a b Although the Nintendo Switch is a hybrid game console, Nintendo refers to it as "a home video game system that can also be used as a handheld", [22] making the Wii Nintendo's second-best-selling home console. Blue and pink Wii Remotes were released in Japan on December 3, 2009. [41] In North America, the blue and pink Wii Remotes were released February 14, 2010, in a bundle with a standard white Wii MotionPlus. [42]

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Prior to E3 2004, Iwata had referred to Nintendo's upcoming console offering as the GameCube Next (GCNext or GCN). [33] Iwata first unveiled some details of Nintendo's new home console at E3 2004 under the codename "Revolution", as Iwata believed the console would revolutionize the gaming industry. [27] BBC News' technology editor Alfred Hermida wrote that Nintendo's struggle to match Sony and Microsoft in the home console market made success crucial. [34] TGS 2005: Revolution Teaser Video". IGN. September 16, 2005. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008 . Retrieved June 7, 2020.The Home Menu can be compared to the Xbox 360's in-game menu (accessed by pressing the "Xbox" button), or the PlayStation 3's mid-game XMB. It may be accessed under most circumstances during Wii operation, which pauses the on-screen action. Otherwise, a "home" symbol with a no symbol on it appears onscreen. It is also inaccessible during Nintendo GameCube play, as the Wii Remote cannot control Nintendo GameCube software. a b "Nintendo Unveils Wii Fit Plus Launch Date and New Colors of Nintendo DSi, Wii Remote". Las Vegas, Nevada: Nintendo of America. August 31, 2009 . Retrieved September 1, 2009. a b Nintendo of America (April 14, 2009). "Nintendo to Set Summer '09 Ablaze with Wii MotionPlus and Wii Sports Resort". Business Wire . Retrieved April 14, 2009. First- and second-party video games produced more favorable utilization of the Wii Remote's unique capabilities. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, in particular, was nearly universally praised for its unique control scheme, which was seen as being unrivaled by any other console game. [115] Corruption utilizes the Nunchuk for strafing and the infrared pointing capability of the Wii Remote for turning and special "gestures", which are used to select visors. Other Nintendo titles take a more minimalist approach, using mostly the pointer and buttons only, as with Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree, or use the controller in a sideways configuration to resemble a Nintendo Entertainment System controller while the player de-emphasizes more advanced capabilities, as used in Super Paper Mario. [116]

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The controller was revealed at both E3 2005 and E3 2006 and the Tokyo Game Show on September 14, 2005, with the name "Wii Remote" announced April 27, 2006. It received much attention due to its unique features, not supported by other gaming controllers. Since the release of the Wii console, many aesthetic, ergonomic, and functional accessories have been developed for the Wii Remote by third parties. [97] Third-party development [ edit ] Johnny Lee's WiiMote Whiteboard software used for light pen-type computer input Phillips, Tom (October 12, 2011). "Wii redesign European release date". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on August 20, 2012 . Retrieved November 30, 2020.

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Factor 5 worked with GameCube motion controller". Aussie-Nintendo.com. July 28, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007 . Retrieved August 30, 2007. Fahey, Mike (December 12, 2008). "Nintendo Faces New Remote Strap Lawsuit". Kotaku . Retrieved December 28, 2017.