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Encyclopedia > Wii Remote
Wii Remote

Wii Remote with attached strap
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Video game controller
Generation Seventh generation era
First available November 19, 2006
System storage 16 KiB EEPROM chip (16.3 kilobytes)
Connectivity Bluetooth
SRP Flag of Japan JP¥3,800[1]
Flag of the United States US$39.99[2]
Flag of Canada CA$44.99
Flag of Australia AU$69.95
Flag of New Zealand NZ$99.95
Flag of Europe €39
Flag of the United Kingdom £29.99

The Wii Remote, sometimes nicknamed "Wiimote", is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via movement and pointing through the use of accelerometer and optical sensor technology. Another feature is its expandability through the use of attachments. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2109x1605, 1868 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Wii Remote Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... A console manufacturer is a company that manufactures and distributes video game consoles. ... Nintendo Company, Limited (任天堂 or ニンテンドー Nintendō; NASDAQ: NTDOY, TYO: 7974 usually referred to as simply Nintendo, or Big N ) is a multinational corporation founded on September 23, 1889[1] in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. ... A game controller is an input device used to control a video game. ... Video games were introduced as a commercial entertainment medium in 1971, becoming the basis for an important entertainment industry in the late 1970s/early 1980s in the United States, Japan, and Europe. ... In the history of computer and video games, the seventh generation began on November 21, 2004 with the North American release of the Nintendo DS, followed by the PlayStation Portable on December 12, 2004. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... According to the International Electrotechnical Commission a kibibyte (a contraction of kilo binary byte) is a unit of information or computer storage. ... An EEPROM (also called an E2PROM)[] or Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, is a non-volatile storage chip used in computers and other devices to store small amounts of volatile (configuration) data. ... Depending on the context in which it is used, the word kilobyte may mean either 1,000 or 1,024 bytes. ... Bluetooth logo This article is about the electronic protocol named after Harald Bluetooth Gormson. ... The (manufacturers) suggested retail price (MSRP or SRP), list price or recommended retail price (RRP) (originally, Monroney suggested retail price) of a product is the price the manufacturer recommends that the retailer sell it for. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... ISO 4217 Code JPY User(s) Japan Inflation -0. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... USD redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... C$ redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island Inflation 1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... The mohua, a bird found in certain areas of the South Island. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... For other uses, see Euro (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... GBP redirects here. ... EXAMPLE:Laughbox,Blondie,BamBam,Pinkie,etc. ... A game controller is an input device used to control a video game. ... Nintendo Company, Limited (任天堂 or ニンテンドー Nintendō; NASDAQ: NTDOY, TYO: 7974 usually referred to as simply Nintendo, or Big N ) is a multinational corporation founded on September 23, 1889[1] in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. ... The Wii (pronounced as the pronoun we, IPA: ) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. ... It has been suggested that Motion detector be merged into this article or section. ... A depiction of an accelerometer designed at Sandia National Laboratories. ... A dismantled USB webcam, with and without a lens over its (Bayer format) image sensor. ...


The Wii Remote was announced at the Tokyo Game Show on September 16, 2005. It has since received much attention due to its unique features and the contrast between it and typical gaming controllers. It has also gained significant attention from hackers using it to control non Wii-related devices through Wii homebrew.[3] Gamers play Sonys PS3 in TGS 2006 Booths at the Tokyo Game Show in 2004 The Tokyo Game Show , or simply TGS) is a video game expo / convention held in Tokyo, Japan. ... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about computer hacking. ... Wii homebrew refers to the reuse of Nintendos Wii game console hardware, accessories and software for purposes outside of those intended by the manufacturer. ...

Contents

Development

Sources indicate that development of the Wii Remote began in or around 2001, coinciding with development of the Wii console. In that year, Nintendo licensed a number of motion-sensing patents from Gyration Inc., a company that produces wireless motion-sensing computer mice.[4] Nintendo then commissioned Gyration Inc. to create a one-handed controller for it,[4] which eventually developed the "'Gyropod' concept", a more traditional gamepad which allowed its right half to break away for motion-control.[4] At this point, Gyration Inc. brought in separate design firm Bridge Design to help pitch its concept to Nintendo.[5] Under requirement to "roughly preserve the existing Game Cube[sic] button layout", it experimented with different forms "through sketches, models and interviewing various hardcore gamers".[5] By "late 2004, early 2005", however, Nintendo had come up with the Wii Remote's less traditional "wand shape", and the design of the Nunchuk attachment.[6] Nintendo had also decided upon using a motion sensor, infrared pointer, and the layout of the buttons,[6] and by the end of 2005 the controller was ready for mass production.[6] A contemporary computer mouse, with the most common standard features: two buttons and a scroll wheel. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see SIC. Sic is a Latin word, originally sicut [1] meaning thus, so, or just as that. In writing, it is placed within square brackets and usually italicized — [sic] — to indicate that an incorrect or unusual spelling, phrase, punctuation, and/or other preceding quoted material has been... Hardcore gamer is a term used to describe a type of video game player whose leisure time is largely devoted to playing or reading about video games. ...


During development of the Wii Remote, video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto brought in mobile phones and controllers for automotive navigation systems for inspiration, eventually producing a prototype that resembled a cell phone.[6] Another design featured both an analog stick and a touchscreen, but Nintendo rejected the idea of a touchscreen on the controller, "since the portable console and living-room console would have been exactly the same".[6] Shigeru Miyamoto , born November 16, 1952) is a Japanese video game designer. ... A taxi in Kyoto, equipped with GPS navigation system An automotive navigation system is a satellite navigation system designed for use in automobiles. ... An analog stick from the Nintendo GameCube game controller An analog stick, sometimes called thumbstick, often mistakenly referred to as a joystick, is an input device for a controller (often a game controller) that is used for two-dimensional input. ... Touchscreens are display overlays which have the ability to display and receive information on the same screen. ... NDS redirects here. ...


Sources also indicate that the Wii Remote was originally in development as a controller for the Nintendo GameCube, rather than the Wii. Video game developer Factor 5 stated that during development of launch title Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader, it had an early prototype of a motion-sensing controller.[7] Video game journalist Matt Casamassina, from gaming website IGN, stated that he believed that Nintendo had planned to release the Wii Remote for the GameCube, noting that "Nintendo said that it hoped that GCN could enjoy a longer life cycle with the addition of top-secret peripherals that would forever enhance the gameplay experience."[8] He suggested that Nintendo may have wanted to release the Wii Remote with a new system, instead of onto the GameCube, as "[the] Revolution addresses one of the GameCube's biggest drawbacks, which is that it was/is perceived as a toy."[8] The Nintendo GameCube (GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates video games. ... Factor 5 is a software and video game developer that is best known for the Star Wars series Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. ... Matt Casamassina (born December 1975) is a video game journalist working for IGN. He is the author of many reviews and previews of Nintendo games,[1] and the editor-in-chief of the IGN Nintendo Team. ... IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...


Third-party controllers

Product images indicate that game accessory manufacturer Intec is releasing a third-party Nunchuk for the Wii Remote. This is the first third-party expansion to be discovered for the Wii Remote. It has yet to be released, however.[9] Nyko has created a wireless Nunchuk, which debuted at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show.[10] The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a trade show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association. ...


Images show that Snakebyte of Germany has produced an alternative Wii Remote (dubbed Riimote), Nunchuk, and Classic Controller (called Retro Controller). They are available in Black or Pink. [11]


Third-party use

Since the release of the Wii console, people have been exploring new ways in which to use the Wii Remote. Many third-party applications are currently in development through Wii homebrew.[3] One popular Windows program called GlovePIE allows the Wii Remote to be used on a personal computer to emulate a keyboard, mouse or joystick. Connecting the Wii Remote to a personal computer is done via a Bluetooth connection. The Bluetooth program BlueSoleil has been proven to successfully connect a Wii Remote to a PC. Wii homebrew refers to the reuse of Nintendos Wii game console hardware, accessories and software for purposes outside of those intended by the manufacturer. ... Windows redirects here. ... The 104-key PC US English QWERTY keyboard layout evolved from the standard typewriter keyboard with extra keys special to computing. ... A contemporary computer mouse, with the most common standard features: two buttons and a scroll wheel. ... For other uses, see Joystick (disambiguation). ... Bluetooth logo This article is about the electronic protocol named after Harald Bluetooth Gormson. ...


Programmer Johnny Chung Lee has posted video demos and sample code at his website related to the use of the Wii Remote for finger tracking, low-cost multipoint interactive whiteboards, and head tracking for desktop VR displays. An Interactive Whiteboard is a device that interprets a projected two-dimensional surface that interacts with a computers desktop. ...


Design

The Wii Remote assumes a one-handed remote control-based design instead of the traditional gamepad controllers of previous gaming consoles. This was done to make motion sensitivity more intuitive, as a remote design is fitted perfectly for pointing, and in part to help the console appeal to a broader audience that includes non-gamers. The body of the Wii Remote measures 148 mm (5.83 in) long, 36.2 mm (1.43 in) wide, and 30.8 mm (1.21 in) thick.[12] The Wii Remote model number is RVL-003, a reference to the project codename "Revolution". The controller communicates wirelessly with the console via short-range Bluetooth radio, with which it is possible to operate up to four controllers as far as 10 meters (approx. 30ft) away from the console. However, to utilize pointer functionality, the Wii Remote must be used within five meters (approx. 16ft) of the Sensor Bar.[12][13] The controller's symmetrical design allows it to be used in either hand. The Wii Remote can also be turned horizontally and used like a Famicom/NES controller, or in some cases (like Excite Truck and Sonic and the Secret Rings) a steering wheel. It is also possible to play a single player game with a Wii Remote in each hand, as in the 'Shooting Range' game contained in Wii Play. Image File history File links WikiNews-Logo. ... Wikinews is a free-content news source and a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. ... For other uses, see Remote control (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bluetooth logo This article is about the electronic protocol named after Harald Bluetooth Gormson. ... The Wii Remote, sometimes nicknamed Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendos Wii console. ... “NES” redirects here. ... Excite Truck is a video game published by Nintendo and developed by Monster Games for the Wii video game system. ... Sonic and the Secret Rings, (formerly known by the working title Sonic Wild Fire), is a video game within the Sonic the Hedgehog series that was released exclusively for the Wii on February 20, 2007 in North America, in Europe on March 2, 2007[1] and in Japan on March... Wii Play , My First Wii) is a video game for the Wii. ...


At E3 2006, a few minor changes were made to the controller from the design presented at the Game Developer's Conference. The controller was made slightly longer, and a speaker was added to the face beneath the center row of buttons. The "B" button became more curved resembling a trigger. The "Start" and "Select" buttons were changed to plus "+" and minus "–", and the "b" and "a" buttons were changed to 1 and 2 to differentiate them from the "A" and "B" buttons. Also, the symbol on the "Home" button was changed from a blue dot to a shape resembling a home/house, the shape of the power button was circular rather than rectangular, and the blue LEDs indicating player number are now labelled using small Braille-like raised dots instead of Arabic numerals, with "1" being "•", "2" being "••", "3" being "•••", and "4" being "••••". The Nintendo logo at the bottom of the controller face was replaced with the Wii logo. Also, the expansion port was redesigned, with expansion plugs featuring a smaller snap-on design.[14] E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Listen to this article ( info/dl) This audio file was created from a revision dated 2006-09-06, and may not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... For other uses, see Arabic numerals (disambiguation). ...


The blue LEDs also show how much battery power remains on the Wii Remote. By pressing any button, besides the power button while the controller is not being used to play games, a certain number of the four blue LEDs will light up, showing the battery life: four of the LEDs flash when it is at, or near, full power. Three lights flash when it is at 75%, two lights when at 50%, and one light flashes when there is 25% or less power remaining.


Similarities have been noted between the Wii Remote and an early Dreamcast controller prototype.[15] The Dreamcast , code-named White Belt, Black Belt, Dural, Dricas, Vortex, Katana, Shark and Guppy during development) is Segas last video game console and the successor to the Sega Saturn. ...

Demo Wii Remote shown at a Nintendo event at the Hotel Puerta America
Demo Wii Remote shown at a Nintendo event at the Hotel Puerta America

In the Red Steel trailer shown at E3 2006, the Wii Remote featured a smaller circular shaped image sensor, as opposed to the larger opaque IR filters shown on other versions.[16] In the initial teaser video that revealed the controller at TGS 2005, the 1 and 2 buttons were labelled X and Y, respectively.[17] Image File history File links Wii_remote. ... Image File history File links Wii_remote. ...


Colors

At E3 2006, Nintendo displayed white, black, and blue controllers. At a Wii event held on August 15, 2006 held by THQ, where the publisher's launch titles were demonstrated to press and children, all the controllers were in a two-toned scheme, black on the face, gunmetal on the reverse side.[18] The controllers were glossy on the front, matte on the back, similar to the controllers Nintendo showed after the 2005 Tokyo Game Show.[19] IGN published numerous photos of the event featuring the black controllers, but have since taken them down, as well as requesting their removal at other sites that had republished the photos.[20] The Wii console launched with only the white model, with Shigeru Miyamoto commenting that new hues will be provided after the relief of supply limitations.[21] Currently, controllers are only available in white, but third party protective skins, stickers and replacement shells are available in different colors. These colors would include solid colors like pink and green, as well as designs like camouflage and flames. is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Gunmetal (disambiguation). ... IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Shigeru Miyamoto , born November 16, 1952) is a Japanese video game designer. ... This article is about protective camouflage used to disguise people, animals, or military targets. ...


Strap

New strap (left) next to older strap design

The Wii Remote comes with a wrist strap attached to the bottom to ensure the safety of the device. Every Wii game displays a caution screen upon loading to warn the player to use the strap in order to avoid the remote slipping from the grip during erratic movements.


Video game web site IGN reported that the strap tends to break under heavy use,[22] which would potentially send the Wii Remote flying in various directions at speed. WarioWare: Smooth Moves also sometimes requires the Wii Remote to be dropped, which would cause problems in the event of a strap failure. In response, Nintendo has posted guidelines on proper use of the strap and the Wii Remote.[23] On December 8, 2006, units with thicker straps began to appear in some areas of the world.[24] On December 15, 2006, Nintendo denied reports of a Wii wrist strap recall. While Nintendo refuted claims that three million straps had been recalled, it will be providing replacement wrist straps free of charge for users who have broken theirs.[25] However, the U.S. CPSC has become involved in the "replacement program".[26] The old 0.6 mm (0.024 in) diameter strap is replaced by a larger, 1.0 mm (0.039 in) diameter version. Nintendo's online "Wrist Strap Replacement Request Form" allows owners to receive up to four free straps when a Wii serial number and shipping details are provided. IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (U. S. CPSC) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government created in 1972 through the Consumer Product Safety Act to protect “against unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products”. As of 2006 its acting chairman is Nancy Nord, a...


On August 3, 2007, a new wrist strap was discovered to be in circulation. The strap featured a lock clip instead of a slide to ensure that the clip would not slide away from a player's wrist during fervent play.[27] The lock clip wrist strap is featured in the newest wrist strap reminder screens. is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Jacket

Jackets, with and without Wii Remote

Nintendo announced a free new accessory for the Wii Remote,[28] the Wii Remote Jacket, on October 1, 2007. The removable silicone sleeve wraps around the Wii Remote to provide users a better grip and cushioning. The cushioning intends to keep the Wii Remote protected in case it is accidentally dropped or thrown. Nintendo started shipping consoles, separately-packaged controllers, and the controller included in the game Wii Play with the jacket on October 15, 2007. Just as with the wrist strap replacements, Nintendo has put up a Wii Remote Jacket request form on its North American, British, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Australian and South African websites allowing current Wii owners to request up to four of the jackets free of charge, including shipping charges. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixels, file size: 685 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Wii Remote Jackets, with and without Wii Remote. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixels, file size: 685 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Wii Remote Jackets, with and without Wii Remote. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Wii Play , My First Wii) is a video game for the Wii. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


Home Menu

Accessed with the Wii Remote's home button, the Home Menu displays information about the controller(s) currently being used, and allows the user to configure certain options. At the bottom of the menu screen, the battery life of all connected controllers is displayed. Below that is a bar labelled Wii Remote Settings. Selecting it brings users to an options screen where they can control the audio output volume, force feedback, and reconnect the controllers, for example to connect Wii Remotes through one-time synchronization. Depending on when the Home Menu is accessed, there will be a different amount of buttons displayed.


Wii Menu: No matter when the menu is accessed, the Wii Menu button will always be present. Selecting this will bring back the Wii Menu, where users can choose another channel. The Wii Menu is the top level menu interface of the Wii game console. ...


Reset: In applications, the Reset button is available. This performs a soft reset of that particular application, for example returning a game to its title screen or returning to the loading screen of a Wii Menu channel.


Operations Guide: On Wii Menu channels, including the News Channel, Forecast Channel, Internet Channel, Everybody Votes Channel and Virtual Console titles, the Operations Guide button will appear on the Home Menu. The guide accessed acts as an instruction manual. News channels are television specialty channels which focus on presenting news content. ... The Wii Menu as displayed on a widescreen television The Wii Channels collectively form the top level menu interface of the Wii game console from Nintendo. ... The Internet Channel is a version of the Opera web browser for use on the Wii by Opera Software and Nintendo. ... The Everybody Votes Channel start screen The Everybody Votes Channel is a Wii Menu channel that allows users to vote in simple opinion polls and compare and contrast opinions with those of friends, family and people across the globe. ... This article is about Nintendos emulation feature and download service. ...


The Home Menu may be accessed under most circumstances during Wii operation, which freezes the on-screen action. Otherwise a Home symbol with a strikethrough appears onscreen. It is also inaccessible during Nintendo GameCube play.


Functionality

Sensing

Sensor Bar highlighting IR LEDs
Sensor Bar highlighting IR LEDs

The Wii Remote has the ability to sense acceleration along three axes through the use of an ADXL330 accelerometer.[29][12] The Wii Remote also features a PixArt optical sensor, allowing it to determine where the Wii Remote is pointing.[30] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2347x406, 564 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Wii Remote Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2347x406, 564 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Wii Remote Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... For other uses, see Infrared (disambiguation). ... “LED” redirects here. ... Acceleration is the time rate of change of velocity and/or direction, and at any point on a velocity-time graph, it is given by the slope of the tangent to the curve at that point. ... A depiction of an accelerometer designed at Sandia National Laboratories. ...


Unlike a light gun that senses light from a television screen, the Wii Remote senses light from the console's Sensor Bar (model number RVL-014), which allows consistent usage regardless of a television's type or size. The Sensor Bar is about 20 cm (8 in) in length and features ten infrared LEDs, with five LEDs being arranged at each end of the bar[31] In each group of five LEDs, the LED farthest away from the center is pointed slightly away from the center, the LED closest to the center is pointed slightly toward the center, while the three LEDs between them are pointed straight forward and grouped together. The Sensor Bar's cable is 353 cm (11 ft 7 in) in length. The bar may be placed above or below the television, and should be centered. If placed above, the sensor should be in line with the front of the television, and if placed below, should be in line with the front of the surface the television is placed on. It is not necessary to point directly at the Sensor Bar, but pointing significantly away from the bar will disrupt position-sensing ability due to the limited viewing angle of the Wii Remote. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Infrared (disambiguation). ... “LED” redirects here. ...


Use of the Sensor Bar allows the Wii Remote to be used as an accurate pointing device up to 5 meters (approx. 16 ft) away from the bar.[13] The Wii Remote's image sensor[30] is used to locate the Sensor Bar's points of light in the Wii Remote's field of view. The light emitted from each end of the Sensor Bar is focused onto the image sensor which sees the light as two bright dots separated by a distance "mi" on the image sensor. The second distance "m" between the two clusters of light emitters in the Sensor Bar is a fixed distance. From these two distances m and mi, the Wii CPU calculates the distance between the Wii Remote and the Sensor Bar using triangulation.[32] In addition, rotation of the Wii Remote with respect to the ground can also be calculated from the relative angle of the two dots of light on the image sensor.[33] Games can be programmed to sense whether the image sensor is covered, which is demonstrated in a Microgame of Smooth Moves, where if the player does not uncover the sensor, the champagne bottle that the remote represents will not open. Triangulation can be used to find the distance from the shore to the ship. ...


The Sensor Bar is required when the Wii Remote is controlling up-down, left-right motion of a cursor or reticle on the TV screen to point to menu options or objects such as enemies in first person shooters. Because the Sensor Bar also allows the Wii Remote to calculate the distance between the Wii Remote and the Sensor Bar,[34] the Wii Remote can also control slow forward-backward motion of an object in a 3-dimensional game.[35] Rapid forward-backward motion, such as punching in a boxing game, is controlled by the acceleration sensors. Using these acceleration sensors (acting as tilt sensors), the Wii Remote can also control rotation of a cursor or other objects.[36] A first-person shooter (FPS) is a computer or video game where the players on-screen view of the game world simulates that of the character, and there is some element of shooting involved. ...


The use of an infrared sensor to detect position can cause some detection problems when other infrared sources are around, such as incandescent light bulbs or candles. This can be easily alleviated by using fluorescent lights around the Wii, which emit little to no infrared light.[37] Innovative users have used other sources of IR light as Sensor Bar substitutes such as a pair of flashlights and a pair of candles.[38] Such substitutes for the Sensor Bar illustrate the fact that a pair of non-moving lights provide continuous calibration of the direction that the Wii Remote is pointing and its physical location relative to the light sources. There is no way to calibrate the position of the cursor relative to where the user is pointing the controller without the two stable reference sources of light provided by the Sensor Bar or substitutes. For other uses, see Candle (disambiguation). ...


The position and motion tracking of the Wii Remote allows the player to mimic actual game actions, such as swinging a sword or aiming a gun, instead of simply pressing buttons. An early marketing video showed actors miming actions such as fishing, cooking, drumming, conducting a string quartet, shooting a gun, sword fighting, and performing dental surgery.[39]


Controller feedback

The Wii Remote provides basic audio and rumble functionality. At the 2006 E3 press conference, it was revealed that the Wii Remote has its own independent speaker on the face of the unit. This was demonstrated by a developer as he strung and shot a bow in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The sound from both the Wii Remote and television was altered as the bow shot to give the impression of the arrow traveling away from the player. Another example of its use is in Red Steel's Killer match, where the players will receive their objective through the Wii Remote. [40] The volume can be changed or muted with the "Home" button and selecting the corresponding controller icon at the bottom of the screen.[41] When the speaker is muted, the sound effects played through it will be rerouted through the television speakers. The rumble feature can also be switched on or off using the Home Menu. This article is about haptic technology. ... E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ... Red Steel ) is a first person shooter video game published by Ubisoft for Nintendos Wii console. ...


Memory

The Wii Remote contains a 16 KiB EEPROM chip from which a section of 6 kilobytes can be freely read and written by the host.[37][42] Part of this memory is available to store up to 10 Mii avatars, which can be transported for use with another Wii console. At least 4000 bytes are available and unused before the Mii data. Pokémon Battle Revolution and Super Swing Golf also utilize this memory. This function is also utilized in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, allowing the user to save controller configuration data to the Wii Remote.[43] According to the International Electrotechnical Commission a kibibyte (a contraction of kilo binary byte) is a unit of information or computer storage. ... An EEPROM (also called an E2PROM)[] or Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, is a non-volatile storage chip used in computers and other devices to store small amounts of volatile (configuration) data. ... Depending on the context in which it is used, the word kilobyte may mean either 1,000 or 1,024 bytes. ... For other uses of the word Mii and the acronym MII, see MII. A Mii (IPA: []) is a digital avatar created by Nintendo for the Wiis Mii Channel. ... Pokémon Battle Revolution ) is the first Pokémon game on Nintendos Wii home console. ... Super Swing Golf is a Wii version of the online golf game, PangYa. ... Super Smash Bros. ...


Power source

The Wii Remote uses two AA batteries as a power source, which can power a Wii Remote for 60 hours using only the accelerometer functionality and 30 hours using both accelerometer and pointer functionality.[37] An official direct recharging option for the Wii Remote has not yet been revealed, but various third-party manufacturers market charging solutions for the controller (see section on chargers). According to an interview with Nintendo industrial designer Lance Barr, limitations of the Wii Remote's expansion port make it unlikely that it will be used for internal battery charging.[44] Although Nintendo discourages other rechargeable battery types such as lithium ion (Li-ion) and nickel-cadmium (NiCd), the company's support website indicates that nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries may be used.[45] A 3300µF capacitor provides a temporary source of power during quick movements of the Wii Remote when connection to the batteries may be temporarily interrupted.[46] A depiction of an accelerometer designed at Sandia National Laboratories. ... A rechargeable lithium polymer Nokia mobile phone battery. ... Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. ... The nickel-cadmium battery (commonly abbreviated NiCd and pronounced nye-cad) is a popular type of rechargeable battery for portable electronics and toys using the metals nickel (Ni) and cadmium (Cd) as the active chemicals. ... A nickel metal hydride battery, abbreviated NiMH, is a type of rechargeable battery similar to a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery but has a hydrogen-absorbing alloy for the anode instead of cadmium. ...


Controller expansions

The Nunchuk (left) plugged into a pre-release model of the Wii Remote, as shown at E3 2006

The Wii Remote also features an expansion port at the bottom which allows various functional attachments to be added. This expandability is similar to that available with the port on the Nintendo 64 controller. Image File history File links Wiimote_nunchuk. ... Image File history File links Wiimote_nunchuk. ... E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ... The Nintendo 64 ), often abbreviated as N64, is Nintendos third home video game console for the international market. ...


Nunchuk

The Nunchuk (model number RVL-004) is the first controller attachment Nintendo revealed for the Wii Remote at the 2005 Tokyo Game Show. It connects to the Wii Remote via a cord that is about 3.5 to 4 feet (1 ~ 1.2 m) long. Its appearance when attached resembles the nunchaku, hence the name. It also features an analog stick similar to the one found on the Nintendo GameCube controller and two trigger buttons (a last minute modification changed the two triggers to one trigger and a "C" button, as described below). It works in tandem with the main controller in many games. Like the Wii Remote, the Nunchuk also provides a three-axis accelerometer for motion-sensing and tilting, but without a speaker, a rumble function, or a pointer function.[47][48] The Nunchuk's accelerometer is an STMicroelectronics LIS3L02AL.[49] Gamers play Sonys PS3 in TGS 2006 Booths at the Tokyo Game Show in 2004 The Tokyo Game Show , or simply TGS) is a video game expo / convention held in Tokyo, Japan. ... For Nintendos Wii Remote Nunchuk attachment, see Nunchuk. ... An analog stick from the Nintendo GameCube game controller An analog stick, sometimes called thumbstick, often mistakenly referred to as a joystick, is an input device for a controller (often a game controller) that is used for two-dimensional input. ... The Nintendo GameCube (GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. ... STMicroelectronics is an international leading supplier of semiconductors. ...


A Nunchuk comes bundled with the Wii console.[50][51] Separate Nunchuks retail in Japan for JP¥1,800,[1] in the United States for US$19.99,[2] in Canada for CA$24.99, in Australia for AU$29.99, in Europe for €19, and in the United Kingdom for £14. ISO 4217 Code JPY User(s) Japan Inflation -0. ... USD redirects here. ... C$ redirects here. ... ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island Inflation 1. ... For other uses, see Euro (disambiguation). ... GBP redirects here. ...


The two shoulder buttons, formerly named Z1 and Z2 respectively, had been reshaped and renamed since the Game Developers Conference. The circular top shoulder button, now called C, is much smaller than the lower rectangular shoulder button, now called Z.[52] The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the largest annual gathering of professional video game developers, focusing on learning, inspiration, and networking. ...


The body of the Nunchuk measures 113 mm (4.45 in) long, 38 mm (1.5 in) wide, and 37 mm (1.48 in) thick.[12] The connection port was also larger.[53]


Classic Controller

During E3 2006 Nintendo introduced a Classic Controller (model number RVL-005), which plugs into the Wii Remote via a cord in a similar fashion as the Nunchuk.[12] It contains two additional analog sticks and two extra shoulder buttons: the ZL and ZR buttons, used to replicate the Z button found on the Nintendo GameCube controller. The overall configuration is similar to that of other major seventh generation console controllers. E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ... In the history of computer and video games, the seventh generation began on November 21, 2004 with the North American release of the Nintendo DS, followed by the PlayStation Portable on December 12, 2004. ...

The Classic Controller connected to the Wii Remote
The Classic Controller connected to the Wii Remote

The Classic Controller cord comes from the bottom instead of the top of the controller (a configuration shared by the Dreamcast controller).The Classic Controller contains slots on its backside, opened via a rectangular button at the top of the controller, presumably for attaching the controller to something else.[54] The purpose for these slots remains undisclosed,[55] but it is commonly believed to be used with a special clip that attaches the Wii Remote to the Classic Controller, enabling it to take advantage of the Wii Remote's motion-sensing and rumble capabilities (the Classic Controller does not have its own accelerometer or vibration motor); Nyko has released such a clip, in addition to a grip shell and a place to store the cable.[56] The body of the Classic Controller measures 65.7 mm tall, 135.7 mm wide, and 26 mm thick.[12] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 254 KB) [edit] Summary [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Wii Remote Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 254 KB) [edit] Summary [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Wii Remote Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera... The Dreamcast , code-named White Belt, Black Belt, Dural, Dricas, Vortex, Katana, Shark and Guppy during development) is Segas last video game console and the successor to the Sega Saturn. ...


The Classic Controller cannot be used to play Nintendo GameCube games. According to the Nintendo Online Shop, the Classic Controller can only be used with Virtual Console titles. Specific Wii games have been designed to function with it, however. The Nintendo GameCube controller can be used instead of the Classic Controller for playing most Virtual Console games. When in the Wii Menu, the left analog stick takes control of the cursor when the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen. The Classic Controller can navigate through the Message Board, settings menus and Wii Shop Channel. It becomes inactive on all other channels, excluding Virtual Console games. The Nintendo GameCube (GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. ... This article is about Nintendos emulation feature and download service. ...


Nintendo had previously announced a controller "shell" which resembled a traditional game controller, often referred to as a "classic-style expansion controller."[57] As described at the time, the Wii Remote would fit inside the shell, allowing gamers to play games using a traditional-style gamepad, while allowing use of the remote’s motion sensing capability. It would allow controls similar to a PlayStation 3 controller. According to Satoru Iwata, it would be meant for playing "the existing games, Virtual Console games, and multi-platform games."[58] Satoru Iwata , born December 6, 1959) is the fourth president and CEO of Nintendo succeeding the long-standing previous president of the company, Hiroshi Yamauchi in 2002. ... This article is about Nintendos emulation feature and download service. ...


The Classic Controller features two analog sticks, a D-pad, face buttons labeled a, b, x, and y, analog shoulder buttons labeled L and R and two Z buttons (labeled ZL and ZR) next to the L and R buttons, respectively. It also has a set of -, Home, and + buttons like those on the Wii Remote, with the - and + buttons labeled 'Select' and 'Start', respectively. An analog stick from the Nintendo GameCube game controller An analog stick, sometimes called thumbstick, often mistakenly referred to as a joystick, is an input device for a controller (often a game controller) that is used for two-dimensional input. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ...


In November 2007, Nintendo listed a special Super Famicom Classic Controller as one of the choices for the free gift for 2007 Club Nintendo platinum members.[59] Club Nintendo is the name of several publications and programs by Nintendo. ...


Wii Zapper

Wii Zapper with Wii Remote and Nunchuk

The Wii Zapper is a gun shell peripheral for the Wii Remote. The name is a reference to the NES Zapper light gun for the Nintendo Entertainment System. According to an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, the idea of a Zapper-type expansion formed when the Wii Remote was first created.[60] He stated that "What we found is that the reason we wanted to have a Zapper is when you hold a Wii Remote, it can be difficult for some people to keep a steady hand. And holding your arm out like that can get your arm somewhat tired."[60] Image File history File links Wii_zapper. ... Image File history File links Wii_zapper. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “NES” redirects here. ... Shigeru Miyamoto , born November 16, 1952) is a Japanese video game designer. ...


A "Zapper" prototype was shown at E3 2006 featuring a shotgun-like design with a "trigger hole", as well as an analog stick built into the top of the handle.[61] This made it similar to the Nunchuk attachment, but without the accelerometer and the second button. In this version, the "gun barrel" of the shell housed the Wii Remote and connected with its expansion port.[62] The history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) began with its creation in 1995 and has continued through the most recent expo in 2007. ... For other uses, see Shotgun (disambiguation). ...

Prototype "Zapper" shown in 2006
Prototype "Zapper" shown in 2006

A revised design was revealed on July 11, 2007 at E3 2007 with a form reminiscent of a submachine gun, in which the Wii Remote is fitted in the gun barrel and the Nunchuk is cradled in the rear handle. This design came about with the realization that making the Wii Zapper functionally independent from attachments would "allow for more diverse play styles."[60] Some concern has been raised by this arrangement, since most people would naturally end up holding the Nunchuk with their dominant hand and be forced to pull the trigger with their non-dominant hand.[63] Initial third-party titles announced to support the Zapper are Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, Ghost Squad and Medal of Honor: Heroes 2.[64] Image File history File links Wii_zapper. ... Image File history File links Wii_zapper. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) began with its creation in 1995 and has continued through the most recent expo in 2007. ... The MP5 is a third-generation submachine gun that is widely used by law enforcement tactical teams and military forces. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...


The Wii Zapper was first released in Japan on October 25, 2007 as a pack-in with Ghost Squad, with standalone units also made available for purchase on Nintendo's Japanese online store. A bundle with Umbrella Chronicles was later released in the region on November 15. For other regions, the Wii Zapper is packaged with Link's Crossbow Training, a training game based on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It was released in North America on November 19, 2007,[65] in Europe on December 7, 2007 and in Australia on December 13, 2007.[66] is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Links Crossbow Training is a video game by Nintendo for the Wii. ... North American redirects here. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Wii Wheel

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Wii Wheel

Nintendo has revealed a Wii Wheel peripheral that will be packaged with Mario Kart Wii, which is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2008.[64] Cartoon, stylized versions of the Wii Wheel are depicted within the banner of Nintendo's official E3 page for Mario Kart Wii. As shown there, a button protrudes from the back of the Wii Wheel, which has a large, encircled Wii logo at its middle.[67] The Wii Wheel has a hole on the right side in the back, which seems to be used to allow use of the wrist strap while the Wii Remote is attached to the accessory. The Wii Wheel can also be used for Excite Truck and other games that share its control configuration. For an account of the words periphery and peripheral as they are used in biology, sociology, politics, computer hardware, and other fields, see the periphery disambiguation page. ... Mario Kart Wii is a kart racing video game by Nintendo for the Wii console. ... Excite Truck is a video game published by Nintendo and developed by Monster Games for the Wii video game system. ...


Third-party accessories

While few third-party controller expansions have been revealed, many aesthetic and ergonomic accessories have been developed for the Wii Remote, including texturized covers, and extensions shaped like tennis rackets, baseball bats, lightsabers and golf clubs.[68]


Glove kits

Although Nintendo has released its own Wii Remote Jacket, third-party glove kits have been available for the Wii Remote since its launch. These have been produced in several colors, some of which glow in the dark or change hue from the heat of the player's hand. There are various themes as well, including The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Pokemon Battle Revolution. Pokémon Battle Revolution is the working title for the first Pokémon game on Nintendos Wii home console. ...


Steering wheels

Prior to Nintendo's own Wii Wheel, several third-party steering wheel accessories had been introduced for the Wii Remote. One released by Ubisoft, the Wii Steering Wheel, was developed by Thrustmaster. It is bundled with certain games, such as Monster 4x4 World Circuit and GT Pro Series.[69] The accessory, which is only for aesthetic/ergonomic enhancement, is meant for driving-style gameplay in which the Wii Remote would be held lengthwise in a two-handed gamepad orientation, steering the subject by tilting the controller. The Wii Steering Wheel is also sold separately for US$16.99. Since the Wii Steering Wheel was revealed, other similarly designed steering wheel accessories have been produced, including the Wii Racing Wheel by Intec.[70] Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) is a computer and video game publisher and developer with headquarters in Montreuil-sous-Bois, France. ... Monster 4x4 World Circuit is a racing game published by Ubisoft, centering around Monster trucks. ... GT Pro Series is a franchise developed by MTO and published by Ubisoft as a launch title for Nintendo Wii. ...


Sword and shield attachments

Sword and shield attachment sets have been released by various manufacturers, including ASiD Tech and Camy International. The accessories are simply shells, and do not provide any other functional purpose. The ASiD kit comes with a sword, a shield, and knife with a design resembling a scimitar, all molded from monotone plastic (white or black). The Hero Pack by Camy International consists of a sword and a shield, with colored designs very similar to the Master Sword and Hylian Shield from The Legend of Zelda series. The blade of the Hero Pack sword is made of soft foam for safety.[71] Talwar, 17th Century, from India. ... The Master Sword in its pedestal, as seen in A Link to the Past. ... Link with most of the items and equipment he acquires in The Legend of Zelda. ... The Legend of Zelda ) is a high fantasy action-adventure video game series developed and published by Nintendo, and created by the celebrated game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. ...


With both sets, the Wii Remote is cradled in the handle of the sword or knife so that the face buttons are accessible, with clearings for the B button and pointer lens. The Nunchuk is clipped into the handle of the shield. The configurations correspond to the sword and shield controls for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.


Sports packages

The Wii Sports pack was released by GameStop in the United States and Logic3 in Europe. It includes a baseball bat, a golf club, and a tennis racket. It is very similar to the sword accessory and attaches to the Wii Remote to allow a more realistic experience with Wii Sports. Wii Sports is a video game produced by Nintendo for the Wii. ... GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME), whose headquarters are in Grapevine, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), is the worlds largest video game and entertainment software retailer. ...


Soon after GameStop released their pack, PDP (formally Pelican Accessories) released a Wii Nerf Sports Pack. It is identical to GameStop's pack however all the attachments are made out of Nerf. The Pelican Accessories logo. ... For other uses, see Nerf (disambiguation). ...


The boxing gloves are a separate accessory to the Wii Sports pack. With those, the player can put the Wii Remote and Nunchuk inside each glove underneath where one slips in hands. The Nunchuk is assigned to the left glove while the Wii Remote is right. In this way one can punch like an actual boxer instead of jabbing the controllers away from oneself.


Chargers

Nyko Charging Station
Nyko Charging Station

While Nintendo does not currently offer a rechargeable option for the Wii Remote, recharging systems have been developed by various third-party peripheral companies. The "Dual Charge Station" from Penguin United includes two rechargeable battery packs, two replacement battery covers, and a stand that can fit two Wii Remotes. The replacement battery covers allow the Wii Remote to charge while docked with included stand and match the aesthetic design of the original battery cover. The stand draws power from the Wii through USB. Two dual-color LEDs indicate the status of the docked controllers. The Penguin United model differentiates itself from others with a special battery pack that also fits into the WaveBird controller and the original Game Boy Advance horizontal design. Though Nintendo has not released a rechargeable battery kit in regions outside of Japan, it is evident that Nintendo engineers intentionally designed the Wii Remote and WaveBird controllers to be compatible with previously-released Game Boy Advance accessories (AGB-003 and AGB-004, battery and charger respectively). The Wii Remote and the WaveBird both use special battery contacts that are compatible with AGB-003 and AGB-004. The Penguin United battery packs should be compatible with any other accessory that Nintendo designs with the same contacts. Nyko sells a direct-charging system for two Wii Remote units which is powered using an AC power adapter and uses a special battery pack and a cover with electrical contacts for charging and silicone texturing to add grip. This can negatively affect how well the Wii Remote attaches with other accessories. Nyko prices the system at US$29.99.[72] Another two-controller charging system sold by Joytech features a pass-through connector to the existing Wii power cable, which allows the unit to charge the Wii Remote through the Wii console. Like the Nyko charging station, the Joytech system includes two sets of special battery packs and covers with electrical contacts for charging. The Joytech station features extensions on both sides for holding Nunchuks. Joytech prices the system at US$39.[73] Brando Workshop offers a USB-powered one-controller charging system, with a combination charging stand and Nunchuk cradle.[74] While not a direct-recharging system like the others, the Thrustmaster T-Charge NW combines an organizer/storage system for a Wii Remote and Nunchuk with a two-cell AA battery charger, and includes a set of unobtrusive grips.[75] WaveBird controller The WaveBird Wireless Controller is an RF-based wireless controller manufactured by Nintendo for the GameCube video game console. ... Nyko is a manufacturer of 3rd party accesories for various gaming consoles. ... USD redirects here. ...


Fighting Stick Wii

With the announcement of Neo Geo games being available on the Wii Virtual Console service, third-party game peripheral manufacturer Hori revealed the "Fighting Stick Wii" controller. An expansion of the Wii Remote, the Fighting Stick Wii is an arcade style controller with compatibility with the non-analog functionality of the Classic Controller (the L and R buttons have no analog functionality, and analog sticks are not included). In addition, the action buttons have turbo button functionality (approximately 20 presses per second). The controller was released in Japan on August 30, 2007, for JP¥5,280.[76] The Fighting Stick Wii was released on November 2007 in the United States for US$49.99.[77] Neo-Geo is the name of a cartridge-based arcade and home video game system released in 1990 by Japanese game company SNK. The system offered comparatively colorful 2D graphics and high-quality sound. ... This article is about Nintendos emulation feature and download service. ... An arcade style controller is a high quality gaming controller for a home console that is designed to replicate the arcade experience as closely as possible. ... Turbo button generally refers to a button (control) on a piece of electonic equipment, which makes the equipment run faster in some way. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... ISO 4217 Code JPY User(s) Japan Inflation -0. ... USD redirects here. ...


Horizontal stand

Pelican designed a horizontal stand for the Wii console. The stand has a storage compartment capable of securing a Wii Remote and Nunchuk, as well as segregated exhaust port that allows the Wii fan to have unrestricted access to fresh air. The stand also has an inset on the front, which is designed to hold the Sensor Bar. A wire groove leading to the stern of the stand makes for a clean installation.[78]


Gun peripherals

Despite an official Wii Zapper expansion set for release by Nintendo, some unofficial gun peripherals have been shown by third parties. The first of these appeared in early April, when video game retailer GameStop listed a "Wii Blaster" peripheral on its website, with a release date of May 1, 2007. Originally listed without a specified manufacturer, the Wii Blaster had been speculated to be the Zapper,[79] but has since been indicated to be produced by third party accessories manufacturer Core Gamer. According to GameStop on May 5, 2007, the Wii Blaster release date has changed to June 26, 2007 and is available for purchase.[80] GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME), whose headquarters are in Grapevine, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), is the worlds largest video game and entertainment software retailer. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Wii Light Gun
Wii Light Gun

Another variation on the official Wii Zapper is the Wii Light Gun. It is designed much like a sub-machine gun and though not sold with any games it is available for purchase at the GAME website[81] and GAME retailers. A submachine gun is a firearm which combines the automatic fire of a machine gun with the ammunition of a pistol, and is between the two in weight and size. ...


While not technically an expansion, details on an aesthetic gun accessory for the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, named the "Sharp Shooter", have been released by third-party manufacturer Joytech.[82] In this accessory, the Wii Remote is housed in the gun barrel. The Nunchuk is fitted into the handle so that the Nunchuk's buttons serve as gun triggers.


A new gun peripheral, the Perfect Shot, is designed to be an alternative of the Wii Zapper and is designed by Nyko. It has a pistol-like design that uses only the Wii Remote. Below the Perfect Shot is a slot, where the user can attach the Nunchuk or other Wii Remote add-ons.[83] The trigger is mechanically spring-loaded, which gives tactile feedback and aids rapid shots.[84] Nyko is a manufacturer of 3rd party accesories for various gaming consoles. ...

The Wii Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock controller
The Wii Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock controller

Guitar controllers

The Wii version of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock comes with a white Gibson Les Paul style guitar controller. It includes a slot for the Wii Remote to fit into, though the Wii Remote Jacket must be removed first. The guitar utilizes the wireless capabilities, accelerometer, rumble feature and speaker of the Wii Remote.[85] It also features an analog stick that can be used to navigate the Wii Menu. The Gibson Les Paul is a popular solidbody electric guitar originally developed in the early 1950s. ...


At the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, Nyko revealed a guitar controller for the Wii. It was shown as a replica of a butterscotch blonde Fender Telecaster, which connects to the Wii Remote. This marks the first third-party guitar controller for the console.[86] The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a trade show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association. ... Nyko is a manufacturer of 3rd party accesories for various gaming consoles. ... The Fender Telecaster, also known as a Tele, is typically a dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar made by Fender. ...


Arcade cabinet and controller adaptors

The Wii console can be connected to a JAMMA arcade cabinet to enable use of its arcade controls and monitor, by means of adaptors from Ultimarc.[87] Adaptors for home-build arcade-style control panels are also available. JAMMA is an acronym, standing for Japanese Amusement Machine Manufacturers Association. ...


Reception

Overall reception to the Wii Remote has changed over time. The control styles provided by the controller were met with praise at its first public exhibition at E3.[88] Since then, comments have been noted by the press on its functionality. Matt Wales of IGN UK highlighted the aiming and precision of Red Steel and stated "Taking down swathes of enemies with nothing more than a twitch of the wrist proves immensely satisfying and, more importantly, incredibly involving."[89] E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ... IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Red Steel ) is a first person shooter video game published by Ubisoft for Nintendos Wii console. ...


Other publications have noted specific complaints regarding control. GameSpot expressed that some motions in Cooking Mama: Cook Off failed to transmit or meet expectation during gameplay.[90] Similar observations were made on other titles made available during the Wii launch period. ComputerAndVideoGames.com reported that "Most prominent is the first batch of games, many of which do a better job at exposing the obstacles of full motion control, rather than the benefits... Need For Speed...is near unplayable, Far Cry got it all wrong, and the motion control in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance just feels tacked on."[91] GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. ... Wikinews has related news: The Wii, Nintendos next generation console, launches in North America The Wii launch in North America marks the last major seventh generation video game console to be released. ... ComputerAndVideoGames. ... Far Cry Vengeance is a video game developed and published by Ubisoft for the Wii console. ...


The overall situation was described by Joystiq thusly: "Over the months since launch, the unpredictable Wii Remote has led to a maddening dichotomy. Some games are too easy, while others are too hard -- for all the wrong reasons...Gamers who crave a deeper challenge have to settle for battling incomprehensible controls."[92] Critics felt that fault was largely attributed to the developer's lack of experience with the Wii Remote. Jeremy Parish of Electronic Gaming Monthly compared the initial phase of control implementation to that of the Nintendo DS.[93] Matt Casamassina of IGN also presumed that the first generation of Wii games were of an experimental stage and that potential for refinement had yet to be exploited.[94] Joystiq is a video gaming website founded in June 2004 that has since become one of the most successful sites within the Weblogs, Inc. ... Electronic Gaming Monthly (often abbreviated to EGM) is an American video game magazine. ... NDS redirects here. ... Matt Casamassina (born December 1975) is a video game journalist working for IGN. He is the author of many reviews and previews of Nintendo games,[1] and the editor-in-chief of the IGN Nintendo Team. ...


Later-released titles have seen mixed reactions in terms of control. Of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 from Electronic Arts, Matthew Kato of Game Informer stated that the controller "has a hard time detecting your backswing. Thus, it’s harder to control. There were even times the game putted for me by accident."[95] A GamePro review for Medal of Honor: Vanguard offers that the title "is an encouraging sign that developers are finally starting to work out the kinks and quirks of the Wii Remote."[96] Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 is the latest golfing video game in the Tiger Woods PGA series from Electronic Arts. ... Electronic Arts (EA) (NASDAQ: ERTS) is an American developer, marketer, publisher, and distributor of computer and video games. ... Game Informer (often abbreviated to GI) is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. ... GamePro is an American video game magazine published monthly. ...


First- and second-party titles have produced more favorable utilization of the Wii Remote's unique capabilities. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (a first-party title) in particular was nearly universally lauded for its unique control scheme, which is seen as being unrivaled by any other console title.[97] Corruption utilizes the Nunchuk for strafing and the infrared pointing capability of the Wii Remote for turning and special "gestures", which are used to select visors. Other Nintendo titles take a more minimalist approach, using mostly the pointer and buttons only, as with Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree, or use the controller in a sideways configuration to resemble an NES controller while de-emphasizing more advanced capabilities, as seen in Super Paper Mario and Sonic and the Secret Rings.[98] In the video games industry, a first-party developer is a developer who is part of a company that actually manufactures a video game console. ... In the video game industry, a second-party developer is a developer who, while being a separate entity from any console manufacturer, is tied to a specific one usually through contract or partial ownership and makes games specifically for that console manufacturer. ... “NES” redirects here. ... Super Paper Mario ) is a platform/role-playing video game developed by Intelligent Systems, a division of Nintendo. ... Sonic and the Secret Rings, (formerly known by the working title Sonic Wild Fire), is a video game within the Sonic the Hedgehog series that was released exclusively for the Wii on February 20, 2007 in North America, in Europe on March 2, 2007[1] and in Japan on March...


In 2006, the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combined to sell over 8.5 million units in the United States, and took the top two spots in video game accessories sales.[99] In the US, the Nunchuk was the best-selling video game hardware for January 2008, with 375,000 units sold, in a month where the Wii was the best-selling console with 274,000 units sold.[100][101]


See also

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Electronic Gaming Monthly (often abbreviated to EGM) is an American video game magazine. ... IGN - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Game Informer (often abbreviated to GI) is an American-based monthly magazine featuring articles, news, strategy and reviews of popular video games and associated consoles. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... GamePro is an American video game magazine published monthly. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Founded in 1997, Gamasutra is a web site for those interested in video games including video game developers. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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External links

  • Official Nintendo website
  • Official Wii website
  • Wii controllers page
  • Accessories page
  • U.S. Patent Application 20070049374 
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Hardware Wii Remote · Wii Balance Board · Wii Points · Wii launch · Wii System Software
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Nintendo video game hardware
Console Color TV Game • NES (Famicom Disk System • NES 2 • AV Family Computer) • Super NES (Super Game Boy • Satellaview) • Virtual Boy • Nintendo 64 (64DD • iQue Player) • GameCube (WaveBird • Panasonic Q) • Wii
Handheld Game & Watch • Game Boy (Pocket • Light) • Game Boy Color • Game Boy Advance (SP • Micro) • Nintendo DS (Lite)
Arcade Nintendo Classic • Vs. Series • PlayChoice-10 • Nintendo Super System • Triforce
Misc. Nintendo Gateway • R.O.B. • Power Glove • Nintendo optical discs
The Wii (pronounced as the pronoun we, IPA: ) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. ... The Wii Balance Board is a balance board accessory for Nintendos Wii video game console. ... Wii Points is a payment system that Nintendo uses for its Wii console through the Wii Shop Channel. ... Wikinews has related news: The Wii, Nintendos next generation console, launches in North America The Wii launch in North America marks the last major seventh generation video game console to be released. ... Wii System Software, sometimes referred to incorrectly as firmware, is updateable software and operating system for Wii. ... This is a sortable list of released and upcoming Wii games, referred to by their English titles. ... This is a list of games on the Wii video game console that utilize the consoles Wi-Fi connection. ... This is a list of games on the Wii video game console that use Miis. ... This article is about Nintendos emulation feature and download service. ... // The following is the complete list of the 168 Virtual Console titles available for the Wii in Europe as shown within the Virtual Console section of the Wii Shop Channel. ... // The following is a list of the 140 games available on the Virtual Console for the Wii in North America, sorted by system and in the order they were added in the Wii Shop Channel. ... The Wii Menu as displayed on a widescreen television The Wii Menu is the top level menu interface of the Wii game console. ... This is a list of original downloadable games on the Wii video game console that are downloaded from the WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel. ... The Everybody Votes Channel start screen The Everybody Votes Channel is a Wii Menu channel that allows users to vote in simple opinion polls and compare and contrast opinions with those of friends, family and people across the globe. ... The Internet Channel is a version of the Opera web browser for use on the Wii by Opera Software and Nintendo. ... Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection logo Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is an online service run by Nintendo to facilitate free Internet play in compatible Nintendo DS and Wii games. ... An image from Nintendos WiiConnect 24 site WiiConnect24 is a feature of the Wii console first announced at E3 2006 by Nintendo. ... The Wii Menu is the top level menu interface of the Wii game console. ... For other uses of the word Mii and the acronym MII, see MII. A Mii (IPA: []) is a digital avatar created by Nintendo for the Wiis Mii Channel. ... The Wii Shop Channel is a Wii Channel that lets the player buy new content straight from Nintendo. ... The logos of Wii Sports, Wii Play and Wii Fit, three of the four Wii Series games which currently have logos. ... Wii Play , My First Wii) is a video game for the Wii. ... Wii Fit (known as Wii Fitness in EU territories)[4] is an upcoming video game for the Wii console, currently in development by Nintendo. ... Wii Chess is a video game for the Wii console. ... Wii Music, also known as Wii Orchestra, is a Wii game that simulates instruments using the Wii Remote. ... Game console redirects here. ... Packaging for the Color TV game (6) Nintendos Color TV Game Series debuted in 1977 with the Color TV Game 6. ... “NES” redirects here. ... Legend of Zelda Famicom Disk The Family Computer Disk System , FDS) was released on February 21, 1986 by Nintendo as a peripheral to their overwhelmingly popular Family Computer (Famicom) console in Japan. ... The NES 2 alongside its similarly redesigned dog bone game controller The NES 2 is a compact redesign of the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game console from Nintendo. ... The AV Famicom The AV Family Computer was a redesign of the original Family Computer video game console released by Nintendo in Japan in the early 1990s. ... The Super Nintendo Entertainment System or Super NES (also called SNES and Super Nintendo) was a 16-bit video game console released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia, and Brazil between 1990 and 1993. ... Super Game Boy Box art. ... The BS-X logo. ... Nintendos Virtual Boy ) (also known as the VR-32 during development) was the first portable game console capable of displaying true 3D graphics. ... The Nintendo 64 ), often abbreviated as N64, is Nintendos third home video game console for the international market. ... The Nintendo 64DD is an expansion system for the Nintendo 64. ... This article is about the home console. ... The Nintendo GameCube (GCN) is Nintendos fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. ... WaveBird controller The WaveBird Wireless Controller is an RF-based wireless controller manufactured by Nintendo for the GameCube video game console. ... The Panasonic Q multimedia console was a Nintendo GameCube with the ability to play DVDs, audio CDs, MP3 and CDs as well as several other features. ... The Wii (pronounced as the pronoun we, IPA: ) is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. ... A handheld game console is a lightweight, portable electronic machine for playing video games. ... (New Wide Screen), 1982 The Game & Watch (G&W) series were handheld electronic games made by Nintendo and created by its game designer Gunpei Yokoi from 1980 to 1991. ... For the entire Game Boy series of handheld consoles, see Game Boy line. ... The Game Boy ) line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. ... The Game Boy ) line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. ... The Game Boy Color , shortened to GBC) is Nintendos successor to the Game Boy and was released on October 21, 1998 in Japan and in November of 1998 in the United States and 1999 in Europe. ... “GBA” redirects here. ... The Game Boy Advance SP ), released in February 2003, is an upgraded version of Nintendos Game Boy Advance. ... Game Boy Micro , trademarked Game Boy micro) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. ... NDS redirects here. ... The Nintendo DS Lite ) (sometimes abbreviated DSLite is a dual-screen handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. ... An arcade system board is a standardized printed circuit board or group of printed circuit boards that are used as the basis for multiple arcade games with very similar hardware requirements. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Nintendo Vs. ... The Play Choice 10 was a stand-up arcade video game hardware unit, for which the unit owner could purchase up to ten arcade games. ... The Nintendo Super System is an arcade system, which was used to preview Super Nintendo games in the U.S.. It was basically a Super Nintendo set up to use a menu which allowed the player to play the games for a certain amount of time depending on how many... The Triforce is an arcade system board developed jointly by Nintendo, Namco, and Sega, with the first games appearing in 2002. ... The Nintendo Gateway Systems was a proprietary hardware /software system available on commercial aircraft and hotel properties. ... For other uses of R.O.B., see Rob. ... The Japanese Nintendo Power Glove, manufactured by PAX The Power Glove (1989) is a controller accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System designed by the team of Grant Goddard and Sam Davis for Abrams/Gentile Entertainment, made by Mattel in the United States and PAX in Japan. ... Nintendo optical discs refer to the optical disc format used to distribute video games released by Nintendo. ...


 

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