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NOW CLOSED: Fancy trying a Wii and taking part in the MN "My First Wii Challenge"?

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AnnMumsnet · 20/06/2011 10:01

We have another exciting product test for you - we are looking for 40 Mumsnetters who don't already have a Wii at home but would like to take part in "My First Wii Challenge" with Nintendo.

Nintendo say they "are keen to offer Wiis to 40 MN families to encourage them to spend fun time together as a family as well as give them the opportunity to test out some great games". If you already have a Wii, please look out for the feedback thread for this project as Nintendo would like to hear your views too (in exchange for a prize draw Grin).

If you are selected for the test you'll be sent a Wii console, handsets and nunchucks for all the family plus the following games:

uDraw GameTablet with uDraw Studio
Mario Kart
Kirby's Epic Yarn, and
Just Dance Jnrs

We'd then like you to take part in 4 weekly challenges with the Wii. This will involve playing with one game per week and adding your feedback to a thread on Mumsnet.

The challenge will start week commencing 4 July and last for 4 weeks - so please only apply if you are able to add feedback every week in July.

Ideally we're looking for MNers in the UK with at least 2 children.

After the challenge is completed and you have added at least 4 lots of feedback you will be able to keep the console and games for your family to enjoy.

In addition, we will need 10 of the families selected to film themselves and their family playing with the Wii. These videos will be used on the Nintendo pages on Mumsnet in the autumn and possibly elsewhere (they will be hosted on YouTube). If you are willing to undertake the video element please indicate this on the form link below. You will be supplied with a FlipCam (which will need to be returned). You will be briefed on filming requirements but it shouldn't be too onerous.

To sign up please add your details here

Good luck and many thanks

MNHQ

OP posts:
jasper1980 · 28/06/2011 09:50

Nintendo should let all applicants test for having to waitGrinGrin

Blatherskite · 28/06/2011 09:51

Ah, it's probably for the best. It would cost me a fortune in games and uDraws etc anyway

ihavenewsockson · 28/06/2011 11:02

Oh dear, you really think they will back out Sad

Neverlandpirate · 28/06/2011 11:06

Confused I wonder why nintendo are stalling? Poor Ann, she is probably pulling her hair out too.

PippiLongBottom · 28/06/2011 11:08

I don't think they are backing out or anything, just making sure they allocate the right people me.

It is an awful lot of money 40x200 quid (approx)

ihavenewsockson · 28/06/2011 11:16

It is a lot of money, you're right.
I probably won't get it as my children are only little. Very adept at games tho Hmm

Neverlandpirate · 28/06/2011 12:05

I only have one child so I know my chances are tiny.. But they didnt say they wouldn't let one child families apply- just that a family with more than one is ideal.

I am hoping that a live in granny here may help my application as she acts like a 6 year old anyway!

I know I'm not going to get it, but you can't blame a woman for trying? Plus I have supplied the thread with lots of Brew and cakes while we wait! Grin

MrsSnaplegs · 28/06/2011 12:45

I suspect we might not get it either as my 2nd dc is only 6 months - he can use my iPhone already though - he plays with the baby rattle on the MN baby appGrin

Neverlandpirate · 28/06/2011 12:58

MrsSnaplegs maybe we should start our own thread for the people who applied but haven't a hope of getting one... A support thread for the dissolutioned? Grin

Adair · 28/06/2011 12:59

I suspect that will be me too - dc are 3 and 5 (and 5mths). Am hoping they see the potential for sucking us in Grin

Neverlandpirate · 28/06/2011 12:59

Disillusioned I mean Smile

5inthebed · 28/06/2011 13:00

Wow, still no news.

I have been to sports day and jumped eery time my phone pinged me an email.

Poor Ann, everyone on tenderhooks.

MrsSnaplegs · 28/06/2011 13:09

Sod it I have to go to a meeting now for 3 hours Sad I mean who has 3 hour meetingsAngry

5inthebed · 28/06/2011 13:13

OMG OMG OMG I have been selected!

Good luck to everyone else!!!

AnnMumsnet · 28/06/2011 13:14

Da da da da...emails OUT!

Thanks to everyone for applying and being keen..we do appreciate it - and sorry if you weren't selected (truly sorry) and sorry for keeping you all hanging on.

I have to say we have some AMAZING product tests coming up on site so please please please do keep an eye out for them.

OP posts:
Adair · 28/06/2011 13:15

Yeah!! ME TOO!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED and even more excited for dh who has been SO low recently.

See, who said sitting around all morning on MN was a waste of time, huh???

ProfYaffle · 28/06/2011 13:16

OMG! We've been selected! I never win anything! Grin

KateMiddletonsEyebrows · 28/06/2011 13:16

Excellent!! Have been selected. I'm thrilled - and my children will be too! Thank you mumsnet and nintendo. :D

Adair · 28/06/2011 13:17

Yes, THANK YOU Grin

The kids will be delighted I am sure

MrsSnaplegs · 28/06/2011 13:17

GrinGrinGrin
Ann you are a lovely ladyGrinGrin
Woohoo wii wi
My dd is going to be soooo excited!
Thank you nintendo peopleGrin

5inthebed · 28/06/2011 13:17

Thank you so much Ann, can't wait to tell the DC when I go get them from school!

LawrieMarlow · 28/06/2011 13:21

OMG Grin

Am rather excited Grin

Am not going to tell DC until it arrives

Thank you Grin

grinningbee · 28/06/2011 13:24

Bottom lip quivers, eyes well up... Sad

GypsyMoth · 28/06/2011 13:24

Ooh and me!!! So excited!!

Neverlandpirate · 28/06/2011 13:26

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

Yipee, i am crying with excitement!!!!

Thankyou so much GrinGrinGrinGrin

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