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Why the Wii U is the best console of 2012

By Robin-Leigh Chetty
12.27.12 | 2 Comments

This past year has been pretty barren in terms of consoles hitting the market. Sony released yet another PS3 that went on a diet and the PS Vita has only succeeded in segmenting the company's handheld market share. Microsoft opted to shift its attention to redesigning the user interface and ...

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Wii U hacked to run Homebrew Channel

By Steven Norris: Gearburn Editor
12.11.12 | No Comments

Nintendo’s latest, the Wii U, was never expected to escape the wrath of the modding community. Point in case, it’s now been retro-hacked to run the Wii’s Homebrew Channel, an interface that runs unlicensed software and of course, pirated games. We say of course because let’s not kid ourselves, the chief ...

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Wii U gets second system update, offers ‘further improvements’

By Steven Norris: Gearburn Editor
12.05.12 | No Comments

Today, Nintendo’s Wii U gets its second system update since launch. This is update 2.1.0 U. What’s the update for? "Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.” says Nintendo.

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Win FIFA 13 and Mass Effect 3 for Wii U

By Staff Reporter
11.29.12 | 9 Comments

It's a momentous occasion. We're giving away our first two games for Nintendo's latest console, the Wii U. If you're lucky enough to own one, then read below and enter our exceptionally easy competition. Up for grabs is Mass Effect 3: Special Edition and FIFA 13 for the Wii U. ...

Tags: competition, Nintendo, wii u
Wii Mini revealed ‘accidentally’ on Best Buy website

By Steven Norris: Gearburn Editor
11.27.12 | No Comments

God, no. What is this? Update: Best Buy has just confirmed it. The Wii Mini is US$99 and is the ugly stepsister of consoles. "Big Fun, for a Mini Price" says Nintendo. We say, "old system, ugly shape". But for under US$100 it's a decent starter console with a great selection of ...

Tags: mini, Nintendo, wii mini, wii u
Nintendo TVii set for 8 December launch in Japan, Europe and US to wait until 2013

By Staff Reporter
11.27.12 | No Comments

Nintendo unveiled its new Wii U console to the American public on 18 November, the reception was strong with the company reporting an estimated 400 000 units sold during its first week. The console is now set to make its debut in Japan 8 December. The Wii U's Japanese release will ...

Tags: Nintendo, TVii, wii u
Amazon Instant Video app comes to the Wii U, 140k+ videos included

By Robin-Leigh Chetty
11.22.12 | No Comments

Nintendo's latest console, the Wii U, is designed not only for games, but as a multimedia hub. One of the strongest features the Wii U boasts is Nintendo TVii, an interactive viewing option that grants users access to host of content, that now includes Amazon. Users already have access to the ...

Tags: amazon, app, Nintendo, TVii, wii u
Wii U update giving you problems? Here’s two workarounds to ease the pain

By Staff Reporter
11.21.12 | No Comments

The release of Nintendo's Wii U has been somewhat bitter-sweet. Nintendo can definitely take solace in the fact its newest console sold out after one day in the US, but new Wii U owners were less than impressed by the one-hour-plus wait for the downloadable update. The update is essential, as ...

Tags: Nintendo, wii u, Workaround
5 awesome features we love about Nintendo’s Wii U

By Robin-Leigh Chetty
11.20.12 | No Comments

Nintendo's new gaming console, the Wii U, released on 18 November to a great amount of fanfare and hype as retailers saw console stock sellout rapidly. The Wii U is a device that, according to Nintendo, "removes the traditional barriers between you, your games, and your TV". It's ...

Tags: gamepad, Miiverse, Nintendo, TVii, wii u
Nintendo Wii U launches today

By Steven Norris: Gearburn Editor
11.18.12 | No Comments

Nintendo's Wii U, an HD version of the monstrously popular Wii, launched today. With the launch of the Wii U, priced at either US$300 or US$350 for the Deluxe package, Nintendo officially enters the world of sparkly graphics with a console capable of 1080p HD. The Wii U launches alongside 22 ...

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Topics

Why the Wii U is the best console of 2012

Wii U hacked to run Homebrew Channel

Wii U gets second system update, offers ‘further improvements’

Win FIFA 13 and Mass Effect 3 for Wii U

Wii Mini revealed ‘accidentally’ on Best Buy website

Nintendo TVii set for 8 December launch in Japan, Europe and US to wait until 2013

Amazon Instant Video app comes to the Wii U, 140k+ videos included

Wii U update giving you problems? Here’s two workarounds to ease the pain

5 awesome features we love about Nintendo’s Wii U

Nintendo Wii U launches today

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