michaelarran Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 For the ultimate in convenience and performance, Nyko’s Wireless Sensor Bar provides a neat, obstacle-free gaming environment. With the Wireless Sensor Bar, Wii gamers can play up to 25 feet away from their television with no wires or cords. The Wireless Sensor Bar can be placed anywhere the consumer wishes, making it ideal for wall-mounted televisions and projectors. The product features up to 30 hours of battery life on four AA batteries (included), and also includes an optional built-in battery saving function which emits an audible alarm when the Wireless Sensor Bar has been left idle for a user-determined amount of time. The Wireless Sensor Bar for the Nintendo Wii will has a suggested retail price of $19.99. Great for me, as the default sensor bar is just too weak for the signal to reach across our lounge to the sofa. Cheers Mike
Nintendork Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 For the ultimate in convenience and performance, ... Cheers Mike So you work for these guys? I've seen a picture of this device I think- who the funk designed it? It looks like shit. You might be interested to know this is a European forum Mike- when does it come out here? and don't even think about charging £20 for it.
mike-zim Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 HMMM interesting. my problem is one of not having enough space.
Gaijin von Snikbah Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 30 hours seem like too little. How about a wireless bar you can plug into a wall socket?
Hellfire Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 I don't need a solution for something which I do not have a problem.
michaelarran Posted January 9, 2007 Author Posted January 9, 2007 No, I do not work for them! I work at IBM (and have no access to processor specs), and think this is very interesting as a solution to a problem I and many others may have, and am pleased to note it can be done, as it has been my only real niggle with the Wii so far. I'm sure there will be more than one alternative sensor bar, and those may be more aesthetically pleasing - hadn't seen the pictures - thanks for the heads up that it is ugly. The wireless function is irrelevant to me. I would rather take the power from the Wii, and save on batteries Cheers Mike
fanman Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 It's not exactly a problem in the first place, and that price is way to high.
Jasper Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 I don't have trouble at all with it. or yes, I have trouble with it: the wire is to long and makes it hardto not strangle yourself. I kept the original strap on it, to keep it short. I can understand some people having trouble, but not really a lot.
DiemetriX Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Great for me, as the default sensor bar is just too weak for the signal to reach across our lounge to the sofa. Mike I have the same problem when playing rayman and farcry.. I get a message to move closer to the TV. But all other games works perfectly.
James Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Batteries, Batteries, Batteries, i use enough in my wiimote.
Haden Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 My room's small anyway. Cheers retro. lol oh and ditto. And man another battery device nasty.
Ramar Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 My room's small anyway. Cheers retro. Snap I need them to invent a device to trick the Wii into thinking I'm further back so I don't have to play like a falidomide (sp?).
Emasher Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 So you work for these guys? I've seen a picture of this device I think- who the funk designed it?It looks like shit. You might be interested to know this is a European forum Mike- when does it come out here? and don't even think about charging £20 for it. should be 10.27 pounds and 15.29 euros plus tax
david.dakota Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 I really don't mind a wired sensor bar. AT the moment it sjust long enough, but a better range is essential.
ghost_zero Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 If it would be with akku and the possibility to plug it into electricity directly it would be interesting but otherwise...
Rummy Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 How is it that the bar works up to 25feet though, does it actually work at the distance? I'm curious as to how it's got a better range on it than the proper one. I can see the reasons behind it, but I see it as mainly unneccesary. How far could you have the wii from your TV in all reasonability? How far can you possibly sit from your TV? Aren't you already fed up enough with the need for batteries? It's a no thank you from me.
michaelarran Posted January 9, 2007 Author Posted January 9, 2007 Brighter infra red LEDs and a wider separation, perhaps. I don't know how it works, but I will look out for reviews of it and similar ones. I wondered about having a pair of sucker attached ones to stick onto the side of the TV. The chairs are about 15 feet from the TV, and the only solution now is to put the sensor on a table half-way across the room, and set the position to being below the screen. A bit of a pain, and a tripping hazard, as my wife can attest! Cheers Mike
AshMat Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Get 2 IR strobe lights, use it for miles. Cheers retro.
fanman Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 should be 10.27 pounds and 15.29 euros plus tax And inflated european prices.
Cube Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Get 2 IR strobe lights, use it for miles. Cheers retro. Yea, £20 (as it will likely be here) is not worth it for 2-8 Strong, Decent IR lights, some plastic and wire. Much better to make your own.
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