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Just a heads up for the editors of this article. Various parts providers for Nintendo's Wii controller have sent out press releases during E3. You can find most of them linked at this thread, over at NeoGAF. The very first press release can be found here on the public press area of Nintendo's press website.
Anyway, some pretty interesting, if somewhat technical, information in those releases. Might make for a nice 'component breakdown' section for this article. For reference, first release was by Analog Devices, Inc., second one by STMicroelectronics, third one by PixArt Imaging Incorporation (PixArt).-- Codemonkey 07:03, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
Just collecting some of things we've heard and where we heard them:
These are less reliable sources:
Just so people don't have to mine through the whole page, if you want to add another reference, just add it to the list. Dancter 17:26, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
Some of the images don't/aren't showing up in the gallery - is there a problem? HappyVR 19:49, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
I am here simply to suggest that it would be good to create separate articles for every expansion of the "Wiimote". For example, an article for the nunchuk (I don't really know how to write it), another for the Classic Controlles Shell etc. This way, we can add specifical informations for the "parts" of the controller. We can also add more pictures, because the gallery of the nunchuk, for example, will have space for more nunchuk pictures. I thought this because this way we can organize it better. There are lots of specifical information for every part of the controller that can write a big article. If you want more information, please check IGN's new article about their hands-on the controller and its accessories. So, what do you think? Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.153.54.125 ( talk • contribs) 23:01, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
This article from The Wiire says the Wiimote will run on AA batteries - unlike the X360 and PS3 wireless controllers, there isn't built-in recharging. I don't know where exactly to stick this in the article so I'll let someone else do it. Kat, Queen of Typos 07:52, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
Does the article mean that in say a starwars game, you were having a lightsaber fight, could you use the controler as if it was the handle of the lightsaber or do certain movements make certain things happen?
I added two extra blank lines after references at the end of the article - this seems to fix a display problem - that is references being overwritten by 'catergories' - is this a common wiki problem? or is it at 'my end' ? HappyVR 09:32, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
This happens to me all the time - Plough | talk to me 08:22, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
There is some disagreement between spellings 'nunchuk' and 'nuchaku' etc - as Nintendo's Wii page uses the spelling 'Nunchuk' maybe the article should too. HappyVR 13:09, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
Copied below from the Wii article -- S.Skinner 20:53, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
FTA: "The Wii Remote also provides basic audio and force feedback functionality." Is rumbling a kind of "force feedback"? Wouldn't it be more accurate to say "rumble functionality" or similar? Numbnumb 10:44, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
My comment to an addition "what happened - no mention of 'pointer function' at all in the article - it is hidden?" applies here. Was this section removed or perhaps it was never there? Surely a mention of the pointing ability is relevant. HappyVR 14:29, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
from classic controller "Previous shown pictures also included a ZL button next to the L button, this button served no purpose and has since been removed." just checking - is this right? what about 'left-handers'? HappyVR 14:29, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
Or do the new pictures look like crap.-- DivineShadow218 04:57, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure if it is worth a mention in the article (I don't know much about either system, only came by this by accident), but the Wii controller does seem to resemble the CD-i controller at least little bit. Perhaps this is just something superficial? Just figured I'd mention it. [6] Retodon8 21:23, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
WarioWare: Twisted!'s cartridge uses mercury, which is why it hasn't been released in teh Europes, right? Please don't say the Wii-mote contains mercury! Vitriol 13:03, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
Can anyone verify the Virtual Console Controller information? I can't seem to find evidence of it anywhere. Dancter 19:54, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
It's in edge but I'm not sure about the reliability of the magazine. anyone else about to verify it? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.132.188.170 ( talk • contribs) 17:28, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
Yeh I would agree with that issue of edge being poorly produced and will move to the Wii talkpage;) 86.132.188.170 15:30, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
Just want to point out some slight design changes seen here: http://www.revogamers.net/index.php?do=viewarticle&id=253 (namely that the + and - buttons have changed into what seem to be "go back/return" and "pause" buttons respectivly). I was going to add such detail into the article, but wasn't sure how to format it properly, so I left it out. Zooba 20:02, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
It seems http://1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3151844 that the controller may come with a wrist strap (or may not). Not confirmed as such yet. HappyVR 15:33, 30 June 2006 (UTC)
I suggest that we change the name of the article to WiiPointer, as that is the official name provided by Nintendo. Gopherdabills 13:02, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
I can't find any evidence that this is an official name. I have tried Nintendo's main site, Ign and Gamespot with no luck. Can you provide a link to this information. If not I am completly against this change. 69.156.205.32 19:20, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
A source on IGN Nintendo has said the controllers batter will last 30-60 hours on AA batteries, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth devices can communicate with the console, and that is it, also on g4tv.com/thefeed. -- D-hyo 16:30, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
http://www.revo-europe.com/newsgfx/newbutton.jpg
What's that on the side of the Wiimote? A new button? MisterCheese 19:55, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
I have seen no evidence that this is so. If there is a source stating this then it should be added into the article, if not it should be removed for they can very easily release more colours for the controller than the console (most systems do this). -- ItIsMe 07:27, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
That may be so, but as the controller colors (and the console's, for that matter) have yet to be announced, I think that this statement may be better left out of the article. I don't believe that Nintendo has explicitly stated that the Wii Remote will come in the same colors as the console, and as such, the statement that they will is basically speculation, despite its likelihood of being correct. Erik 00:00, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
The template has been nominated for delteion. While that is being decided, it should remain on the pages it was on before. For more information, please see Talk:Wii#Question regarding template. Jaxad0127 00:48, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
I don't know whether to believe this or not. I don't know if anyone else has posted this yet. http://www.wiicentre.com/163/ubisoft-unveil-new-wiimote-attachment/ 70.26.92.26 16:01, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
![]() | This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
Archive 1 | Archive 2 | Archive 3 |
Just a heads up for the editors of this article. Various parts providers for Nintendo's Wii controller have sent out press releases during E3. You can find most of them linked at this thread, over at NeoGAF. The very first press release can be found here on the public press area of Nintendo's press website.
Anyway, some pretty interesting, if somewhat technical, information in those releases. Might make for a nice 'component breakdown' section for this article. For reference, first release was by Analog Devices, Inc., second one by STMicroelectronics, third one by PixArt Imaging Incorporation (PixArt).-- Codemonkey 07:03, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
Just collecting some of things we've heard and where we heard them:
These are less reliable sources:
Just so people don't have to mine through the whole page, if you want to add another reference, just add it to the list. Dancter 17:26, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
Some of the images don't/aren't showing up in the gallery - is there a problem? HappyVR 19:49, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
I am here simply to suggest that it would be good to create separate articles for every expansion of the "Wiimote". For example, an article for the nunchuk (I don't really know how to write it), another for the Classic Controlles Shell etc. This way, we can add specifical informations for the "parts" of the controller. We can also add more pictures, because the gallery of the nunchuk, for example, will have space for more nunchuk pictures. I thought this because this way we can organize it better. There are lots of specifical information for every part of the controller that can write a big article. If you want more information, please check IGN's new article about their hands-on the controller and its accessories. So, what do you think? Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.153.54.125 ( talk • contribs) 23:01, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
This article from The Wiire says the Wiimote will run on AA batteries - unlike the X360 and PS3 wireless controllers, there isn't built-in recharging. I don't know where exactly to stick this in the article so I'll let someone else do it. Kat, Queen of Typos 07:52, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
Does the article mean that in say a starwars game, you were having a lightsaber fight, could you use the controler as if it was the handle of the lightsaber or do certain movements make certain things happen?
I added two extra blank lines after references at the end of the article - this seems to fix a display problem - that is references being overwritten by 'catergories' - is this a common wiki problem? or is it at 'my end' ? HappyVR 09:32, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
This happens to me all the time - Plough | talk to me 08:22, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
There is some disagreement between spellings 'nunchuk' and 'nuchaku' etc - as Nintendo's Wii page uses the spelling 'Nunchuk' maybe the article should too. HappyVR 13:09, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
Copied below from the Wii article -- S.Skinner 20:53, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
FTA: "The Wii Remote also provides basic audio and force feedback functionality." Is rumbling a kind of "force feedback"? Wouldn't it be more accurate to say "rumble functionality" or similar? Numbnumb 10:44, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
My comment to an addition "what happened - no mention of 'pointer function' at all in the article - it is hidden?" applies here. Was this section removed or perhaps it was never there? Surely a mention of the pointing ability is relevant. HappyVR 14:29, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
from classic controller "Previous shown pictures also included a ZL button next to the L button, this button served no purpose and has since been removed." just checking - is this right? what about 'left-handers'? HappyVR 14:29, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
Or do the new pictures look like crap.-- DivineShadow218 04:57, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure if it is worth a mention in the article (I don't know much about either system, only came by this by accident), but the Wii controller does seem to resemble the CD-i controller at least little bit. Perhaps this is just something superficial? Just figured I'd mention it. [6] Retodon8 21:23, 7 June 2006 (UTC)
WarioWare: Twisted!'s cartridge uses mercury, which is why it hasn't been released in teh Europes, right? Please don't say the Wii-mote contains mercury! Vitriol 13:03, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
Can anyone verify the Virtual Console Controller information? I can't seem to find evidence of it anywhere. Dancter 19:54, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
It's in edge but I'm not sure about the reliability of the magazine. anyone else about to verify it? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.132.188.170 ( talk • contribs) 17:28, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
Yeh I would agree with that issue of edge being poorly produced and will move to the Wii talkpage;) 86.132.188.170 15:30, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
Just want to point out some slight design changes seen here: http://www.revogamers.net/index.php?do=viewarticle&id=253 (namely that the + and - buttons have changed into what seem to be "go back/return" and "pause" buttons respectivly). I was going to add such detail into the article, but wasn't sure how to format it properly, so I left it out. Zooba 20:02, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
It seems http://1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3151844 that the controller may come with a wrist strap (or may not). Not confirmed as such yet. HappyVR 15:33, 30 June 2006 (UTC)
I suggest that we change the name of the article to WiiPointer, as that is the official name provided by Nintendo. Gopherdabills 13:02, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
I can't find any evidence that this is an official name. I have tried Nintendo's main site, Ign and Gamespot with no luck. Can you provide a link to this information. If not I am completly against this change. 69.156.205.32 19:20, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
A source on IGN Nintendo has said the controllers batter will last 30-60 hours on AA batteries, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth devices can communicate with the console, and that is it, also on g4tv.com/thefeed. -- D-hyo 16:30, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
http://www.revo-europe.com/newsgfx/newbutton.jpg
What's that on the side of the Wiimote? A new button? MisterCheese 19:55, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
I have seen no evidence that this is so. If there is a source stating this then it should be added into the article, if not it should be removed for they can very easily release more colours for the controller than the console (most systems do this). -- ItIsMe 07:27, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
That may be so, but as the controller colors (and the console's, for that matter) have yet to be announced, I think that this statement may be better left out of the article. I don't believe that Nintendo has explicitly stated that the Wii Remote will come in the same colors as the console, and as such, the statement that they will is basically speculation, despite its likelihood of being correct. Erik 00:00, 6 September 2006 (UTC)
The template has been nominated for delteion. While that is being decided, it should remain on the pages it was on before. For more information, please see Talk:Wii#Question regarding template. Jaxad0127 00:48, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
I don't know whether to believe this or not. I don't know if anyone else has posted this yet. http://www.wiicentre.com/163/ubisoft-unveil-new-wiimote-attachment/ 70.26.92.26 16:01, 10 September 2006 (UTC)