Wii Hands On - Initial Thoughts

The good :

1. Photo Channel - capable of playing back common digital camera video formats as well as showing images.
2. Intuitive interface.
3. The Wiimote - fun for the whole family, but strap it on tightly or you’ll take somebody’s eye out.
4. Miis - create Nintendo versions of yourself and your family and friends, and watch as they pop up in games.
5. Internet Channel - surf the net from your Wii! Check out the possibilities at http://www.opera.com/products/devices/nintendo/wii/video/

The bad :

1. Multimedia support - MP3 playback is only possible via the Photo Channel and as background music during certain games. ‘Music Channel’ non-existent. No DVD-Video or audio CD support.
2. Online features currently only available to those with with wireless (Nintendo has stated that the Wii ethernet adapter will not be available until 2007).
3. The aches. Swing that wiimote too hard and your joints will be aching for days.

The ‘to-be-expected’:

1. Required room - you really do need a lot of room in order to play games with the Wiimotes. Playing whilst sitting down just isn’t the same.