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Owning a Wii game console from Nintendo is an incredible privilege more and more people are coming into. The game play is amazing, the many ways to interact with the system are exciting. Like any game console, of course, the Wii is going to have a few quirks throughout its life. Following are a few Wii troubleshooting tips.

A Wii game console is especially slick in design and can be lain either on its side or set upright in a special Wii stand and stand plate. Whether horizontal or vertical, your new game console is going to work just the same and discs will slide in easily. Two other pieces of equipment are essential to Wii game play, and they are the Sensor Bar and the Wii remote. The Sensor Bar will go around your television screen, facing in the direction you will be when you play the games. The Wii remote can be either a typical Wii controller or come in a variety of types, including a wheel, a ‘zapper’ gun style controller and a classic controller.

Setup and installation of the Wii game console is pretty easy. The instruction manual that comes with the box is easy to follow but there are also manuals online to use if you need them. Once your system is set up, you’re going to have a lot of fun. However, you might have some troubles with how the remote works, later on. If you are finding yourself having some difficulties controlling the remote, try adjusting the Wii remote’s directional sensor functionality. This is done by holding the Wii remote in one hand with the buttons facing the floor, then gently rapping it in the palm of the other hand, so the buttons are tapped firmly. This should fix problems such as the hand cursor not responding when the remote is in use.

Another way to do Wii troubleshooting for the cursor or hand that responds to the actions of the remote is to check on the Sensor Bar and other things plugged into the Wii itself. Mak sure all cords are securely inserted into the proper slots, as well as into their electrical outlets. Setting up a Wii console is so easy that it’s understandable that some cords might not be as secure as we think. Check all cords, not just those having to do with the Sensor Bar.

The next step in Wii troubleshooting in regards to the remote not working properly is check the sensitivity of the Sensor Bar. Go into the Wii menu and find the sensitivity settings for the Sensor. There should be two red dots. If there is only one dot or no dots at all, the Sensor Bar may need to be repaired. If you see more than two dots, there is an extra infra-red light source that is being picked up by the Sensor.

In order to optimize the play area for the Wii game console, take a look around your living room or where you intend to play. Infra-red sources include things like cordless keyboards and mice, as well as candles and fireplaces. Heaters that are electric, propane or kerosene can also confuse the Sensor. If at all possible, turn these off or face them away from where you will be playing, then check the Sensor Bar’s sensitivity settings again.

Another thing that also affects the ability for the Wii remote to interact properly with the Sensor Bar is the safety jacket. This jacket should be used at all times, with the safety strap going around the wrist. It was designed in order to protect other players as well as television screens and furniture from the remote accidentally flying out of someone’s hand during vigorous play. However, the jacket’s design is flexible and can sometimes block the Sensor Bar from syncing with the Wii remote. Make sure the jacket hasn’t obscured the sensor at the end of the remote itself.

Many other things can cause the Wii remote to not work properly, but they are not difficult things to resolve and do not require repair. Make sure the buttons you are trying to use are actually a part of the Wii game you’re playing. Also, not all games require the speaker on the Wii nor do they all use the Rumble function. Search online at Nintendo’s official website for the many Wii troubleshooting options.

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