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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

AnnMumsnet · 20/06/2011 10:40

5inthebed + adair+ 5gomadindorest...you're all on the list - will check it out (few monday morning gremlins in HQ today I think)

AnnMumsnet · 20/06/2011 11:41

ILoveTIFFANY - you are indeed! thanks

AnnMumsnet · 20/06/2011 22:38

Hi debi - all kinds of things are taken into account when choosing testers, so yes it does count but we do want to get a good cross section of MNers on the other questions too.
If you have a Wii already...do look out for the feedback thread as I think you'll be able to add your comments then!
Thanks to all who have applied so far.

AnnMumsnet · 21/06/2011 10:12

saycheese - yep you are on the list

IloveTIFFANY - will be keeping it open for a day or so more and then choosing testers....hope to let folks know by the end of the week I think.

AnnMumsnet · 21/06/2011 20:32

birdsofshoreandsea - as fruitshoots said yes you do need a TV to plug it in to - it uses the 3 cables you get with -for eg a camera (yellow, red and whites ones).

Lilyloo sorry no, this one is for non Wii owners - will pass on the request to them though for the future.....Grin

AnnMumsnet · 22/06/2011 13:02

PippiLongBottom - yes with a different username!

AnnMumsnet · 22/06/2011 16:18

no probs pippi Wink

AnnMumsnet · 24/06/2011 13:27

Will be Monday now before any news...sorry - it's really hard sorting out the list of folks! Grin

AnnMumsnet · 24/06/2011 13:57

am not paying you any attention

AnnMumsnet · 24/06/2011 13:57

Grin

AnnMumsnet · 26/06/2011 11:53

supergreenuk - thanks for letting me know.

AnnMumsnet · 27/06/2011 11:49

I promise I will post on here when I send out the emails but it's a bit out of my control at the mo...so do bear with Grin

AnnMumsnet · 27/06/2011 14:32

I've got to go out now before I melt (though no doubt will melt outside too...) - so will not be any news for a bit - I am really trying to be able to email all testers with full info later on today - guides honour I am (as always) doing my best !

AnnMumsnet · 28/06/2011 08:08

actually Bohica the wine is perfectly chilled.....Wink

sorry for radio silence ladies....will chase nintendo again this morning and again I do promise to send emails as soon as I can....please don't turn on me Grin

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.

AnnMumsnet · 28/06/2011 13:34

I am having a v v v v large Brew

AnnMumsnet · 28/06/2011 17:44

SeenButNotHeard - sorry you are disappointed - the selection process is fair but we can't choose everyone who applies (much as we'd like to!). We close recruitment off after we have a good number to select from who fit the bill rather than having 1000s apply. We like to have a good representation of MNers for product tests and I guess you were just unlucky this time.
As I said please do look out for other tests we have coming up...

AnnMumsnet · 28/06/2011 21:43

WiiDram - don't worry...we'll be editing the films a lot and you can choose what/where you film to some extent....eg if you really want to do some of the review outside? Email me if you'd really rather not do it!

AnnMumsnet · 01/07/2011 13:12

Sorry guys...I know nuffink...my contact is away too so I can't check.
Please don't wait in though...Smile

AnnMumsnet · 04/07/2011 11:18

I am checking for you

AnnMumsnet · 04/07/2011 15:44

I have chased again....there are many folks in the chain this end...bear with (again!)

AnnMumsnet · 04/07/2011 16:35

OK..just heard "They should be ready to go out tomorrow or the day after" sorry for the delay...think there was some delay in getting them to the guys who are sending them out.....am sure it'll be worth the wait Blush

AnnMumsnet · 04/07/2011 17:41

I'm guessing then they'll say arrive Thurs or Fri and then you should try the uDraw game tablet over the next few days - into the weekend (if you can, no prob if away/ busy) - I've suggested we'll start the thread end of this week - and once it's live you can add your feedback when you have tried the games.... Sorry all a bit vague but we're getting there Grin thanks for being kind!

AnnMumsnet · 07/07/2011 09:54

Hi
Just heard that they are on their way and you should receive them by the weekend Smile - they said sorry for the delay (had been a few unexpected issues) - and that the games may not all be included as they may be sent direct from Germany, but you will get them all.

AnnMumsnet · 08/07/2011 17:21

Now i don't want to get hopes up or for anyone to change plans but i can say there may well be saturday deliveries for this.
I just want to be cautious with you as i am very aware of managing expectations with you all as you have all been so patient. It may well be that not everyone has a delivery tomorrow depending on where they live and i don't know what delivery method is being used but all i am saying is there is a chance....
Do let me know and i'm crossing everything

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