The Wii Nintendo Console features the Wii remote, a device popularized by its ability to sense motion and thus allow users to the interact and manipulate items on the screen via pointing and gestures. In addition to its incredible motion sensing ability the Wii Remote features expansions that further the user interaction. Most notably, the Wii Nunchuk which was revealed to the world at the 2005 Tokyo Game Show.

The Wii Nunchuk is the first accessory to come out for the Wii Remote. With a chord of nearly 4 feet in length the Wii Nunchuk attaches to the Wii Remote giving it the look of a technologically advanced nunchaku, or nunchuck. The Wii Nunchuk is an analog remote that features a lower, rectangular trigger button known as “Z” as well as a circular, top shoulder button, “C.” The Wii Nunchuk works in tandem with the main controller and also offers much of the same built-in technology. It features a three-axis accelerometer for motion-sensing and tilting but without the pointer function of the main controller.

The Nunchuk, working in tandem with the Wii Remote, is available for a number of games. The nunchuk is fantastic for games such as Zelda, Twilight Princes, Mario Party, Wii Sports (only the boxing game), Super Monkey Ball (Party Games), Super Mario Galaxy, and a host of others. By using the both the nunchuk and the Wii remote simultaneously, one is able to have one of the most complete interactive gaming experiences available today. Best of all, this unique gaming experience is able to take place all in the comfort of your home.

The exact measurements of the Wii Nunchuk are 4.45 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and 1.48 inches thick, making for a perfect handheld device. The nunchuk device has become so popular and such an integral part of the Wii gaming experience that there are now third party manufacturers making a wireless nunchuk that runs on AA batteries. However this takes away from the entire aura of the nunchuk when the two pieces of technology are connected. And the original technology will always stand as superior, not just in the eyes of hardcore gamers but in those of casual gamers, too.