Wii MotionPlus
Simple. Intuitive. Easy to use. Connect the Wii MotionPlus accessory to your Wii Remote controller to increase accuracy and enhance play control on compatible games. Look on the back of Wii Game Disc packaging to see which games are specially designed for use with Wii MotionPlus. Wii MotionPlus contains additional sensors that make the Wii Remote respond to the slightest movement, motion, or twist of the wrist. Wii MotionPlus must be used with a Wii Remote, which is sold separately. Wii MotionPlus Compatible Titles:Virtua Tennis 2009 – SEGAThe world’s top tennis stars are hitting the courts again this May in SEGA’s Virtua Tennis 2009 for Wii. Now every swing is more precise and the action is more intense, thanks to the Wii MotionPlus. Other updates include brand new courts, a new roll call of tennis stars to compete against and even more court mini-games. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 – EA SportsFrom EA Sports, experience a near perfect 1:1 swing with the Tiger Woods PGA…more
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12 comments
Emelyn on July 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
buy it!!!
if you have any games which use the accessory, its a must buy, especially for grand slam tennis.
Nadie on July 19, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Fun:5. 0 out of 5 stars
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Length:: 2:33 MinsI’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. I recorded this short video so you can see how it attaches to the Wiimote. As you can see, when it’s on you don’t even notice that it’s there. It isn’t big or clunky like some of the add-on’s to make the nunchuks wireless that I’ve seen. I liked the addition of it with this one game and I’m looking forward to trying other games as they’re released. Update 6/21/09 – I had a chance to try the Wii MotionPlus with a friends new Tiger Woods Golf game and the difference between the game with and without the Wii MotionPlus is pretty amazing, probably even more so than with Virtua Tennis. It’s much more fine tuned than last year’s game.
Paddington on July 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great, but still need more titles.
It is a great add to the Wiimote, the sensitivity of the control is enhanced, I used with the PGA Tour 2010 and the game play experience is much better and you fell the twists,…
Chita on July 19, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Fun:5. 0 out of 5 stars
My honey and I got to experience the Wii Motion Plus when we were part of a fitness segment on the local news here in Austin. (I was in the orange shirt and jeans, Austinites!) We were able to try out new games coming out, the new remote, and fitness dvds and rate them for the show. One of those games was Grand Slam tennis. On the Grand Slam tennis (and 2 other games for some reviewers) we were allowed to play it with the Wii motion plus and without for comparison. The ones who did the Tiger Woods compatible game thought that made the best difference. We mostly played Grand Slam tennis and Sports Resort for the newscast so I will start there. WOW! Personally, I went into this segment thinking the addition of “more motion” seemed a little silly. (I was wrong) I originally thought my new wireless Wii remote was all I needed and had no need to for improvement. Again, I will admit when I am wrong. There was a huge difference when we played with the Wii Motion Plus (and it was a unanimous decision of all players who got to try out this new addition to the wii remote) that it’s a positive movement in game play controls. Very positive. There are subtle nuances of movement that the original Wii remote simply was unable to pick up. . . even bends of the wrist and ways of gripping and other movements that aren’t picked up at all until you try this control that completely changes what you can do during gameplay. It also made the tennis racket (ok, the Wii remote) FEEL more like a tennis racket via the length BUT mainly via how it truly pinpointed for my Wii character every movement I did so that I could make the ball do different things that would actually happen on a real tennis court. I can’t imagine how far this will take gameplay on future wii games now that it can pick up so many more movements of the gamer! Better yet? It offers a 1:1 response rate so you now have better game play via response time as well. It completely takes you from your living room into the body of your Mii. And, as creepy as that may sound. . . it totally changes what you thought was the norm for gaming and actually makes it far more interesting. For those who got to try out the Wii Sports Resort with the MotionPlus, it was a true test to see frisbee and sword fighting with this new remote. It picked up those bends of the wrist as you are about to throw a frisbee that otherwise would have been a mute action with the original remote. . . changing your wrist and moving the remote above your head or to your waist to throw. . . all were in total sync with the mii because of this. Swordfighting would have been entirely different if those wrist movements were eliminated that this remote allowed. As far as realism, this seemed as much like a magic wand as it did a new controller. Things that didn’t show up in game play when we used the “old school” remote with no motion plus attached suddenly came to life when we used the motion plus. It is quite the break-through, and quite the invention for us Wii game lovers who love to get moving with realism! That said, there is a negative to keep in mind that I couldn’t go without mentioning, as much as I adore this new remote. It works well on the games that we played MADE to go with this remote that we tried but should you not wish to purchase this remote, what happens with future games coming onto the horizon? It is my understanding that many will be produced that can ONLY be used with this remote in future games which may make this a piece you’ll be required to have in order to play your Wii games at all. . . . If so, that is a negative for those who don’t want to foot the bill for a new controller. Also, could the extra sensitivity be TOO sensitive in some games? Just a thought. . . picking up every subtle nuance of movement. . . could that make some games more frustrating? We’ll have to wait and see the comparison on how it works in comparison during MANY games rather than the handful we got to play with. Update to this review as of today, June 8th: It looks as though most of the newer wii games compatible with this new attachment will INCLUDE one Wii motionplus when you order it, (good deal there) with the exception of Grand Slam tennis. (not sure why. . . I guess because of the earlier release date?) Therefore, if you only need one motionplus you may not need to order the attachment at all as it may be included with the compatible games such as Tiger Woods Gold or Sports Resort if you plan to purchase those. However, if you wish to play a partner but only want to purchase one of the compatible games or want the full experience of Grand Slam tennis that doesn’t include the motionplus, then you will need to order the motionplus separately. CONCLUSION: This remote will bring your gameplay to a new horizon and better realism and response time at wharp speed. However, if you are not a fan or don’t wish to have to purchase this new remote for partner game play or for grand slam, you may be out of luck in the future as new games are developed that may very well ONLY be used with this MotionPlus. I also doubt it will continually be offered free with some games. . . So, for those, this is a negative development to be considered if you don’t want your Wii to become extinct. Best bet seems to buy one of the newer games being released that come with the wii motionplus, or buy a couple and you instantly get your game AND enough motionpluses to utilize partner play without having to buy one in addition to the games as I expect future game releases won’t contain the free motionplus. (I say “free” because there is no current price difference between grandslam tennis and the other games that DO include the motionplus as of todays date, on Amazon. ) update: they raised the price of the Tiger Woods game the day after it’s release so the wii motionplus is no longer free in it. . . but they only raised it ten bucks so it’s still almost half the price as of today’s pricing. p. s. take about 10 minutes to get used to this thing. Just like the first time you used the regular wii or played any sport for the first time, let yourself get used to it and then you’ll see it’s power! At first, I was so used to the old control that I really had to “learn” this one. Like going from a bicycle to a motorcyle. Takes a moment, but you sure go faster in the long run!
Ioviano on July 19, 2009 at 5:55 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth the extra money
If you’re a die hard Wii fan and have all the games compatible with this, it might be worth paying a bit extra.
Ting on July 19, 2009 at 6:14 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Decepcion Total
Al ver la promocion de este aparato, decidi comprar el juego de Tennis Gram Slam ya que se prometia una experiencia mas real.
Laina on July 19, 2009 at 8:06 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Gaming Mom
Wii MotionPlus This product does not add to the game play as promissed. The controller has to be constantly reset and this causes interupted game play.
Anonymous on July 19, 2009 at 10:06 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
wii motion plus ROCKS !!!!!
i am probably the first brazilian to try this device since i got it in my hand on same day it got available from amazon. I’ve tried it on the ea tennis grand slam…
Anonymous on July 19, 2009 at 10:10 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much better
This makes a BIG difference. I was disappointed in game play before, but can tolerate it now. I am still hoping for more, but this is great.
Oswald on July 20, 2009 at 12:27 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible how realistic and sensitive the motion can be detected
First, I was amazed at how light weight the MotionPlus is! It doesn’t hinder game play and makes the gaming experience much more realistic and fun.
Iren on July 20, 2009 at 1:27 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not Great
I did not notice a vast difference in the Wii motionPlus’ enhanced accuracy over all. We have Wii sports and the only game on it that I did notice a slight difference is tennis.
Osman on July 20, 2009 at 1:32 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excited for the future.
This remote add-on gives new excitement for the possiblities on future Wii games. Easy to add on and not really noticeable as far as difference holding the controller with or…