The main control mechanism for the Wii.  The Wiimote communicates with the Wii's sensor bar to provide for accurate pointer capabilities.  Gyroscopes give the Wiimote the ability to determine when it is being turned and rotated, which allows for the ability to control games in new ways such as performing throwing motions, or swinging motions.  A speaker and 4KB of memory are also contained in the Wiimote with the speaker emitting various game specific sounds, and the memory allowing each Wiimote to store one Mii profile and settings.

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Wiimote
MSRP $39.99
Release date November, 2006
Brand Nintendo
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56
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8 positive
1 mixed
5 negative

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Pros:
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Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
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Includes a speaker in the controller
+10agreedisagree

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Remote-control configuration intuitive for older first-time gamers
+1agreedisagree

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Includes jacket to help prevent controller from taking out objects.
+1agreedisagree

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Storing your MII on it makes it easier to play on other systems with your own MII
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Newer Strap is stronger than previous versions.
+1agreedisagree

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Not suitable for all game types
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doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
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Speaker produces low quality sound.
+4agreedisagree

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Should include the Nunchuck
+1agreedisagree

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wiimote not comfortable
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1.  avatar HK-47m4 said:

Arrrgh... I hate the Speaker in the Wii Remote. It HURTS your ears. It doesn't help that the Wii has bad Dolby Prologic 2 sound to begin with!
Jul 24, 2007 2:07pm
2.  avatar gbchaosmaster said:

This is the most amazing, innovative console controller yet. I love it so! <3
Apr 16, 2009 10:32pm
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Dan (Shrek)

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July 5, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller
  • Includes jacket to help prevent controller from taking out objects.
  • Storing your MII on it makes it easier to play on other systems with your own MII
  • Newer Strap is stronger than previous versions.

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types
  • doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
  • Should include the Nunchuck

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justafire

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March 4, 2009
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ProSCORE
33
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positive
2 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types
  • doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
  • Speaker produces low quality sound.
  • wiimote not comfortable

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Azure_Angel

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May 7, 2008
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ProSCORE
40
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2 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types
  • doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
  • Speaker produces low quality sound.

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silence omo7

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November 6, 2007
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ProSCORE
40
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types
  • doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
  • Speaker produces low quality sound.

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HK-47m4

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July 24, 2007
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ProSCORE
40
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types
  • doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
  • Speaker produces low quality sound.

Comments

"Arrrgh... I hate the Speaker in the Wii Remote. It HURTS your ears. It doesn't help that the Wii has bad Dolby Prologic 2 sound to begin with!"
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Howlsthunder

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April 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
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3 pros
1 con
have ithave it

Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller
  • Remote-control configuration intuitive for older first-time gamers

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types

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asurroca

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July 10, 2008
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ProSCORE
25
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1 pro
3 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types
  • doesn't feel robust enough when playing really active games
  • Speaker produces low quality sound.

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Erik

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July 24, 2007
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ProSCORE
50
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2 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller

Cons

  • Not suitable for all game types
  • Speaker produces low quality sound.

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gbchaosmaster

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April 16, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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3 pros
0 cons
love itlove it
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Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller
  • Remote-control configuration intuitive for older first-time gamers

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"This is the most amazing, innovative console controller yet. I love it so! <3"
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koalacuddles

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December 25, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Innovative controller with both gyroscopic action and infrared pointer
  • Includes a speaker in the controller

Cons

  • Speaker produces low quality sound.

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