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Wii U- Good for young family? Where to buy?

  • 08-01-2014 3:37pm
    #1
    Pixied
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 453 ✭✭


    Hi

    We are looking for a console for use with kids, dance, karaoke, fitness.

    Would you reommend the WII U?
    Do I need to buy a motion sensor seperately?
    If I buy a motion sensor will I still need remote controls for dance game or sports? Someone said xbox is simplier for kids?

    Where is the best deal for a starter pack at the mo? Will need a sensor too

    Thanks a mill,
    Im a newbie :-)
    Pix


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  • #2
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭sweetie


    I'd get a wii second hand. Check on adverts and you might get everything together including accesories and games. If they like it then upgrade in a year or two. Everything will be compatible (ie. games and accesories like wiimotes etc)


  • #3
    Pixied
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 453 ✭✭Pixied


    Cheers Sweetie :)

    Just one thing I dont get yet. Does the motion sensor with the Wii U work like Kinnet for Xbox?
    Is it bought seperately?


  • #4
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Both wii and wii u come with one. There's also a trick to use two candles (I think, check google) Its differs t from kinect as you need the wiimote to use it.


  • #5
    Irish Halo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,478 ✭✭✭Irish Halo


    Pixied wrote: »
    Cheers Sweetie :)

    Just one thing I dont get yet. Does the motion sensor with the Wii U work like Kinnet for Xbox?
    Is it bought seperately?

    The Wii sensor bar is nothing fancier than 2 Infrared LEDs that the Wiimote uses to determine its movement relative to the screen, a very clever piece of under-engineering IMO. The Kinect is an actual camera that tracks body movements using complex software etc.

    The sensor comes with the Wii and from what I can see most Wii U packs except the very basic pack (white console, no games etc) (but that might have been discontinued?)


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