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France Gets Wii Clone
7:00PM Brian Ashcraft | 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!] More »
Chinese Wii Rip-Off Localised For… Japan?
8:00PM Brian Ashcraft | Remember the Vii? Surely, it’s burned somewhere into the back of your brain. The Chinese Wii rip-off has gotten a Japanese localisation called V-Sports. We’re pretty sure the Vii isn’t text heavy, so localising 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. More »
Chinese Wii Rip-Off Reviewed
3:47PM Brian Ashcraft | 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! More »
PS3 Clone Is “Winner”
7:19PM Brian Ashcraft | 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] More »A Telling Look Inside That Chinese Wii Copycat
10:00PM Brian Ashcraft | The folks at Chinese Engadget got their hands on our favourite rip-off the 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] More »
