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To make gaming as accessible to people of all ages and all abilities, Nintendo wanted to create a controller that was as inviting as it was sophisticated- the result is the Wii Remote. Nintendo fused the global familiarity of a remote control with the sophistication of motion-sensing technology to come up with an input device that differentiates the Wii from any other console that has come before it.

Revolutionary control
Sporting the dimensions of a small traditional remote control, the wireless Wii Remote is a multifunctional device that is limited only by the game designer's imagination. The magic of the Wii Remote's design lies within; acellerometers inside the controller body measure movement in all directions and at all speeds. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket as you swing your arm for a long forehand or a quick and hard backhand. In a 4x4 driving game it serves as a steering wheel, allowing you to swerve to avoid obstacles or pickup power-ups. In first-person shooters, the Wii Remote acts as a firearm that you can point directly at an on-screen enemy. The list of potential uses is enormous, and the light weight of the Wii Remote allows gamers to play for hours without feeling fatigued.

The Wii Remote boasts impressive technology for such a compact package.

All Wii Remote buttons are accessible and responsive. View larger.

Control many games from up to 30 feet away. View larger.

The motion sensing technology is neatly tucked away within the Wii Remote body.View larger.

The remote feels comfortable in both right and left hands. View larger.

As comfortable as it is functional

The Wii Remote is equally comfortable in right and left hands and houses just the right number of buttons for gaming- not so many that new players will get confused, but enough so that Wii games don't feel constrained. On the face of the remote are the D (or "plus") pad, a large "A" button which is used for major on-screen actions, and two small options buttons. Between the game buttons are a plus and minus buttons (which often act as "forwards" and "back"), as well as a "Home" button to engage the Wii home screen to change settings or check remote battery levels. On the back side of the controller is a trigger-like "B" button, perfect for timing releases of a bowling roll in Wii Sports.

Thankfully, battery life is excellent with the two included AA batteries, just as with the previous generation of Nintendo wireless controllers.

Immersive intelligence

Along the bottom of the Wii Remote, four blue LED lights indicate which player position the remote is currently set to. The controller automatically connects to the Wii console via Bluetooth wireless technology. Below the LEDs, an expansion port lets you connect a number of devices including the Nunchuck and Classic controllers for Virtual Console gaming (Virtual Console games and controller accessories sold separately). Other features of the Wii Remote include adjustable rumble force-feedback and a reinforced wrist strap to ensure safe use. A speaker inside the remote gives the player feedback about the strength of swings or the accuracy of their moves- such as realistic tennis noises as the "racket" connects with the ball in Wii Sports. Overall, the physical design of the remote is extremely sturdy and of very high quality, ensuring countless hours of Wii gaming fun!

Customer Reviews

Wii Remote Rocks Posted 30 March 2007
An awesome improvement in gaming. This remote really does up the ante and introduces a whole new level to video games. Awesome!

wii remote controller Posted 30 March 2007
Very happy with the product, it does exactly what it said it would do.


Small issues here and there Posted 30 March 2007
Just a few things I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews.

Rechargable batteries vs. weight - I purchased Energizer Rechargable NiMH batteries specifically for our Wii Remotes. They are a little pricey but they last an impressive amount of time per change. During a trip to a friend's house with the Wii in tow one pair happened to die, so he found some traditional coppertops to replace them with. The weight difference is insane. In games like Wii Sports Tennis where controller swing timing is crutial it feels like it makes a difference.

1, 2, 3, 4 Player? - We've noticed when running 4 Wii Remotes at a time they tend to jump around as to which Remote is actually which number of player. You may exit a game that you were just player 3 on, the third blue light on your remote is lit, but your hand onscreen is red and has a 2 in it. It doesn't affect gameplay really, but tends to be frustrating considering we're talking about the most expensive "standard" controller on the market now.

Wish there was an independant off switch - Ready to play, just grab a Remote and push the A button (or 1 and 2 simultaneously) to have it attempt to begin communicating with the Wii. But when not it use you almost have to place it on an alter all by itself, so it doesn't happen to sit face down constantly trying to sync, and draining your batteries.

Wii controller -no game with this just controller! Posted 28 March 2007
We received this controller so fast - ordered on a Saturday and it arrived on Monday or Tuesday! Totally awesome delivery and everything was perfect! Very impressed!! Thank you!