Nintendo Wii Controller Specific - AA/60 Hrs/6kb memory & More
Well well, at long last we have some specific information on Nintendo's innovative Wiimote. The controller will accept two AA bateries, if the aim is used this will last for 30hrs and if the accelerometer function is only being used, then there will be enough power for 60hrs. There is also 6kb of volatile memory, communication with the console via Bluetooth and an explanation on the different states of LED's. Nintendo still say there is alot to learn on the matter!
Wii Controller Secrets Unlocked
- The pointer will accept two AA Alkaline batteries and will power the Wiimote for 60 hrs if just the accelerometer is used and just 30 hrs if the pointer is used.
- Communicates with the Wii console via Bluetooth technology
- 6kb 'non volatile' memory - perhaps used in conjunction with a speaker
- Synchro button is used to identify which Wii controllers can be used with the console
- All buttons are digital
- Sensor bar must be placed above or below TV set
- Two roles for Wiimote's LED's - one is to show communication between the player and console - the other is to indicate a series of battery life stages
- Built in rumble motor which can be turned on or off, no varying degrees of sensitivity
- Halogen lights and mirrors can cause interference
- Can act like an 'eye', more or less seeing a megapixel image
News Source: IGN