Nintendo: Wii MotionPlus Hits U.S. Shores June 8

by Mike Bendel April 14, 2009 @ 10:11 am


Nintendo announced today that its Wii MotionPlus accessory will launch across U.S. shores on June 8. Priced at $19.99, the device offers increased accuracy over the original Wii Remote, netting precise motion-tracking throughout all 360 degrees of movement.

Wii MotionPlus represents a new evolution in video game control. The variety of fun games in Wii Sports Resort show off its incredible precision,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Developers around the world are busy working on new ways to incorporate Wii MotionPlus controls into inventive experiences for consumers.

Wii Sports Resort will be the first proper title to take advantage of the MotionPlus enhancements, which is scheduled to hit retailers July 26. The device and game will reach Europe on June 12 and July 24, respectively.

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