phoenix_chipset
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You can use the Wii mote with them but they're far worse than with a standard controller. Of course there's games that play better with the wii mote, and still more games that wouldn't be possible without it. But for games like Xenoblade, monster hunter and sonic colors for example it's clear they were made for standard controllers.Are these unplayable on the Wiimote?
Probably not. However, if Nintendo believe in it, they have to include it as standard or it's definitely dead. It's curious that Sony talked about HD rumble for PS3, but didn't bother in either PS3 or PS4. I guess they decided (perhaps noticing how motion controls etc went) that these little extras are pointless added cost?
Point being, standard controllers were entirely optional for Wii but esp. in its later years were well utilized by developers.