To make gaming as accessible to people of all ages and all abilities, Nintendo wanted to create a controller that was as inviting as it was sophisticated- the result is the Wii Remote. Nintendo fused the global familiarity of a remote control with the sophistication of motion-sensing technology to come up with an input device that differentiates the Wii from any other console that has come before it. Revolutionary control Sporting the dimensions of a small traditional remote control, the wireless Wii Remote is a multifunctional device that is limited only by the game designer’s imagination. The magic of the Wii Remote’s design lies within; acellerometers inside the controller body measure movement in all directions and at all speeds. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket as you swing your arm for a long forehand or a quick and hard backhand. In a 4×4 driving game it serves as a steering wheel, allowing you to swerve to avoid obstacles or pickup power-ups. In first-pers [Read More...]
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Necessary for your Wii
You really need to have two controls for your Wii, the Wii is made to play in family, or to share with another person, the alone Wii brings a game of controls, so it is…
The purchase of additional Nintendo Wii Remote controllers are the basic requirement for multi-player games. Strongly consider buying a pair of high-capacity NiMH rechargeable AA batteries along with each additional controller. The Nintendo Wii Remote consumes a lot of power because of the many functions it performs — the Wii Remote serves as a motion controller, provides power to controller attachments, and generates sound and vibration effects. The included set of disposable alkaline batteries will last less than a couple of weeks for active players (six days in my case). This compares to a battery life of a couple of months for the previous generation of Nintendo’s wireless controller — the Nintendo Wavebird controller for the GameCube.
Many games require the additional purchase of a controller attachment for multi-player mode — the Wii Nunchuk Controller or Wii Classic Controller, both of which plug into the base of the Wii Remote. In multi-player mode, the Wii Nunchuk is used for two-handed Wii games, e.g., Red Steel or the boxing game in Wii Sports.
The Wii Classic Controller attachment is currently used to play games on the Wii Virtual Console. Held sideways, the Wii Remote can serve as a game controller for all current Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx 16, and Nintendo (NES) Wii Virtual Console games. A Wii Classic Controller or Nintendo GameCube controller is required to play Super Nintendo (SNES) or Nintendo 64 virtual console games.
You may want to purchase a Wii Classic Controller or Nintendo GameCube controller (this plugs directly into Wii Console itself) to play Virtual Console titles anyway. The Wii Remote is diminutive, and a Wii Classic Controller or GameCube controller both offer better handgrip and button placement. Of note, a Wii Classic controller can currently only be used for Wii Virtual Console games, while a GameCube controller can be used for Wii Virtual Console games and all Nintendo GameCube games.
Each “Wiimote” has a nice touch of interactivity, holding up to 10 Mii avatars per remote. You can take your Mii character along with you to play games like Wii Sports on other Wii consoles by taking your Wii Remote along with you.
The one improvement I would make to the Wii Remote Controller would be to add finger nubs. The Wiimote can get a little slippery during gameplay because of sweat. Third-party manufacturers offer latex rubber / silicone controller gloves that fit over the Wii Remote to improve hand grip. I find these gloves are more hassle than they are worth because they are time-consuming, both to put on and to peel back when changing the Wiimote’s batteries.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dead in 2 months
I have bought one wii and 3 of these extra controllers in july/2009.
No one have played it for a week (vacation trip).
The Wii Remote Controller is shaped like a standard TV remove, and has motion sensing ability. You wave it around, and your on-screen character waves their wand!
This isn’t an add-on controller - this is the actual, standard controller that most if not all games on the Nintendo Wii use as their primary control unit. There is also a “nunchuck” that can be used in your off hand, but many games don’t use the nunchuck.
The aim of the Wii was to make gaming as simple and intuitive as possible for the casual non gamer. Pretty much every person with a TV is comfortable using a TV remote. You point, you click. The Wii Remote Controller works in the same fashion. The motion sensors know what you are doing with the remote. If you’re playing a baseball game, you swing at the ball. If you’re playing a bowling game, you bring your arm back and swing it forward. Everything “makes sense”. A sword swing? A light saber battle? Just move your arm and the character does the same thing.
There are only two buttons that really matter. There’s an A button on the front that you push for most operations. There’s also a trigger underneath that is the B button. Depending on the game, they will have you use one or the other button. There are also a few other buttons for more complex gaming. There’s a D-pad. A “home” button lets you go instantly back to the main Wii menu if you’re tired of playing. There’s a plus and minus button, a 1 and 2 button. There’s even a power button. You don’t have to walk over to your Wii any more to turn it on or off. Just hit the power button on the remote and you’re all set.
The remote runs on two AA batteries, so there’s no USB plugging in or charging up, as with the other systems’ remotes. You do get a wrist strap, though, so the Wii remote doesn’t fly out of your hands while you’re doing a super powerful golf swing.
There’s even a speaker in the remote! This is great if you’re playing a game against another player. Say I’m boxing my boyfriend and I am the winner. *My* remote says that I triumphed, to me. Neat!
I definitely love the Wii remote controller. It’s light, it’s super easy to use, it’s intuitive and I can just pop batteries into it when it runs out, instead of having to wait for a recharge. Highly recommended. Just note that if you want to play a game that needs a nunchuck as well, that you have to buy that separately.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wii remote
The remote came in sooner than expected and worked just like new. I would definitely recommend this vendor.
When I first saw the Wii remote I was very skeptical that Nintendo could pull such a thing off, then, after seeing all the hype and others who got a chance to use it say that it was easy and fun, I began to turn a new leaf. I must say that this controller is the best controller I have used in many years. The Wii remote is very sensitive which is great because all the games require a high sensitivity for then to be played to the best of their ability. I currently own Zelda Twilight Princess, Rayman Raving Rabbids, and Excite Truck, each are very unique in their own in which they use the Wii Remote and are great fun to use. They only problem I have is that I can’t seem to find a place to buy a second one!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty much what you’d expect
It’s a Wiimote. What more can be said? If you need a replacement or another controller for more players, get it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
wii-mote quick review
pros
+makes many games such as sports or any other game really fun
+easy to sync with system
+button placement is pretty good
cons
-some batteries…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Product… Good One
Hi,
After buying this WII Remote, me and my family can play together because this is the 3rd remote that i’m bought which completes my total to 4; me and my whole…
4.0 out of 5 stars
wii remote control
The control was in very good condition and it came in a timely manner. I really appreciate the seller description of his item being true as state……
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent replacement for the one that was lost.
My 1 year old discarded our old wiimote, we had to replace it. This one works.
5.0 out of 5 stars
WII Controller–No Complaints
Wii Remote Controller
The controller is great and came with cover. No complaints.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun…but Nintendo is sucking us dry!
The Wii controller is a lot of fun, but you need to factor in Nintendo’s pricing when you have a family (or friends).