Nintendo plans to launch the Wii MotionPlus, an accessory for the popular console's wireless controller that provides more accurate motion controls, on June 8 in the U.S.

The Japanese video game company said Tuesday the MotionPlus, which attaches to existing Wii remotes, will cost $20. On July 26, Nintendo ( NTDOY.PK - news - people ) will also launch "Wii Sports Resort," a game designed to build on the popularity of "Wii Sports." Each game, which will cost $50, will come packaged with a MotionPlus accessory.


The Wii has enjoyed enormous success in the U.S., outselling both the Xbox 360 from Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT - news - people ) and the PlayStation 3 from Sony Corp. ( SNE - news - people ) In Japan, however, sales have slowed recently.

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