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Nyko Wireless Sensor Bar (for Nintendo Wii) Reviews

Wireless sensor bar for the Wii ; sturdier than the wired version included with the console... (cnet.com)

This might surprise you, but the sensor bar for the Nintendo Wii doesn't really sense anything... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Nyko Wireless Sensor Bar (for Nintendo Wii)

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 3 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users rate it 80/100. The average review date is September 9, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 270 reviews from other Other Electronic Accessories. Last update: November 21, 2009.

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5 reviews

November, 2009

70 / 100

2 Experts

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3 Users

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Expert Reviews (2)

US

Nyko Wireless Sensor Bar (for Nintendo Wii) review

By Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Wireless sensor bar for the Wii ; sturdier than the wired version included with the console ; affordable

Must be turned on manually ; power saver mode is more annoying than convenient ; requires an endless supply of four AA batteries

The Wireless Sensor Bar is invaluable for large, complicated Wii-equipped home theater setups, but you don't really need it if your Wii is right next to your television.

Despite its slightly larger size, the Wireless Sensor Bar can fit almost...

Rating

70100

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cnet.com
US

Nyko Wireless Sensor Bar (for Nintendo Wii)

By Will Greenwald (zdnet.com)

This might surprise you, but the sensor bar for the Nintendo Wii doesn't really sense anything. It actually emits light for the Wii remote's sensors to detect: The sensor bar contains two LEDs that emit invisible infrared light, which the Wiimote uses ...

Despite its slightly larger size, the Wireless Sensor Bar can fit almost...

Rating

70100

Partner Source
zdnet.com

User Reviews (3)

US

Not worth it.

By Chloeatbby (bestbuy.com)

"I don't think it's worth it. I never had to play the Wii from across the room to get advantage of the only pro I could think of. The battery life is HORRIBLE. Not just change it every now and then, no. It sucks down your batteries like mad. I'd much rath...

Don't have to be close to the sensor, and it's wireless.

BATTERY LIFE.

US

well it works

By panaphobic1 (bestbuy.com)

"The bar sets up in about 5 to 6 seconds (literaly!) and will pick up the Wii remote at distances in excess of the recomended 10' but even making sure that you turn it off when not in use it eats up a set of batteries in about a week of regular play. But...

small size, easy set up and it does a good job on the pick up

it has terrible barttery life

US

Great product

By Anonymous Reviewer (bestbuy.com)

"This product works as advertised, has an optional timer that will auto shutoff after 1 or 2 hours. Perfect for using the wii with projectors, since the wii sensor bar has a short cable. The WII sensor bar just shows the wii remote where the screen is, a...

no wires

have to replace batteries, no ac adapter option

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