miwi game console is nothing like a wii, really.

May 12th, 2008 comments (30) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob

Here’s the latest, greatest, phoniest knock-off console to surface from China. While the MiWi video game system might steal some of its looks from the Nintendo Wii, that’s about where the similarities end.

Eittek 9800 MiWi Wii Fake

Created by China’s Eittek Electronics, the 9800 MiWi video game system comes with a pair of wireless controllers which do their best to mock Wii-motes. Heck, even the logotype on the packaging looks strikingly similar to the Wii’s.

But these guys didn’t stop at swiping their ideas from current-gen Nintendo consoles. Notice how the MiWi’s joystick bears more than a passing resemblance to the classic N64 controller (in white)?

MiWi Wii Knock-Off Controllers

The MiWi claims to play WiiSports-esque games including boxing, ping pong, tennins, golf, baseball, soccer and bowling, but from the look of the cartridges it includes, don’t count on anything more than a retro 16-bit gaming experience. The best news about the MiWi is that it packs in a whopping 23 games in the box, so your chances of them all sucking equally are reduced. Then again, I’ve been wrong before.

If you’re really dying to get your hands on one of these oddities, good luck. Brush up on your Chinese, and head on over to TV Sportsgame.

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  1. Brett says:

    Teptronics.com has them in stock http://www.teptronics.com/bs9800.html! Just got one, works great!

  2. technabob says:

    So how are the games and the controllers?

  3. Brett says:

    Games are 16 bit, but fun. Comes with tennis, baseball, golf, etc. I have used the real Wii and the controls are very similar. For the money you can’t beat it. I have see accessories for the Wii sell for more…

  4. technabob says:

    This other system “the Zone” looks awfully similar:
    http://www.taylorgifts.com/prodetail.asp?src=FRGL0406&itemno=28602&CAWELAID=201289113

    But doesn’t come with all the same controllers from what I can tell.

  5. Trina says:

    so does this games plays the wii games or just the games that’s built inside of it?????

  6. blabbydoo says:

    i just got miwi today to along wit cuzins dey tought it was real nintendo wii till i told em wat it was me and dem tought it was crap because of da retro games and how many batteries u need 4 da ting its crazy! its the worst gaming experience ever!even ps1 better.

  7. blabbydoo says:

    oh trina. just to tell u u cant buy any games on miwi u put cartridges in and play da games i got 31 games all look crap real nintendo wii better u play real funny boxing make your own mii (a mii is a your character you design and make over 1000 miis aloud in one nintendo wii)play the real wii sports and the accesories are longer instead of just stickin on some stuff miwis stuff is plastic and on real nintendo wii you get to buy real games instead of havin just 31 or 16 nintendo wii has over 80 games so miwis are mostly crap to people so ur better off buyin nintendo wii way better off

  8. Jennifer says:

    How do I get the controllers to work?? Is there a way to synch each controller with the console? I have crazy flashing lights and my son can’t play any games with it. The instructions are terrible!!

  9. Brett says:

    Which version do you have the BS-9800, or BS-9900? The only difference in the control is that on the BS-9900 you first have to click A prior to hitting the ball. The BS-9800 all you have to do is just set up the IR and pretend your actually playing the sport.

  10. I agree with the points made, but struggled implementing the changes, great raticle tho, will this affect the Wii Fit and Wii Music.

  11. Max says:

    GAMEULTIMATE.NET HAS THE NEW MIWI2 IN STOCK

  12. Max says:

    HTTP://WWW.GAMEULTIMATE.NET

  13. NIntendoGamer says:

    Why would spend £40 of your hard earned money on a Blatent knock off that plays crap games and helps to fund the counterfeit business in China Its crazy!! MIwi, Miwi2 Wini are all completely CRAP the Wii is £179 yes its fair bit more but there is no contest whatsoever between the official Nintendo Wii and these crappy knockoff’s! If you want 16bit gaming go buy a REAL Super Nintendo from E-bay!

  14. Lolo-popo says:

    Is the Miwi that crap is there no mario or sonic on it. Do you make character. are they disks

  15. dyl pickl says:

    this is a total rip off of wii and n64 nentendo should sou Eittek Electronics.

  16. Tiffany says:

    MiWi?
    my aunt from England gave me something that is the same EXACT thing but it’s labeled as: Wisp ( wireless interactive sports package )

  17. steve says:

    these things really are crap !!! dont be fooled by the rhetoric they are as old fashioned as sinclair z whatever !

  18. SSBandit says:

    We just got the Mi2 for our 6 year old for $40.00. It has 7 Sports games, 16 Arcade games and 8 Tatacon Drum games. He loves it and we love the old Arcade games. Of course it will never match a Wii or PS; however, this is a great alternative for younger children ages 3 and up. Why spend hundreds for a console and hundreds for individual games for a younger child; the Mi games are priced right and work great, so far. We have a V-Tech VSmile, PS-1, PS-2, and will probably get the PS-3 or PS-4 if it comes out soon. He plays them but they are much harder to play and he likes how easy the Mi2 and VSmile are; VSmile is very educational and a cheaper option than the Wii and PS consoles as well.

  19. Sara says:

    I’ve just ordered one haveing played my friend’s one. It came in at £17 including postage. I don’t expect it to be like a Wii, however it’s plenty good enough for a 5 and 6 year old and didn’t break the bank. I don’t think that you’d buy it as a wii replacement but it’s fine for fun.

  20. jules says:

    hi has anyone played the miwi delux 32 bit? is it any better than miwi2?

  21. suminder says:

    Hi…………

    Can anyone please write which 16 bit games that Console Supports, Sega of SNES, Please Write.

    Thanks for reading.

    exmedia@rediff.com

  22. maryanne says:

    i have a nintendo wii, my sister is a single parent and came across the miwi on ebay for £20, she brought it and it arrived the other day, she set it up and we had a look at it, yes it is not as good as the nintendo wii as the graphics are more of that from an old game cube and it only works on PAL tv’s however like i said to my sister, if your on a budget then it is very good. i like the nintendo wii as you move as the game moves, you are not restivted to what you buy as there are so many types of games on the market however the miwi has restrictions in the fact you get the 2 game cards and thats it. you cannot upgrade or purchase more, however my neice and nephew will have hours of fun on the miwi and heven forbid they should break it, it hasnt broke my sisters bank like the nintendo wii would. i say go for it you have nothing to loose, at the end of the day it is down to your budget…

    • Neville says:

      To Maryanne,with respect.I have just purchased the MiWi but my “pidgeon chinese”is not up to speed.Have you any idea where I can get instructions.Also is the golf club supposed to be interactive.I was expecting to swing it and the game reacted accordingly not react to button push.regards

  23. Wasa says:

    my friend got it free in a give away and he said its the gayest game console he has ever played with he said its like almost a CDI of the future and that its a rip off of the wii

  24. BILL BILL BILL says:

    THIS MIWI IS THE BEST GAME CONSOLE IVE EVER OWNED PERIOD! I DRINK A 12 PACK OF BUD & SMOKE HALF AN OUNCE AND ITS ON!
    WHEN YOU DO THAT ITS JUST LIKE A WII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    TRY IT

  25. BILL JR says:

    HEY BILL BILL BILL SO YOURE SAYING YOU HAVE TO GET HIGH AND DRUNK TO HAVE FUN WITH IT?

  26. BILL BILL BILL says:

    NO DRUNK THEN HIGH! DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH JR

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