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 Pro Controller for Nintendo Wii U - Black
Pro Controller for Nintendo Wii U - Black
Enjoy extreme comfort, functionality and accessibility during Wii U gameplay, whether your style is hardcore, old school, nostalgic or a combination, with this Pro Controller. Who says you can't have it all?Play your favorite Wii U games with this Pro Controller in hand. Enjoy comfort and accessibility with the dual analog sticks and ergonomic button layout that you've come to expect, newly modeled for the Wii U system. Take on long game sessions with a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that offers up to 80 hours on a full charge. The controller is also compatible with many downloadable games — check out the Nintendo eShop for more Wii U fun. This is your chance to become a pro.
 
A purchase for a small percentage of Wii gamers
Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
Most people buying the Wii U are expecting the "family" gaming experience. This controller does nothing to enhance that experience. It is your typical XBox 360 style controller, so as you might assume it is best used with games you play by yourself. You're not playing Mario Kart with this.
When I bought the system and noticed it only came with the tablet controller, I started grabbing the Wii Remote controllers. The Best Buy salesman steered me away from those and to this controller. He was dead wrong. A week later I was back spending $120 on Wii Remotes and Nunchuks. This controller just lays around and does nothing. A waste of $50 and it just doesn't fit in the "Wii" experience.
If you are a solo gamer that owns all the systems, this is the controller for you. But then I wonder - why play "those" games on Wii when you could just as easily spend the same amount and play them on XBox One or PS4.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
-5points
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 Fitbit - Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale - Black
Fitbit - Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale - Black
Keep track of your weight, BMI and body fat with this Fitbit Aria FB201B Wi-Fi smart scale that recognizes up to 8 users and lets you upload your weight automatically to the Fitbit Web site for easy monitoring.
 
Expensive for what it does, still...
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
If you can afford a $100 scale AND you are already in the FitBit family, then this is a no-brainer. Had it not been Christmas and I was feeling like a splurge, there is no way I'd spend this much on a scale. But it makes keeping track of your weight and BMI over time extremely easy. That paired with changes you might be making as a result of your recent FitBit One purchase could be just the encouragement you need to snowball your way to a better you. And if it does, then it was $100 well spent. Jury is still out on that scenario for me - but I'm heading in the right direction...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Fitbit - One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker - Burgundy
Fitbit - One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker - Burgundy
Fitbit One Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker: Measure your activity day and night with Fitbit One, a sleek device that goes beyond the traditional pedometer. Get motivated to reach your goals by making small changes to your daily life, like taking extra steps throughout the day or learning how to sleep more soundly at night.
 
Excellent device; has already made a difference
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
My wife bought me one of these for my birthday. I loved it so much and she was so interested in the info it was giving me daily and the conversations it sparked, that I bought her this one for Christmas. Now we both compete for daily steps. There is just no downside to that.
It has an excellent website and software surrounding it. You can track as little or as much as you want. One downside, the sleep wrist strap is just plain horrible. They've already sent me a replacement 2 months after purchase, but I won't bother to use it. It'll just fall apart like the last one. I just clip it to my PJs and it tracks sleep just as well as in the strap (how could it not?).
If you plan to have more than one of these in the house, I suggest doing as we did and buy different colors. We've never mixed them up, but had they been the same color we would have by now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
+1point
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 Wii U 32GB Console Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land Bundle - Black
Wii U 32GB Console Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land Bundle - Black
You've been a fan of the action packed world of Nintendo gaming since your very first console, and some major evolution has taken place since your first journey to the Mushroom Kingdom. Get ready for a whole new way to play with this Wii U Bundle, which includes Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land games pre-installed, a GamePad controller, sensor bar and more. Enjoy stunning, high-quality graphics, immersive 3D worlds and an innovative controller design that reinvents the way you interact with games. Explore a vast world of streaming content and surf the Web on the big screen as well. With the Wii U console, the possibilities are endless.Become one of your favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach or Toad, as you work with friends or take on other competitors in an amazing 3D landscape in Super Mario 3D World. Next, take a trip back in time as you enter a fascinating theme park that showcases 12 amazing attractions, each modeled after one of the most beloved Nintendo franchises of all time. Stay entertained with streaming content from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and more, and access your favorite Web sites, social networks and more with simple Internet browsing. Navigate the stunning virtual worlds of your games or browse through content with help from the GamePad controller. Save plenty of game data and more with 32GB of storage. A thrilling world of action and adventure awaits — are you ready for the time of your life?
 
More expensive an investment than I was expecting
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
I bought the Wii U as a Christmas gift for my kids. I remember when the original Wii came out (I did not get one) and it was significantly less expensive than the Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3. So I dove into this expecting roughly the same. Well, I spent just south of $300 on this. But of course, I needed a few games. Even the games that had been out for the better part of a year were still $30. And then there is the controller situation. It only comes with the tablet. I bought this for the family to play and one controller just isn't going to cut it. So, I bought an additional controller - the one that looks like an XBox 360 controller, at the strong advice of the Best Buy employee, for an additional $50. Bad choice, because I really wanted the Wii remotes for those type of games. $120 later I have two Wii Remotes and the corresponding Nunchuks. In the few months around this purchase I must have spent somewhere between $500-$600.
Time has passed and the pain of the cost has died away. It still stings when I think about it, but I usually don't. I just note how my family enjoys playing with the Wii and how it was a good purchase.
Buy it, but understand you are not buying the "cheaper" system. It'll cost you the same in the end.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Nunchuk Controller for Nintendo Wii - White
Nunchuk Controller for Nintendo Wii - White
Precision gameplay is now a hands-length away. The Wii Nunchuk Controller is used in conjunction with the Wii Remote and connects easily via the expansion port to get you into the swing of things. When combined, the input device duo becomes your sword and shield to combat charging assailants, your defense against a brawny linebacker and so much more. Because the Wii Remote and Nunchuk Controller are relatively dependent on each other, feel free to hold each controller in whichever hand is most comfortable. The ambidextrous design grants matchless accessibility for greater control over gameplay.Formulated with the same motion-sensing technology enabled in the Wii Remote controller, but with an analog stick to assist in character movement, the Wii Nunchuk thrusts you into a fully immersive gaming experience. In several games, you can use the analog stick to move your playable character, while the Wii Remote performs a specific action, such as throwing a pass or aiming a weapon, for the utmost in teamwork. Contoured perfectly to fit in the palm of your hand, the Nunchuk Controller is also equipped with conveniently located buttons for lightning-quick access.
 
Does its job
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
What can I say about nunchuks? If you have a game that needs them - well, then you need them. And chances are you do, because the games my kids like the most are the ones that need them. Like jet skiing, archery, etc. Truth - I like the archery as well. I'm glad I have them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Nintendo - Wii Remote Plus - Green/Blue
Nintendo - Wii Remote Plus - Green/Blue
Enemies will fall at the wave of your hand. Goals will be grasped with the reach of your arm. Sports tournaments will be won by the twist of your wrist. Your gaming destiny is clear when you're armed with the Wii Remote Plus controller. Hyper-sensitive to recognize your slightest movements, the Remote Plus eliminates buttons and joysticks and replaces them with the natural, fluid gestures of your body.A controller has never been so simple to use. Integrated MotionPlus technology intuitively recognizes every swing, twist, swish and blow and reproduces it on the screen with unbelievable accuracy, taking your mind off the buttons and into the battle, tournament or race. With this Luigi-inspired controller, you get the green and blue colors of the classic character to add a bit of nostalgia to all your games. When your controller no longer controls you, the reins are yours to take — steer your way to success.
 
Great controller, nice colors
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
I figured if I was going to spend an additional $60 buying controllers and nun chuks, they might as well be interesting looking. Since they cost the same as the white or black ones, it is nice to ones of different colors.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Nintendo - Wii Remote Plus - Red/Blue
Nintendo - Wii Remote Plus - Red/Blue
Enemies will fall at the wave of your hand. Goals will be grasped with the reach of your arm. Sports tournaments will be won by the twist of your wrist. Your gaming destiny is clear when you're armed with the Wii Remote Plus controller. Hyper-sensitive to recognize your slightest movements, the Remote Plus eliminates buttons and joysticks and replaces them with the natural, fluid gestures of your body.A controller has never been so simple to use. Integrated MotionPlus technology intuitively recognizes every swing, twist, swish and blow and reproduces it on the screen with unbelievable accuracy, taking your mind off the buttons and into the battle, tournament or race. With this Mario-inspired controller, you get the red and blue colors of the classic character to add a bit of nostalgia to all your games. When your controller no longer controls you, the reins are yours to take — steer your way to success.
 
Great controller, nice colors
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
I figured if I was going to spend an additional $60 buying controllers and nun chuks, they might as well be interesting looking. Since they cost the same as the white or black ones, it is nice to have ones of different colors.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Disney's Planes - Nintendo Wii U
Disney's Planes - Nintendo Wii U
High-flying escapades await with the video game follow-up to the new Disney animated film, Planes. Join big-hearted, speed-loving crop duster Dusty on adventures through the air with fellow characters Ishani, Echo and Bravo for action-packed fun you'll instantly want to share with your friends. Grab your Nintendo Wii U GamePad and prepare for challenging global missions, thrilling air races and grand adventures around the world. When you're a plane, even the sky isn't the limit.Get to know 10 characters from the film and play as each one when you travel to 10 breathtaking, captivating environments inspired by the film, from Propwash Junction to the exotic lands of China. It's up to you to complete every mission-based objective that lies ahead of you — all packed with entertaining adventure and exhilarating exploits — including racing missions. Experience all four modes of gameplay, including Story, Balloon Pop, Free Flight and Air Rallies, for high-flying fun that will have you on the edge of your seat. Share the amazing experience with a friend in drop-in, drop-out co-op gameplay that lets a buddy play as any of the characters featured in the game. So strap yourself in and take to the skies with all of your favorite Disney's Planes characters.
 
Lots of fun, a little difficult for 4 y/o
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
The great thing about this game is it's one that you can play right on the Wii U tablet, no need for the TV. My son loves it, even if it is a little difficult for him.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Mario Kart 8 - Nintendo Wii U
Mario Kart 8 - Nintendo Wii U
Players, start your engines. It's time to once again get on the racing circuit and compete against characters from the Mushroom Kingdom that you know and love. For the first time on the Nintendo Wii U console, you get to experience the racing action that has been a fan favorite for years, with a few added features to keep things interesting. So buckle up, push the pedal to the floor and get ready to turn this classic racing experience upside down.With new racing circuits, new gameplay features and a stunning new look, Mario Kart 8 certainly lives up to the legacy. The new anti-gravity feature will have you suddenly finding yourself racing on walls in a haunted mansion or upside-down over Princess Peach's castle — not to worry, the wheels on your kart will automatically rotate and shift into antigravity gear for an awesome racing element that allows mind-blowing new circuit designs. The previous games in the Mario Kart franchise introduced some amazing features, so they're back for more in Mario Kart 8. You can still see who's got what it takes in 12-player online competitive play. Hang gliders and motorbikes are back, as well as underwater racing and mid-air tricks, while Waluigi and Toadette rejoin the cast of characters. As the icing on the cake, the crisp, high-definition graphics and 60-frames-per-second frame rate of your Nintendo Wii U ensure a visually stunning and vibrant gameplay experience that you won't soon forget.
 
My kids love it
Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
I know Mario Kart has a long history - seems everyone in my family has been playing it for years. But I left for college right after we bought the first Nintendo, so I never got sucked in. But when I bought the Wii U for my kids this Christmas, it seemed an obvious choice. At 2 and 4 they are a little young to finish a race on their own, but they don't seem to care. If we ever do more than the first race, I'm sure there will be lots of fun levels. I definitely enjoy it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Google - Chromecast - Black
Google - Chromecast - Black
Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
 
A worthy addition to my TV tech
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: timepieces141
from Arlington, VA
on April 2, 2015
Not quite a complete replacement for my aging Roku, but for the things it does it does them well. Netflix, Hulu. Amazon - these all take longer to boot up on other devices, but on my laptop, tablet, or phone they're nearly instantaneous. Then I just sling them up to the Chromecast. But for the most part, I use this to stream shows from networks' websites - stuff I can't get on streaming services (such as CBS). For $35, that's worth not having to run an additional HDMI to my laptop (or have a dedicated computer).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
My Best Buy number: 0319792658
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 Google - Chromecast - Black
Google - Chromecast - Black
Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
 

is there a list that I can look at which shows me what programs are available

for example is the show "Fixer Upper" or "Rehab Addict" or "Pretty Little Liars" available. Obviously, I am not sure how this works.
I use the canistream.it website to check if things are available for streaming. And with an account you can have it notify you when things you are interested in become available.
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