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Some Thoughts on the Wii MotionPlus

Connect the Wii MotionPlus accessory to your Wii Remote controller to enjoy increased accuracy and enhanced play control on compatible games. The Wii MotionPlus contains additional sensors that make the Wii Remote respond to the slightest movement, motion, or twist of the wrist. 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.

Checking out reviews and opinions of this Wii accessory, it seems to be very well-received. Here are a few excerpts I’ve found:

  • I’ve only tried the Wii MotionPlus with one game so far, Virtua Tennis 2009 but the MotionPlus enhanced the sensitivity of the Wiimote and made it more responsive when playing this game. It seems to sense the turning and direction or your hand better than the Wiimote alone and I thought it made the Virtua Tennis game more realistic and enjoyable. It gives you that little bit extra to play the game.
  • So far I have used the Motion Plus with Tiger Woods 2010, and I have to say that I’m flat out impressed. If developers can continue to make games that implement this device at least half as proficiently as an early game such as Tiger Woods 2010, I have very high hopes for this product. The device makes a night and day difference in the sensitivity and responsiveness of the motion controls.
  • We like these so much that now we only want games that use the motion control. Bowling in Wii Sports Resort is way better than bowling in Wii Sports.

However, a couple of people commented on some negative aspects:

  • The games connected with this accessory are fun but not worth the battery life. I can go for days and days on double A batteries, but add this accessory and they are gone in an hour or two.
  • There is one serious issue: the controller quickly becomes uncalibrated. This is expecially bad in the horde sword fight levels – it simply starts getting out of sync after 5-10 enemies. I have to recalibrate it every 3-5 minutes.