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Talk about confusion! As we reported a few days ago, the Wii experiences a few, er, issues when the sensor bar is exposed to direct sunlight. Nintendo didn’t take long to respond, but much like the Wii region-free issue, there seems to be some internal debate as to whether or not there really is a sunlight issue. As a result, buyers are left in a bit of a lurch as far as whether or not there a sunlight/sensor bar issue really exists.
The immediate response from Nintendo, following the initial report, was as follows:
Our testing thus far shows no great risk of light interference when playing a game that relies on the pointer and sensor bar.
However, the day after this report was made, Nintendo further commented that sunlight could “confuse” the sensor bar, and that there was no plan to correct the issue in the first-generation of Wii consoles. So, bottom line, if you had the crazy idea to put your Wii right underneath your picture window, you should probably think twice. In all seriousness, this shouldn’t affect gamers much, but it’s something that gamers should be aware of if your game room gets a good deal of sunlight.
[via MegaGames]
9 Responses to “Nintendo Denies, Then Confirms, Wii Sunlight Issues”
the devil October 13, 2006
Okay, how many of you are going to play any of your consoles with your television in direct sunlight? Show of hands…
Now, since all of you responded by not raising your hands, why is this even an issue? Nobody will play the Wii outside or in direct sunlight unless they’re gluttons for punishment.
What’s next? An announcement that NOT ONE of the new consoles can be properly played if not connected to a television or a monitor?!?! Shocking!
NeutralJoel October 14, 2006
Nothing has changed from their original comment. They initially said there could be a problem in their original comment then went into further detail the next day. They still maintained that there is an issue with sun but not enough to be a problem, it was never denied.
Neutralyousuck October 14, 2006
[quote comment="3829"]Okay, how many of you are going to play any of your consoles with your television in direct sunlight? Show of hands…
Now, since all of you responded by not raising your hands, why is this even an issue? Nobody will play the Wii outside or in direct sunlight unless they’re gluttons for punishment.
What’s next? An announcement that NOT ONE of the new consoles can be properly played if not connected to a television or a monitor?!?! Shocking![/quote]
Does your house/room, have no windows!? This is a ridiculously huge problem,and people are shrugging it off.
-1erick October 14, 2006
will that be an issue when your room lighting is too bright and enough to simulate the direct sunlight?
NeutralDr.O October 15, 2006
[quote comment="3836"][quote comment="3829"]Okay, how many of you are going to play any of your consoles with your television in direct sunlight? Show of hands…
Now, since all of you responded by not raising your hands, why is this even an issue? Nobody will play the Wii outside or in direct sunlight unless they’re gluttons for punishment.
What’s next? An announcement that NOT ONE of the new consoles can be properly played if not connected to a television or a monitor?!?! Shocking![/quote]
Does your house/room, have no windows!? This is a ridiculously huge problem,and people are shrugging it off.[/quote]
I’ve lived in three houses, none of which have direct sunlight pouring onto the TV. This is the case for all of my friends. So, no big issue, unless you live in a greenhouse.
Maybe you are getting confused on how light works. Direct sunlight would confuse the bar, but it would also make your TV screen impossible to see!
+2wii man October 15, 2006
hey how much is the wii going to be? i have to know.
-1Ewdison Then October 15, 2006
it’s going to be $249.99
NeutralZebraman April 13, 2008
This is gonna sound sort of stupid but sunlights a massive problem because the wii’s in a conservatory! Its the only room that it really can be in because the other rooms are just awkward, that means im screwed during the day lol.
NeutralSlyvr January 4, 2009
This is a huge problem because i have this problem. My blinds aren’t the strongest at keeping the sunlight out and my tv is right next to my window, so every so often the wiimote gets distracted. I don’t think it’s a problem with the sensor bar. It’s that the wiimote is picking up on infrared beems from the sun. I can pretty much only play my wii at night. This needs to be fixed…
Neutral