Trick for second player motion controls in Splatoon

Disclaimer: we've not tried it yet.
Text: Mike Holmes
Published 2015-05-31

If this little trick works, there's a way to give motion controls to an additional player in Splatoon's Battle Dojo mode.

Simply by tethering a Wii Remote to either a Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro, or Wii U Pro Controller, the second player can have the same motion controls as enjoyed by the player with the Wii U GamePad.

As explained via the Splatoon Tumblr: "One of our scientists has made a rather stunning discovery! From early reports, it appears to be a means of adding motion control to the controller of the player playing on the TV screen in Battle Dojo. On the controller selection screen for Battle Dojo, press and hold down on the +Control Pad, press and hold B, and then press ZR and ZL.

"It seems a Wii Remote Plus is necessary to perform this incredible feat. This technique also appears to be possible when using a Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro! When using a Wii U Pro Controller, first press ZL and ZR to select that as your controller, and then press the 2 Button on the Wii Remote Plus to activate it."

We've been playing the colourful shooter, and while we've not slapped a score on it just yet, you can read our initial impressions right here.

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