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How do we release the ball on the bowling game?

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On Wii Sports (2006) and Wii Sports Resort (2009), you would simply flick the Wii remote to release the ball.

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Do I have to have the sensor bar to use the Wii remote?

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Yes, the remote needs the sensor bar.

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How do I get a pre-owned Wii control to work on the Wii?

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Press the Connect button on the Wii, then press Connect on the controller (the button is typically where the controller's battery is housed).

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How do I set up for left-handed bowling on the Wii?

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In Wii Sports and in Wii Sports Resort, the game will ask you are you left handed or right handed. In other games, follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

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How does the Wii remote work?

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It sends an infrared signal through the top of the remote to the sensor bar, which tells the Wii where to move the pointer to.

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What if the icon doesn't show up?

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You might have to sync it to the Wii or check the batteries. If you mean the lights are on the controller and it's just the icon, try readjusting your sensor.

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What if it won't point but is synced?

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Clean the IR window at the top of the remote with plain water, and if needed, mild hand soap. If that does not work, try it with another remote. If neither or only one works, go to support.nintendo.com for help.

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My Wii is not responding to the controller. What can I do?

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Try to re-sync it and see if that fixes the problem. You can do this by pressing the red button on the front of the console.

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How do I work the controls?

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If you have trouble using the controls, just practice easy games without pressure, such as Wii Sports. Or, just practice reflexes by asking a friend to say a random button, and then you press it. All it takes is memorization of the controller, which comes with time (not too much), and practice.

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I bought a Wii remote from Nokia. Will this work?

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It might! There's only one way to find out. Try it!

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I have the Wii menu on the screen. How do I get the hand icon to appear so I can select sports?

Rainy

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Point the Wii controller at the sensor bar. If this does not work, make sure that your controller is synced to your Wii and that the sensor is not dirty or facing the wrong way.

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How do I turn off the Wii?

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On the Wii console itself (not the Wii controller) there is a small power button. Press that to power it off, but don't forget to save your game progress first!

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How do I charge the sound volume on the controller?

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This is changed by opening up the HOME menu (with the blue house icon on the remote) and then pressing Wii remote settings and using + or - to adjust the volume of the remote's speaker.

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What are the plus and minus buttons for?

Felix Vincent

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These buttons are usually used for pause menus (like start and select or menu and view), commonly used for scrolling, such as in the Wii menu and Photo channel.

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I can point at a game but I don't understand what to press to choose it.

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Try pressing the A button. You should see it in the front and middle of your remote.

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Does a Wii remote need a nunchuk?

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No, only if you are playing a game like, for example, boxing. Different games include a nunchuck!

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What is the nunchuck controller for?

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The nunchuck controller can be connected to the Wii remote at the bottom. Some games, such as Super Mario Galaxy, require you to use the nunchuck. For other games, the nunchuck can be used for an optional control scheme.

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How do I hook up the second remote in Wii Bowling?

Noah Walcott

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You would go into the game and press A+B like normal. Turn on your second Wiimote. Click Bowling and then click 2. Select the first player's Mii and its attributes. When clicking "OK," it should pull up "Select 2P's Mii." If nothing happens or it freezes in the process, go to Nintendo's support page.

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How do I get to the menu during games?

Stephen

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If you mean the Home menu, just push the Home button on the Wii remote. If you mean the Wii menu, hit the Home button like before, click "Wii Menu" from the menu, and click "Yes". If you mean a game's pause menu, then usually the button to press is the + button.

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