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#1 Demon

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 12:43 PM

I was wondering if you need the sensor bar to play wii u games, i'm asking because i'm still not 100% sure if i'm going to get the basic or deluxe pack. In Australia the basic bundle doesn't come with a sensor bar and i want to know if i will need one if i choose to get that bundle.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 12:46 PM

Depends on the game. Not the ones that use the gamepad exclusively.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 12:49 PM

i thought all wii u games used the gamepad :huh:

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:02 PM

I would say only for games that use the Wii remotes which is a lot of games but if you're playing only with the gamepad I presume that no you don't. All I know is that both bundles here come with it.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:09 PM

So only the wii remote will require the sensor bar?
I was only planning on getting the gamepad and a couple of pro controllers.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:13 PM

yh do that^, no need for sensor bar unless u use wii motes
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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:15 PM

sweet, i've never been a big fan of the wii remotes B)

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:17 PM

If the GamePad needed it not including a sensor bar would be a huge mis-step on Nintendo's part even with the "Everyone should already have one" logic it would be pretty stupid of them.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:24 PM

i think yes it is, because the pad and the pro controller are wireless so you need the sensor bar to connect em with the console

The Wii U Pro controller is wireless and will have around 30ft (10 M) of range

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:26 PM

If the GamePad needed it not including a sensor bar would be a huge mis-step on Nintendo's part even with the "Everyone should already have one" logic it would be pretty stupid of them.

That makes sense, that's probably why they're not including it in the basic bundle for europe/australia/japan. If it was needed and not included that would be stupid.

i think yes it is, because the pad and the pro controller are wireless so you need the sensor bar to connect em with the console

The sensor bar doesn't work that way, then why is it that the ps3 or xbox360 don't use a sensor bar? A pro controller is a traditional styled controller just like the ps3 controller, so why wouldn't it work?

Edited by Demon, 08 October 2012 - 01:27 PM.


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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:28 PM

Okay, if the system uses Bluetooth (such as ps3 and xbox 360) or similar technology no it doesn't need a sensor bar to wirelessly connect the Gamepad. If it uses infrared ((Wii uses this) which is seriously outdated and they need to just stop using) then yes it will need the sensor bar.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:31 PM

dont know, maybe its only for the Wiimotes and not the gamepad or pro controller
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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:32 PM

Okay, if the system uses Bluetooth (such as ps3 and xbox 360) or similar technology no it doesn't need a sensor bar to wirelessly connect the Gamepad. If it uses infrared ((Wii uses this) which is seriously outdated and they need to just stop using) then yes it will need the sensor bar.

okay i googled what the wii u uses just to make sure and according to the website i checked it connects to the console via bluetooth
http://wiiudaily.com/wii-u-gamepad/

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:34 PM

okay i googled what the wii u uses just to make sure and according to the website i checked it connects to the console via bluetooth
http://wiiudaily.com/wii-u-gamepad/

I believe that solves/answers your problem/question.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:36 PM

awesome, thanks for your help :D

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:38 PM

so you need a sensor bar only to use wiimotes on the wii u?

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:40 PM

so you need a sensor bar only to use wiimotes on the wii u?

apparently so, the wiimotes use infrared which requires the sensor bar whereas the gamepad and pro controller uses bluetooth so it doesn't need the sensor bar.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:46 PM

In short, yes. The only reason the basic bundle doesn't come with it, is because most Wii owners will opt for the basic version, as it's less stuff, they've already got the other bits they need.
If you need a sensor bar, get the deluxe version, or buy one separately.
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Posted 08 October 2012 - 01:54 PM

In short, yes. The only reason the basic bundle doesn't come with it, is because most Wii owners will opt for the basic version, as it's less stuff, they've already got the other bits they need.
If you need a sensor bar, get the deluxe version, or buy one separately.

it seems like i won't need a sensor bar since i won't be using the wii remotes

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 02:44 PM

I was wondering if you need the sensor bar to play wii u games, i'm asking because i'm still not 100% sure if i'm going to get the basic or deluxe pack. In Australia the basic bundle doesn't come with a sensor bar and i want to know if i will need one if i choose to get that bundle.

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