The Wiis controllers would be better if it were more accurate.

Every time I play the Wii, I can't help but feel like the conroller is a little too sloppy for anything other than minigames. I couldn't imagine using the controller (as it was intended to be used like a sword if you will) for any game such as Ninja Gaiden, a racing sim game, or any other game that requires precision. It;s kind of a step in the right direction, I'm just not sure if the technoogly is robust enough yet to completely replace the a good controller or kb/mouse. Thoughts?XanaduTheBand

Every time I play the Wii, I can't help but feel like the conroller is a little too sloppy for anything other than minigames. I couldn't imagine using the controller (as it was intended to be used like a sword if you will) for any game such as Ninja Gaiden, a racing sim game, or any other game that requires precision. It;s kind of a step in the right direction, I'm just not sure if the technoogly is robust enough yet to completely replace the a good controller or kb/mouse. Thoughts?XanaduTheBand

[QUOTE="XanaduTheBand"]Every time I play the Wii, I can't help but feel like the conroller is a little too sloppy for anything other than minigames. I couldn't imagine using the controller (as it was intended to be used like a sword if you will) for any game such as Ninja Gaiden, a racing sim game, or any other game that requires precision. It;s kind of a step in the right direction, I'm just not sure if the technoogly is robust enough yet to completely replace the a good controller or kb/mouse. Thoughts?Grodus5

on wii baseball, they give you the oppertunity to wiggle the bat before you swing it.  and you can clearly see that it is 1 to 1.  the problem isn't the accuracy.  it's just how developers decide to use this technology.  captainlouie

[QUOTE="captainlouie"]on wii baseball, they give you the oppertunity to wiggle the bat before you swing it.  and you can clearly see that it is 1 to 1.  the problem isn't the accuracy.  it's just how developers decide to use this technology.  Jandurin

It's all about what game you play. If you play a lot of Wii Sports, you may get the impression that the controller is extremely inaccurate, since the game dosen't even necessarily measure which direction it's moved in. If you play games like Madden 07, you'll find that the controller is much more accurate (the slightest tilt can cause a difference while kicking).
psycotictaratua

Every time I play the Wii, I can't help but feel like the conroller is a little too sloppy for anything other than minigames. I couldn't imagine using the controller (as it was intended to be used like a sword if you will) for any game such as Ninja Gaiden, a racing sim game, or any other game that requires precision. It;s kind of a step in the right direction, I'm just not sure if the technoogly is robust enough yet to completely replace the a good controller or kb/mouse. Thoughts?XanaduTheBand

just a couple things to tc:

1: I see how you could think that, I mean in a game like wii boxing I'll admit that the punches dont do exactly what your motions do.  That is intentional I think, or else the game would succomb to a motion sensing version of button mashing.  You have to learn to control your movements, if you go too jerky and erratic then the game will punish you.  I noticed  this when my brother, who just got to try the wii, would suck on a lot of games thinking he was doing them right when he wasnt.

2: racing games on the wii are pretty great, control wise.  Try excite truck and need for speed and you'll see.  In both games, the steering wheel is the wiimote is held like a steering wheel, and the motion sensing delivers perfect controls.

3: Just so every non-wii gamer knows, the ONLY issue is the motion sensing (and I argue against even that).  The wiimote's cursor is absolutely flawless.

just a couple things to tc:

1: I see how you could think that, I mean in a game like wii boxing I'll admit that the punches dont do exactly what your motions do.  That is intentional I think, or else the game would succomb to a motion sensing version of button mashing.  You have to learn to control your movements, if you go too jerky and erratic then the game will punish you.  I noticed  this when my brother, who just got to try the wii, would suck on a lot of games thinking he was doing them right when he wasnt.

GunSmith1_basic

It's all about what game you play. If you play a lot of Wii Sports, you may get the impression that the controller is extremely inaccurate, since the game dosen't even necessarily measure which direction it's moved in. If you play games like Madden 07, you'll find that the controller is much more accurate (the slightest tilt can cause a difference while kicking).
psycotictaratua

Man, I could not stand that. I tried it at a friend's house, and I hated it. It seemed way to difficult to have to make an actual throwing motion. Games like that are better with a regular controller imo.  

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just a couple things to tc:

1: I see how you could think that, I mean in a game like wii boxing I'll admit that the punches dont do exactly what your motions do. That is intentional I think, or else the game would succomb to a motion sensing version of button mashing. You have to learn to control your movements, if you go too jerky and erratic then the game will punish you. I noticed this when my brother, who just got to try the wii, would suck on a lot of games thinking he was doing them right when he wasnt.

swordmast885

Dude, your sig is hilarious :lol:

Everyone needs to rent Call Of Duty 3.  The aiming is fluid and very accurate.  Even the turning speed is fast and precise.