The Wii Remote, commonly referred to as the WiiMote is the primary controller for the Nintendo Wii. It is unique when compared to other controllers because not only is it shaped like a TV remote instead of a traditional gaming controller, it also has motion sensing technology via accelerometers and IR sensors. The Wii Remote is used in all Wii games. The Wii remote has a built in speaker and an extra connection port at the bottom which is used for connecting to the Nunchuk and Classic Controller. It also has a rare version of the golden Wii Remote. The Wii Remote runs on two AA batteries.
Sensing Capabilities[]
MotionPlus, which was an accessory to enhance sensing with a gyroscope
The Wii Remote uses IR technology for its pointing abilities. The IR sensors on the front of the remote detect the IR LEDs of the [Sensor Bar and use their location to triangulate where you are pointing on the screen. The use of this technology is mainly for navigating menus but has been used in other applications for example, the Internet Channel. It has also shown the ability to sense when the sensor is covered. For example in a WarioWare: Smooth Moves mini game that if you do not uncover it the drink will not spray on the people. The Wii Remote has the ability to sense acceleration along three axes through the use of an analog devices ADXL330.
Layout[]
The layout is on the top front-bottom a power button (for turning off and on the Wii) D-pad, A button, +,-,home buttons, 1 and 2 buttons, and on the back near the top is a B button. On the bottom is a port that uses kHz I²C protocol for accessories such as the nunchuck controller to be attached to the bottom of the Wii remote, this port is similar to the controller ports on the Nintendo 64 front.