The Wii remote uses only an accelerometer to detect motion. Other functions, like using the remote as a pointer, rely on an infrared sensor that tracks the position of a "sensor bar" placed above or ...

The Nintendo Wii remote is iconic in its simplicity. It’s designed in a way that manages to successfully blend motion controls with more conventional buttons. Thanks to how approachable Nintendo made ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Wii Remote Plus is physically identical to the original ...

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Editor's note: Erik argues that the Wii Remote's less-than-1:1 accuracy is the reason for its mainstream success, and a necessary stepping stone on the way to Sony's Move and Microsoft's Natal.

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Leaked images have revealed early ideas for Nintendo's iconic Wii Remote. The concepts come from the same Nintendo "gigaleak" of information as many other recent revelations, as fans continue to sift ...