Wii U Sensor Bar?

Is Nintendo using the exact same sensor bar? I could not find anything on it, but it really needs an improvement.

It has to use infrared that much we know, but it needs some improvements if any could be made.

Look at issues the first sensor bar had. It was prone to interference from any heat source specifically the sun. So the expectation would be for Nintendo to make a sensor bar that combats this flaw. The sensor bar did not work being a reasonable distance away from your television. So increase the range.

This is not a flaw Nintendo should take lightly. The sensor bar was and could still be a major barrier to entry. Anytime a consumer has to rearrange the room for the product they bought is bad for Nintendo. Nintendo is trying to and will always try to make synonymous intuitive products and the sensor bar is in direct contradiction with this. How many Wii owners thought the controllers were not working well when really the problem was that the sun was shining into the room. I have had to help many people with this problem and the frequency of their gaming time went up.

The Wii U has a port for the sensor bar. But the sensor bar had no problem at all. It just emits two infrared lights. It's not a sensor at all. The Wiimote is, and it was the Wiimote that could have trouble detecting the infrared lights if some other light source interfered.Wintry_Flutist

It appears it's only used for retro-compatibility with Wiimotes as it is clear the tablet controller does not need it.enrique_marrodz

[QUOTE="enrique_marrodz"]It appears it's only used for retro-compatibility with Wiimotes as it is clear the tablet controller does not need it.Pichoro

Yeah, the Wii U controller actually does have a "sensor strip" like existing Wii Remotes. Whether or not people will actually use it is another question.

[QUOTE="Pichoro"][QUOTE="enrique_marrodz"]It appears it's only used for retro-compatibility with Wiimotes as it is clear the tablet controller does not need it.PoindeJ

Yeah, the Wii U controller actually does have a "sensor strip" like existing Wii Remotes. Whether or not people will actually use it is another question.

It's the same sensor bar.

but!

WM+ is required for the system. No standard wiimotes. And most WM+ games don't even use the sensor bar, they use just the advanced motion tech to track a pointer. Way more precise.

It's the same sensor bar.

but!

WM+ is required for the system. No standard wiimotes. And most WM+ games don't even use the sensor bar, they use just the advanced motion tech to track a pointer. Way more precise.

goblaa

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

It's the same sensor bar.

but!

WM+ is required for the system. No standard wiimotes. And most WM+ games don't even use the sensor bar, they use just the advanced motion tech to track a pointer. Way more precise.

ThePlothole

Nope. Games like wiisports use the pointer to help you so you know you're pointing forward, but it's not actually using the pointer to do it. So long as the wiimote's level, it will calibrate correctly. Actually, it can calibrate however the developer wants it too. They get to choose the neutral calibration position. It could be pointing at the floor if they want it too.

Thanks for clarifying that, but it does not change much. Better range and possibly unforseen solutions to heat interference should still be exlpored. Every person I know who had a Wii and wasn't an avid gamers encountered problems with it. I live in an area where it is sunny most of the year.

I guess a partial solution to lack of fidelity in the IR is that it's use is significantly decreased with this new system.

WM+ is required for the system. No standard wiimotes. And most WM+ games don't even use the sensor bar, they use just the advanced motion tech to track a pointer. Way more precise.

goblaa

Not to be a Doubting Thomas, but, where was this confirmed? (even if you say Yahoo I will believe you)

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

WM+ is required for the system. No standard wiimotes. And most WM+ games don't even use the sensor bar, they use just the advanced motion tech to track a pointer. Way more precise.

wes008

Not to be a Doubting Thomas, but, where was this confirmed? (even if you say Yahoo I will believe you)

Not set in stone but, link

It's the same sensor bar.

but!

WM+ is required for the system. No standard wiimotes. And most WM+ games don't even use the sensor bar, they use just the advanced motion tech to track a pointer. Way more precise.

goblaa

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

It's the same sensor bar.

but!

WM+ is required for the system. No standard wiimotes. And most WM+ games don't even use the sensor bar, they use just the advanced motion tech to track a pointer. Way more precise.

Avatar_Taxidous

I'm pretty sure they were using wii remote pluses.

Is Nintendo using the exact same sensor bar? I could not find anything on it, but it really needs an improvement.

It has to use infrared that much we know, but it needs some improvements if any could be made.

Look at issues the first sensor bar had. It was prone to interference from any heat source specifically the sun. So the expectation would be for Nintendo to make a sensor bar that combats this flaw. The sensor bar did not work being a reasonable distance away from your television. So increase the range.

This is not a flaw Nintendo should take lightly. The sensor bar was and could still be a major barrier to entry. Anytime a consumer has to rearrange the room for the product they bought is bad for Nintendo. Nintendo is trying to and will always try to make synonymous intuitive products and the sensor bar is in direct contradiction with this. How many Wii owners thought the controllers were not working well when really the problem was that the sun was shining into the room. I have had to help many people with this problem and the frequency of their gaming time went up.

thedude-