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| Product | Nintendo Wii U Basic Set | Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Set | Nintendo 3DS XL (Red) | Sony PlayStation Vita (Wi-Fi) | Nintendo Wii (original, Wii Sports bundle) |
| Price | $269.00 to $549.99 | $324.99 to $372.90 | $190.00 to $296.42 | $249.99 to $299.90 | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | November 18, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| 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. | If you don't mind the dearth of HD graphics, the
Nintendo Wii's combination of motion-sensitive controllers, included Wii Sports titles, and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. |
| Media Type | Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo Wii U disc | Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo Wii U disc | Cartridge Flash memory card | PlayStation Vita card Flash memory card | Flash memory card Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo GAMECUBE disc |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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