Nintendo Wii Remote Plus - White

Unlike many of the so-called "genuine" products, you are more likely to get the best. The "Nintendo Wii Remote Plus - Nintendo Wii Controllers" that are being sold on Amazon by 3rd party sellers are referred to as "Nintendo Wii Remote Plus - Nintendo Wii Controllers. " The "real thing," which I recently purchased from Amazon seller HPP Enterprises, was the "real thing," and it has worked flawlessly thus far! Rather than purchasing similar "Nintendo look-alike" accessories, I always try to purchase genuine Nintendo accessories. For the best quality gaming experience on my home game system, I received "likes" from other manufacturers. A genuine Wii motion controller will have a large Wii imprinted just below the four blue lights, as well as the words "Wii MotionPlus INSIDE" written in a crescent "smiley" shape. Off- Wii controllers from other brands do not have the same printing. (See attached photos) The genuine Wii controller I bought connected to my Wii system without any issues or conflicts. So far, it's been performing admirably, with no signs of deterioration in sight. Thank you for making my purchase so enjoyable! br>br>NOTE: if you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is the place to be For the record, I am not affiliated with Nintendo or HPP Enterprises, and I was not promised or received any monetary or other compensation in exchange for my review. I wrote this review as an Amazon verified customer who purchased these items for personal use. My thoughts and/or opinions are entirely my own. ~JM~.

Leonidas Waller

| Oct 27, 2021

To withstand high-speed collisions with floors, walls, televisions, and other solid objects, it should be made of stronger materials.

Westley Hampton

| Aug 01, 2021

Hardware manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer.   The best Wii Remote ever made — but watch out for non-Wii Remotes. Counterfeit Wii remotes were once fairly easy to spot. br>br>OEM hardwarebr>br>OEM hardwarebr>br>OEM hardwarebr>br>OEM hardwarebr>br>OEM hardwarebr>br Unfortunately for customers (and, presumably, Amazon warehouse workers), they're becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from the genuine article. See the video I've attached for an overview of one such would-be-presidential candidate. It's actually quite convincing, both the item and its Nintendo counterpart! Even so, anyone who has used a Wii remote knows the difference between OEM and non-OEM versions. Once you've gotten past the packaging, OEM hardware is easy to spot. Buyers should be aware that non-certified products are not guaranteed to be free of defects. As evidenced by my comparison and other user reviews, OEM Wii Remotes are currently being mixed in with OEM hardware. So, in the absence of Amazon sellers uploading photos of the products they're selling — especially if the order is being fulfilled by Amazon — just know that it's going to be a coin flip. Whether or not you will receive a genuine item is entirely up to you. It is possible that your results will differ. Fortunately, Amazon's customer service makes returns a breeze if you don't get exactly what you ordered. br>br>Anyway, now that that's out of the way, let's get down to business with a product review. While the video focuses on the differences between genuine and counterfeit Wii remotes, the textual review that follows (and my rating) is solely focused on the official version of the product. Finally, I've included some emendations/clarifications/corrections pertaining to some of the points I made in the video. THE REVIEW:BR>BR>THE REVIEW:BR>THE REVIEW:THE REVIEW:THE REVIEW:THE REVIEW: br>br>Wii Remote purchasers should be aware that not all Wii Remotes are (or were) created equal. No, I'm not referring to the plethora of third-party alternatives available: I'm referring to the bona fide bona fide bona fide bona fide bona Wii Remotes that are genuine Nintendo products. br>br>For those unfamiliar, the original Wii Remote lacked a rubber grip/sleeve, a wrist strap locking mechanism, a matte/textured back, Wii MotionPlus INSIDE, the ability to sync the remote to a friend's console without first removing the battery cover, and it was only available in white. br>br>However, the aforementioned revisions/additions/features were gradually added to the Wii remote: Previously, Wii remotes made headlines after being thrown into television sets and walls by overzealous users. Previously, the 'lark's head' thread (the simple looped knot that connects the wrist strap to the body of the remote) would allegedly weaken and fray in the event of twisting — potentially breaking entirely upon being flung (accidentally, of course) into the void — now Nintendo was shrouding the remotes in a rubber sleeve designed to prevent an excess of damage in the event of a remote flying out of a player's hand diameter: 6 mm The more recent ones are: 1. 0mm); Previously, the wrist strap had a simple piece of plastic on it that was supposed to be cinched up to the player's wrist to keep it from slipping off, which purportedly didn't always work as intended; now, the plastic slider has been replaced with a locking mechanism that prevents it from loosening up no matter how hard you flung the remote; Previously, the Wii remote's back was as smooth as a first-generation GameCube controller, but now it has a pleasant textured grip; Previously, playing "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" was a lot of fun. While "Skyward Sword" (among other games) required a dedicated Wii MotionPlus accessory to be plugged into the controller's bottom, now all of the accelerometers, gimbles, gyros, and other pieces of hardware required for MotionPlus functionality were neatly bundled-in. within the remote's own body; Previously, to sync with a friend's Wii console, one had to remove the back battery cover, but now it's as simple as pressing a button on the back of the remote. . . etc. It's also now available in a variety of colors. br>br>In short, people expressed their dissatisfaction with Nintendo, and the company listened. Granted, the wrist band was created in response to a class action lawsuit, and while Nintendo took some time to respond, they did, and the Wii Remote only got better with each iteration. In terms of both form and functionality, this item exemplifies the Wii Remote at its best. br>br>The only thing that could make these remotes better is if they had a rechargeable battery. These are, fortunately, readily available through both first- and third-party channels. The fact that the controllers aren't rechargable out-of-the-box could be a point of contention for Nintendo. the- However, this reviewer believes that Nintendo's decision to leave out a hard-baked rechargeable battery was a long-term mistake. For fans, this is a win: by using the AA format - Nintendo effectively ensured (whether intentionally or not) that the highly unique Wii Remote (and Wii Remote Plus) peripheral will remain serviceable by consumers — humble players, not just collectors/specialists/tinkers — for many years to come by incorporating these factors and ensuring that the remote was compatible with NiMH batteries for those who chose to use them. br>br>SUMMARY OF THE REVIEW: Advantages: br>br>

- Sleeve, matte/textured backing, wrist-strap revision 4 (latest, as far as I know), and battery cover with the push-button utilizing the sync buttonbr>- There's no need for a separate Wii MotionPlus accessory because it's built right in!
- Cons: This is the best version/iteration of the controller and its accessories that has ever been producedbr>br>

- Not rechargable on the go the- box (though I'd argue that this is more of a nit-picking exercise) ADDENDUM/ERRATA TO THE VIDEO COMPARISON: br>br>I stated that I bought two of these remotes six months ago and got real ones, and that I just bought two more recently and got. . . different ones. I was completely wrong: I bought the first set over 18 months ago, according to my Amazon purchase history! I now recall that after their initial unboxing, I left them in their boxes for about a year in a closet, unused. It's been about six months since I started using them. As a result, I'm unsure how long the mix will last. There have been a lot of ups and downs recently. It's possible that I got lucky the first time, but it's been long enough that the seller from whom I originally purchased doesn't seem to deal in many Nintendo products any longer. Oh well. br>br>I also realized that I implied that if a Wii Remote has Wii MotionPlus built in, and it doesn't have EXACTLY the style of back and wrist strap shown, it should raise red flags in the minds of potential buyers, but that's probably unfair: According to my understanding, the back was not redesigned until the Wii U was released, and the wrist strap went through more iterations than the remote itself (if you're buying used, the owner may simply have lost the newer wrist strap and replaced it with an older one), so it's not impossible to find these with an older battery cover or wrist strap (although the wrist strap should still have a thicker thread than the first versions did, provided it's the same one that shipped with the remote). Finally, as I mentioned in the video, Nintendo has recalled the thin-client games. stranded wrist-straps, but I later discovered that this was a fabrication: A class- Wrist-straps that were allegedly breaking under normal use were the subject of a class-action lawsuit, but Nintendo never admitted to the claim, nor did they recall the first variant of the wrist straps that were released. Rather, they claimed that under normal conditions, the original wrist straps would work as intended, and that the thread would only break in extreme circumstances or abuse. In keeping with their good faith, they went ahead and thickened the thread and offered customers the option of having revised straps shipped to them at no cost. Nintendo, you've done a fantastic job. br>br>I hope this information is useful. Wishing you the best of luck and a successful hunt!.

Aisha CHARLTON

| Aug 10, 2021

I once tried to save a few dollars by ordering from a third-party distributor, but after purchasing a few of these brand new licensed remotes, I realized that this was the way to go. In addition to the fact that these licensed Wii remotes work reliably and never break, Nintendo has made a number of noteworthy improvements since the original Wii remotes:
- First and foremost, Wii Motion Plus is included, which is a great feature. br>- The batteries last for hours and hours and hours (though I would still recommend purchasing rechargeable batteries). )
- The grips now have these small grooves in them, making them a lot more comfortable to hold.
- The syncing button has been relocated to the outside of the remote, so you no longer need to remove the backing to sync it with your Wii/Wii Ubr>- The remotes also come with those rubber grips, which I find inconvenient and would rather avoid, but which others may find useful. br>br>So, if you're in need of a remote or a few extras, spend the extra money on something licensed; it'll give you a lot more bang for your buck.

Queen Greene

| Jul 14, 2021