Controllers; 7.1 All Controllers; Display When Extension Controller Is Necessary [Required]; Avoid Game Design Forcing Extended Period Of Continuous Operation Or Strenuous Activity [Information] - Nintendo Wii Programming Manuallines

7 Controllers

7.1 All Controllers

7.1.1

Display When Extension Controller is Necessary [Required]

Display that a necessary extension controller is needed before its use in the application.
The purpose of this requirement is to inform the user of the need for the particular extension controller
during gameplay.
7.1.2 Avoid Game Design Forcing Extended Period of Continuous Operation or
Strenuous Activity [Information]
To prevent the user from experiencing physical injuries such as RSI, avoid game designs that force
the following types of controller operations for extended periods of time:
• Strenuous actions such as swinging around
• Repetitive motion in a single direction
• Keeping the controller stationary in a single location
In particular, make sure the game design does not require users to compete using strenuous actions
or to repeat strenuous actions for an extended period of time to progress in the game.
We recommend inserting an appropriate number of scenes where no controller operations are
necessary.
Also, during development, use multiple game testers to evaluate whether excessive stress is placed
on the body.
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Wii Programming Guidelines
RVL-06-0132-001-I
Released: October 11, 2006