Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller add-on (Wii) | 
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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
Buy New: £10.49
New (24) Used (1) from £10.49
Rating:  45 reviews
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Rating: Exempt
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 18 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4
MPN: rvl a fw
Model: Nunchuck Controller
UPC: 045496890032
EAN: 0045496890032
ASIN: B000IMYKQ0
Release Date: December 8, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk
The Wii Nunchuk controller is a secondary controller that adds even more innovation to the next generation of gaming, and does it all with less physical movement. Used in conjunction with the standard Wii remote, certain games need the Nunchuk controller for additional control options. Contoured perfectly to fit a player's hand, 
The Wii Nunchuk (left) connects directly to the Wii remote. View larger. | the Nunchuk controller builds on the simplicity of the Wii Remote controller. The Nunchuk contains the same three-axis motion sensor found in the Wii Remote, but also includes an analog stick, and two buttons to help assist in character movement. Many games will allow you to control your character's movement with the Nunchuk in your left hand, while your right hand is free to execute the action movements with the Wii Remote. For example, the Nunchuk is particularly useful for games like Wii Boxing. You can use the Nunchuk to punch with your weaker hand, while you use the Wii remote to punch and jab with your predominant hand. 
Take the fun to the next level with two-handed control of your games. View larger. | In first-person shooters, the Nunchuk controller carries the burden of movement, freeing you to aim and fire using a more natural motion with the Wii Remote. In a football game, you can make your quarterback elusive with the Nunchuk controller while you search for an open receiver to throw to using the Wii Remote. Serious gamers may even want to use two Nunchuk controllers to gain a fierce competitive edge. Because the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers are only relatively dependent on each other, players are free to hold them in whichever hand is most comfortable. Perfectly suitable for either right or left-hand use, the Wii Nunchuk controller grants accessibility not often seen in previous game controllers. Also, the Nunchuk controller doesn't need its own power--it plugs into the Wii Remote controller when it's in use. So there's no need to worry about charging or replacing expensive batteries. Adding a Nunchuk to your Wii system will definitely help you open the doors to the next level of gaming, and seriously step up performance. Just be careful not to knock out your significant other, or bruise the dog, severely, while using one, or two Nunchuk controllers.
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 Nice accessory - not needed for all games January 11, 2007
Mr. M. J. Ballhatchet (London, England)
117 out of 123 found this review helpful
The Wii Nunchuk (this is the official spelling!) is used in a few games. Most often, it's used in first-person perspective games as a joystick to control your movement, while the Wii Remote is controlling your view.
As well as the joystick and 2 buttons, it also has motion-sensing capabilities, so you can use it (for example) in Wii boxing to represent your right hand (or left hand if you are left-handed) . In Red Steel, and Zelda, you use both the joystick and motion.
However, since you get one Nunchuk with the Wii, it's really only worth purchasing this if you want to use it for multiplayer games that require it (Wii Boxing in Wii Sports, Red Steel, Rayman Ravin' Rabbids, etc).
The Nunchuk won't work without a Remote, and is attached to it via a wire, which mostly stays out of the way.
It's worth buying, but only if you know you have a game that requires it...
Essential purchase January 6, 2007
Stephen Froude (UK)
30 out of 32 found this review helpful
I was lucky enough to get hold of a Nunchuck a couple of weeks ago when Amazon had some stock.
Personally I think it's an essential purchase, if only so you can play 2 player boxing. There's nothing better than having a good fight with your mates, especially when you knock them out in the first round.
Only time will tell how many multiplayer games will take advantage of the Nunchuck, but I'm pretty sure a large number will. It offers a couple of extra buttons, the analogue stick and the motion sensitivity.
My only complaint is that you have to plug it into the remote and the wire can get in the way. But having the wire does mean it doesn't require any batteries so there is an advantage.
 needed for some games.Some notes about nunchuks October 25, 2007
ggugugugu
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
A nunckuk is a simple atachment to the Wii remote that gives you extra control over a game.So far 4 out of 6 of my games need it.If it has a nunchuk icon in the top-right corner of the box it needs it for all or part of the game.You get one free with the console,but you can get another for multiplayer. Here are some notes:
1.The control stick has a special feature:you can move it a little bit and it does the action a little bit,like a steering wheel!
2.The upper button is called "c" and the lower button is called "z" so if you see c and z mentioned in reviews you`ll know what they`re talking about. Don`t get them the wrong way round!
3.It fits in your hand perfectly-no need to worry about it being uncomfortable.
4.Don`t put the control stick in your mouth (if you do it goes all yellow).
5.The cord length is fine(almost the armspan of a quite tall 9-year-old).
So overall the nunchuk wins 5 stars for its special control stick feature; fitting into your hand nicely; and its cord length, and only has 1 bad point which is being just plain white and even this is hardly a "bad" point because you never look at the nunchuk when you`re playing and even this can be fixed by buying a skincase for it.
 Over priced and under whelming - a missed opportunity October 9, 2007
i wrote this (Bucks)
25 out of 36 found this review helpful
The nun-chuck does the job you want it for: controlling Wii games that need it like Wii Sports Boxing, FPS games like Metroid, Call of Duty, Medal of Honor etc, and a few others. You know this because you got one bundled with your Wii and you only want to buy another one so you can play these games against a friend. So go ahead and buy one.
But never being one to miss the opportunity to have a moan I thought I'd climb on my soap box and point out it's faults. Go on, read my rant before you click the `unhelpful button'.
The nun-chuck is over priced at 15. Infact Wii owners shouldn't have to pay for it at all. The Wii Remote is half a controller without this. It's a rip that you have to pay out 45 for 2 bits of kit just to get an extra player. This gives Wii the most expensive console controllers ever, which is just silly.
Price aside, the nun-chuck ain't that great. It feels to light for one thing, and what's with the wire and the lack of rumbles? A wireless rumbling Wii nun-chuck might be worth 15, but not this bland piece of plastic.
The nun-chuck is a reliable controller but it could be a lot better, and cheaper. Do buy one, but don't forget to do so begrudgingly ;-)
Oh and parents, make sure your kid actually wants to play games that require an extra nun-chuck before you buy. If all they want is multi player Tennis this won't be necessary.
Adds significantly to the playabllity of games January 5, 2007
Atl Braid
13 out of 23 found this review helpful
The nunchuck, along with the Wii-mote are a revolution. As many of you will know during development, the project title was "Project Revolution". and it has delivered. The nunchuck also features tilt sensors and gives an almost 3d element to each game that requires one. Zelda, for example, is such a natural and fluid game to play due to the length of the connecting wire and games like Rayman would not survive without the nunchuck.
As for the disabled vote, it should be N/A. Ninendo have designed this console to bring enjoyment to the majority, unfortunately the disabled are a large minority and may have been neglected during the production of this console however it is just not feasable for Nintendo to be downgrading their console for the minority. And in this instance you should not be elligable to vote, it is the equivalent of a blind person reviewing game graphics.
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