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How long do Wii Remotes last?

A fresh set of alkaline batteries should last, depending on amount and type of use, up to 30 hours. This can vary greatly based on certain factors such as Wii Remote Speaker Volume, Rumble, battery quality and age, and the type of game being played.
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Why do Wii Remotes stop working?

If you have fresh batteries that are making good connections inside of the Nintendo Wii Remote, but the remote still does not turn on, there may be a poor power button connection. The connection between the power button and the motherboard may be dirty, causing the remote not to turn on.
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Can Wii Remotes just stop working?

If after removing the batteries for several minutes, and resyncing the Wii Remote, you're still unable to get the Wii Remotes to work, try syncing another Wii Remote if available. If multiple Wii Remotes do not work, or you only have one Wii Remote, a repair of the Wii console is necessary.
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How long do Wii Remotes need to charge?

▲ Place the Wii remote properly on the charger dock, make sure they connect well. ▲ It will take about 2h to be fully charged, and it depends on how many charging unit on it.
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How do I know if my Wii Remote battery is low?

Press the HOME Button on a Wii Remote that is synchronized with the Wii console. Select the Wii Remote Settings option from the Home Button menu. The battery level of all synced Wii Remotes is displayed along the bottom. Four bars indicates a full charge, with one being the lowest charge.
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How To Synchronize Wii Remotes

Should I leave my Wii plugged in all the time?

Well everything uses electricity when off, just a small amount compared to when it's "on," however. It's okay to leave it plugged in, don't worry about it. If you are going somewhere for an extended amount of time, sure, unplug it.
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What can you do with an old Wii Remote?

9 Unusual Uses for the Wii Remote
  1. Use It as a PC Mouse. Lnk.Si / Flickr / CC BY 2.0. ...
  2. Make a Theremin. Ken Moore. ...
  3. Make a Multi-Point Interactive Whiteboard. ...
  4. Make a Head Tracker for Virtual Reality Displays. ...
  5. Diagnose Eye Disorders. ...
  6. Let Your PC Track Your Fingers. ...
  7. Interact With Holograms. ...
  8. Use It as Part of an Elaborate Hoax.
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Can you put AA batteries in a Wii Remote?

Remove the battery cover on the back of the Wii Remote. Insert two AA batteries, using the plus (+) and minus (-) guides in the Wii Remote's battery compartment to insert the batteries in the proper direction.
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Why is my Wii Remote only working for a few seconds?

Take out the batteries, wait for one minute, and then reinsert them (there is no need to use new batteries). Wait a few seconds before pressing any buttons to wake up the Wii Remote. Resync the Wii Remote.
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How do you recalibrate a Wii Remote?

How to Recalibrate the Wii Remote Plus
  1. Start a game that uses the Wii MotionPlus accessory. ...
  2. During game play, place the Wii Remote Plus on a flat horizontal surface (such as a table) with the buttons facing down.
  3. Wait for 10 seconds, then check for proper response.
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How do I check the battery level on my Wii Remote?

Check battery levels
  1. Press the HOME Button on a Wii Remote that is synchronized with the Wii console.
  2. Select the Wii Remote Settings option from the Home Menu.
  3. The battery level of all synced Wii Remotes is displayed along the bottom. Four bars indicates a full charge, with one being the lowest charge.
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Do Wii Remote batteries drain when not in use?

Batteries lose their charge over time, any kind of batteries do. However, the Wiimotes need a low charge all the time, they are not actually off when you stop playing, they go in low-consumption standby mode. The Wiimote system needs to be "aware" of any button presses to start all other functions.
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What Colour should Wii Remote be when charging?

HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY - Includes two fast-recharging 2800 mAh Ni-Mh battery packs that fit your Wii remote. USB - Charge through the USB port on back of the Wii or from a computer. LIGHT UP - LED charge indicator light shines red for charging or blue for fully charged.
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Will GameStop take an old Wii?

GameStop offers the opportunity to trade in your used games, accessories, and consoles for in-store credit. Customers can also trade towards pre-paid Visa or Mastercard gift cards that can be used elsewhere.
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Why did the Wii become obsolete?

Some consoles, like the PlayStation 2, have enough momentum to keep going even when their successor arrives, but the Wii was so weakened by years of third-party neglect and shovelware that the momentum was gone. Nintendo turned its back on what had once been a money-making golden child and walked away.
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What are the disadvantages of a Wii?

The internal storage is bleak at best with only a 512 internal flash memory — definitely not the hefty storage capacity of its competitors, PS3 and Xbox 360. The graphics are not at the level of PS3 or Xbox 360, either, only pushing a moderately better video processor made by ATI than its predecessor, the Game Cube.
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Why didn't the Wii last?

It was discontinued because that generation of consoles had ended and they had the Wii U on the horizon. They made their mark with the Wii and wanted to move on to their next best thing.
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Do Wii Remotes take AA or AAA batteries?

This popular console's remote uses two AA batteries, and it's a good idea to keep a spare set on hand.
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Can you charge Wii Remote without dock?

Charging and Playing at a same time,Batteries can be charged without being connected to the remote by using battery support pad.It also recharges the battery pack while attached to the remote. Its full-charge, cut-off function protects batteries from being overcharged.
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What are the best batteries to use in a Wii Remote?

Failure to do so could cause damage to the Wii Remote and void the warranty. Nintendo recommends alkaline batteries. Do not use Lithium ion, nickel cadmium (nicad), or carbon zinc batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries (both batteries should be replaced at the same time).
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Why are my remote batteries draining so fast?

Frequent use of the wireless system shortens the battery life because the system requires more power than normal that use the infrared system, such as changing channels or turning the TV on/off.
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Does leaving batteries in remote drain them?

Under normal or moderate use, the batteries in a remote control should last up to 3-6 months. IMPORTANT: If you do not use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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