Nunchuk ......do you need four?

Sovieto

ask in wii basics instead of bringing back an old thread and I will awnser, but thats just me.

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COLDshiver

Also a misison for me, a failed one My friends either have a 360 and/or are getting the ps3. THey'll have to see it for themselves to persuade them

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teqguy

I think you will find that in the case of most multiplayer games where players are playing simultaneously, the nunchuck attachment will not be utilized as much as it seems.

For example, it isn't required for Wii Sports(trivial argument, I know) and SSBB is already slated for GameCube controllers being mandatory... at which point the GameCube controllers may be had for under $10.

I strongly believe that Nintendo will make strides to break away from the "two hands on the controller, couch potato"-esque gaming experience and try to engage users into creative ways of playing.

Sure, ExciteTruck is one exception to this, but granted, Nascar fans are already fat, so it doesn't matter.

Letemburn

Dont get me wrong im all for Nintendo and will be picking a Wii up but Microsoft has quite a bit of things. Halo, Gears of War, COD3 Online, Oblivion, Splinter Cell will be a hell of a game coming out in a couple weeks, and not to really mention but Xbox live i dont think can be beat. Sony has MGS series, COD3 online, Oblivion, and some others also. All the systems have theyre games that will help sell the system, Wii isnt the only one with the system selling games.

Flip

You mentioned COD3, Oblivion and Splinter Cell a lot. I would ignore those as they are available on both consoles, and probably on the PC. PS3 is left with MGS... And Xbox has Halo (Boring now) and Gears Of War, which we will have to play before we can decide whether or not it's good. Last I heard it had framerate issues.

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Diomedes

well shes in envy now, ive got four of em

On Topic: The nunchunk does look awfully expensive and i do think that nintendo should sell them separate, but still including bundles of course, to save money.

With the muliplayer, there will definately be multiplayer requirements for the nunchunk. What about Metroid Prime? It is pretty likely to have multiplayer after hunters and will most certainly need the nunchunk used in it.

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Squall7

*My fiance bursts out into tears of envy.*

Wow. 4 orange Gamecube controllers? We can't even find one!

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teqguy

For the core gamer, buying controllers for games they know they're going to love, such as Metroid Corruption, is simply water under the bridge.

However, for the more budget conscious person, I have news for you:

Nintendo is going to license their products out to third party hardware manufacturers, as they always do, so don't be surprised if you see a Wiimote and nunchuck that are designed better than Nintendo's for around $30 bundled.

Wii_Rulez

I'm pretty sure that Nintendo said to IGN that the majority of Wii games won't require the Nunchuck controller. It may seem like a lot of games do now but in the grand sceme of things it won't be a that big of a number.

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teqguy

Seconded. As I mentioned earlier, you're going to run into more instances where the alternative uses for the Wiimore will come into play than the nunchuck being necessary.

There might even be an option with some games where the Wiimote and nunchuck become equivalent to the GameCube controller, so you could mix and match using both simultaneously... or more interestingly, use 4 of each for a total of 8 players.

dan99iel

Me friends are poor. Not neccecerelly (however u spell it.) They just aren't the gamers that go crazy and that would wait from 9 to 5 to get ur wii. Anyways, who just wants a gamer friends? I know i do. On the subject, i don't think that u will need a nunchuck 4 all of the controllers when u playin a game when u need no nunchuck. What im sayin is, the wii might get confused with sensing the nunchuck only on some but it probably will work. But, there are always gliches.

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nintendude49

Okay, well heres another game that is confirmed to use 4 nunchuks: Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz. If you watch the Official Trailer 1 here (a highly annoying trailer, i suggest muting it) It shows 4 Japanese kids making walking? motions for a track? mini game

Well, maybe this game isnt on everyone's list, but hey, the other first two were brilliant, im gonna give this one a chance........


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Jenova

Nunchaku is the weapon, the controller's name is spealt Nunchuk.

For Super Monkey Ball, you just need the Wii-Mote. As well as Elebits, I think. For shooting games, you need the Nunchuk. (Games like Red Steel, Call of Duty, and Far Cry)

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nintendude49

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Originally Posted by Jenova For Super Monkey Ball, you just need the Wii-Mote.

Did u look at the video? It is the Offical trailer. Its just 20 mb on low res if ur a registered gamespoter person (free)
Look at it before you u guarentee it doesnt need nunchuks

Cyan Winters

I find it hard the believe you wouldn't need the Nunchuck for a good amount of games. I mean, it has the analog stick on it, which is the basis for movement in any game.

So unless your telling me that alot of games won't have any moving..

Sure the Wiimote has a D-pad, but those aren't nearly as good for fluid motion, nor is it easy to press the Wiimotes D-pad at the same time your pressing buttons. So for all your shooters, adventure games (Zelda-esque), platformer games, ect, you will need the Nunchuck. For sports games and games like Mario Party, probably not.

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nintendude49

Well, yes, certainly. but the question is do u need four of em? And, for me, i think im gonna go all out because there will be games that need for like red steel monkey ball, and probably more. For the n64 i had just 3 controllers for the longest time. Man was that a pain! and then i did the same for the GC, but after a few years i got some cheapo controller.
I think/hope ive learned. If you think you are ever going to eventually have 4 complete sets of controllers, gettem now. I mean maybe u save 15 $ if u wait a few years, it'll be worth it.

Jenova

Well the only friends of mine that will ever play the Wii with me, will have their OWN Wii. So, I don't realy need to buy 4. I'm just buying an extra one. =)

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SGXX

nunchuck was used in Zelda for fishing. great concepts.

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teqguy

For anyone still concerned about controller pricing and nunchuck requirements, I'll restate:

There are third party controllers coming out that will operate as well, if not better, than Nintendo's controller and they will be significantly cheaper.