The Wii Nunchuk controller is a secondary controller that adds even more innovation to the next generation of gaming, and does it all with less physical movement. Used in conjunction with the standard Wii remote, certain games need the Nunchuk controller for additional control options. Contoured perfectly to fit a player’s hand, The Wii Nunchuk (left) connects directly to the Wii remote. View larger. the Nunchuk controller builds on the simplicity of the Wii Remote controller. The Nunchuk contains the same three-axis motion sensor found in the Wii Remote, but also includes an analog stick, and two buttons to help assist in character movement. Many games will allow you to control your character’s movement with the Nunchuk (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for family gaming
Most of the Wii games support more than one player — some support up to 4. But the Wii console comes with a single remote and nunchuk.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased this with WiiPlay so that hubby would have a set of controllers too.
Great OEM Controller
Exactly what it should be – great OEM controller.
In martial arts, nunchucks are a pair of short wood rods connected with a chain that ninjas whirl around their bodies
With the Wii, the nunchuck is a single controller held in your off hand.
The nunchuck is not the main controller unit for the Wii. The Wii primarily uses the Wii Remote, shaped like a TV remote, for its functionality. The Nunchuck is for use in the “other hand” (i.e. your left hand if you’re right handed) just for a few games. It plus into the bottom end of the Wii Remote with a cable that’s about 2 1/2 feet long. Most of the time, you leave it unplugged and sitting by the console.
For example, in the sports pack that comes with the Wii, only one of the five games uses the nunchuck. This is the boxing game. You use the nunchuck to hit with your off hand, just as you use the Wii remote to punch and jab with your primary hand.
The nunchuck has the same motion sensing technology as the Wii remote does, so that you can move your hand around and the game knows what you are doing. The buttons are much simpler – there is a Z big trigger button, a smaller C trigger button above it, and then a joystick up on top. For some games, no buttons are used at all.
The cable length is designed so you don’t trip yourself with it
It’s long enough that if you held your hands apart, you could easily ride even a wide-handled bike. It’s not long enough that you could put both arms straight out to the left and right, though. I’ve never had any problems with the cable length hindering me. None of the games require you to have your hands far apart. In boxing, for example, your hands are always near each other and there’s plenty of cable length even when you’re jabbing.
The nunchuck doesn’t need its own power – it plugs into the Wii remote controller when it’s in use. So there’s no worry about charging up or batteries.
I would definitely have at least one functional nunchuck for my Wii, and if you’re really into multiplayer two-handed games like boxing matches, then having two would be important. However, for most gamers, one will probably suffice!
If you have a Wii, you probably noticed one of these controllers included with your system. Certain Wii games require you to attach a nunchuk to your Wii remote.
I’ll admit that when I first saw the nunchuk, I thought it would be impossible to use two controllers at once so I purposefully bought games that didn’t need a nunchuk to play. However, I really wanted the Resident Evil 4 game and it required a nunchuk to play. I bought the game anyway, whipped out my nunchuk, and sat down to play.
I was extremely surprised how easy it was to use both controllers at once. Of course I had a bit of a rough time for the first 15 minutes of play, but from there it was a breeze. The Resident Evil 4 game needs a nunchuk to use the joystick as well as the two buttons because all of the buttons on the Wii remote have uses and the makers obviously needed more buttons. The boxing game that is included in the Wii sports game uses a nunchuk as well. You can simulate the boxing “stance” using the remote and nunchuk. There are quite a few games that need the nunchuk. Don’t shy away from games that need a nunchuk because of how complex it looks. I assure you it’s simple to use!
If your nunchuk is broken or you need an extra one for multiplayer use, I completely recommend buying this.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wiiiiiiiii
The above star rating questions are
1. How much fun is this game??? WTF??? on star b/c Amazon is very generic on this one.
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I love the nunchuck. It really adds much to the gaming experience. You can use it like a reel for fishing, especially in the new Twilight Princess. The analog stick is used to control movements. In Wii Boxing, you use it for your weak arm to throw punches. It has its own motions sensors. I love the nunchuck. The only problem is that it is overpriced. When you have to buy the Wiimote for $40, it its a little steep to buy a nunchuck for another $20, especially since most games will require it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wii Nunchuk
I was very pleased with this product. It arrived in a speedy fashion, and in good condition. I was able to purchase this product from Amazon for a couple dollars less than at my…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wii nun chuck-needed for some games
This Wii nunchuck is quite useful for some of the Wii games.
Check the Wii game boxes , to see if it is needed.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Extra Purchase
I purchased this accessory as an extra to go with my console. I haven’t found many games yet that require two nunchucks. Overall, we are satisfied with the product.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Necessary for certain games….
Nintendo knows this and thus charges too much for this item, but it does enhance the gaming experience of certain games.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Deal!
Even though this was shipped from overseas, they still work the same and are the same as those in the USA.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funtional
Low and good price, fastest ship, that i read and see in the pic that was that i got.
5.0 out of 5 stars
We are very pleased with the wii and with Amazon.com
We are very pleased with our Wii and with Amazon.com, great people to deal with. Long time customer.