Explanation · NexWave Games
Which Wii games need Wii MotionPlus?
You put on a Wii game and first get a notification about Wii MotionPlus. Do you need a new console now? Luckily, no. A number of games require only a suitable Wii remote control or a small attachment.
What does Wii MotionPlus do?
Wii MotionPlus is an accessory that you attach to a regular Wii remote. It helps certain games to follow movements more closely. The Wii Remote Plus already has the same function built in; you don't need to buy a separate MotionPlus piece. Both solutions work for games that require Wii MotionPlus. Check with a used controller and ask for a picture of the bottom if in doubt.
The regular Wii Remote remains useful for a lot of Wii games. MotionPlus is not a general upgrade required for each game. So don't buy a bundle of accessories if you mainly want to play older games; check out the requirements of the games you really have.
Two familiar games that require it
Wii Sports Resort is built around Wii MotionPlus. Think of sword fighting or frisbees where the position of your hand is noticeable. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii also requires Wii MotionPlus or a Wii Remote Plus, and a Nunchuk. If you only have an original Wii Remote without an attachment, the adventure ends with the controller control.
A often made confusion: Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort are different games. Your remote control doesn't prove that Wii Sports Resort starts without MotionPlus. Always look at the exact title on the box.
This is how you check a used purchase
Read the controller information on the back of the game pack or in the game manual. On the controller itself, you usually recognize a Wii Remote Plus by the designation "Wii MotionPlus INSIDE" . If you see a loose piece underneath the Wii Remote, see if it is secure and if the Nunchuk fits well. A protective cover can hide the inscription, so ask the seller for a photo without a cover.
Test the buttons, the cursor and, preferably, the motion control in the game you want to play. A Nunchuk does not automatically belong to every Wii set used. For local multiplayer each player needs the appropriate remote control; one MotionPlus accessory for two players is not a solution.
What's on your shopping list?
For Wii Sports Resort: per player a Wii Remote Plus or a Wii Remote with MotionPlus. For Skyward Sword: such a convenient remote control and a Nunchuk. Other games are subject to the packaging requirements. So you buy exactly the accessories that your games ask and there is no unnecessary stack of plastic next to the TV.