Half-Life 2 Played With Wii Remote

[2ltben]

I would say being able to point where you want to fire is pretty darn precise.

It doesn't work like that though, the IR on the wiimote doesn't work, so you're using the accelerometers do all the work.

 

[Tak]

It doesn't work like that though, the IR on the wiimote doesn't work, so you're using the accelerometers do all the work.

Just to be clear so no one goes 'ZOMG Ninty sux!' you are talking about the PC hack, right?

 

[2ltben]

Yes. Clearly the IR works for the games that have been programmed to make use of it, you're just not going to get Wii game functionality out of bluetoothing a Wiimote to a computer(though it does look pretty awesome on the Need For Speed demo)

 

[Tak]

Of course. Some of the Wario Ware Smooth Moves minigames have some really cool ideas behind their use of the Wiimote. Just wanted to make sure that was plainly stated so there isn't someone coming in here going 'ZOMG see the Wii sukz!'. It's perfectly fine to have that opinion (however wrong it is ) but they should at least have a good reason for it.
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[Lionel-RIchie]

It doesn't work like that though, the IR on the wiimote doesn't work, so you're using the accelerometers do all the work.

I was talking about the Wii console in response to someone else saying that console controllers **** for FPS's (which they do for the most part, but I think the wiimote would be great for 'em).

 

[{YBBS}Sage]

And added to that, he's not using the nunchuck analog controller to move the character around but doing everything with the Wiimote which would be the same thing as playing any FPS with mouse only.

I've seen that done (FPS with only a mouse.) Used to have a YBBSer with only one arm. Five-button mouse FTW. He was pretty good at MOH Spearhead... could rifle-bash you to death like nothing!

That Wiimote thing looks like it'd be crap for playing games on the PC. It might be nice to use for internet browsing, though.

All console controllers are crap for FPS... Keyboard + mouse > game pad thingy.

 

[Lionel-RIchie]

But the Wiimote isn't a gamepad. In fact, there's a pistol handle accessory you can attach to it for COD3 for example so it's like you are pointing and shooting the gun you are using in game.

 

[2ltben]

Of course. Some of the Wario Ware Smooth Moves minigames have some really cool ideas behind their use of the Wiimote. Just wanted to make sure that was plainly stated so there isn't someone coming in here going 'ZOMG see the Wii sukz!'. It's perfectly fine to have that opinion (however wrong it is ) but they should at least have a good reason for it.​

I'm only restating what was stated in the HL2 video. When connected to PC via bluetooth, the infrared functionality on the Wiimote does not work because the software is not compatible. The person who made the video said that the Wiimote had mouse functionality as result of the accelerometers. Just look at how it's being used in the Need for Speed video, the IR isn't even pointed at the screen.

I'm not taking a position on the Wii itself because I haven't played it. However, I do find the Wii Sports concept a welcome idea(even if it does cause bodily harm from overenthusiasm).

 

[aag567]

But the Wiimote isn't a gamepad. In fact, there's a pistol handle accessory you can attach to it for COD3 for example so it's like you are pointing and shooting the gun you are using in game.

Cool, I wonder if they'll make a stock and grip attachment.

 

[SheepDip]

one day

 

[Tak]

But the Wiimote isn't a gamepad. In fact, there's a pistol handle accessory you can attach to it for COD3 for example so it's like you are pointing and shooting the gun you are using in game.

I thought that was just a prototype that Ninty displayed at some press show/convention?

 

[Lionel-RIchie]

I'm not sure myself, but I know they mentioned something like that since they are going to be coming out with different sorts of accessories for the main remote.

 

[Monkwarrior]

I imagine they will produce some wii-guns and swords.
Just picked one up in Belgium this afternoon, we allready had some fun with it.

 

[Ruprecht]

i imagen that kinda funny, walking arund, hear a bullet passing my head from 7:30, swing aruond, fire 5 shots into my cabinet, turm my head, ah, miss. now firing 5 shots in my aquarium, turn head.. hm, darn he dived behind the TV.