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POWER A Pro-Pack Mini Wii Controller

ESRB Rating:
 Not Applicable
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Game System: Accessories
Publisher: POWER A
Players: 1
Family Friendly Video Games Approved
Family Friendliness: It’s impossible for families to play video games together without picking up some additional controllers.  While you can often get additional Wii-motes bundled with games like Wii Play, if you do end up needing to buy some extra Wii-motes, the Pro-Pack Mini from Power A is a highly recommended option due to its high-quality and well-thought out design.  The smaller size is not only helpful for younger kids with smaller hands, but also makes storing them a lot easier, too. 
Highlights:
- Smaller controller is easy to hold, and easy to store.

- Elastimer finish feels high-quality.
Lowlights:
- The lights on it are brighter than a normal Wii-mote, and sometimes seem a little too bright.

- Once you get one, you may need to buy more, because everyone will want to use the Pro Pack Mini.
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Game Details:

The Pro-Pack Mini from Power A is a controller that’s 35% smaller than a Wii-mote, even though at a glance it seems like 50% smaller.  It has a nice-feeling elastimer finish that makes it feel kind soft, but still durable.

Although they are marketing this game as simply a better Wii controller, an obvious benefit of a smaller controller is that it will fit more comfortably into younger kids hands.  Additionally, this greatly helps make storage more efficient, as our family is all about having a place for everything and everything in its place.

The Pro-Pack Mini operates on AAA batteries instead of AA batteries.  They’ve moved a couple things on the Wii-mote around to make it feel better, but nothing seems out of place, in fact you might even say they are improvements.

It’s impossible for families to play video games together without picking up some additional controllers.  While you can often get additional Wii-motes bundled with games like Wii Play, if you do end up needing to buy some extra Wii-motes, the Pro-Pack Mini from Power A is a highly recommended option due to its high-quality and well-thought out design.  The smaller size is not only helpful for younger kids with smaller hands, but also makes storing them a lot easier, too.  The only downside we can see to the Pro-Pack Mini is that your family may have to buy four of them, since everyone may be fighting to be able to use it!

INFORMATION FROM COMPANY FACT SHEET
 The Pro Pack Mini is a must-have for Wii™ players of all ages! Each controller has the same functionality as the original Wii™ controllers, in a sleek, miniature size ergonomically designed to provide a comfortable grip for any player. The set includes a MiniRemote™ and MiniChuk™. Developed by POWER A.

FEATURES
• MiniRemote™ is 35% smaller than the original Wii™ Remote
• Ergonomically designed to provide a more comfortable grip
• Wii MotionPlus™ compatible
• Contoured surfaces with soft-touch no-slip grip
• Glowing main control buttons
• Larger A, 1 and 2 buttons for accuracy
• Includes: 1 wireless MiniRemote™, 1 MiniChuk™ with 3ft (1m) Cord, and matching Wrist Strap
• Available in Purple and Black (Pink and Teal TBA)

Tell Us What Your Family Thinks

 
Dave B at 3/10/2011 11:34:51 PM
6 Year old son loves this, but will not work with motion-plus games such as Wii Sports Resort. I assume we can purchase add-on motion-plus, but then the cost is close to Wii brand controllers. Also having an issue with battery life using rechargeable NiMh energizer batteries. They last only about an hour of play. I may not have purchased this knowing some of these issues, but the ergonomic size is very good for his hands.
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