So what will the Wiimote do for/with the Nook? How in the world does the wiimote and Nook connect? Bluetooth?
Explain the whole Wiimote thing to me.
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it connects via bluetooth so your rom would have to support that...the main use is with emulators for old systems such as snes/n64
check out this awesome demo vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooxA4vUyCxc
Look great. I only have xbox, don't have wii, might buy a wiimote for the kid play Mario. Thanks.
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As of right now, the only Nook ROM that supports Bluetooth is CyanogenMod7...so keep that in mind. Might change in the future but if you're not willing to switch to CM7, probably something to consider before buying peripherals.
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even on CM7 i can get it to pair with my wiimotes, but i cant get any apps to actually use it which is frustrating
CM7 works great now, it can run off a sdcard and still very fast and stable 
I just updated to CM7 yesterday and am loving it. I need to try out this Wiimote connection now. Does anyone know which emulator the guy was using in the video? Is there somewhere I can get a list of which emulators support the bluetooth Wiimote?
have you enabled it in the input's menu? the IME has to be enabled the same way 3rd party keyboards need to be.
Do exactly that. Get it to connect to the app, then select the keyboard IME, then you need to map the buttons in most emulators. Really is fairly simple to do.
If your looking into getting a wimote to use for gaming on your android device and you do not own a wii, Well, I would buy it for the Wii aswell actually, but go the extra step up.
Rather then buying a Wiimote buy a Datel Retro Controller instead.
It's a bluetooth version of Nintendos Wired Classic except you do not need to connect it to the Wiimote itself.
It's a stand alone controller and it syncs up just as a Wiimote would. It syncs up using one of the Wiicontroller apps just fine and works GREAT with emulators.
Unlike with the Wiimote, The retro controler gives you dual analog sticks, 4 face buttons in much a more convenient location and 4 shoulder buttons to map along with the D-Pads and start/Select so it can be used for more then just NES games.
More buttons and dual analog sticks makes it much more convenient for use with games that require more then just A and B like the old NES games.
You know, like SNES, N64, PSX etc....
The only button that does not work for obvious reasons. =P and can not be mapped is the power button which is used to turn on the wii console.
Rather then buying a Wiimote buy a Datel Retro Controller instead.
It's a bluetooth version of Nintendos Wired Classic except you do not need to connect it to the Wiimote itself.
It's a stand alone controller and it syncs up just as a Wiimote would. It syncs up using one of the Wiicontroller apps just fine and works GREAT with emulators.
Unlike with the Wiimote, The retro controler gives you dual analog sticks, 4 face buttons in much a more convenient location and 4 shoulder buttons to map along with the D-Pads and start/Select so it can be used for more then just NES games.
More buttons and dual analog sticks makes it much more convenient for use with games that require more then just A and B like the old NES games.
You know, like SNES, N64, PSX etc....
The only button that does not work for obvious reasons. =P and can not be mapped is the power button which is used to turn on the wii console.
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If I didn't have a Wiimote already, I would buy this. However, since I already have 4 Wiimotes in the house, I couldn't justify spending the $50 (with shipping). The only place I could find it online was the codejunkies.com website. There are some European sites, but they won't ship it to the US. Any other places have it for sale?
As much as I agree with msgnyc about the awesomeness of that controller. I must mention that if you already own a wiimote, that can be pretty pricey at almost $50.
I have like 3 wiimotes in my house, so I just went ahead and bought a Nyko Wii Classic controller and it cost me like $10... Yes, I have to carry around two controllers and one has a wire to it, but I still don't think a wireless classic controller is going to be much easier to use in most situations. (In a car, bus, grocery store, etc..)
I have like 3 wiimotes in my house, so I just went ahead and bought a Nyko Wii Classic controller and it cost me like $10... Yes, I have to carry around two controllers and one has a wire to it, but I still don't think a wireless classic controller is going to be much easier to use in most situations. (In a car, bus, grocery store, etc..)
WOW, the Datel Retro Controller to use with an N64 emulator, an external keyboard to use with Quick Office HD... looks like there may be a CM7 future for me.
If B&N releases an Android reader app that supports magazine subscriptions I'll probably make the switch from stock rooted in a heartbeat.
If B&N releases an Android reader app that supports magazine subscriptions I'll probably make the switch from stock rooted in a heartbeat.
Just keep in mind. N64 is the least impressive app as far as game support goes. FPSE for psx games, and all of the "-oid" emulators work far better and support a lot more games.
N64 is great if you want to play Mario Kart, Mario 64 or don't mind a lot of lag in most of the games.
N64 is great if you want to play Mario Kart, Mario 64 or don't mind a lot of lag in most of the games.
I MUCH prefer the regular Wiimote plus its classic controller for the Nook Color.
Why?
Because our bluetooth's range is around a foot, which is a hard distance to play games. But with the regular Wiimote you can leave it RIGHT next to the Nook, then use the cable attaching it to the classic controller to lean back and enjoy some extra room.
Why?
Because our bluetooth's range is around a foot, which is a hard distance to play games. But with the regular Wiimote you can leave it RIGHT next to the Nook, then use the cable attaching it to the classic controller to lean back and enjoy some extra room.
Totally agree.
Like I said, if you don't already own a Wii, the Datel controller is the best option hands down. I use it just fine with the nook from about 3 feet away without bt issues, but I can totally understand your reasoning behind preferring the wiimote+classic poofy..
Unfortunately, it can only be purchased either from the UK ort hru codejunkies directly which is the datel site thanks to nintendo.
You used to be able to pick them up at best buy, circuit city, wallmart etc.. but Nintendo lost way too many sales for their classic/classic pro controllers because of it and threatened to not ship units to retailers unless they were pulled and so they were. Tho the stores still carry Datel PS3 and 360 controllers, butt hey are inferior to the original in those cases unlike how they're superior to Nintendos.... I still do not understand why Nintendo themselves refuse to make a bluetooth version of their classic controllers honestly.
If you do have a Wii already however the Wiimote would do just fine on it's own and for just a but more you can pick up a used nintendo classic controller ($14), newnintendo classic pro ($20) or any third party controllers ($20 or less) and just plug it into the wiimote AFTER you sync up the wand.
Like I said, if you don't already own a Wii, the Datel controller is the best option hands down. I use it just fine with the nook from about 3 feet away without bt issues, but I can totally understand your reasoning behind preferring the wiimote+classic poofy..
Unfortunately, it can only be purchased either from the UK ort hru codejunkies directly which is the datel site thanks to nintendo.
You used to be able to pick them up at best buy, circuit city, wallmart etc.. but Nintendo lost way too many sales for their classic/classic pro controllers because of it and threatened to not ship units to retailers unless they were pulled and so they were. Tho the stores still carry Datel PS3 and 360 controllers, butt hey are inferior to the original in those cases unlike how they're superior to Nintendos.... I still do not understand why Nintendo themselves refuse to make a bluetooth version of their classic controllers honestly.
If you do have a Wii already however the Wiimote would do just fine on it's own and for just a but more you can pick up a used nintendo classic controller ($14), newnintendo classic pro ($20) or any third party controllers ($20 or less) and just plug it into the wiimote AFTER you sync up the wand.
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I borrowed Wiimote plus classic controller from my daughter. I am able to play Super Mario 64.z64 ROM with virtual keyboard using N64oid emulator. I have WiimoteController app working and connecting to both. Could someone tell me the mapping for the keys on these devices. I am usually not a game player but would like to set it up for my grand kids. I am ok with the technology for an old guy. I can press the key and it registers but I do not know what to map with what?
I will put nook color on stand Wiimote on stand (Plate holder from JoAnn's) and while I supervise let them play with Wiimote plus classic controller. Someone mentioned that you should never put your nook in the hands of anybody that is one digit.
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I found a decent alternative here in China,a PSX bluetooth controller that was iniitally made for windows mobile devices, but I got the Bluez-IME developer to support the controller and now it works perfect as you can see in the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLB7zyWrVnY .
I do agree though, that the range on the Nook Color is rather limited. The controller has a much much better range (further than 2m) with my Hero.
I do agree though, that the range on the Nook Color is rather limited. The controller has a much much better range (further than 2m) with my Hero.
Just got my Wii Classic Controller last night and i'm loving it. Even if you don't have a Wii you can probably find a Wiimote and a classic controller on ebay or amazon for pretty cheap. I actually got a Wiimote at a Goodwill Store for $10 that has issues with the sensor but works perfectly fine over bluetooth.
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