News Tagged: Imports

Thursday 19th November, 2009 - 22:38 GMT

Guides: Everything You Need To Know About Importing a Wii

Everything You Need To Know About Importing a Wii

If you live in a PAL territory and are considering getting a North American Wii (or vice-versa), here's some tips to help you get the most out of it

Given the pan-Wii coverage on Nintendo Life there's been plenty of opportunity for the green-eyed monster to make himself known on both sides of the Atlantic. You might have considered buying a Wii "from the other side" to avoid waiting for..

31 comments | In Guides, Features, Imports, PAL, North America, Wii.

Wednesday 9th September, 2009 - 02:30 BST

First Impressions: Classic Controller Pro

Classic Controller Pro

We go thumbs-on to determine whether it's for pros or schmoes

Launched in Japan alongside Monster Hunter 3 Tri and the Dark World Wii, the Classic Controller Pro is Nintendo's attempt at righting the wrongs of its original old-school pad. The good news is, it largely does. The bad news? It's got a few quirks of its own. We snagged a shiny black one: so shiny, in fact, that our first thought went..

82 comments | In Virtual Console, Wii, Retro, Impressions, Classic Controller Pro, Imports.

Tuesday 16th June, 2009 - 12:55 BST

Feature: Tending and Feeding Your Japanese Wii

Tending and Feeding Your Japanese Wii

If you're considering getting a Japanese Wii, here's some tips and suggestions on getting the most out of it.

Ever since the Japanese took over the home video game console market in the mid-80s there's been a major gulf between game releases in the consoles' country of origin and nations importing them, either because Japanese publishers lacked overseas distribution arms (now far less likely than..

37 comments | In Features, Imports, Japan, Wii, Hardware, Guides.