Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller add-on (Wii)

January 29, 2008 | By Doug In Wii |

Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller add-on (Wii)
Customer Review: needed for some games.Some notes about nunchuks
A nunckuk is a simple atachment to the Wii remote that gives you extra control over a game.So far 4 out of 6 of my games need it.If it has a nunchuk icon in the top-right corner of the box it needs it for all or part of the game.You get one free with the console,but you can get another for multiplayer. Here are some notes:

1.The control stick has a special feature:you can move it a little bit and it does the action a little bit,like a steering wheel!

2.The upper button is called “c” and the lower button is called “z” so if you see c and z mentioned in reviews you`ll know what they`re talking about. Don`t get them the wrong way round!

3.It fits in your hand perfectly-no need to worry about it being uncomfortable.

4.Don`t put the control stick in your mouth (if you do it goes all yellow).

5.The cord length is fine(almost the armspan of a quite tall 9-year-old).

So overall the nunchuk wins 5 stars for its special control stick feature; fitting into your hand nicely; and its cord length, and only has 1 bad point which is being just plain white and even this is hardly a “bad” point because you never look at the nunchuk when you`re playing and even this can be fixed by buying a skincase for it.

Customer Review: A Must have
This is a brilliant assesory/add on, and it is a must have to play most games.

Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii, PAL) Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a small, rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free. With the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows. Characters: Link, Zelda, Midna and many other characters, both new and old. How to progress through the game: Link must explore the vast land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind its plunge into darkness. As he does, he?ll have to enlist the aid of friendly folk, solve puzzles and battle his way through dangerous dungeons. In the Twilight Realm, he?ll have to use his wolf abilities and Midna?s magic to bring light to the land. Special powers/weapons/moves/features: Besides his trusty sword and shield, Link will use his bow and arrows, fight while on horseback and use a wealth of other items, both new and old. Players can use the Wii Remote as a fishing pole, while a spin of the Nunchuk controller executes a spin attack. Features: When Link travels to the Twilight Realm, he transforms into a wolf and must scour the land with the help of a mysterious girl named Midna. Using the power and unique control of the Wii console, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess features incredibly precise aiming control using the Wii Remote. The Wii Remote and the Nunchuk controller are used for a variety of game activities, including fishing and special sword attacks. Players ride into battle against troops of foul creatures using an amazing horseback combat system, then take on massive bosses that must be seen to be believed. Many puzzles stand between Link and the fulfillment of his quest, so players must sharpen their wits as they hunt for weapons and items.

Carnival: Fun Fair Games (Wii)
List Price: ?24.99
Used Price: ?19.07
Customer Review: Not very good for your adult gamer
First of all, if your a 23 year old male like me, who plays games regularly and appreciates all kinds of different games then you probably wont want to play Carnival Funfair Games. Most of all the mini games and boring and some of them have pretty suspest controls and outcomes. If your getting this for a young kid they will probably like it, with big headed characters and a variety of different games. But if your thinking it might be as good as Wii Sports or even Wii Play, you will be sadly dissapointed. Graphics are poor, similiar to N64 with Expansion Pack, sound similarly is of N64 cartridge quality. I dont expect miracles for ?17.98 or how ever much you payed, but you would still probably expect a bit more than this. Overall, a game which could of had potential but all in all feels like a rush job to make some quick cash.
Customer Review: great family game
This game is great for a whole range of ages, my youngest is 4 and she can do many of the games and loves the way you can dress up your character with the prizes you win. These are hats, shoes, and accesories like pirate costumes. My other children aged 11 and 7 also really like it and the 7 yr old can do all the games. My husband played it untill he had unlocked everything and then got a bit bored. I would recomend it for children and people who are not usually gamers (Like me) You need more than one controller to make the most of the multiplayer mode but it can be played with one controller. Overall great value for money. If you have kids you should definatly get it.

Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
The ultimate Nintendo hero is taking the ultimate step ? out into space. Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy. Features: Shake, tilt and point! Mario takes advantage of all the unique aspects of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller, unleashing new moves as players shake the controller and even point at and drag items with the pointer. Mario essentially defined the 3-D platforming genre with Super Mario? 64, and this game proves once again that he is king. Players perform mind-bending, lowgravity jumps across wild alien terrain as they experience platforming for a new generation.
List Price: ?39.99
Amazon Price: ?34.98
Used Price: ?34.54
Customer Review: Mario is gaming goodness
Just recieved this game and I have been playing with the kids cheering me on. The graphics are great, the game play is wonderful. Buy it you won’t be disappointed!
Customer Review: Quite simply the best ever
I don’t write many reviews but I simply must add another five-star rating to Super Mario Galaxy. This game is exceptional, truly remarkable and outstanding in every department. The graphics are funky, colourful and slick. The use of the Wii remote and Nunchuck is seamless - at no point does it feel forced, it is always natural. The level design is top quality throughout with plenty of variation and the “comet” levels provide further innovation. Only two minor issues stop this game being perfect. First, the automatic camera very occasionally positions itself in the worst possible place and can sometimes cause you to lose a life. I should qualify this by saying that the automatic camera is still one of the very, very best I’ve ever seen in a video game - it is just not perfect. The second issue is related to the camera angles but is more specific - the controls when swimming. It never quite feels to me that Mario is completely under my control when under water. This is because the camera is particularly haywire under water and left suddenly becomes right and vice versa! But these are minor, very minor, and for me this is the greatest video game ever (and that from a loyal Sonic fan of old…).