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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy Used: $19.99
You Save: $20.00 (50%)
New (67) Used (14) Collectible (1) from $19.99
Rating:  168 reviews
Sales Rank: 2
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4
MPN: WII-RVLACJW
Model: Wii Remote
UPC: 045496890162
EAN: 0045496890018
ASIN: B000IMWK2G
Release Date: November 19, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Complete remote with silicon jacket (sleeve), wrist strap, and original box. It is used so I recommend purchasing fresh batteries.
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| Customer Reviews:
 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.
High-capacity NiMH batteries recommended November 26, 2006
126 out of 129 found this review helpful
The purchase of additional Nintendo Wii Remote controllers are the basic requirement for multi-player games. Strongly consider buying a pair of high-capacity NiMH rechargeable AA batteries along with each additional controller. The Nintendo Wii Remote consumes a lot of power because of the many functions it performs -- the Wii Remote serves as a motion controller, provides power to controller attachments, and generates sound and vibration effects. The included set of disposable alkaline batteries will last less than a couple of weeks for active players (six days in my case). This compares to a battery life of a couple of months for the previous generation of Nintendo's wireless controller -- the Nintendo Wavebird controller for the GameCube.
Many games require the additional purchase of a controller attachment for multi-player mode -- the Wii Nunchuk Controller or Wii Classic Controller, both of which plug into the base of the Wii Remote. In multi-player mode, the Wii Nunchuk is used for two-handed Wii games, e.g., Red Steel or the boxing game in Wii Sports.
The Wii Classic Controller attachment is currently used to play games on the Wii Virtual Console. Held sideways, the Wii Remote can serve as a game controller for all current Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx 16, and Nintendo (NES) Wii Virtual Console games. A Wii Classic Controller or Nintendo GameCube controller is required to play Super Nintendo (SNES) or Nintendo 64 virtual console games.
You may want to purchase a Wii Classic Controller or Nintendo GameCube controller (this plugs directly into Wii Console itself) to play Virtual Console titles anyway. The Wii Remote is diminutive, and a Wii Classic Controller or GameCube controller both offer better handgrip and button placement. Of note, a Wii Classic controller can currently only be used for Wii Virtual Console games, while a GameCube controller can be used for Wii Virtual Console games and all Nintendo GameCube games.
Each "Wiimote" has a nice touch of interactivity, holding up to 10 Mii avatars per remote. You can take your Mii character along with you to play games like Wii Sports on other Wii consoles by taking your Wii Remote along with you.
The one improvement I would make to the Wii Remote Controller would be to add finger nubs. The Wiimote can get a little slippery during gameplay because of sweat. Third-party manufacturers offer latex rubber / silicone controller gloves that fit over the Wii Remote to improve hand grip. I find these gloves are more hassle than they are worth because they are time-consuming, both to put on and to peel back when changing the Wiimote's batteries.
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