Wii Controllers: Unlocking the Secrets

SFOSOK · Jul 15, 2006, 10:50 AM

Source: IGN
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The Big N has been relatively hush-hush about the details of its innovative new Wii console and controller, choosing to release information during major events and then going quiet on the subject. But in official Wii developer documentation obtained by IGN, the company defines many of the hardware specifics and functionalities for its upcoming Wii controllers. We have some of those revelations below.

One of the big questions about the Wii-mote has remained how it will be powered. Official documentation on the topic offers some answers. The pointer will accept two AA alkaline batteries, which will keep it going for a considerable amount of time. If the precision aim functionality of the pointer is being used in games, the device will run for approximately 30 hours. If only the accelerometer functionality is being utilized, the Wii-mote will operate for 60 hours on two AA batteries.

SFOSOK · Jul 15, 2006, 11:17 AM

I dunno if I'll be able to play a game with that. It truelly will change the way games are played on the console, I just hope the learning curve is not too high.

Rayder · Jul 15, 2006, 02:25 PM

I think they should have used rechargeable batteries as opposed to overpriced throw-away batteries to power it. They could have had a dock to recharge the controller when not in use.

Another possible issue I see is using the 2.4ghz band. Won't that interfere with many wireless routers? We had a 2.4ghz phone and had to get rid of it because it interfered with our Linksys wireless router....

Still, it should be interesting to play games with that controller, but I don't know if I really want to be dancing around in front of the screen all the time just to play a game. My nephew will be getting a Wii when it launches. I'll check it out then.

Jul 15, 2006, 10:50 AM	#1
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Wii Controllers: Unlocking the Secrets Source: IGN _______ The Big N has been relatively hush-hush about the details of its innovative new Wii console and controller, choosing to release information during major events and then going quiet on the subject. But in official Wii developer documentation obtained by IGN, the company defines many of the hardware specifics and functionalities for its upcoming Wii controllers. We have some of those revelations below. One of the big questions about the Wii-mote has remained how it will be powered. Official documentation on the topic offers some answers. The pointer will accept two AA alkaline batteries, which will keep it going for a considerable amount of time. If the precision aim functionality of the pointer is being used in games, the device will run for approximately 30 hours. If only the accelerometer functionality is being utilized, the Wii-mote will operate for 60 hours on two AA batteries. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!! Last edited by Asmoday; Jul 15, 2006 at 11:08 AM.

Jul 15, 2006, 11:17 AM	Thread Starter #2
SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	I dunno if I'll be able to play a game with that. It truelly will change the way games are played on the console, I just hope the learning curve is not too high. __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

Jul 15, 2006, 02:25 PM	#3
Rayder Mostly lurking lately.... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,161 Rep Power: 73	I think they should have used rechargeable batteries as opposed to overpriced throw-away batteries to power it. They could have had a dock to recharge the controller when not in use. Another possible issue I see is using the 2.4ghz band. Won't that interfere with many wireless routers? We had a 2.4ghz phone and had to get rid of it because it interfered with our Linksys wireless router.... Still, it should be interesting to play games with that controller, but I don't know if I really want to be dancing around in front of the screen all the time just to play a game. My nephew will be getting a Wii when it launches. I'll check it out then.