Can you still play the Wii without the sensor?

Ultimately, no. You need the Wiimote

Wiimote

The Wii Remote, also known colloquially as the Wiimote, is the primary game controller for Nintendo's Wii home video game console.

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to control the channel menu. Sure you can play Gamecube games with an original white Wii and use the Gamecube controller to play that, along with many Wii games that can also use the Gamecube controller. But you still need the Wiimote to get you there.

What to do if you lose Wii sensor?

If you've misplaced your Wii sensor bar or damaged it for whatever reason, there's a way to continue using your Wii without a sensor bar. To replace the sensor bar, simply light up a few candles near the TV, and bam – everything's back to normal.

How to play Wii games without a sensor bar dolphin?

It may sound funny, but it's literally as easy as putting 2 lit candles under your screen. Place them as far apart as a sensor bar is wide, and you're good to go!

Do you need a Wii sensor for Dolphin?

This guide gives you a list of recommended devices that might be needed while using Dolphin - either as a requirement (sensor bar, bluetooth dongle are required to connect Wii Remotes) or simply for more faithful emulation (GameCube controller, etc.).

Do I need a sensor bar for Dolphin?

Yes... ALL ALL ALL games need sensor bar... in this web site all say that is optional... is a lie ... absolute all games need (1 game that not use sensor bar is donking kong return).

How to use your Wii without a sensor bar

How long does Wii Sensor Bar last?

Battery Life and Performance

Like the KIMILAR, the NIFERY sensor will work with both the Wii and the Wii U. A set of fresh batteries will last for 12 hours, which is about the same as the Wiimote. If you're on the road, you'll probably want to bring an extra set or two.

How far away from Wii Sensor Bar?

The initial recommended distance for using the Wii Remote Pointer is 3 to 8 feet from the Sensor Bar. Seeing more than two dots? If you see more than two dots on the Sensitivity screen, then the Sensor Bar is picking up on additional light sources.

Can the Wii play burned games?

If your Wii is a black or red RVL-001 Wii (with gamecube ports) or any RVL-101 Wii (no gamecube ports) or an RVL-201 (Wii Mini), the answer is no, you cannot run burned discs, unless you swap in a compatible disc drive.

Can you play Wii Sports without motion?

Q: Do you need the special attachment to play? A: You do need Wii Motion Plus but most remotes do have it already built in just check the bottom.

Does Wii Sports need motion sensor?

The Wii MotionPlus is a Wii Remote-enhancing device that increases the sensitivity and authenticity of the Wii Remote so that MotionPlus-compatible games feel more responsive. This device comes bundled with Wii Sports Resort and is required to play it.

Does the Wii sensor have a light?

To help the Wii Remote triangulate its position, there are a set of five infrared lights on the front of each side of the Sensor Bar. While invisible to the naked eye, they can be seen if viewed through an LCD screen, such as those found on Nintendo DSi systems, camera phones, and digital cameras.

How to fake a Wii sensor bar?

Here's how to do it:

Place two lit candles roughly as far apart as the sensor bar is wide. In your Wii's settings, choose whether the candles are above or below the television just like you would for the sensor bar. Aim the WiiMote between the two candles and your pointer will respond on the screen like normal.

Is Wii sensor bar better on top or bottom?

Do not place the Sensor Bar below the surface that the TV is sitting on; for example, on shelves below the TV. To ensure the best game play experience, make sure that: The front of the Sensor Bar is aligned with the front of the surface that the TV is sitting on.

Is it better to have the Wii sensor bar above or below TV?

If you're closer to the tv/ display, with a higher monitor such as on a or desk other furniture, then bottom will keep a better line of sight between the wiimote and the IR lamps. If you're further away or the tv is sitting lower to the ground or on the ground, then above will probably keep a better line of sight.

Can you extend a Wii sensor?

The sensor bar extension cable connects to the end of most sensor bars and to the sensor bar port on the Wii/Wii U console. This adds a length of at least 50 feet to the sensor bar cable.

Why does Wii need sensor bar?

The sensor bar emits infrared lights that the Wii remote uses to tell where the screen is relative to it.

Can you use a USB sensor bar on a Wii?

Works perfectly, just plug and go exactly like it did back in the day. Side note, this does work with wii remotes connected to dolphin emulators as well as a normal wii.

Can Wii remotes work on PC?

Your Wii Remotes and consoles connect using a Bluetooth connection. This means that your Wii Remotes can be connected to other devices — like computers.

Can Dolphin play with a real Wii?

Since it uses the official Nintendo platform for Wii online gameplay, Dolphin users can play online with not only other Dolphin players, but with real Wii players as well.

Can a Wii run Dolphin?

Independent of Wii controllers

Dolphin does not require Wii Remote or Nunchuk for all games. For example, New Super Mario Bros. Wii requires Wii Remote, or Wii Remote + Nunchuk for the Wii hardware console, but any controller can be used to play the game from Dolphin.

Can Dolphin play from real Wii discs?

Dolphin build version 3.5 and later can accept Wii games in WBFS format.

What is the Wii sensor called?

The Wii gaming console comes with a so-called "sensor bar," which is a misnomer because the bar does not sense anything, but simply emits infrared lights from two clusters of IR LEDs mounted at either end of the bar.