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Nintendo Introduces Wii MotionPlus, Allows 1:1 for Wii Remote

July 14, 2008 in News comments 20

So it seems the Wii is getting a rumble pack of it's own, and also putting more sensitivity and feedback into their patented motion controller. Should be interesting to see how this will affect new and old titles alike.

Nintendo's upcoming Wii MotionPlus accessory for the revolutionary Wii Remote controller again redefines game control, by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players with an unmatched level of precision and immersion. Every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play. The Wii MotionPlus accessory reconfirms Nintendo’s commitment to making games intuitive and accessible for everyone. Nintendo will reveal more details about the Wii MotionPlus accessory and other topics Tuesday morning at its E3 media briefing.
DearestApollo via nintendo.com »
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  • 1
    Akira_EX* Jul 14, 08
    Well, this is certainly unexpected.
  • 0
    Paper Mario Dude Jul 14, 08
    damn..
    moar rumble too pl0x
  • 1
    Tainted Jul 14, 08
    Hmm... this could make EA Sports games incredibly fun. That, or incredibly tiring.
  • -2
    Remino52 Jul 14, 08
    It doesn't need rumble.....
  • 1
    DearestApollo Jul 14, 08
    Sorry, it was more of a metaphor of it being like the expansion rumble pack of our time, not literally a rumble pack like back in the Nintendo64 days.
  • 1
    kik36 Jul 14, 08
    Hopefully they will package the new sleeve with it as well.
  • -1
    Cruxis Mana Jul 14, 08
    So what did I pay for in the first place ?
  • 1
    bbb7002004 Jul 14, 08
    Its an upgrade, just like any console recieves. As long as it doesn't cost too much, it should be very good for the Wii.
  • 1
    McClubbin Jul 14, 08
    While this is phenomenal, if used properly by devs, this does bring up a question: how do you integrate the nunchuk into the equation? A lot of games, like Red Steel, could have benefited from having this piece of hardware available to the developers.
    • 1
      Tainted Jul 14, 08
      That is a good point. Nintendo will either have to put a port on the back of this device, or make wireless nunchucks of some sort.
      • 1
        cjmnews Jul 14, 08
        The picture looks like there is a port on the back of the device already.
        • 0
          McClubbin Jul 15, 08
          Yeah, I think you're right. There seems to be a socket for the nunchuk with a removable protector a la the DS Lite's GBA port. It would be rather absurd of Nintendo to ditch the nunchuk since it's used so often for moving in most games.

          My only concern now is that Nintendo treats their fans right and not rip them off of another 20 buck for a peripheral. I'd be willing to pay 10 bucks max for something which should have been in the original controller. Though I think they might bundle it up with a game like they did with Wii Play.
  • 1
    Demonfurby Jul 14, 08
    Ahh, new Zelda game here we come
  • 1
    DusktoDawn Jul 14, 08
    Very, Very cool.

    I hope it costs $15. Im dead broke.
  • 1
    Razentsu Jul 15, 08
    Sounds good. Can't wait to see what games will use this.
  • 0
    Fishlock Jul 15, 08
    Thats great, now make an actual game to go with it instead of "Wii Move."
  • 1
    bakfromon Jul 15, 08
    I bet anyone $50 that the next Wii lightsaber game is gonna use this.
    • 0
      kik36 Jul 15, 08
      Star wars Force Unleashed? Oh man, I hope you're right! I would buy it in heartbeat if true!
  • 0
    Zeon I Jul 15, 08
    Can that thing connect to the Nunchuck? Because if it can't, there's really no point in buying it since every worthwhile game on the Wii uses Wii Mote + Nunchuck.
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    cheatcodeman11 Jul 15, 08
    well at least this thing will make the wiimote's more accurate

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