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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Default Anybody tried the eBay Wii remotes?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Nunchuck-Game-Controller-Skin-4-SET-/320523024532?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessori es&hash=item4aa0a93894


Has anyone tried these? I like the price but I don't want to blow $20 on a total POS.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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How could you go wrong buying from the **** Hao Store? lol

Haven't heard of anyone trying them, but for $20, it'd be worth the gamble, IMO.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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If they are anything like the deal extreme.com versions (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14202) then they are mediocre, people are mostly complaining about stiff buttons. But what do you expect for $20?
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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I think its worth the cost to get the Nintendo ones. And get the motion+
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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When I bought my Wii I also purchased 4 remotes and two nunchucks. The Wii was used (the more hackable version) and didn't come with any controllers. I ended up paying more for the controllers than I did for the Wii <G>. Anyway, I bought all my controllers at Walmart and Game Stop. I think a set was around $50+ so $20 sounds like a good gamble. I'd try one set and then go back for more if it worked.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by icantthink4155
I think its worth the cost to get the Nintendo ones. And get the motion+
Hey, is the motion + just an attachment that hooks to the bottom of the regular wiimote? I haven't really been looking at that stuff but I see some people selling a small white box attachment on Ebay and calling it motion+
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rmcelwee
Hey, is the motion + just an attachment that hooks to the bottom of the regular wiimote? I haven't really been looking at that stuff but I see some people selling a small white box attachment on Ebay and calling it motion+
Yea it plugs into the bottom of the Wiimote, it's another sensor to help improve the accuracy of motion tracking.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by boileralum
How could you go wrong buying from the **** Hao Store? lol

Haven't heard of anyone trying them, but for $20, it'd be worth the gamble, IMO.
That's kind of what I figured. I just wanted to see if anyone had any immediate experience, I tried Google and their store reviews but nobody mentioned any specific issues.

I'll order one and post what I find. If the buttons are stiff I don't really care, it's mostly just for Mario Kart and the occasional tennis match.
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Please report back!
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rmcelwee
Hey, is the motion + just an attachment that hooks to the bottom of the regular wiimote? I haven't really been looking at that stuff but I see some people selling a small white box attachment on Ebay and calling it motion+
Yes. It clips where the nunchuck attaches and locks into place. We got one that came with Wii Sports Resort, and then bought a second. Both came with new rubber glove holder thingies.


Old May 22, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Any updates on this, Im on the market for cheap remotes.
Old May 24, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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I ordered one last week. I'll do a little write up once it shows up.
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