Bit-Tech recently got their hands on the Wii, and as we get closer to the release date and see more and more footage, the hype grows a little worn and the realistic among us grow ever doubtful.

What I do want to do is provide a little realism. Too many journalists are giving out the impression that the Wii will provide an unbelievable, unique experience unlike anything you will have ever played before. That the Wii remote allows for completely dynamic gameplay that will revolutionise the gaming world. These facts are half-truths, based most probably on people spending a small amount of time with the console at a booth at one of the big conventions. When you get down to the nitty gritty of the Wii you find something a bit different from the 360 and PS3, but not drastically as you may have thought/hoped.

They played a handful of games in a controlled environment and faithfully recorded their impressions, included embarrassing photography. When it comes down to it, will the Wii be, as their comparison goes, an occasional party game as opposed to a serious system? And if so, will it matter? Eliza Gauger

Nintendo hands-on (p)Wiiview [Bit-tech]

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