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[x-SourApple-x]

The Wii U one's to preorder/buy, that are EXACTLY the same, are going for around £50 GBP/$90 AUD/$50 USD/€70 EURO

If you can find the Wii Motion Plus remotes anywhere, and a nunchuk to go with it, I would do so now.

They're going to be very popular, and I'm trying to track one down myself at the moment.
Probably a hot buy at the moment with the WIi U coming soon.

Just sharing the news, incase people were getting rid of any spare controllers with their current Wii's when trading in, or hadn't thought to pick one up yet. I know most of you already know.

[Robotic Sunshine Commander]

well thanks i have a bucnh of wii motes but only one wii mote plus,

[Jelloman]

the new ones are different from the old ones theres a bit in the side that can point at the screen as well the nunchuck is the same

[xile6]

the new ones are different from the old ones theres a bit in the side that can point at the screen as well the nunchuck is the same

Any more info? / proof?
They said the wii mote and nunchuck where the same and thats why the no include them.

[Jelloman]

Any more info? / proof?
They said the wii mote and nunchuck where the same and thats why the no include them.

well i went to eurogamer and saw it with my own eyes
and its not required to have this its just a small upgrade

[Nollog]

the new ones are different from the old ones theres a bit in the side that can point at the screen as well the nunchuck is the same

What?

[x-SourApple-x]

What?

My thoughts exactly

Edited by x-SourApple-x, 08 October 2012 - 08:28 AM.

[Alph]

well i went to eurogamer and saw it with my own eyes
and its not required to have this its just a small upgrade

Link please.

[Nollog]

well i went to eurogamer and saw it with my own eyes
and its not required to have this its just a small upgrade

Link please.

Or at least draw us a picture of what you mean.

[x-SourApple-x]

I think the phrase "pics or it didn't happen" would be very appropriate to use right now.

[xile6]

I think the phrase "pics or it didn't happen" would be very appropriate to use right now.

Surly would.
The pictures of the wii u remotes are just reboxed wii mote plus.

[x-SourApple-x]

Surly would.
The pictures of the wii u remotes are just reboxed wii mote plus.

Exactly. It's gotta be the final picture as well. They wouldn't just rebox the Wii remote without telling us if there were any extras. You'll find all over sites that sell video games, and Google, that it's just the same remote, in a Wii U branded box.

The guy probably got confused with the rubber bit that makes it rounder at the top.

[Demon]

Honestly i think it's the exact same thing. Some consumers won't know that the regular wii motion plus is compatible with the wii u, so Nintendo is simply repackaging it with the wii u logo. I honestly wouldn't mind but bumping up the price for a product that is already available is a stupid thing to do, nice one NIntendo.


Also look at the packaging, It says wii not wii u on the controller



Now look at the pro controller, it actually says wii u on it unlike the motion plus controller

Edited by Demon, 08 October 2012 - 09:14 AM.

[x-SourApple-x]

Precisely, and as I said before, if there was some extra sensor thing, like Hey Look Listen! said, then there would be something on the box mentioning it, OR they would've said something about it at E3 or any other conferences.
There has been nothing mentioned, except "you can use your old Wii controllers on the Wii U." That's all they've said regarding old controllers, and nothing about an improved version to be compatible with the Wii U.

Edited by x-SourApple-x, 08 October 2012 - 09:14 AM.

[Demon]

And if it was improved i am sure that Nintendo would have mentioned it to encourage more consumers to buy it, they wouldn't improve a product and leave it unnoticed, they would want to advertise it and gain more sales.

[x-SourApple-x]

And if it was improved i am sure that Nintendo would have mentioned it to encourage more consumers to buy it, they wouldn't improve a product and leave it unnoticed, they would want to advertise it and gain more sales.

That's just what I was going to add on the subject actually.
Why would they just start selling Wii U remotes, making us 'people in the know' think we're being ripped off with the same brand new Wii remotes for sale, if they were actually better and different?
If they had something extra, they would advertise to entice us in better, to make people who already own Wii Motion Plus remotes, want to buy a BETTER remote for better experience.

[Demon]

Exactly, and that is why i think it's the exact same remote, just with new packaging and a bump up in price. It would be smart to just buy as many wii remotes as you need now while they are still available, Nintendo will probably discontinue them once the wii u is released, leaving people with no choice but to pay ridiculous prices.

[Tricky Sonic]

I'm hoping when the Wii U branded ones come out, some stores will clear out Wii accessories. You know it will happen. I will pounce then.

[Mignaga]

I have 5 Wii Remotes,
$200 starting price for the extra one. Any takers?

[x-SourApple-x]

I'm hoping when the Wii U branded ones come out, some stores will clear out Wii accessories. You know it will happen. I will pounce then.

It's already happening and they're pretty much sold out. I can't find them cheap anywhere in my local area. Still overpriced on Amazon and such.