Nintendo has been very deligent about keeping exact specs of their upcoming system, the Wii, under wraps. However, there has been a leak in documentation that gives us specifics about what the unique controller has to offer. Although the news of this leak is all over the internet, it’s believed the source is IGN.
- Uses 2 AA batteries
- 30 hour battery life if pointer function is being used
- 60 hour battery life if only accelerometer is being used
- Communicates with Wii via 2.4 GHz
- * BlueTooth signal
* Contains 6KB non-volatile memory (purpose unknown - maybe stores custom settings?)
* SYNCHRO button on Wii does the same thing as 1 and 2 buttons the WiiMote
* Each controller is given a wireless ID number
* A, B, 1, 2, -, +, Home, Power, C, and Z button are all digital (not analog)
* Sensor Bar is placed below or above TV
* Sensor Bar is 20 cm in diameter
* Sensor Bar has a sensor on each end which interacts with WiiMote
* LEDs on WiiMote used to indicate battery life as well as which controller slot it corresponds to
* 4 LEDs flashing on startup means 75% - 100% battery life
* 3 LEDs flashing on startup means 50% - 75% battery life
* 2 LEDs flashing on startup means 25% - 50% battery life
* 1 LED flashing on startup means 0% - 25% battery life
* Halogen lamps, Fluorescent lights, light from plastic or mirrors can affect the WiiMote’s capabilities
* To combat this, WiiMote needs to first register the coordinates of the two sensors on the sensor bar
The fact that it uses BlueTooth technology startles me a little. For one, there are virus’s in the wild that affect the BlueTooth technology on cell phones, therefore there will be a risk for the console as well. Aiding to this threat will be the fact that the Nintendo Wii utilizes ‘Allways On Technology’. Being linked to the internet 24/7 is not always a good thing and can make it easier for hackers.
The interference mentioned seems tame enough. However, exactly how sensitive this uniqe Wii controller is, will play a crucial part in the longetivity of the system. Afterall, with subpar next gen graphics, the Wii is riding on the special controller to drive sales, initially. Lets hope the Wiimote doesn’t turn into a PowerGlove.
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