Wii Warm Up: Accessories
by David Hinkle 
{ Mar 25th 2008 at 9:00AM }
There are a lot of different Wii accessories out there. You've got recharge docks, light gun shells and wireless nunchuk adapters, just to name a few. There are plenty of accessories available for Wii gamers to plunk down cash for.So what accessories do you have? Do you own a Classic Controller? Plan on loving the Wii Wheel or Balance Board when they release? Tell us about your accessories or what accessories you have an eye on!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John B. @ Mar 25th 2008 9:26AM
I bought a classic controller just for playing SNES games (playing Super Metroid with a GC controller would be blasphemy), but I don't own anything besides that. All the shells just seem absolutely silly - why I'd need to attach a foam tennis racket to my Wiimote is absolutely beyond me. I can't justify plunking down 20+ dollars on a recharge dock, since most of the games I play don't use motion sensing and don't really go through batteries that fast. I probably won't buy Wii Fit, and for Mario Kart I'll probably just use a Wavebird. I guess I just don't like accessories.
Mr Khan @ Mar 25th 2008 9:29AM
I'm with John B, all i have is a Classic Controller, which is for Fire Emblem and VC Super NES, Genesis, and Neo Geo games
I, however, will probably use the Wiil, i'll give it a fair shot, anyway
Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Mar 25th 2008 9:41AM
Just a classic controller.
I was going to get the Zapper, but I said no: there's too much useless plastic in the world. Plus, it's a waste of money.
Tikkiggodd @ Mar 25th 2008 10:21AM
I have a charging stand for my controllers but that's it. I like the charging stand, but I do play motion sensitive games so the batteries go fast. I do plan to pick up Fit and maybe the Wiil for Mario Kart. Seeing the posts about a classic controller is prompting me to pick one up, I haven't picked up much from the VC and I didn't have a GC, so haven't really needed one. But, the VC titles are getting more appealing.
Waffala @ Mar 25th 2008 10:13AM
Two Classic controllers, which I haven't gotten too much use out of yet, but once Mario Kart is out they'll probably be grafted to my hands, unless they spent enough time to get the mechanics perfect on the Wii Wheel, in that cow racing game on WiiPlay I couldn't help but completely over steer (pun intended). I also went in for a battery recharger.. which I should have just shelled out the extra 10$ and gone with Nyko, because whatever I have has only a 12 hour battery life, and I followed the instructions exactly. Not that I plan for playing longer than 12 hours spans.
Shadow31 @ Mar 25th 2008 10:20AM
Well, I have four Wiimotes, two nunchuks, two classic controllers... I just bought a new GCN controller, and just got a Wii Powersaves thing that I dunno if I'll use... I have the Zapper, only because Link's Crossbow Training was worth $20 to me, and it comes in handy with RE:UC. Oh, and I have one charger for my main remote because I go through batteries with it so fast. I think that's it. I have an SD card, but I already had that from my old MP3 player, so it didn't cost me anything.
qwho @ Mar 25th 2008 10:32AM
I've got 4 remotes, two classic controllers, a nyko charging station, with two sets of batteries for the other two remotes. I had to get the little nyko nubs for the classic controllers, because they are so uncomfortable otherwise. They are really cheap on amazon. I recommend everyone get them, it was like night and day.
John Stout @ Mar 25th 2008 11:08AM
I have 4 Remotes, 2 Nunchuks, 1 Crappy Steering Wheel Attachment the came with a racing game. (Never use the wheel). A Component cable, A classic controller.
I dont care for excess crap. I actually bought Links Crossbow training used and only paid 9.99 for it because I didnt want the Zapper.
JimmyJett @ Mar 25th 2008 1:20PM
Currently I have one of the nerf sports packs (very useful for "accidentally" bashing people over the head in a small room). But I plan on plunking down cash for a light gun shell, wii board, and wii wheel. I think I'll just have my next paycheck written out to Nintendo directly.
Zark Flargg @ Mar 25th 2008 11:49AM
I am a Wii addict (my wife will tell ya).. I have 4 Wiimotes, 4 nunchucks and 2 classic controllers.. I still had 2 GC controllers so I have everyone covered for 4-player Brawls or Raving Rabbid parties.. a friend of mine got me the Nerf clip-ons (golf club, tennis raquet & bat).. my wife likes the raquet for Wii Sports, but I don't care for them.. when they are attached, they block the IR camera, so you have to pop them off between each match.. I'll be purchasing both Wii Fit and Mario Kart so that'll be at least two more for my ever-growing collection..
Kyle Kowalsky @ Mar 25th 2008 11:52AM
I bought the wii, so it came with a remote and nunchuk, i bought a classic controller, wii play(for the remote, and its basically a $20 game) and a nunchuk. got 2 wii points cards (one bought internet channel, super mario bros, and super mario 64; second one is unopened to buy wiiware) and a zapper for christmas, got a sport kit for my birthday, got guitar hero 3+guitar in november, hoping to get mario kart wii, maybe try wii fit, would get rockband if online play was available
3G58 @ Mar 25th 2008 12:06PM
This appears to be one of the better chargers/packs/docks: http://www.expotv.com/Dual-Wii-Blue-Light-Charger-and-2-Recha/35-19LG
tmntman @ Mar 25th 2008 1:43PM
I've accumulated quite a few accessories:
Wiimotes x4 (one from Wii Play plus two more)
Nunchuks x4
Classic controllers x4
rubber Wiimote covers x4 (never use them though)
Legend of Zelda messenger bag
spare power cable and an extra AV cable (makes it easier to travel with the Wii without digging around behind my entertainment center for the original cables)
Guitar Hero III WiiGuitar
Zapper x2
Nerf sports pack (a gift that I really should have returned, they're worthless)
Sisyphus @ Mar 25th 2008 12:43PM
Just the classic controller here.
SoshiKitai @ Mar 25th 2008 1:15PM
2 Classic Controllers.
A fan and controller-dock (Unlike most people, my Wii overheats like crazy without this.... long-story-short: I overplayed it on a carpet-flooring when I first got the Wii).
A bunch of Wiimote covers (4 free ones from Nintendo, 4 colored ones... I need them since I tend to have sweaty hands).
The wireless sensor bar (if you had confusing wiring in your house and if you brought your Wii to a bunch of places where you weren't sure where you could put the sensor bar: This thing's a godsend).
2 Wii Zappers (diss it all you want, it still feels natural for some of us).
1 of those gun-thingys that came with RE4 (it's weird-looking and I've never tried it).
What I do plan to obtain:
1 Thrustmaster Controller
2 Hori Fighting Sticks
1 Perfect Shot
1 Nyko Charge Station
1 Nyko Intercooler (you can never have too much cold)
1 Dreamgear Jeli Grip (the light blue one looks niiice)
SoshiKitai @ Mar 25th 2008 2:09PM
OH! I totally forgot!
I already have a few wheels for the Wii, but I'm planning on obtaining the new Wii Wheels and getting 2 balance boards! (well, getting ONE balance board, since one already comes with Wii Fit)
lewisj82 @ Mar 25th 2008 2:41PM
Hmm...
4 Wiimotes
4 Nunchucks
2 Classic Controllers
Zapper
GH3 Guitar
Nyko Charging station with batteries for all 4 remotes
Nyko Wireless sensor bar for when I go places
Travel Bag
I'm going to wind up getting Wii Fit and Mario Kart, so there's two more. I also want a Nyko Perfect Shot.
Kevin @ Mar 25th 2008 4:31PM
Just a Classic Controller - I can't afford another £15 controller!
I'm going to get Mario Kart - looks awesome!
About Wii Fit, I think it looks like a great gizmo, I'll probably enjoy it if I get it, but I just can't justify £70 for it.
If I see it for £40, however, that's a different matter!
trekkie1701D @ Mar 25th 2008 4:42PM
I've only got 1 ea: wiimote and nunchuck.
I'd like to pick up a charge station and a racing wheel (w/ mario cart) next.
+++volume+++ @ Mar 25th 2008 7:07PM
I bought a MadCatz remote charger, and it works great! I haven't had any problems with it at all.
ArmorForVictor @ Mar 26th 2008 4:48PM
got a wiimote and nunchuck. a wii zapper (which really proved itself today as i bought house of the dead yeaterday and the zapper really makes it more fun), a classic controller, 2 gc controllers, and a rechargeable battery i picked up at target for $8 which works pretty good.