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3. Wiimotes with no off button; 360 has the same problem. If I am only using a controller temporarily, need to swap controllers, or accidentally squash a controller (turning it on) I end up just taking out the batteries to shut it down. It is a lot faster than navigating to the menu to do so. Just give me a simple on/off button.
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If the precision aim functionality of the pointer is being used in games, the device will run for approximately 30 hours. If only the accelerometer functionality is being utilized, the Wii-mote will operate for 60 hours on two AA batteries.
If you're having trouble with battery life, there are some options with other batteries, perhaps rechargeable? With the Wavebird controller you're promised 100 hours. So I can see how it would be irritating with the discrepancy. But either way, if 30 minutes of on time is bothering you so much, definitely go rechargeable!
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2. No in built ether net cable connector. I'm given two USB ports and wireless capabilities, but I need to buy an adapter if I have a wired router? Seems like an oversight.
Go wireless. Everyone else has. :p Sorry. I know it sucks.
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1. Gamecube controllers cannot be used on the home screen. My friends and I often use the Wii as a glorified gamecube for Smash Bros., and it becomes a little annoying having to mess around with the Wii mote each and everytime I want to start up a gamecube game.
I'm the opposite, I like this. If I wanted to be using a gamecube controller, I'd be playing a gamecube. It only sucks for us when we're playing Mario Kart, but it's easy to get over, and to be honest, I love using the remote. I still love the point and click-ness of it!
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When playing the Wii on my 42" Plasma, it seems that the pointer movement when navigating the Wii menu or playing games is choppy and sluggish. I have no idea why this would be, but I can't find anyone else who is having this problem. It's a little disappointing, because I get 10x better response playing on one of my smaller TVs but I don't get the great looking screen that the 42" offers.
We play on a 62' HD rear projection and we have no issues with lag whatsoever, menus, Twilight Princess...everything has run smoothly!