Why I hope Wii motionplus isn't used in too many games.

[theRepublic]

Euphoria14 said:

Soriku said:

DKII said:

steven787 said:
Another issue with packing it in with more than just WSR is shelf space, retailers are already struggling with three consoles, three rockbands, 25 guitar heroes, 2 portables, 3 versions of DDR, WiiPlay, Wiifit (Ok, not really taking up shelf space:P )etc.

 

Retailers love peripherals, they make tons of money off of them. :)

So true. If they bundle it with some massive selling games (the "Wii" games, some good hardcore games...) then it could sell like hot cakes. I expect it to be in the $10-$20 range separately anyway so it's not like it's really expensive. Once more and more devs make good use of it then I don't think most people will resist.

 

A Wii wheel which is only plastic costs $15, how could this cost less?

Also, even if a game is "massive selling", will it sell 40-50M to cover all those who already own a Wii? Let alone would all the current owners even want this said game?

No matter how you look at it, if this becomes standard, it will be without a doubt a forced purchase on millions of current owners. Then remember, you will still need 1-3 more. So that is even more forced purchases.

If multiple games come with it packed in, you still have the over abundance issue and no resale value.

 

This is the same as people looking back and saying an X-mote or Sony Wiimote would be a great idea because if devs make good use of it people will buy it up, which we know it won't.

A Wii wheel costs $10 at Walmart.  I was just there today.

I would guess $20 for Motion Plus.  Maybe a pack in with Wiimotes and/or Wiis if we are (really really) lucky.

@OP:

There's no way this is going to be standard, but there are definitely games that would benefit greatly from this add on.  Star Wars: The Clone Wars is one of them.  It's a lightsaber duel game for those who don't know.  I wonder what is going to happen to this game.  From what I hear, developers had no clue that this was in the works.  We could see this game delayed to support Motion Plus.

Personally, I want to see as many games as possible use this.  I think it's going to be great.

I foresee most games having a mode that supports Motion Plus if it is detected, and a mode for a regular Wiimote.  There will be a few games that require Motion Plus though.