Early WiiMote prototype emerges with wires that let it plug into a GameCube

The Wii was a console best known for its unusual “WiiMote” controller, which used an approachable TV remote form-factor and motion-controls to entice families worldwide to play endless amounts of Wii Tennis. Now, an early prototype for this controller has been sold at auction in Japan, reports Polygon.Although there are superficial similarities, the prototype controller is a very different beast to what was eventually released alongside the Wii. For starters, it’s designed to