Reddit mentions of Nintendo Wii Remote Plus, Black

All WiiU games and any Virtual Console games that are in the WiiU's eShop can be default be played 100% with the gamepad. If you want to play old Wii games you will most likely (99% of games) need a Wiimote and nunchuck. Based on personal preferences you can then opt for a Pro Controller to use with certain games if you want. For example, I played Hyrule Warriors exclusively with the Pro Controller even though I didn't have to, just 'cause.

Smash, Kart, and Rayman legends support the widest range of controllers.

If you think your co-workers would fair better with more traditional controllers --- the Pro Controllers are the closest fit. They are a fairly expensive but also have a nearly 80 hour battery life. In games that support it, pro controllers can usually be used interchangeably with the gamepad (screen controller).

On the other end of the spectrum, the wii mote is cheaper, has less buttons (primarily used for simple games), includes pointer / motion controls, and requires batteries.

Some games will require the nunchuck addon; alternatively, a classic controller addon provides support similar to the pro above.

All games will list controller compatibility on the back of the box (or info page on sale sites).

Yeah Arkham's going to be remastered soon on xbone. Deus Ex HR is also back compat on xbone.

Wii Remote Plus works for both Wii and Wii U, as long as it's official Nintendo product.

Wii Remote Plus on Amazon -- http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Plus-Black/dp/B00N4OAELY/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1464248551&sr=1-3&keywords=wii+remote+plus

Wii Remote Plus refurbished on Nintendo Store costs 50% less -- https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod400003

w/ nunchuk: https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod150198

Here's my setup

Yes, yes, I know, I have a CRT instead of a flat screen TV. If you'd also notice, I play more old consoles than new and CRT is superior to flat screen for them (and much cheaper). Ideally I'll be upgrading to a small (~20") Sony Trinitron. The 32" ones are free and widely available but they're sooooo big and heavy.

Type|Item

----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard | MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage | Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card
Case | Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive | LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
Keyboard | Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse | Cobra E-3lue Wired Optical Mouse
Controller | DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 - Glacier White (gifted from /u/MaximumDan) with a DS4 keyboard
Controller | Nintendo Wii Remote Plus with a cheap light gun accessory and a racing wheel
Controller | 2x GCN, DS3, 2x DS2, Ouya

Just got a Wii motion sensor bar so I can play light gun games on my PC and use the WiiMote as a remote control. Also thinking about racing games with the steering wheel attachment. Monitors are from Craigslist ($35 and $10 respectively). CRT was a gift from a friend. It's dying though (discoloration). Pre-amp and speakers were also gifts from friends. PC and consoles I bought myself.

Zak's Videogame Shack on Amazon is legit. His is the first used listing for Wii Remotes with Motion Plus here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/B00N4OAELY

I've personally bought one of them from him as well as a Pro Classic controller, Wii U Pro controller, Nunchuk controller, and Gamecube Wavebird, and all were in great cosmetic shape and 100% working order. His prices are also very solid.

Wasn't too bad... until the wii remotes. If your stand is going to be worth ~$80 (source), why not get something a little more durable than cardboard?

Will I be able to pair this to my PC?

I want to do some Wii emulation and I know you can pair a regular Wiimote but dunno about a "Wii U" branded Wiimote

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00N4OAELY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1HODXWDOAIWOF&coliid=I3AFS485JOK26B&psc=1

hahaa So confusing. Wow.

So would this be the right combination?
Wiimote: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Plus-Black/dp/B00N4OAELY/ref=pd_sim_63_22?ie=UTF8&dpID=41pDVGqtA6L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=16YNA1JFTG39VX3J6MD2

Nunchuk: http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Nunchuk-Controller-Black-Wii-U/dp/B0094X1ZXU/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0QJQKGMFCCBYZ7H2P21M

Controller: http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-Black-Nintendo/dp/B002TLTBN0/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1464291516&sr=1-3&keywords=Classic+Controller+Pro&refinements=p_89%3ANintendo

The Wiimote and Nunchuk say WiiU on the box, but the controller says Wii. Is this right?