Sensor bar - One of the few problems with the wii

One of the few things that I dislike about the wii is how cheaply made the sensor bar seems to be.  The wire that connects it to the wii is so thin that I imagine that many of them will get broken over time.

If the wire was thicker then It'd be a problem IMO.lzorro

[QUOTE="lzorro"]If the wire was thicker then It'd be a problem IMO.pjmthomas

I guess I don't see the problem in how it's made.  I mean, it just has to sit there.  The important parts are the sensors on either end, so why make some hefty brick when a slim unobtrusive design works?

Also, it's got to be able to sit on top of a television, hence the light weight.

I guess I don't see the problem in how it's made.  I mean, it just has to sit there.  The important parts are the sensors on either end, so why make some hefty brick when a slim unobtrusive design works?

Also, it's got to be able to sit on top of a television, hence the light weight.

CheddarLimbo

One of the few things that I dislike about the wii is how cheaply made the sensor bar seems to be.  The wire that connects it to the wii is so thin that I imagine that many of them will get broken over time.

pjmthomas

how can it break, it's not like your going to be moving the bar around.

i doubt it would be easily broken, it's still plastic coated wire after all, unless you allow small children/pets to go behind your tv, and your child is Edward Scissor hands, and the pet is a tiger, i think you'll be ok...bobbetybob

One of the few things that I dislike about the wii is how cheaply made the sensor bar seems to be. The wire that connects it to the wii is so thin that I imagine that many of them will get broken over time.

pjmthomas

[QUOTE="CheddarLimbo"]

I guess I don't see the problem in how it's made.  I mean, it just has to sit there.  The important parts are the sensors on either end, so why make some hefty brick when a slim unobtrusive design works?

Also, it's got to be able to sit on top of a television, hence the light weight.

pjmthomas

Even a normal sized wire can get wrecked if you are unplugging it or moving it enough or accidentally pull on it too hard.

Bulkier wires tend to be less flexible.  If the wires were bulkier, not only would you probably have to fight with them to keep them out of the way, they may also pull or move the sensor bar someplace you don't want it.  A thinner wire is less noticeable, easier to move around and keep out of the way and won't push the sensor around with its weight.