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I purchased the Nintendo Wii after weeks of searching the internet for a shop that hadnt sold out and once i found one available i bought it immediately. The package came with Wii sports and a remote controller and i have to say that i was quite impressed. The controllers work well with the console and in particular with wii sports. The biggest issue that i have with the remote is the battery issue. Whilst the batteries do last a long time when installed, to keep replacing them costs a fortune. I also have had this problem with my xbox 360 wireless controllers and would recommend anybody who was buying the controllers to also consider a quick charge kit to accompany it.
The unit is very responsive and works very well, this depends on where you put the sensor that is supplied with the wii so make sure that you read the manual carefully. But once you get it set up correctly the remote works fantastically.
The remote is well built and you can feel the quality as soon as you take it out of the box. My controller has taken quite a pounding already after accidentally being hit against just about every piece of furniature that i own. It must have been in the mind of the designer that if you have a remote that has to be moved around to function it is bound to end up being accidentally banged against things. This is obviously one of the pillars of thought whilst designing the remote.
The remote looks very stylish and feels comfortable in the hand, it does not appear to have a great deal of ergonomic design features so it could be possible that long term use of some games could cause discomfort. Unlike the xbox 360 control pads(textured finish), the wii remotes have a smooth shiny finish, this can make the controllers slippery if you are playing for long periods and your hands begin to sweat. However using the wrist straps that are provided will prevent dropping the remotes onto the floor.
The remotes are not particularly easy to use for a novice, they do take a bit of getting used to. The controls obviously depend on the game that you are playing. With an optimum setup the controllers work extremely well. It is quite tough to play certain games on a small tv screen however that is an issue for another review.
The range of use is good i can operate mine from the other side of the room. This is handy as the games do require a fair amount of room to play, especially if there are four people playing!
The manual that is supplied with a incredibly detailed manual that is very thourgh in its explanation of resolving problems. I had a problem when i took my remotes over to a friends house and they wouldnt work when i returned home. I had to re-configure the remotes to work with my console, the manual showed me how to do this quickly and easily.
The price of the unit is around £30, which i feel is too much, but nowadays this would seem to be the norm with all of the next gen consoles pads costing the same.
Overall the remotes are pretty essential, and four remotes at a party is a huge amount of fun. i would recommend that every wii console has at least two to compliment it.
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About my below comment, I am saying that the controller is very easy to use, how foolproof is a few buttons and motion sensitivity!? I am just asking you to add more detail to that part of your review. Other than that, a very good review.
Vaza 30.06.2007 00:08
OK review however, why is ease of use a bad thing? Considering the Wii is for non/casual gamers, I think that the ease of use is well suited. Who would want to use a controller with 25 buttons? Not even the most hardcore of gamers.
Advantages: Looks and the multiple ways to use it Disadvantages: Fails in it's primary use as the reponsiveness seems haphazard and the games don't help, Price
May 1st, 2007
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