Customer Reviews

Wii Remote Plus - White

5 star:		(196)
4 star:		(24)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

When I first tried the Wii, I was like everyone else: I expected it to have 1:1 movement sensitivity. Trying Zelda, I was baffled at why Link wasn't corresponding to my arm placement. After being schooled in the gyration of the remote, I just learned you have to swing it and the game assumes what you're doing.

Fast forward to 2009, and we have the MotionPlus accessory. As already mentioned in one of my previous reviews, the MotionPlus adds what the remote should've had in the first place: near one-to-one sensitivity. (After trying the PlayStation Move, I've found that that has better accuracy.) I was ecstatic about this feature, and played such MotionPlus games as Wii Sports Resort quite often. However, I found that the switching in and out of the MotionPlus and jacket became cumbersome, and soon opted for games that did not use the MotionPlus (the remote was a lot smaller and comfortable without it).

Fast forward yet again, to 2010, and I recall hearing rumors about the MotionPlus being built in in some Nintendo patents from Japan. Soon, Nintendo officially announced it, and I kept waiting for the North American release. Well, here we are, and we finally have what should've been the Wii remote to begin with.
They're exactly the same as the previous models, but with MotionPlus inside (cue the stamped reminder on the bottom front). However, I noticed that the blue lights indicating the player are somewhat brighter. Not sure if it's me, or if the lights just die out over time, but it was apparent when playing games in the dark. The blue and pink Wii remotes still come with clear silicone jackets, but that's a personal gripe.

So far, I noticed no difference in accuracy between this and the previous MotionPlus bundle. If you're hard-pressed for money and don't mind switching the MotionPlus in and out of the jacket for various games, this isn't a necessity. But if you have the choice, or need more controllers, this is a no-brainer.

Oh, and yes, this model comes with the silicone jacket and batteries.

When I bought these as pre-order, I could not verify if they came with the rubber cover or batteries. I was happy to find out they come with the same nice rubber cover and batteries!

This is the controller Nintendo should have released from the beginning, but better late then never I guess. Moving on, the remote works like a dream. I haven't had any issues what so ever playing Wii Sports Resort, not even the minor glitches you get using the Wii Motion + and it's so SO nice to not to use an additional dongle.

It comes with 2 Panasonic AA batteries and the protective rubber skin. One thing I don't like is unlike the clear plastic skin that comes with the Wii, this black one has a different texture and seems to be a dust magnet. But in terms of function, its incredible. I originally wasted a ton of money of Wii Sports Resort which was utterly a disappointment. The Wii Motion Plus attachment dongle was annoying to remove and put on plus it made the controller much bigger which was annoying. This Wii Remote with Motion Plus built in is as small as the original controller and I find it to me much more precise and calibrates faster. I definitely recommend it! Now I want to sell my original Wii controller and buy another one of these!

Purchased this as a second remote to go along with our new Wii bundle in black. My daughter was disappointed that we didn't have a second remote to play 2 person games, and was delighted when she received this. If you are purchasing a Wii, I would highly recommend getting this remote, the Remote Plus, not the ones that have an 'add on' to them, as this fits perfectly with chargers and the newer accessories.

This is the Wii Remote that Nintendo Wii should have made in the first place! Anyway, let me tell you all about the Wii Remote Plus, or WRP for short.

The WRP has the Wii Motion Plus accessory already built inside of it and it is the same size and weight as the standard Nintendo Wii Remote when the standard Nintendo Wii Remote does not have the Wii Motion Plus equipped onto it. You have to remember that equipping and unequipping the Wii Motion Plus accessories just to play a game makes it where you don't want to play the game anymore.

Well, here it is my friends! The WRP! I purchased it and immediately tried it with my "Wii Sports Resort" game. Absolutely no problem! It works! It is not bulky or heavy!

Now, here is what is in the box. You get one Wii Remote Plus (WRP). 2 Panasonic brand AA batteries. One plastic outer case for the WRP to go into (it is the same material used for the standard Wii Remote. Maybe it is silicone?) One instruction manual.

HOWEVER, the instruction manual for the WRP does not tell you how to SYNC your new remote to your Nintendo Wii console, so if you do not have your old instruction booklet, I am going to do you a huge favor and type down the steps from mine. Please note that you do not need a working Wii Remote to start up your new remote.

Remember, I typed these steps out of my Nintendo Wii Operations Manual System Setup booklet

Step 1. Press the Power button on the Nintendo Wii console to turn it on.

Step 2. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote (with the batteries inside of it). Press and release the SYNC button (a little red button) inside the cover. The player LEDs will blink.

Step 3. Open the SD card slot on the front of the Nintendo Wii console. Press and release the SYNC button (a square red button) on the inside of the compartment.

Step 4. When the player LED blinking stops, connection is complete! The LED that is illuminated indicates the player number.

NOTE: This procedure must be followed for each additional Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus added to your system.

Now, please note that you do not get a nunchuk with your purchase. The nunchuk is sold seperately and the nunchuk is needed with many of the games made by Wii.

One last note, the Wii Remote Plus has the Official Nintendo Seal on the box. That means that it is not made by a third party. It is made by Nintendo for Nintendo. I do not know about you, but for my Ninendo Wii, I look for the Nintendo Seal. I once purchased a fishing pole for the Wii and it did not have the Nintendo Seal. The Fishing Pole did not work and I had to return it to Amazon.com. It was a nightmare, so I wanted to include this.

Well, This remote is worth the extra $5 since I do expect Nintendo to make more games that will require the Wii Motion accessory and unless you want to plug and unplug the accessory to a standard remote just to save $5.00, purchase this remote.

Have fun playing "Wii Sports Resort" and I hope you get a high score! Remember, do not stop until you make to pro status because you can do it!

With all the success of the Nintendo Wii, many gamers have found new ways to play with their favorite games at home. But since Nintendo unveiled Wii Sports Resort over a year ago, many gamers have complained about the battery life quickly weighing them down on their games. Fortunately Nintendo has made a newer version of the Wii-mote with their Wii Remote Plus. The ability to play Wii Motion Plus games is built right into the system controls, without having to use the Wii Motion Plus attachment that came in Wii Sports that loses a lot of its steam in the battery life. It is simple to use with all your favorite Wii games like Wii Sports Resort, Super Mario Galaxy 2, to downloads from the Wii Shop like Pop and the new Sonic The Hedgehog 4. If you are looking for a extra Wii-mote for your friends to play with for the Nintendo Wii, than I really do suggest you buy the new Wii Remote Plus.

Price: A

Control: A

Overall: A

The Pink Wii Remote Plus is awesome. It looks, feels and works great. It is lightweight and it came with 2 AA batteries, wrist strap and a clear sleeve. It arrived well ahead of schedule and in perfect condition. The Wii Remote Plus is flawless and is clearly better than the bulky Wii remote with Motion Plus attachment. I have the black Wii Remote Plus and have had the same success. Currently looking into buying a blue one. Well worth the price to go with Nintendo and not with Nyko or Wu. Have used both generic brands and have had a lot of problems with syncing, and overall accuracy. Go with Nintendo!

I am a little exasperated with Amazon on this one. The remote I purchased was supposedly purchased directly from Amazon. Instead, my remote came from "Zhong Huo". The remote seems just a little off. It works very well during gameplay, but it has a really hard time turning on my Wii and during the black screen when the Wii is initially turned on. I have to push the power button 2-3 times before the Wii green light comes on, and I have to push the "A" button about 8-10 times before the remote registers anything. This doesn't happen with the non-Motion+ controller that came with my Wii...

This remote is GREAT!! I waited to buy my Wii because of the New design of the remotes. No more having the ADD ON Motion Plus or the extra weight of that add on. This remote is light weight and easy to hold. The only thing I have to get use to, is the sensitivity. It seems to be overly sensitive. Other than that, I think this was a great purchase and worth the wait to buy the Wii console.