The final game shown didn’t do much to utilize MotionPlus, but it was still fun all the same. Power Cruising (jet skis racing around an ocean track) utilizes both the Wiimote and Nunchuck, held horizontally so as to replicated the handlebars of a jet ski. Tilting the controllers forward, backward, and side-to-side control steering and balance, while a quick twist of the Wiimote will allow you to “rev” your engine and get a brief speed boost. While precision controls weren’t on display for this particular game, incredibly physics were, as the choppiness of the water would realistically affect your jet ski, and trying to cut a corner too fast and too sharp would result in you tumbling off. You can bet that we wouldn’t have seen anything near so advanced with the original Wii Sports.

Walking away from Wii Sports Resort, I am willing to claim that this game, if the early demos are any indication, will be a worthy heir to the Wii Sports throne. The few games already an display are a lot of fun, and there are sure to be plenty more great challenges where these came from. Also, considering the fact that the MotionPlus will come bundled with Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo is guaranteed to sell a ton of copies, the same way people bought up Wii Play for the extra remote. Unlike Wii Play though, this looks to be the genuine article, a game that anyone can enjoy and will likely take many hours of pleasure in. Book your reservation now, you’ll want to be on the list once this resort opens.