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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Wii Controller Basics For The Uninitiated

By Kyle Anderson

Nintendo's successful Wii video game console has many games that go with it. They operate by manipulating wireless remote controls. The Wii controller has several options. This article will discuss the types of controllers available and what they are used for.

The basic controller is a rectangular, hand-held remote. It comes with a built-in speaker, has an external connector for a Nunchuk (which we will discuss later in this article), Classic Controller connector and a rumble feature which causes the remote to vibrate at particular points in games or to alert a player that it is his or her turn. Basic controllers come in white, black, blue and pink. They are battery operated; a recharging port is available separately. Each Wii game console supports four Wii remote controllers.

The very first attachment to the basic remote was the Wii Nunchuk. The Nunchuk lets the characters move quickly. It is held in one hand and the basic remote is held in the other during game play. The Nunchuk plugs into the remote and does not require its own power. The four foot cord is long enough for easy movement. They are available for purchase in white or black.

In June 2009, the Wii Motion Plus controller arrived in stores. The Motion Plus is an expansion device for the basic remote. It fits right onto the bottom of the basic controller. This extends the length of the remote by about an inch and a half. According to well-known Nintendo Magazine, the accuracy of the Motion Plus is completely accurate. It makes complex character moves much easier. You can purchase it in one of four colors: black, white, blue and pink. The games Academy of Champions, James Cameron's Avatar, Grand Slam Tennis, Shaun White Snowboarding and Zelda can be played using Motion Plus.

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.

The gun controller, called the Perfect Shot, is used with the gun in one hand and the Nunchuk in the other. Accuracy of the Perfect Shot is perfect, as the name implies. Most people prefer using the Perfect Shot remote instead of using the Zapper controller primarily because the Perfect Shot can be used with just one hand.

The official Wii Zapper with Link's Crossbow Training controller is a gun shell that holds the remote and the Nunchuk at the same time. The Zapper must be held with two hands. It is designed to help gamers keep the remote and Nunchuk steady when shooting.

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.

All of these Wii remotes can be purchased separately. The primary remote is the Wii basic controller. Choosing and using the type of Wii controller that each individual game recommends will provide the best gaming experience to all serious players.

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