From: NYKO Technologies Average Rating: Binding: Accessory Label: NYKO Technologies Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Model: 87005 Platform: Nintendo Wii Release Date: March 15, 2007
Features:
Infrared technology detects pointer and motion movements up to 20 feet away
4 AA batteries provide hours of use
Perfect for home theater setups with wall mounted TVs or complicated cabling
Product Description: Nyko's Wireless Sensor Bar gives you better Wii Remote functionality without the hassle or mess of any wired connection to the console. The infrared field created by the Wireless Sensor Bar allows for play up to 25 feet away -- perfect for larger or wall-mounted TVs. The Wireless Sensor Bar is easy to set up, requiring no software or hardware installation on the Wii. Featuring 30 hours of battery life off 4 AA batteries (included) and a unique power saver mode with audible alarm, the Wireless Sensor Bar is designed for ultimate convenience. Ideal for wall-mounted flat screens Powered by 4 AA batteries (included)
Wii wireless sensor bar I like that the wii sensor bar is wireless and that although it's slightly larger than the sensor bar that came with the wii, it still fits into the same holder. I also like that the bar reminds you by a loudish beeping should you forget to turn it off. The only thing I would change would be that the bar coincidingly turn off with the wii.
Wii Sensor Bar Excellent wireless bar for my Wii. Works great. The bright blue light is a little distracting.
Good for short term use, but not for long term use I purchased this product with the intent to use it with a projector at events and parties. As most people know by now, the Wii sensor bar is just IR LED lights. While it is possible to build your own homemade one as many people online have done, it is not cost effective to do so.
The wireless sensor bar has been very useful with a projector setup, but it tends to suck down the batteries. I left some batteries in it for 6 months and they were dead when I pulled the senor bar out to use it again. If you do need this device, I would recommend only keeping batteries in it when you need to use it, because it drains them even when it's off.
Very Small Design Flaw Keeps From a Perfect Score I just wanted to mention that if you buy one of these, DON'T STICK IT TO THE TOP OF THE TV with the peel and stick pads that are already in place on the unit. The half-wit that designed this product put the BATTERY DOOR ON THE BOTTOM!! So, if you stick it to the top of the TV, you have to tear it loose when the battery runs out. I guess they never expected to have to replace the batteries when they designed it.
Anyway, it does what it's supposed to, seems to work better than the original, and it doesn't have a cord that could be chewed up by a cat or a vacuum cleaner (seems to be a recurring theme in these reviews. :-) (a cat, in my case) Good product overall, happy with purchase.
Making Wii Sense With the idea of Wii being active; we often had issues with being close enough to the sensor bar and yet far enough away to avoid each other and the screen. This wii bar made it all a go and now we are wii-ing it up. Batteries last for weeks even though we put in a good 1-2hours a day.
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