wiimote

News.blog: Apple TV gets Wiimote tech?

News Microsoft may not be the only one looking to develop its own Wiimote-like game controller. Apple is researching a 3D remote of its own, according to AppleInsider. The research, reportedly outlined in a November 2006 patent filing disclosed last...

Tags: apple, products, remote control, controller

12 May 2008, 9:24 > More matches in News

Is the Wiimote violating a patent?

News Interlink claimed that Nintendo's sale of the device, nicknamed the Wiimote, has caused the company to lose profits and royalties. Until this point, much of the Wiimote controversy has revolved around its tendency to smash into things.

12 December 2006, 8:39 > More matches in News

Wiimote to be lightsaber at last

News After using the Wii Remote as a virtual sword in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, many gamers had one question on their minds: "When can I use this thing as a lightsaber? Today, LucasArts had an answer: spring 2008, when the publisher of all...

19 September 2007, 10:16 > More matches in News

BlueTunes

Downloads BlueTunes is a program that will allow you to use the Nintendo remote (Wiimote) as a remote control for your computer music library. Using bluetooth technology, the Wiimote will allow you to control your music collection from 50 feet away.

3 October 2007, 9:01 > More matches in Downloads

News.blog: Get on your feet with 'Wii Fit'

News The Wiimote's motion-oriented controls keep players active as they swing, slash and roll in different games. Now Nintendo is taking the next step in making the Wii fitness-friendly, and it's not even using the Wiimote to do it.

12 July 2007, 8:56 > More matches in News

State of Play: Nintendo Wii

Crave Hit a ball onscreen and a little speaker on the Wiimote makes a 'twang' noise. The main control is a motion-sensitive TV remote lookalike called the 'Wiimote'. There's a globulous 'nunchuk' add-on that plugs into the Wiimote, with a joystick and a...

Tags: nintendo, character, motion, xbox

13 November 2006, 14:26 > More matches in Crave

Nintendo Wii Zapper review

Reviews With both the Wiimote and nunchuk in place, the Zapper feels more solid and comfortable. Your front hand has access to the trigger that sets off the Wiimote's B button, while your back hand has total control over the nunchuk.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: nintendo, shoot, training, shooting

21 November 2007, 16:06 > More matches in Reviews

News.blog: Wii Zapper announced

News Over a year ago, before the Wii was even released, rumours were rife about the possibility of a gun accessory for the Wiimote. Well, Nintendo finally announced one, and it's.not quite what we expected.

12 July 2007, 10:12 > More matches in News

Nyko Perfect Shot (Wii) review

Reviews As for fitting the Wiimote into the Perfect Shot, just be aware you'll need it to be stripped down to just the basics. We've seen our fair share of Wii accessories by now -- most of them meaningless plastic encasings providing no real advantage...

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: nyko, house, shot, shooting

25 April 2008, 14:50 > More matches in Reviews

Geek sweets: Satisfy your nerdy candy cravings

Crave The Wiimote casing is very cool and makes a handy little box when you've finished all the gum. It looks like a Nintendo Wii remote, it even smells like a Wiimote, but look a little closer and you'll soon find that this remote only controls one...

26 June 2008, 16:36 > More matches in Crave

News.blog: Nintendo's Wii to be twiiked?

News First the whole Wiimote thing, then Wii Sports, then the Opera browser, then the weather and news channels.this is one gaming console that's full of nutty features and add-ons that might seem wacky at first, but which inevitably catch on in that...

13 March 2007, 10:11 > More matches in News

Wii MotionPlus: Making it easier to control your Wii

Crave The Wii MotionPlus sticks to the bottom of your Wiimote and combines with the accelerometer and sensor bar to improve tracking of your movements. Sure, it may seem like just another doo-dad to stick on to your Wiimote, but this little piece of...

Tags: nintendo, wii, movements, wiimote

15 July 2008, 11:25 > More matches in Crave

Amazon UK sells out of Wiis in 10 minutes

News When we refreshed at 9.30am, the site was offering the Wii, with the Wii Sports games compilation, and Wiimote and Nunchuk controllers for £179.99, which is the recommended retail price. Online retailer Amazon UK opened to preorders for the...

21 November 2006, 10:58 > More matches in News

Motion-sensing comes to mobiles

News Responding to a flick of the wrist or sweep of the arm, tiny sensors called accelerometers, which measure linear acceleration in the Wiimote game controller, translate motion into action on the screen.

26 March 2007, 11:05 > More matches in News

MXPlay

Downloads MXPLAY currently has plug-ins for Last.fm, MP3tunes and Nintendo WiiMote. MXPLAY provides the best desktop music experience - it is the only player that renders music in a 3D audiospace, providing a rich, immersive "live" audio experience...

25 May 2007, 12:16 > More matches in Downloads