Wii MotionPlus

New Black Nintendo Wii Bundle Available May 9

by jessica on Mon, 2010-05-03 11:20

Nintendo announced that beginning May 9th, in addition to the Wii remote, Nunchuck controller, and Wii Sports game; the Nintendo Wii system will come packaged with Wii Sports Resort and the Wii MotionPlus accessory.

Nintendo also announced that along with the standard white Wii console, on May 9th it will be available in black as well. The new system package will remain priced at $199.99 in the United States.

"Nintendo leads the way in delivering rich motion-control gaming experiences at an accessible price point," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "By including even more of our top-quality hardware and software in the basic Wii system package, we're extending that commitment to entertainment and value. Now more than ever, consumers can count on Nintendo to deliver inclusive fun and advanced motion controls at a mass-market price."

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 to be Bundled with Wii MotionPlus

April 21, 2009--EA SPORTS, a label of Electronic Arts Inc., today announced that the Wii version of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 will be bundled with Nintendo's new Wii MotionPlus accessory when the title ships to stores in June in North America. In Europe, both Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 and EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis will be bundled with the Wii MotionPlus accessory at launch.

"This exclusive and limited-time offer is exciting news for sports fans who want to enhance their Wii experience for a great value with the new Wii MotionPlus right at launch with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10," said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. "The functionality of the Wii MotionPlus will help us deliver the authentic, true-to-life sports motion for Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 and EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis that will redefine the sports experience on the Wii."Read more

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Wii MotionPlus and Wii Sports Resort Coming this Summer

Advanced Motion Controls Arrive June 8; Wii Sports Sequel to Follow

April 14, 2009--Nintendo is setting the stage for a blockbuster summer with the announcement of two hotly anticipated product releases. The new Wii MotionPlus accessory will hit U.S. retailers on June 8, taking the motion-sensing controls of the popular Wii system to new levels of precision and performance. What's more, these control enhancements will be on vibrant display when the Wii Sports Resort game launches on July 26, offering a beach-themed follow-up to the groundbreaking Wii Sports game. Wii Sports comes packed with the Wii console. It grew into a worldwide phenomenon and continues to attract millions of new players to the world of video games. Each Wii Sports Resort game comes packed with a single Wii MotionPlus accessory.

When used with specially designed games, Wii MotionPlus tracks players' movements in finer detail and with greater accuracy than ever before, building upon the innovative wireless function of the motion-sensing Wii Remote controller. Even the slightest twist of the wrist or turn of the body is replicated exactly on the TV screen, allowing users to become even more immersed in Wii game play. Designed for easy attachment to the Wii Remote controller, the Wii MotionPlus accessory will be offered at an MSRP of $19.99. Read more