Wii Crossfire Integrated Remote Pistol

by Penguin United

Product Features

• Acts as a Wii remote and compatible w/ Wii software titles
• Built in speakers for improved audio experience
• The first integrated pistol remote for Wii games
• Fully functional Wii Remote
• Enhanced Vibration Function

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002ISZB4M
• Item Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: September 20, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,063 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #74 in Video Games > Wii > Hardware > Accessory Kits

Product Description

CrossFire Remote Pistol for Nintendo Wii is the first and only available gun for Wii that has the remote already integrated into the gun's design. Instead of designing just another plastic shell for housing the Wii remote, Penguin has actually designed the Crossfire with the remote already built in. Accordingly, the A and B buttons and D-Pay have been repositioned for easy access and functionality.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wii Crossifre Version 2 Review with Goldeneye Demo, October 29, 2010

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JG (Midwest) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Wii Crossfire Integrated Remote Pistol (Accessory)

Length:: 2:44 Mins

*****UPDATE****
I just uploaded a short demo of me playing Goldeneye with the Crossfire Wii and Nunchuk with DRAX setting and tweaking the bounding box and look sensitivity to my taste. As you notice I do not crouch or throw grenades often as the button placement does NOT make it easy to do those 2 things. Otherwise I think you can do pretty decent without using those, and I feel like it's quicker for me to ADS (aim down site) because the A button is on my thumb. Also, it feels more natural using a gun peripheral and it seems like I have a little more aiming control. It take a number of games and fine tuning the controls to get it to where I was comfortable and even confident using it in a multiplayer setting.

The written review is below if you want to read on....

This review is for the Crossfire Wii Version 2 which comes with a Wii Motion + adapter piece for the gun (not the Wii Motion+ itself) and it says it is "Wii Motion Plus compatible" on the back.

Packaging: C (cheap plastic clam shell packaging, simple instructions)

The Crossifre comes in a clear plastic packaging with card backing. It is easier to open as the plastic isn't too thick. But I hate these types of packaging. They are a pain to open and make the product look cheap. Save these types of packaging for SD cards please.

Build quality and Aesthetics: B+ (quality look and feel, blue LED lights, very good ergonomics, adapter for wii motion plus included)

Aside from the cheap plastic packaging, the Crossfire does not feel cheap. It is similar in build quality to the Guncon 2 (namco). I was actually surprised that it did not come with the Nintendo quality seal on it, as it very well could pass for one of those peripherals. The gun feels light but not flimsy in your hand and it can be used for left handed and right handed players because the A button is found on both sides of the gun. The trigger feels sturdy and isn't a chore to use like the Buckshot. The direction pad and the 1,2 buttons are on the handle of the gun. The blue LED lights, Home, +/- are on the left side of the gun. The Nunchuk and the Wii Motion+ adapter port is the bottom of the handle where it should be. It is Wii Motion+ compatible with use with the included adapter, a nice bonus actually. There is also a hole where the wrist strap tether can be looped through.

Set-up and basic function: B- (syncs immediately, no drop outs, good battery life, well placed button and pad layout. Below average speaker quality and high pitched sound game dependant)

The Crossfire synced right away. I purchased 3 and all were readily recognized by the Wii and never dropped out during play. It worked exactly as a Wii mote should, all the buttons worked as they should. It vibrates and has the speaker built in. The speaker quality is not as good as the Wiimote's, but it does function adequately. Blue LED lights show the battery life and will blink when buttons are pressed. It will show the number controller as it should as well.
The sound effects that come through the speakers are tinny and rough, not like the Wiimote. Also I've noticed on some games, mainly HOD:Overkill and The Conduit a high pitch sound comes out of the speaker, while on other games it does not; like RE:UC.
It is quite soft and you will not notice once you start playing the game.
One reviewer mentioned battery life was short, I did not find this to be the case in the 3 that I own. I find the battery life about equal to that of the Wiimote.

Function and Game use: B (versatile, compatible with non Wii Zapper games, broader range of games played, "A" button placement allows dual wield on some games, cross hairs are off, calibration corrects problem but not needed, menus and in game function are all accessible)

***IMPORTANT** note about the crosshairs being off. As other reviews have mentioned, the crosshairs are OFF. This does NOT, however, affect game play as much as one might think. They are only off relative to you looking down the barrel of the gun; in fact, I didn't notice they were off until I actually looked down the barrel of the gun. I played the games as I would if I were using the Wiimote/Nunchuk combo and didn't notice any performance difference in targeting at all. It's because when you play, for example, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (RE: UC) even though the crosshairs are completely off the barrel of the gun you actually are using the reticle on screen to shoot and not actually looking down the gun itself. This is why I played a few hours without noticing that they were even off. This might bother some people, and yeah, I wish they were true to the gun sites but when you use the Wii Zapper or Buckshot, you are not looking down the gun either. You are mostly targeting with the reticle on screen. I do it, my spouse does it and even my nieces and nephews, no one actually looked down the gun sights to target. I used RE: UC as an example because you CAN NOT calibrate the reticle so they remain off center when you play. Another game that you can not calibrate the Wiimote and Nunchuk combo is Dead Space Extraction (DSE). I finished both of these games not even aware that the crosshairs were off center. With that said, if a game has the option to calibrate the crosshairs/reticle by all means do so; it will accurately put it on center. Even so, you will find yourself still targeting with the on screen reticle and not actually looking down the gun sites.

With the crosshair issue addressed. The Crossfire is hands down the best peripheral for on-rail shooters and FPSs on the Wii. The key thing to remember is that the Crossfire is not a Wii mote/Zapper type peripheral, as the Buckshot or Wii zapper and it's million clone knock offs. A game does not have to be specifically designed with the Wii Zapper in mind for it to work. Also, it is way better than those plastic gun type holders like the Nyko Perfect Shot, because the buttons are not limited to the original Wii mote. You certainly can not access the A button, directional pad, or the 1,2 buttons naturally with one hand with the Wiimote is sitting in one of Perfect Shot type holders. Does something like the Nyko Perfect Shot work, yes, but it's not suited to be entirely used as a "true" gun peripheral. With the directional pad, 1 and 2 buttons located at the hilt of the gun and the A button located on both sides where your thumb is, the Crossfire can be with the majority of shooters. The other advantage of the "A" button placement is that you can dual wield (by playing player 2) on games like HOD:Overkill, this enables you to reload each gun with one hand right or left. Now try dual wielding with the Buckshot. It's impossible because you have to reload by pumping the Buckshot (which presses A), and the Buckshot is far too heavy to do so anyways even if you choose to shake the controller to reload. You can dual wield with the Nyko, but constantly shaking your Wiimote to reload gets annoying and makes targeting difficult. On to playing and testing.
I played a couple of on-rail shooters with it first. I figured this would be a much easier test to run than on a FPS. HOD: Overkill, Ghost Squad, Resident Evil: UC and Dead Space Extraction were some the games I played. Calibration was easy; however, one does have to remember the Wii mote DOES NOT work like a Guncon 2. It functions more like a pointer than a "look down the gun site to TV type gun" like the Guncon 2. But once you get it calibrated it does function fairly accurately and if you can't or don't as mentioned, it does not detract from the overall experience. In fact, after a few minutes you will feel like you are using a Guncon. Just remember it's NOT like a Guncon type experience where you can actually look down the sites of the Guncon to the screen and accurately target the objects calibrated or not. A correctly calibrated Wiimote or Wiimote with Zapper is not entirely accurate either. The reticle maybe more centered initially than the Crossfire, but after in game calibration they all are centered the same and work just as effectively.
Just as important as the calibration and reticle alignment, is button layout. All the buttons were easily accessible and work with all in game functions and menus as well. You can't say this when using the Buckshot, since all the top buttons on the Wiimote are covered up when inserted into the Buckshot. Besides the realistic pump action and weight of the buckshot, it really pales in comparison with the Crossfire as far as versatility and compatibility across all the games, Wii Zapper compatible and non-compatible games.

This brings me to the test on The Conduit, a Wii FPS. The Conduit is not Wii Zapper compatible and is not an on rail shooter. This is where the Crossfire separates itself from the rest of the gun holder/zapper peripherals. A game does NOT have to be a rail shooter or Wii Zapper compatible to use this. Keep in mind; it basically is a Wii mote in a gun form with the buttons rearranged so that it is most accessible with one hand, right or left. Therefore, I was able to use the wiimote and nunchuk configuration on this game and any game that features it that combo as if I were using a wiimote. I was able use every in-game function without much tweaking or customizing the control scheme much. The only reason I customized it was preference but it wasn't necessary. I could've used the default settings as well. I finished the campaign flawlessly, in fact, afterwards I did a short play through with the Wiimote/nunchuk and it felt very unnatural. The reticle was just as a far above the Wiimote as the Crossfire, however, it was a little more on center. Without saying you couldn't look down the Wii... Read more ›

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wii Crossfire pistol wait for the corrected version after christmas, December 17, 2009

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Matthew Defrancesco "mattydefran" (Brattleboro, Vt.) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Crossfire Integrated Remote Pistol (Accessory)

I bought this item, even though there were bad reviews. It was a mistake. The concept of the gun is great. The buttons are layed out well, and it feels great in your hand, but like some others have said. the accuracy is way way off. If you play House of the dead overkill. the gun reloads after every shot for some reason. You cannot even recalibrate the gun in the game like you can with the wii remote it does not work. There is something about the camera being zoomed in too far. If you are seriously considering buying this item wait until after christmas to do so. I contacted Penguin United on 12/15/09. They told me they would be more than willing to exchange my gun for the newer version which would be out in 2 weeks. So save your money for now, and wait for the updated version to come out.

Thanks
Matt

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Wii Light Gun!, June 21, 2010

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Jennifer L. Cook "Morgoth" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Crossfire Integrated Remote Pistol (Accessory)

I am reviewing version 2 of this gun. The newest version is Wii motionplus compatible (it comes with an adapter) and is more closely calibrated to the regular Wii mote. This gun feels great, the trigger is nice and doesn't take too much force to fire off shots. The button layout is perfect for most FPS or Rail Shooters. You may have to set up several games to your liking, but I am honestly not sure what more they could have done with these buttons. The directional pad and the 1 & 2 buttons are on the rear of the weapon, the A button is on both sides for either left or right-handed and the B button is of course the trigger. The + and - are located on the left side of the gun.

The handle feels nice to the touch, very ergonomic and the weight of the gun is very even. No top heavy weapon here. This gun works AMAZING for Wii Sports Resort, Ghost Squad, Resident Evil 4, Link's Crossbow Training, and any other rail shooter. Most FPS can be set up to allow the gun to work effectively. Playing with this gun/wiimote is just fun! I would recommend heading over to [...] to purchase this item to ensure you get the latest version. You will know you have the latest version because on the back of the packaging it will say it is Wii Motionplus compatible. If it says it is not I would return the item unopened ASAP.

Don't forget to buy 2 AA batteries and to sync the gunmote to your Wii before using. Do not hesitate to buy this amazing integrated remote pistol, VERSION 2! Why waste your money on the cheap plastic casing when you can have a real wii mote shaped like a gun? Off to kill more zombies and bad guys.