Kotaku: vii

France Gets Wii Clone

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:00:14 MDT

It's spreading. To Europe. China's Wii rip-off, the Vii, has apparently been reskinned for the French. This made in China machine plays six games (Tennis, Football, Boxing, Bowling, Ping Pong and Baseball) and retails for €40. Accessories include a bat and what looks like three ~~spoons~~ rackets. Yes, we're calling it the "Ouii."

Sigh.
French Vii [Game Class via Game*Spark Thanks, Torokun!]

Chinese Wii Rip-Off Localized For... Japan?

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:00:00 MDT

Remember the Vii? Surely, it's burned somewhere into the back of your brain. The Chinese Wii rip-off has gotten a Japanese localization called V-Sports. We're pretty sure the Vii isn't text heavy, so localizing it was a cake walk. This release does mean more Japanese people can point and laugh at it, too! The console is retailing for ¥7,980 (US $79). That's not very funny at all. Then again, never is the current dollar-yen exchange rate.

Hit the jump for Vii-chan.

That's probably not even a real maid drawing.
Vii Sports [Akiba Blog]

Chinese Wii Rip-Off Reviewed

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:00:52 MST

You've seen the ads. Here's the review. YouTuber Ashens takes one for the team and imports a KenSingTon Sport Vii to point and laugh at. The shocker? It's not as bad as you'd think. (It's still pretty bad, though.)

Thanks, Kevin!

PS3 Clone Is "Winner"

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:00:23 MST

Our favorite Chinese copycat the Vii has another ripoff rival: the, are you ready, "Winner." It's not just a game machine, it's a super clone! The Winner features a photo player, karaoke functions and SDHC for media storage. It plays 2D and 3D games with online. There's even a Wii-mote knock-off (not a SIXAXIS!) with motion sensing capabilities. It will sell for somewhere between US$120-$150. The maker is promising million consoles for the North American and Japanese markets. The line starts here!
The Winner [Engadget]

A Telling Look Inside That Chinese Wii Copycat

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:00:14 MST

The folks at Chinese Engadget got their hands on our favorite rip-off Vii. There's a teardown that involves a screw driver and everything. You'll be surprised at the results!

No, no you won't.
Vii Specs Revealed [Codename Revolution]

The Chinese Wii Rip-off TV Spot

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:00:54 MST

Not only does the Vii rip off the Nintendo Wii, but it also rips off the Nintendo Wii's target customers and the movement of the "ii" in the intro. Now that is brilliant.

Vii Commercial [Danny Choo via Japan Probe]