Thursday, July 23, 2009

Wii MotionPlus reviewed

The Wii's brand-new advanced motion-sensing accessory is finally here.  Whether or not you like it, you're still going to need it to play certain games.  Does it work like a dream, or is it just a bunch of hype?
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July 23, 2009
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Wii MotionPlus reviewed
The Wii's brand-new advanced motion-sensing accessory is finally here. Whether or not you like it, you're still going to need it to play certain games. Does it work like a dream, or is it just a bunch of hype? Read more

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