Here’s the news in Japanese. In summary, the paper confirms the controller will feature a 6-inch “tablet-like” screen for controlling games. Camera and built-in battery also reported. The paper says the system will arrive by the middle of next year.
I’m gonna hold my thoughts until I actually see this thing.
After selling an unthinkable 28 million copies of Wii Play, Nintendo is ready to refresh the controller bonus game idea with the release of FlingSmash on Sunday.
You already know about the bundled Wii Remote with “Motion Plus inside.” As for the included game, it’s like a side-scrolling Brickbreaker plus racquetball with a dash of pinball. It’s definitely more lasting than Wii Play. My kids certainly enjoyed it. But the controls don’t feel as accurate as I would expect. And since everyone and their dog already owns four Wii Remotes, I think it’s a hard sale at $50.
So unless you absolutely play a lot of Motion Plus games (Hi, Grand Slam Tennis), are in need of extra remotes, or love Brickbreaker-type games, FlingSmash isn’t worth the cash. Trailer after the break.
The Wii Remote Plus launches this Sunday, at least as a $50 bundle with FlingSmash. Interestingly, the Remote Plus is identical in weight to the original controller. But it is MotionPlus ready — a nice little touch for the five of you who play a lot of Motion Plus-enabled games. The only real difference is the new controller is labeled as such and appears to have more green circuity boards (see photo 4 left side). Other than that, they look and feel identical.
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