08-30-2006, 10:08 PM
Too advanced for efficient mass production?
A journalist from PCGames.com.cn has reported that a factory producing the Wiimotes is having quality control issues with the unique controllers. Apparently strange noises are made when the controller is waved, while some lose use of various buttons, and many are said to damage easily.
While a quality issue could cause a delayed Wii release, this may be one of many factories subcontracted to develop the wiimotes, and it is unknown if this problem is arising at other production centers.
A helpful member of GoNintendo has translated the original article:
Quote:
"The factory has received a purchasing order for the Wii controller and a sample, but is still stuck in the testing phase. From the feedback of testers, currently the Wiimote and nunchuck still have a lot of small issues, such as buttons that aren't sensitive, and that it's hard to press two buttons together, (there's even no response occasionally), and that the current sample is easily damaged - using the controller in normal situation will produce some noise, etc. Entering September, if the above hardware problems cannot be fixed, it will directly affect Wii's selling strategy.
Also, the factory has not received the Wii console from Nintendo yet - currently, they are testing samples using a dedicated machine only for testing, which means that after an up-to-standard sample is produced, it still needs to be sent back to Japan to be tested by Nintendo for a second time. The Wii controller uses bluetooth technology for real-time data transfer, and infrared for "space location", and the second phase of testing procedures maybe even tougher!"
Also, the factory has not received the Wii console from Nintendo yet - currently, they are testing samples using a dedicated machine only for testing, which means that after an up-to-standard sample is produced, it still needs to be sent back to Japan to be tested by Nintendo for a second time. The Wii controller uses bluetooth technology for real-time data transfer, and infrared for "space location", and the second phase of testing procedures maybe even tougher!"
Thanks Kindrik!
school, Gmod, my GC and stuff keeps me busy so it will be here before I know it!
