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| Product | Nintendo Wii U Basic Set | Microsoft Xbox One | Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Set | Sony PlayStation 4 | Nintendo 3DS XL (Red) |
| Price | $287.94 to $549.99 | MSRP: $499.99 | $349.99 to $499.00 | MSRP: $399.00 | $199.99 to $229.07 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | Info unavailable | 3 stars | Info unavailable | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | November 18, 2012 | Info unavailable | November 18, 2012 | 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. | Info unavailable | 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. | Info unavailable | 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. |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices |
| MSRP: $499.99 See manufacturer website for availability. | Prices from 8 stores | MSRP: $399.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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