Wii system accessories- what are must-have items?
 

I'm planning on getting a system for my young kids (10, 7, 6).

What accessories (besides the wireless controllers) do I HAVE to have? I'm questioning the nunchunks and other things, such as the recharger.... along with how many of each extra item I need to buy, for most efficient usage (playability and ROI)

Games, I'm not overly worried about. They should be simple enough to add over time.

Thanks

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None really. Maybe a classic controller.

I don't know what you mean by "I'm questioning the nunchucks" but nunchucks are very important... they're not really accessories.

Just avoid gimmicky crap like this:
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I don't know what you mean by "I'm questioning the nunchucks" but nunchucks are very important... they're not really accessories.

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Thanks for the tip.

So, you need both the rectangular control and the nunchucks, one set per player?

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I don't know what you mean by "I'm questioning the nunchucks" but nunchucks are very important... they're not really accessories.

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Thanks for the tip.

So, you need both the rectangular control and the nunchucks, one set per player?

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You certainly need one nunchuck, as Zelda, Metroid, etc use it. Whether you need more than one depends on the multiplayer games that you play. None of the multiplayer games that my wife currently will play uses it, so our second nunchuck goes unused.

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Nunchucks are required for any serious game (mario, metroid, zelda, etc)

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As far as I know the Wii comes with one nunchuck, correct?

If you have 3 kids you'll certainly want 3 wiimotes so they can all play together. You might not always need 3 nunchucks to go along with them but I imagine some games will require it, so it couldn't hurt.

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I think the rafting game is one of the only multi player games that uses the nunchuk(except maybe boxing). I would recommend some kind of charger bc the wiimotes eat batteries like no other.

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classic controllers or gamecube controllers for downloadable games and stuff. Need them to play any anything newer than NES.

Used GC controllers are like 10 bucks, the classic is 20.

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I think the rafting game is one of the only multi player games that uses the nunchuk(except maybe boxing). I would recommend some kind of charger bc the wiimotes eat batteries like no other.

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Turning down the speaker volume helps a lot.

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Get the recharger and save a ton on batteries.

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I think the rafting game is one of the only multi player games that uses the nunchuk(except maybe boxing). I would recommend some kind of charger bc the wiimotes eat batteries like no other.

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Turning down the speaker volume helps a lot.

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I have a charger too and I would like to vote for this as THE most important Wii accessory. I seriously might have broken my Wii by now if it wasn't for a charger. Battery use is good, but it's still a pain if you play a lot. A good charger is soo easy to use. For controls, I see the hierarchy like this, assuming fairly regular multiplayer:

Wiimote (comes with console)
Nunchuck (comes with console)
2nd Wiimote
2nd Nunchuck
Classic Controller (ignore this if you don't plan on playing VC titles)
2nd Classic Controller (for some of the most awesome 2player games around, esp to give your kids an education! :P)

After it becomes a question of how much 4player you play. For Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Kart...what else? There's some stuff I guess. I think Wave Race 64 has a 4 player mode. But in all honesty it's not that necessary. Unless you're obsessed with the abovementioned games. And with 4 players, you most definitely will be. Oh and Bomberman. LOL. Maybe skip the Classic Controllers, I doubt your kids will play VC unfortunately [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Does Nintendo make a charging system? Looking on EB's website I only see 3rd party charging stuff.

I love the 360 charging station, would be cool if the Wii has something similar.

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Generally I go for Intec stuff when I get 3rd party accessories for my systems, but their Wii charger sucks. It comes with a couple replacement battery packs for the wii and you have to remove them from the wiimotes to charge them.

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Does Nintendo make a charging system? Looking on EB's website I only see 3rd party charging stuff.

I love the 360 charging station, would be cool if the Wii has something similar.

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I've had no problems with my Nyko one that's been available since launch.

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Yeah, mute the speaker and turn of rumble. It may have saved me tons on batteries, but I got a crapload of rechargeables cuz I knew it could be a problem.

If you have 3 kids who game together, definetly get 3 nunchuks. Maybe even 4 if they have a friend over. You never know what game is going to want them, so making one kid sit out on the fun because you skimped on the 'chuks isn't going to sit too well with them, I gather.

You might also look to get some skins for them, if your kids like to have one controller that's "theirs".

Doesn't the recharger stand thingy only do 2 remotes at once?

Oh, and save some money on a wiimote and buy Wii Play. Game + wiimote = $50. Can't complain.. Tanks is crazy addictive, too.

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Oh, and save some money on a wiimote and buy Wii Play. Game + wiimote = $50.

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Wii Play is a game that comes with a wiimote?

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Okay, I've picked up the system, 3 wiimotes and 3 nunchunks.

Will one recharger handle up to 4 wiimotes decently? (I know it only charges 2 at a time)

Do the nunchunks also recharge, or are they just battery?

Thanks to everyone for the help

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Wiiplay comes with a wiimote

nunchucks/classic controllers do not recharge (no battery associated with them) - just the wiimote.

One charger should be fine to manage things - doubtful that you will regularly be killing all 4 wiimotes at once. When you do, charge one set overnight, change in the morning.

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i have the charger that bestbuy has for $30 and it's great

charges 2...has battery pack that u put into wiimote and then u just put on charger when not using...u'd have to get 2 if u want all 4 to be rechargeable, as u would only have 2 battery packs otherwise

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thanks, that's kind of what I was assuming/hoping on the recharger.

I balance two GameBoys on one recharge cord, because I'm too stubborn/lazy to replace the missing cord

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Your kids should be happy. :-)

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Component cables for 480p on your HDTV/progressive scan TV if you have one. Colors will look great.

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I thought the wii only took advantage up to and including s-video, anything higher than that isn't really helping, yes? No?

In case someone answering earlier wasn't clear enough, the classic controller and nunchuks don't actually use power. They draw it from the wiimote. So they have no battery in them period.

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Component cables do help. Some comparisons here: http://www.gamespot.com/features/6162297/p-2.html
http://wiinintendo.net/?p=1943

Here's a video of the difference but youtube quality makes it a little harder to tell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umnBY8Eq_k

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