Wii Punch-Out!! Compatible with Balance Board, Nunchuk, and Classic Remote Play
According to the Nintendo.it Italian press release translated a few moments ago, it appears that the upcoming Punch-Out!! remake for the Nintendo Wii console will offer three ways for gamers to interact with the title.
The first will allow the use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to reproduce the on-screen moment, while the second control system will allow the gamer to turn the Wii Remote on its side and play the game as many of us did on the original NES. The third option will include the addition of the Wii Balance Board, giving well equipped Wii owners the added bonus of dodging punches by shifting their weight to either side of the board.
The Wii Balance Board seems interesting enough, however those without it don’t stand to lose much as you will most definitely be able to dodge punches by tilting both the Remote and the Nunchuck to one side or the other as well. The translated portion of the press release is available after the jump.
“The new and unique control system allows Wii via the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to mimic the movements of his right hand and the left, while a second “classic” control, sees the Wii remote horizontally positioned to simulate command of the historic game for NES, to the delight of all the fans who loved the original title. For owners of the Wii Balance Board (contained within the pack of Wii Fit) is also possible to use third control system, which lets you dodge the blows opponent realistically shifting the weight of his body once rose on the floor while you take shots of attack coupled with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.”
I followed up with my Nintendo contact here in the states a few minutes ago and will have more information for you as soon as it becomes available to me. Check back soon.
Update: The Nintendo PR rep responded and was able to find out the following information regarding the Punch-Out!! title, though he stated that he can not be quoted as an official spokesperson for it:
“Nintendo of America has not announced anything regarding Punch-Out!! and the Wii Balance Board.”
This really doesn’t mean much for the US as it simply states that nothing in this region has been confirmed yet. Chances are that the game will also support the same peripherals here – it just hasn’t been officially announced yet by Nintendo of America.
[Thanks Drew via N4G and Balanceboardblog]
