design of the Mad Catz MicroCon controller makes it a bit uncomfortable for extended gaming sessions. Read review

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Slick controls and great boss fights make Corruption a worthy end to the Metroid Prime trilogy. Read review

Specs: Teen, Retro Studios, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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Specs: - Game console, Blue

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Mario Kart 7 features the best racing yet in the franchise, though it takes a step back in other areas. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Retro Studios, Driving, Racing / driving - kart, Fantasy, 1-8 Players

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: For families and lovers of casual games, the still-affordable Wii represents the best console bundle value of the holiday season in terms of dollars spent; however, the Wii's getting long in the tooth, and other game consoles offer more entertainment options and functionality for their higher price tags. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Wii Limited Edition Red Bundle - Game console, Flash memory card, Nintendo Wii disc, Nintendo GAMECUBE disc, IBM PowerPC, Red

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• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Game console audio / video cable - Component video / audio, 1 x Nintendo Wii AV Multi Out connector - Male, 5 x RCA - Male, 8 ft

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Wireless Sensor Bar is invaluable for large, complicated Wii-equipped home theater setups, but you don't really need it if your Wii is right next to your television. Read review

Specs: IR sensor

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Super Mario 3D Land eases you in with creative level design and tight controls while leaving plenty of challenging content to be discovered. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Nintendo, Action, Action - platformer, Fantasy, 1 Player

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Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Nintendo, Party, 1-5 Players

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 2, Cobalt black

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: By including an illuminated screen, Nintendo has finally fixed the original Game Boy Advance's biggest flaw. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp ARM7TDMI, 256 KB WRAM - Integrated

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Thanks to Hudson's uncanny ability to continue producing simple but enjoyable minigames, the formula still works. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Hudson, Party, Party, 1-4 Players

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Kid Icarus: Uprising soars in this fast-paced and compelling shooter. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Opus, Action, Action - third person shooter

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.1 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The overly simplified gameplay really holds it back, and overall, it's a game that really can't be recommended to anyone, young or old. Read review

Specs: Everyone, HAL Labs, Action, Kart Racing, 1-4 Players

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it isn't revolutionary, the Wii Zapper is a great Wii accessory--and for the price, you really are getting an excellent value. Read review

Specs: Game controllers shooter attachment

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Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Color - Handheld game console, Cartridge, Sharp Z80 8 MHz, 256 KB - Integrated, Blue

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though an enjoyable addition to the series, Mario Party 9 is much too familiar and predictable. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Nd Cube, Party, Miscellaneous - party

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Everyone, Genius Sonority Inc., Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - console-style RPG, 1-4 Players

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. Read review

Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 2, Crimson/black

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Specs: Nintendo DS Lite - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 2, Light blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The stellar presentation and fantastic level designs combine to make Super Mario Galaxy the Wii's game to beat and one of Mario's greatest adventures yet. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Nintendo, Action, Action - platformer, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wireless

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Donkey Kong's newest adventure makes traditional platforming feel fresh again, thanks to clever level design and great artistic touches. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Retro Studios, Action, Action - platformer, Action - adventure

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Gorgeous new visuals help make The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D the definitive version of an enduring classic. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, GREZZO, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: External, Game console, Game pad, Wired, Platinum

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: A wide variety of games and accessible-yet-deep controls make Wii Sports Resort a must-have party game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Nintendo, Sports, Fantasy, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Minish Cap executes the classic overhead Zelda formula with great precision and delightful whimsy. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Flagship, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Nintendo's latest Game Boy has an interesting design but doesn't offer anything you can't find in the company's other portables. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Game Boy Micro - Handheld game console, Cartridge, 16.8 MHz, 256 KB

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Anyone looking for thrilling action with refined control and a great premise need look no further than Freedom Fighters. Read review

Specs: Teen, Io Interactive, Action, Tactical Third-Person Shooter, Modern, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Time has done nothing to dampen the funky and fresh platforming served up by Super Mario Bros. 3 Read review

Specs: Everyone

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Nintendo 64 - Game console, Cartridge, MIPS R4000 93.75 MHz, 36 MB RDRAM (RAMBUS) - Integrated, Watermelon, 21-bit color / 640 x 480

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: External, Game console, Wheel, Wireless, USB

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Pokemon fans will be in for exactly what they want, while new players now have the perfect opportunity to see what this unusual and likeable series is all about. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Game Freak, Role-Playing, Console-style RPG, 1-4 Players

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: Wired, Hi-Speed USB

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance accomplishes what all role-playing games attempt, but very few actually manage to do. Read review

Specs: Teen, Intelligent Systems, Strategy, 1 Player

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Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headset, Behind-the-neck, Stereo, Limited warranty - 2 years

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Specs: Game console, Wireless, Black