Phube Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Any one know how to get/purchase an extra, 'official' sensor bar. Mine is nicely stuck on my TV but when I take my Wii any where I have to keep ripping it off the top of my TV. Then putting it back is annoying (in the right place, sticky pad not sticky anymore etc.). So I want two... greedy I know but where can I get one!??
Cube Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 Email/Phone NoE and ask for one. They should give you details/price on getting a spare/replacement one.
Phube Posted August 25, 2007 Author Posted August 25, 2007 Email/Phone NoE and ask for one. They should give you details/price on getting a spare/replacement one. I'll try that. Cheers!
RedShell Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 I'll try that. Cheers!Let us know how you get on. I’m thinking about getting a second sensor bar at some point, and maybe an AC adapter too. Might just pick up one of these though: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=NW0125&title=gameplay_-_wii_replacement_sensor_bar_ Not official, but seeing as it's just a bunch of LED's I don't reckon all that much could go wrong with it really.
Demuwan Posted August 25, 2007 Posted August 25, 2007 I would love a sensor bar with a stronger signal. The signal on mine barely reaches my sofa and even then its not smooth enough.
Phube Posted August 25, 2007 Author Posted August 25, 2007 Let us know how you get on. I’m thinking about getting a second sensor bar at some point, and maybe an AC adapter too. Might just pick up one of these though: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=NW0125&title=gameplay_-_wii_replacement_sensor_bar_ Not official, but seeing as it's just a bunch of LED's I don't reckon all that much could go wrong with it really. Will do, will have to wait for Tuesday now though. Why's it soo bendy!??
RedShell Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Will do, will have to wait for Tuesday now though.Did you have any luck with an official replacement? Why's it soo bendy!??Not sure, I'm guessing it's to try and cover a wider area? It has mysteriously disappeared from the site now though. Did anyone buy one while they were on sale?
wooks63 Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 I would love a sensor bar with a stronger signal. The signal on mine barely reaches my sofa and even then its not smooth enough. I think you'll find that the sensor bar doesn't give out any signals. All it does is shine a couple of lights for the controller to pick up. In which case, it's the controller where the problem is. Of course I could just be talking b***sh*t in which case I'm sure someone will point it out!
Cube Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 I think you'll find that the sensor bar doesn't give out any signals. All it does is shine a couple of infrared lights for the controller to pick up. In which case, it's the controller where the problem is. Stronger IR LEDs will solve the problem.
dazzybee Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 I'm considering getting a wireless bar but havemt read any revioews or opinions. Anyone got one on here?
tapedeck Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 IGN did a review AAAAGES ago for wireless sensor bar(s). Really in depth too. Well worth a good look. Cassamassina was bitchin' royally about his front room set up and how the sensor bar wasn't long enough then these came along: http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/763/763441p1.html (Nyko good one) http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/751/751096p1.html (Homebrew shite)
Phube Posted September 7, 2007 Author Posted September 7, 2007 Did you have any luck with an official replacement? Bugger, I always keep forgetting!! Being at work an all!! I might try e-mail!
Phube Posted September 8, 2007 Author Posted September 8, 2007 GAME sells cheap sensor bars. How much, and are they any good??!
DiemetriX Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I haven't tested it jet. It's slightly uglier than the normal tough. I don't know the UK price 'cause I live in Norway (the most expensive country in the world). But I guess it cost about 1/4 of a Normal Wii game.
RedShell Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Do you mean this one DiemetriX?: http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=&mid=330973 That's the one I linked before, that Gameplay were selling.
DiemetriX Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 Do you mean this one DiemetriX?: http://www.game.co.uk/ViewProduct.aspx?cat=&mid=330973 That's the one I linked before, that Gameplay were selling. Jeah. Thats the one. I didn't know Gameplay sold GAMEware products.
c0Zm1c Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I would love a sensor bar with a stronger signal. The signal on mine barely reaches my sofa and even then its not smooth enough. If you've got a table or some other platform in between your television and sofa, could you place the sensor bar on that? I remember IGN saying they tried it and it still worked fine. The sensor bar only provides a solid reference point and doesn't need to be directly below (or above) the screen. In fact, the sensor bar on my second Wii console is near the left side of the screen (it kept getting moved around when people picked up and put down the television and DVD remotes, so I moved it to one side out of the way!) and still works fine.
Maiky-NiSuTe Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 you can order one at every game shop for only 7 euro last time i checked
Demuwan Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 If you've got a table or some other platform in between your television and sofa, could you place the sensor bar on that? I remember IGN saying they tried it and it still worked fine. The sensor bar only provides a solid reference point and doesn't need to be directly below (or above) the screen. In fact, the sensor bar on my second Wii console is near the left side of the screen (it kept getting moved around when people picked up and put down the television and DVD remotes, so I moved it to one side out of the way!) and still works fine. Nah I don't. Its the only thing that stops me playing more often in my living room. Dunno where to get stronger IR LEDS or whatever.
RedShell Posted September 8, 2007 Posted September 8, 2007 I didn't know Gameplay sold GAMEware products.Yeah since GAME took over, I think they just rebrand the stuff beforehand.
dannbrownn Posted September 9, 2007 Posted September 9, 2007 I'm considering getting a wireless bar but havemt read any revioews or opinions. Anyone got one on here? I have got a wireless one, the '4gamers' bar the reason i have it is because i like to move my wii between my bedroom and living room and want to move the least amount of wires possible, (so i have seperate component cables as well) I would say that it is awful, it takes six... YES SIX batteries and it has so far failed to manage more than about 7 hours use from all the batteries!!! Also it is annoying that you have got to get up and turn the bar off whereas it normally automatically is turned off as part of the console! How annoying! Anyway, i am hoping to upgrade to a second wired sensor bar for the living room as well. Sorry that i couldn't post a more positive response!
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