News: Wii MotionPlus Dated

Posted by Stephen Thomson - Mar 23rd 2009 16:36

But not with Wii Sports Resort...

Shown back in E3 2008 and originally expected to hit in Spring 2009 bundled with Wii Sports Resort, many have been anticipating the release of the peripheral which will offer true 1:1 controls. But lately it's been all quiet... apart from the fact that we know Ubisoft's Red Steel 2, EA's Grand Slam Tennis, Tiger Woods 2010 and Sega's Virtua Tennis will use the add-on. Now MotionPlus has a release date, but not with a Nintendo title...

Wii MotionPlus is scheduled to hit Europe on July 2nd, bundled with Grand Slam Tennis and will retail for €59.99. Alternatively, Grand Slam Tennis will retail for €49.99 if you don't want to pick up the accessory just yet.

Are you looking forward to some realistic tennis this summer? Or sword fighting and throwing a frisbee for your virtual pet? Let us know below.


Source: NewLevelGaming

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Tphi @ N-E Says: 
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:41 || Total Comments: 426
Nintendo letting EA lead their new peripheral?
Wii Sports Resort must be launching around that time too.. right?
D_prOdigy Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:49 || Total Comments: 1596
No, I reckon Nintendo have basically given EA the chance to premiere the accessory.

Wii Sports Resort was supposed to launch Spring, but it's been AWOL from all release lists covering the first half of 2009. Let's say it's been delayed significantly - launching WM+ like this is in the best interests for all parties.
Hellfire Says: 
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:55 || Total Comments: 735
Nintendo's really letting 3rd parties take the lead, it's a huge turn of events from last gen.
Yori Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 13:56 || Total Comments: 35
Great move by Nintendo!
VaatiKaiba Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 14:08 || Total Comments: 269
Can we assume that it'll be released on its own as well on that date? Seems good for consumers - instead of getting a semi-party-game-thing, we might actually get a full game!
Hellfire Says: 
March 23rd, 2009 at 14:17 || Total Comments: 735
I'm still getting Wii Sports Resort anyway, people may bash on the first one, but it's really fun, specially in multiplayer. Plus, I want two motion+
Crassa Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 14:54 || Total Comments: 96
don't want that tennis game!

hope I can get it seperately as I want Red Steel 2!!

maybe tiger woods too
S.C.G Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 15:50 || Total Comments: 380
Excellent news, so it's gonna be roughly priced at £10 - £15? that sounds about right tbh, I'll get it as a bundle if it works out cheaper.

Hmm heres a thought... do you think that maybe some third parties may choose to release Wii-ware around the same time that will support the peripheral?
Kurtle Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 17:49 || Total Comments: 268
It makes sence.
Wii Sports 2 will sell like crazy, so it's best to give 3rd parties a chance.
Regal_Black Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 17:53 || Total Comments: 127
I've been waiting for this.
LostOverThere Says:
March 23rd, 2009 at 23:38 || Total Comments: 99
Brilliant news. I'd much prefer to pay an extra €10 to get MotionPlus.

Way to go Nintendo!
Pod Says:
March 24th, 2009 at 04:29 || Total Comments: 1037
Yeah, Grand Slam Tennis can take a hike. I want Wii Sports Resort.

Although, a lot of people have the impression that the Wii is all about tennis, så offering the device with EA's game is probably a good move for everyone.

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Grand Slam Tennis

System:
Wii

Genre:
Sports

Developer:
EA Sports

Publisher:
EA

Release Dates:
TBA
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Memorycard:
N/A

Multiplayer:
Unknown

Last updated on:
Feb 26th 2009