There is zero communication between the sensor bar and the wii. The port is just a power line and a ground, and the "sensor bar" is just a few IR leds. You could rig up a battery for it if you were so inclined.
There is zero communication between the sensor bar and the wii. The port is just a power line and a ground, and the "sensor bar" is just a few IR leds. You could rig up a battery for it if you were so inclined.
I just got COD3 from gamefly.
The controls do take a little getting used to. It has the opposite problem of red steel....it's TOO sensitive. The "dead zone" in red steel is basically the whole screen, making it impossible to quickly turn. But in COD3, the dead zone is miniscule - which makes it easy to move around, but damn near impossible to keep the screen still. Its amazingly hard to aim when the screen is slightly floating one way or another. But after a little getting used to, I can compensate for it. All the sensitivity seems to change is the rate at which is scrolls, but doesnt change the dead zone.
Anyways, the graphics are decent, but it's marred by the composite cable - it's damn near impossible to tell allies and axis apart, and I'm just shooting at wherever I see a muzzle flash. It is *incredibly* satisfying to clear out a room close up, but from far off, its too hard to snipe cause of the floaty screen problem.
Also, it is really, really hard to use the A, B and control pad buttons all at once naturally. I have to contort my hand to get it done.
But the biggest problem? The audio was engineered by a total freaking retard. The surround sound is backwards - sounds coming from my rear come out of my front, and vice versa. Also, looking directly at someone shooting, you hear them from the side. Turn to the side, and you hear them from the front...so its not even just the sound coming in out of phase and swapped channels, It's COMPLETELY broken. I've tried it in stereo mode, and it didnt make any difference. Wasn't much problem with back and front, but side to side was still really screwed.
Yes, my speakers, receiver, Wii etc is set up properly, properly wired, in phase and balanced. I know what I am doing here. The game is screwed up...don't have this problem with any other game. I keep dying because I keep getting confused by the sound...it makes the game nearly unplayable. Which is a shame, because despite the touchy controls, I was enjoying myself...but its just too frustrating.
The controls do take a little getting used to. It has the opposite problem of red steel....it's TOO sensitive. The "dead zone" in red steel is basically the whole screen, making it impossible to quickly turn. But in COD3, the dead zone is miniscule - which makes it easy to move around, but damn near impossible to keep the screen still. Its amazingly hard to aim when the screen is slightly floating one way or another. But after a little getting used to, I can compensate for it. All the sensitivity seems to change is the rate at which is scrolls, but doesnt change the dead zone.
Anyways, the graphics are decent, but it's marred by the composite cable - it's damn near impossible to tell allies and axis apart, and I'm just shooting at wherever I see a muzzle flash. It is *incredibly* satisfying to clear out a room close up, but from far off, its too hard to snipe cause of the floaty screen problem.
Also, it is really, really hard to use the A, B and control pad buttons all at once naturally. I have to contort my hand to get it done.
But the biggest problem? The audio was engineered by a total freaking retard. The surround sound is backwards - sounds coming from my rear come out of my front, and vice versa. Also, looking directly at someone shooting, you hear them from the side. Turn to the side, and you hear them from the front...so its not even just the sound coming in out of phase and swapped channels, It's COMPLETELY broken. I've tried it in stereo mode, and it didnt make any difference. Wasn't much problem with back and front, but side to side was still really screwed.
Yes, my speakers, receiver, Wii etc is set up properly, properly wired, in phase and balanced. I know what I am doing here. The game is screwed up...don't have this problem with any other game. I keep dying because I keep getting confused by the sound...it makes the game nearly unplayable. Which is a shame, because despite the touchy controls, I was enjoying myself...but its just too frustrating.
IHateMyJob2004
Lifer
- Sep 29, 2004
- 18,656
- 68
- 91
Will somoene start talking about the actual games.
Who cares about hte damned controler already?
Who cares about hte damned controler already?
TraumaRN
Diamond Member
- Jun 5, 2005
- 6,893
- 63
- 91
Wii Sports is sickeningly addictive.
I've put almost 3 hours per day into it the last 3 days.
Zelda is amazing as to be expected, very very good controls. Little confusing with puzzles at time but nothing too horrible
COD3 is good but as someone stated VERY sensitive controls. Hard to aim at time, I find it's easier to get some automatic weapon and spray and pray.
Red Steel....at first I didnt like it but once I got used to the controls, it's a snap. Swordfighting is fun too. Red Steel is probably better than COD3 in the intuitive department. And arguably, graphics.
Marvel:Ultimate Alliance is like a more in depth version of X-Men Legends, but again very fun and intuitive controls for the controller.
Trauma Center...not sure yet need to find a copy of it.
purbeast0
No Lifer
- Sep 13, 2001
- 53,634
- 6,509
- 126
Hey guys anyone in MD around here who wants a Nunchuk, send me a PM. I got the lowdown today on 2 places to get them and when.
Also, if you are available tomorrow morning, there is a great chance you can get a nunchuk at one very specific place
PM me if you are around Silver SPring, MD and want a Nunchuk ... trust me. I may call in a favor to pick me up one too if you are available tomorrow during the day to grab one cause I'll be at work
Also, if you are available tomorrow morning, there is a great chance you can get a nunchuk at one very specific place
PM me if you are around Silver SPring, MD and want a Nunchuk ... trust me
. I may call in a favor to pick me up one too if you are available tomorrow during the day to grab one cause I'll be at work 
Bacstar
Golden Member
- Nov 2, 2006
- 1,273
- 30
- 91
ARS Technica has a work around using the Nintendo Wifi dongle (i think its for the DS)
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2006/11/20/6031
bucwylde23
Diamond Member
- Apr 21, 2005
- 4,180
- 0
- 71
Yes you can, $10.
Nintendo.com online store
Go to parts and accessories, choose Wii, then you'll see sensor bar and a lot of other stuff.
bucwylde23
Diamond Member
- Apr 21, 2005
- 4,180
- 0
- 71
SoulAssassin
Diamond Member
- Feb 1, 2001
- 6,135
- 2
- 0
If anyone is having problems connecting to their WAP, slow downloads, or error codes then check what channel you're on. Nintendo recommends using 1 or 11 and apparently this has cleared up alot of problems for people.
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/boa...sage?board.id=internet&message.id=3153
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/boa...sage?board.id=internet&message.id=3153
TRENDING THREADS
-
Discussion Zen 5 Speculation (EPYC Turin and Strix Point/Granite Ridge - Ryzen 9000)- Started by DisEnchantment
- Replies: 25K
-
Discussion Intel Meteor, Arrow, Lunar & Panther Lakes + WCL Discussion Threads
- Started by Tigerick
- Replies: 22K
-
News NVIDIA and Intel to Develop AI Infrastructure and Personal Computing Products- Started by poke01
- Replies: 384
-
Discussion Intel current and future Lakes & Rapids thread- Started by TheF34RChannel
- Replies: 23K
Facebook
Twitter