The So-Called "Blue Button"

[PaulPool]

Found this posted somewhere else.

For those of you who do not know, a couple of weeks ago or so, screenshots of Elebits popped up, and a mysterious blue retangular thingamabob was spotted on the black Wiimote that the "player" was holding:
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7976/elebits20060525032852647pq6.jpg

It's been called a "reflection", "button", "label", and even "memory card". What is it, really? Well, it was bugging me, so I decided to do my best to find out.
Not a Button?
I only have one reason to believe that it is not a button, but it's a pretty good one.
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9676/notabuttondh6.png

If you cannot see the pic, it basically just states that the blue rectangle is flat. Buttons aren't usually flat. -_-
Not a Label
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8756/notalabelda6.png

If you cannot see the pic, it states that after enlarging the picture, I ought to be able to see another color font (white, black, or red would all be likely suspects) if it is a label, but I do not.
NOT A Reflection
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7262/notareflectionzm9.png

If you cannot see the pic, I give 4 reasons why it is not a reflection.
I Believe... it IS a Memory Card
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/6748/amemorycardwx8.png

There are many reasons why this could be a memory card. In the pictures at various zooms, I notice that part of the Wiimote appears to be elevated, perhaps "housing" for the memory card. Also, the colors of the "Rectangular Blue Thingamabob" remind me a lot of the indicator light on the Wii system itself.

In IGN's report of developer documentation regarding the Wiimote (http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718946p1.html), they state that the Wiimote has 6KB of memory. Regardless of how it is being used, it stands to reason that if it can store memory, there's probably a reason why one might require more space than that.

Nintendo has stated before that there may be alternate storage methods besides the Gamecube memory cards, SD card, and USB ports. (Though I can no longer find the article, I must be searching wrong!) Perhaps this is what they meant.

[Cr4nf0rd]

My guess would be the it's the triumphant return of the Z-button, but a memory card in the wii-mote is a much cooler idea.

[PMS Fedaykin]

holy crap, did you guys hear that?






. . . . nerd detector just went off.



hahahahaha, <3

[PMS Kahlo]

Well it certainly seems you have put a lot of thought into this. Perhaps only time will tell. :p

[asphix]

haha, I'm with herb.

While a memory card isnt entirely out of the ballpark considering the wiimote uses blue tooth tech. for its connectivity, I'm unsure as to what the boon in functionality would be to have it plug in via the controller and not the console.

Button, memory card, expansion port.. whatever it is.. it wont detract from what we already are being given, only add.. so its positive either way and I'm content to wait and find out when the information presents itself. Surprises are always nice.. I hope we're kept in mystery until the console launches :-D

*edit*

It would be cool if it was a place where you can insert different "weight cards" similar to logitechs G5 Mouse. Being able to adjust the wiimotes weight to a personal preference would be key since its claim to fame is the immersive, interactive and tactile experience it provides. This is especially true according to claims that the wiimote responds to subtle wrist movements/flicks. Adjustable weights would make such movements a lot more accurate and comfortable for the varying hand, wrist and forearm strengths among different users.

[Cr4nf0rd]

It would be cool if it was a place where you can insert different "weight cards" similar to logitechs G5 Mouse. Being able to adjust the wiimotes weight to a personal preference would be key since its claim to fame is the immersive, interactive and tactile experience it provides. This is especially true according to claims that the wiimote responds to subtle wrist movements/flicks. Adjustable weights would make such movements a lot more accurate and comfortable for the varying hand, wrist and forearm strengths among different users.

I like that idea!

[Sigrdrifta]

Maybe its just a tag to tell players apart?
My cable TV box used to allow multiple players onits interactive gams, each would use a diffrent remote, with a colour tag so you know whoes who on screen.

Though I like the idea of it being SD card type slot, or a DS gamecard slot would be nice ;)

Or just a cover for a rechargeable battery jack.

Or a likkle blue sticker to make us think up ideas for nintendo!

[lil_LeLuen]

maybe they were out of paint...

hee hee that would be funny :P

[L337 Geek]

Or a likkle blue sticker to make us think up ideas for nintendo!

Nintendo reps are scanning the web as we speak looking for good ideas for the "blue spot"