NINTENDO Wii Remote - game pad

Advantages: Opens up new possibilities, quality product, pick up an play mentality
Disadvantages: Its use it games can be gimmicky, not used well enough yet

They're at it again Nintendo gave us the d-pad, the portable console, the analogue joystick, and the touch screen for gaming plus much, much more. They have always been at the forefront of gaming innovation and the Wiimote has been their boldest move yet, and one that seems to be reaping the benefits and will have long term implications for gaming as a whole. No change there then! Revolution becomes Wii When the "remote controlled" ...
...wallets were busy! The Nintendo Wii, pretty much on the back of the Wiimote alone, has sold more than 20.13 million units (December 2007 figures) ,and not only to "hardcore" gamers, but to families with grandmothers, mothers, dads and funny old aunties and generally to people who probably wouldn't be that keen on gaming in the first place. The unique pick up and play aspect that the Wiimote brings to the Wii is definitely opening the doors of gaming ... Read review

Advantages: New tecnology, more gaming experience, several accessories.
Disadvantages: Careless people may cause accidents/damage.

NINTENDO ALWAYS DOES THE TRICK First Nintendo brought us that rectangular controller. The first jump in gaming experience. Then he brought us the "Rumble Pack" a small cell-eater device that improved our gaming experience feeling vibrations on the controller. Along with this a multifunction controller was on the market with the Nintendo 64. Here, we have the biggest jump in gaming experience technology "The Wiimote" Essential tool for the ...
...the Nunchuk. Also, the Nintendo Wii has several accessories to improve even more the game. The extremely basic shape of this controller makes it easy for Nintendo and other companies to develop some accessories. There are several sets that makes this controller become a baseball bat, a sword, a golf stick and even a wheel. In addition, it has other accessories such chargers, colored and colorless skins and some more gadgets not that necessary. ... Read review

Advantages: Movement control
Disadvantages: Damage to furniture

...Wii Remote by Nintendo. Nintendo Wii is the one game console that I have seen very young kids and very old adults enjoy the same. I believe this universal enjoyment by all ages owes its thanks to the Wii Remote. Parents love it because their kids don't just sit there, they are up and swinging their little arms about getting some sort of exercise. Kids like it because they are controlling something with their movements and not just a button. And finally, ...
...go out and bowl, but the Wii allows them to do just that. (The nursing home in my town had a Wii Bowling tournament!!!) So whether your a kid looking to hook up with friends via the free live service, or an over forty who wants to live again, the Wii Remote lets you have fun. ... Read review

Advantages: Opens up gameplay to all age groups, Allows for a more interactive gaming experience.
Disadvantages: Lazy developers sometimes add in gimicky controls, batterys are often strained.

...be a big mistake. The nintendo wii remote opens up gaming to people of all ages. It is not just wireless, it is motion sensitive and is precise to a point. Most of the time. Although the wii remote is an ingenious invention, it is not always used to its full potential. Some developers just tack on awful gimmicky motion sensitive controls on to their multi-format releases, but most console-specific games for the wii are not like that. Sometimes, even ... Read review

Advantages: Makes gaming awesome!
Disadvantages: Is weird at the beginning.

I own a Nintendo Wii that I've got on a present. This is the Wii Remote. It's one of the controllers for the Wii. It looks like a TV remote, but it is a game remote. You need to install a sensor bar on your TV (included in the system) and you do not need cables for this remote. You can play several games of the wii with this remote. Sometimes you need to connect a nunchaku to it to make a better gaming experience. This controller has a speaker ... Read review