Introduction
If you've ever used a Wii Motion Plus, you've probably experienced frustration from the tedious calibration process, only to have the gyroscope drift out of alignment within the first five minutes of play. You could recalibrate it, but that interrupts play (and annoys you). Believe me, I've been there. Therefore, to save you from this annoying phenomenon we call drift, I've compiled a list of things to try BEFORE you recalibrate the gyro. If any one of these methods helps, please leave a comment on that method (and mark the guide as complete)! It would help me to order the methods based on which most often solves this sort of problem! DISCLAIMER: These methods may help alleviate misalignment of the gyro, but are not guaranteed to work. Some methods may require adequate space. Be aware of your surroundings while attempting these methods or you risk damage to property, yourself, and others. Please make note that I am not responsible for any TV slayings that may occur as a result of inadequate grip on a Wii Remote.
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Some games, such as Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, allow you to reset the alignment simply by pressing a button, often DOWN on the d-pad. If you are playing a game that has this option, try it before attempting anything else.
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You may be asking, "If it's using a gyroscope, why should I need the sensor bar?" The answer? Some games, such as Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, use the sensor bar to passively correct misalignment of the gyro. These games can't do this if the sensor bar is obstructed.
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Okay, okay. You might be thinking, "Why would I do that if Nintendo says it's not safe to use the Wii Motion Plus without it?" Well, first off, it's perfectly safe. I have no idea where Nintendo got that from. Second, the jacket has a tendency to block the infrared sensor in the remote, thus interfering with the passive calibration.
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Sorry, but there's really no better way to say it. It may sound a little farfetched, but this method can actually help a little! Hold the remote at its base and draw an imaginary circle with its tip. I have no idea why this helps, but I've done it before, and, as crazy as it sounds, it actually helped a little!
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Back to the more... logical solutions. The Wii Motion Plus requires a stable power source in order to function properly, so batteries that are low may cause it to drift out of alignment. Replacing or recharging your batteries could help.
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If you still experience gyroscopic drift even after attempting one or more of the methods listed, you may have to resort to recalibrating the gyro.
