What Is A Wii Controller?

Apr. 22, 2010 No Comments Posted under: Games News

Nintendo introduced the Wii in 2005 and its popularity has only grown over the past years. For the uninitiated, this game console and all of the games created for it work via wireless remote controls. It can get confusing if you shop for a Wii controller because there are so many different options to choose from. This article will help clarify what the different controller options are and how they are used in the games.

As you know, the controller that comes with the Wii console has a rumble feature to remind sleeping gamers that it is their turn or to add depth to the game experience. It also has a built-in speaker, so the sound of the game is right at the player’s fingertips. The basic controller comes in four different colors: black, white, blue and pink. For power, the Wii remote uses batteries and a recharging station is also available separately.

The Wii Nunchuk controller was the first Wii attachment. It plugs into the side of the basic remote and has a long 3-4′ cord. It is used like a joystick. It does not require its own power source. To use the Nunchuk, the player holds the Nunchuk in one hand and the remote in the other, when required by the game; not all games use the Nunchuk. The Nunchuk joystick is moved to make characters in the game move more quickly and nimbly, while the basic controller is used to make the characters do other moves. It can be held in either hand. Nunchuks come in black and white.

The Wii Motion Plus controller entered the market in June 2009. It is an expansion device that fits onto the Wii remote controller, making the controller about 1.5″ longer. The Motion Plus makes complex moves possible and, according to Nintendo Magazine is “100% accurate.” It does not need to be removed from the remote control when playing most games. It comes in white, black, pink and aqua. Some of the games that this expansion device makes more fun include Legend of Zelda, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage and More, Grand Slam Tennis, Kids Sports – Crazy Mini Golf, Academy of Champions and James Cameron’s Avatar.

Used in place of the remote, the Dance Dance Revolution controller is made especially for the game Dance Dance Revolution. It is a mat that lays on the floor. As the dance moves are shown on the TV screen, the player attempts to match the moves as quickly as possible.

For shooting games, Wii created the Perfect Shot controller. It can be held one-handed and is completely accurate. Most people prefer the Perfect Shot over the Wii Zapper controller. While shooting with the Perfect Shot remote, the Nunchuk is used. The player holds one controller in each hand.

Some people find it difficult to hold the Nunchuk and the main remote with their two hands, so Nintendo created the official Wii Zapper with Link’s Crossbow Training controller. It holds both the basic remote and the Nunchuk, which improves steadiness. It must be used with two hands.

For steering games, Nintendo created the Wii Wheel controller. The primary remote fits onto the Wheel, making racing games much more realistic and fun to play.

The Wii basic remote controller is the primary remote which other controllers and peripherals can be attached to. Having the right Wii controller makes gaming more fun and realistic.

Kyle is a regular writer for Nintendo Wii Console . This website is dedicated to finding the cheapest prices available, for Wii console, Wii Games, accessories including Wii Controller. They do this by actually comparing every vendor, in USA and UK. So you can always be sure that the price you have is the cheapest.

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