A good idea on how to launch the motion-plus

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Well, I think we all figure the obvious, that Nintendo will launch the new Motion-Plus addon with a minigame type collection that shows off its functionality, kinda like Wii-Play.

 

However, I think that the motion-plus device is meant to appeal also, or prehaps mainly, to a core audience who knows that the Wii-mote needed tweeking or even what 1:1 movement ratio means.

If, as speculation indicates, a new Zelda game is indeed in development, launching this item for free with the Zelda game, ala Wii Wheel/Mario Kart, would be a great way to make sure that your distribution covered most of your core gamers, at the same time allowing Nintendo to require the motion-plus to play Zelda. Afterall, Wii sports doesn't really need any improvement on the control department, so I see this device as more of a single player game improvement(meaning one might be enough for most households) and a Zelda packin would supply that.

To take it a step further, Zelda could have 1:1 minigames built in as well as many kojima-esque minigames to take advantage of the new functionality of the M-P.

One of the major problems I see with this is that Zelda's release will probably not coincide with the release of the motion-plus. However, if Zelda is to require motion-plus, then imo, it will need to come packaged with the game.

So, imo, Nintendo should do both. They should release Motion Plus now with a minigame collection to show casuals the improved functionality of the Wii-Mote that 1:1 can offer, and then, later package Zelda with a free motion-plus device at $49.99. Afterall, you can never have too many motion pluses.

This would also potentially boost Zelda software sales, as consumers view Zelda+Motionplus as a better value than Mini-game+motion plus, as well as allow Zelda to appear fresh by being the first core AAA title to take full advantage of the device.

It could be good marketing. Doubt it will happen, but it is interesting speculation.