Nintendo Wii U review: A great game system for kids, but its successor is on the horizon - CNET
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The Wii U is good for Nintendo lovers and great for families, but hold out for the Switch, the Wii U
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10 years later, the Wii U is still deeply weird—and we love it
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Wii U is a good game system for kids, thanks to its games - Video - CNET
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Wii U is a good game system for kids, thanks to its games - Video - CNET
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Wii U is a good game system for kids, thanks to its games - Video - CNET
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U) review: The total package - CNET
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Wii U is a good game system for kids, thanks to its games - Video - CNET
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