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Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $32.95
You Save: $7.04 (18%)
New (52) Used (7) from $19.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  169 reviews
Sales Rank: 7
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 2.6 x 8.7
MPN: RVLACJW
Model: Wii Remote
UPC: 045496890162
EAN: 0045496890018
ASIN: B000IMWK2G
Release Date: November 19, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Wii wins over family December 28, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Nintendo has really hit the mark with an innovative and fun approach to video games, and it all begins with this remote. Light, intuitive and keenly motion sensitive, my family has not put down the remote pair we received for Christmas yet! I do worry about the strap issues (it slipped from my grip once already, but no snapping) and battery life is reported to be short, but I already own 6 rechargeable AA's for digital cameras that might have to double as Wii batteries. The remote has worked well in all our titles (Sports, Zelda, Madden, Tony Hawk- our neighbors have Metal Slug, Red Steel and Excite Truck, more on them later). I would like to see a nunchuck bundle though. All our relatives who have played (ages 7 to 70) have found the Wii easy to use, and after only moments of instruction were all gleefully swatting tennis balls and bowling strikes together!
Great December 26, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love it I just got it today only one wish is that it would come with rechargable batteries and a charger besides that it's cool.
Simple design yet years ahead of it's time December 25, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This by far has to be one of the most innovative controllers. It is wireless, motion sensitive, vibrates, and emits sound. First impressions for me were it was a retro Nintendo controller. Getting my hands on one it actually is far more advanced that any controller I have used. I am also surprised how very comfortable it is. It is a must to purchase the glove with this. That will afford you more grip when playing many games that require a lot of movement. When playing games I was surprised to hear the sound coming from this. Plus the vibration is excellent and the battery power is great. Good job Nintendo. Creating some so simple looking yet so advanced.
Changing How We Play Games December 22, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
The Wii remote has already proven a success for Nintendo. It truly adds to the gameplay of a game. This remote can be used as a sword (Red Steel, Zelda) a gun (Red Steel, Call of Duty 3) or even just using the motion sensor to imitate motions is good enough (Wii Sports, Madden NFL 2007). The remote itself cretes a more interactive feel for the game. Imagine, if you will, that your character's action on screen depends upon your very own. In other words, this isn't button mashing, this is real interface. Nintendo scores here.
The remote takes two AA batteries in order for you to get the ball rolling. In games, it serves as your form of play. On the Wii menu it serves as your pointer. Almost like a mouse to a PC. You'll be able to click on things, shop and start up Wii channels all from this remote. Also, while in the middle of a game, the remote can be used to return to the Wii Menu at any time by simply pressing the home key. The buttons, as well as the trigger are all quick and responsive.
Aside from the motion sensor, there is more glitter and gold to the Wii remote. For starters, it actually does work with some virtual console games. For NES, Turbo Grafx-16 and Sega Genesis the Wii Remote actually does work to play these games. While it makes more sense to use a Gamecube Controller or buy a Classic Controller for virtual download, it's nice that you are able to use the remote to play some of the more basic games. It can't be used for SNES or Nintendo 64 at all, though.
When purchasing a Wii Remote, you may also want to consider getting a nunchuck attachment as well. Most games work using the Wii remote and nunchuck. There aren't that many out there that require just the remote. So you'll always want a nunchuck as well, which attaches to the base of the wii remote. Additional Wii remotes are also a must for multiplayer. This does ramp up the price, however, as additional Nunchucks are twenty more dollars you'll have to spend. In addition, buying a classic controller (which also attaches into the base of the wii remote) for the virtual console also costs an additional twenty dollars. It can be costly, but for the additonal multiplayer aspect it can indeed be a good investment.
Perhaps the only thing that keeps the Wii Remote down is that for any avid or hardcore gamer, the battery life doesn't last long. The batteries die out quite fast. The default batteries that come with the remote die out in less than a week, and replacement batteries don't last long either. It's far better to buy rechargable batteries for your Wii remote than it is to keep running to the store and buying batteries over and over. Also, when playing, there's no warning that your batteries are low during gameplay. You'll know when they've died of course, but it'd be nice to have a warning.
It's a great controller, and as usual it's best to buy from Nintendo rather than third party controllers. It can be costly if you figure in the nunchuck and/or virtual controller, and it drains batteries fast, but it's still a good controller.
The Good
+Changing the way we play games
+Alert and responsive controls
+Navigation through menus is really easy
+Attachments are easy to connect
The Bad
-Nunchuck is sold separately, and it's needed for many games... I've no problem buying the classic controller separately, but it's strange that Nintendo wouldn't sell the remote and nunchuck in a bundle
-Drains battery life fast, but this can be remedied with rechargable batteries.
Happy gaming!
 Great controller, very thin cord holding on the wrist strap December 13, 2006
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This controller would have five stars if the teeny tiny cord that connects the wrist strap to the controller gave me more confidence. I simply do not trust that it will hold together and I've seen evidence from others that it does indeed tend to break.
I love the gameplay you have with this and am looking forward to other controller types being released. Perhaps they will have something you can attach to your feet for some kick boxing :-)
UPDATE: I wanted to update this review since Nintendo has addressed my main concern. They added a thicker strap and also added the rubber grip to this controller. With these additions this deserves 5 stars.
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