Wii MotionPlus
Simple. Intuitive. Easy to use. Connect the Wii MotionPlus accessory to your Wii Remote controller to increase accuracy and enhance play control on compatible games. Look on the back of Wii Game Disc packaging to see which games are specially designed for use with Wii MotionPlus. Wii MotionPlus contains additional sensors that make the Wii Remote respond to the slightest movement, motion, or twist of the wrist. Wii MotionPlus must be used with a Wii Remote, which is sold separately. When used with specially designed games, Wii MotionPlus tracks players’ movements in finer detail and with greater accuracy than ever before, building upon the innovative wireless function of the motion-sensing Wii Remote controller. Even the slightest twist of the wrist or turn of the body is replicated exactly on the TV screen, allowing users to become even more immersed in Wii game play. Designed for easy attachment to the Wii Remote controller which is sold separately.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great device
Seeing how AMAZON.COM has yet to ship the damn thing, when I pre-ordered it about a month ago, I just went out and bought one at a local store on RELEASE DAY.
Do not buy it from AMAZON.COM, as their shipping is SUPER SLOW. Still shows as “not shipped”
What a shame, thought amazon.com was good.
4 Stars Nintendo’s 2G Motion
When it has came down to the Nintendo Wii, it has been the most influential video game system of the past several years. But while other companies like Microsoft and Sony are trying to make similar products to catch up to where Nintendo is expanding, Nintendo has made a new expansion for the Wii called the Wii MotionPlus. this device is simple and easy to setup with the Wii-mote, and works with new titles like Grand Slam Tennis and the new Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010. It works like a charm on these titles, as well as upcoming games like Wii Sports Resort. Sadly though, there is one big disadvantage, the Wii MotionPlus is not compatable with earlier games for the Wii like Super Mario Galaxy or Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Hopefully though, Nintendo can make something that will make that happen in the software. But, nevertheless, it works beautifully for the current games like Gran Slam Tennis well, but I honestly hope there are more great titles this can be used for.
Price: B+
Convience: B+
Overall: B+
5 Stars Wow…you don’t know what you are missing until you get to experience this!
My honey and I got to experience the Wii Motion Plus when we were part of a fitness segment on the local news here in Austin. (I was in the orange shirt and jeans, Austinites!) We were able to try out new games coming out, the new remote, and fitness dvds and rate them for the show.
One of those games was Grand Slam tennis. On the Grand Slam tennis (and 2 other games for some reviewers) we were allowed to play it with the Wii motion plus and without for comparison.
WOW! Personally, I went into this segment thinking the addition of “more motion” seemed a little silly. (I was wrong) I originally thought my new wireless Wii remote was all I needed and had no need to for improvement.
Again, I will admit when I am wrong.
There was a huge difference when we played with the Wii Motion Plus and it was a unanimous decision of all players who got to try out this new addition to the wii remote that it’s a positive movement in game play controls. Very positive. There are subtle nuances of movement that the original Wii remote simply was unable to pick up…even minor bends of the wrist and ways of gripping and other movements that aren’t picked up at all until you try this control that completely changes what you can do during gameplay. It also made the tennis racket (ok, the Wii remote) FEEL more like a tennis racket via the length BUT mainly via how it truly pinpointed for my Wii character every major and minor movement I did so that I could make the ball do different things that would actually happen on a real tennis court. I can’t imagine how far this will take gameplay on future wii games now that it can pick up so many more movements of the gamer!
Better yet? It offers a 1:1 response rate so you now have better game play via response time as well.
It completely takes you from your living room into the body of your Mii. And, as creepy as that may sound…it totally changes what you thought was the norm for gaming and actually makes it far more interesting. You know those moments when you are having a great time playing a Wii game and then see your Mii do something and want to yell “hey! That’s not what I was doing!”… or “why isn’t it moving with me?” That was gone.
For those who got to try out the Wii Sports Resort with the MotionPlus, it was a true test to see frisbee and sword fighting with this new remote. It picked up those bends of the wrist as you are about to throw a frisbee that otherwise would have been a mute action with the original remote…changing your wrist and moving the remote above your head or to your waist, or behind your back to throw…all were in total sync with the mii because of this. Swordfighting would have been entirely different if those wrist movements were eliminated that this remote allowed.
As far as realism, this seemed as much like a magic wand as it did a new controller. Things that didn’t show up in game play when we used the “old school” remote with no motion plus attached suddenly came to life when we used the motion plus. It is quite the break-through, and quite the invention for us Wii game lovers who love to get moving with realism!
That said, there is a negative to keep in mind that I couldn’t go without mentioning, as much as I adore this new remote. It works well on the games that we played MADE to go with this remote that we tried but should you not wish to purchase this remote, what happens with future games coming onto the horizon? It is my understanding that many will be produced that can ONLY be used with this remote in future games which may make this a piece you’ll be required to have in order to play your Wii games at all….If so, that is a negative for those who don’t want to foot the bill for a new controller. Also, could the extra sensitivity be TOO sensitive in some games? Just a thought…picking up every subtle nuance of movement…could that make some games more frustrating? We’ll have to wait and see the comparison on how it works in comparison during MANY games rather than the handful we got to play with.
Update to this review as of today, June 8th: It looks as though most of the newer wii games compatible with this new attachment will INCLUDE one Wii motionplus when you order it, (good deal there) with the exception of Grand Slam tennis. (not sure why…I guess because of the earlier release date?) Therefore, if you only need one motionplus you may not need to order the attachment at all as it may be included with the compatible games such as Tiger Woods Gold or Sports Resort if you plan to purchase those. However, if you wish to play a partner but only want to purchase one of the compatible games or want the full experience of Grand Slam tennis that doesn’t include the motionplus, then you will need to order the motionplus separately.
CONCLUSION: This remote will bring your gameplay to a new horizon and better realism and response time at wharp speed. However, if you are not a fan or don’t wish to have to purchase this new remote for partner game play or for grand slam, you may be out of luck in the future as new games are developed that may very well ONLY be used with this MotionPlus. I also doubt it will continually be offered free with some games…So, for those, this is a negative development to be considered if you don’t want your Wii to become extinct.
Best bet seems to buy one of the newer games being released that come with the wii motionplus, or buy a couple and you instantly get your game AND enough motionpluses to utilize partner play without having to buy one in addition to the games as I expect future game releases won’t contain the free motionplus. (I say “free” because there is no current price difference between grandslam tennis and the other games that DO include the motionplus as of todays date, on Amazon.)
p.s. take about 10 minutes to get used to this thing. Just like the first time you used the regular wii or played any sport for the first time, let yourself get used to it and then you’ll see it’s power! At first, I was so used to the old control that I really had to “learn” this one. Like going from a bicycle to a motorcyle. Takes a moment, but you sure go faster in the long run!
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