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Gamestop Wii supply is finally meeting demand

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on March 19th, 2009

wii-sbThis story has been three years in the making. Video game retailer GameStop finally has enough Nintendo Wii consoles for everyone, and it only took about three years for it to happen. In an interview with Gamasutra, GameStop’s senior VP of merchandising Bob McKenzie says that the company’s supply of Nintendo Wii consoles has finally caught up with demand.

“You know, three years later, we finally have enough inventory on the shelf, and we’ve got a couple of weeks in supply of this. That’s good because we can finally determine and gauge it before we get into the fourth holiday season.”

Wii Karaoke just got weirder

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on March 16th, 2009

Wii Karaoke just got weirderAre your walls paper thin? Driving the family crazy with your voice? Is your singing voice causing your pets to moan and drop dead? No worries. This microphone peripheral named “Urusakunai Kara OK!” (Not Noisy Kara OK!) lets Wii owners sing their hearts out in Hudson’s Karaoke JOYSOUND Wii game.

The Wii is known for weird peripherals, but this may be the strangest yet. You may be singing into it, but it looks like you are getting gassed at the dentist’s office in the 60’s.

Dark Ops Wii light gun

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on March 12th, 2009

Dark Ops Wii light gunHere’s a Wii light gun that looks alien and lethal at the same time. The Dark Ops Wii Light Gun peripheral lets you kill on screen beings in style. We’ve seen our share of wii guns, but this one has a form factor that is a departure.

One major drawback is that it would be a pain to reach the D-pad. But at least it looks different compared to standard plastic Wii guns. It’s for people who want to play Wii games with alien looking guns for no real reason other than to look cool.

Nintendo’s MotionPlus due out prior to June 18th

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on March 5th, 2009

Nintendo’s MotionPlus due out prior to June 18thSeems like it’s been forever since Nintendo announced the MotionPlus Wiimote add-on. Since July, we have waited and wondered when Nintendo would release it. Well, at last we have some news.

According to EA Sports’ official Grand Slam Tennis page, that title will be available for the Wii on June 18th. A recent Nintendo Power article about the game, has producer Thomas Singleton saying that the MotionPlus accessory is “due out prior to Grand Slam’s release.” So, by doing some simple math one can deduce that Nintendo should ship the MotionPlus add-on prior to June 18th. Are you stunned at our math abilities? I know I am.

Wii Breakfast goes too far

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on March 4th, 2009

Wii Breakfast goes too farWe love the Wii. Especially when it uses the Wiimote and other attachments properly, so it’s not all gimmicky. But Wii Breakfast may be taking it to extremes.

See for yourself in the Idiots Of Ants’ leaked gameplay footage below. The developer really went to town on the peripherals, which help you make toast, pour milk and read a newspaper. Oh yeah. Also Wii Sausages.

Retro NES classic controllers for the Wii

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on February 25th, 2009

Retro NES classic controllers for the WiiLooks like the Super Famicon controller for the Wii was just the first such retro controller. Codejunkies is offering this NES-type classic gamepad that has the SNES’s four buttons for $20.

What’s next? We predict a new version of the Nintendo Power Glove, maybe a Mini ROB the robot that can hold your Wiimote. Once they redo all the old Nintendo peripherals, how about an Atari joystick for the Wii?

EA Sports Active for the Wii

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on February 21st, 2009

EA Sports Active for the WiiElectronic Arts wants to have more Wii cred, so they are unveiling the new EA Sports Active exercise package, and they hope that it soars past the Wii Fit as the best-selling fitness title on the console. EA claims that you will benefit from a more serious workout with Sports Active compared to Wii Fit.

EA’s exercise routine will focus on cardio and strength improvement challenges, and can be played by a single person or as a group. There’s also a new peripheral. A specially designed leg strap that will hold the Nunchuk while you hold the Wiimote in your hand. This lets the software track both upper and lower body movement with more accuracy.

Wii Super Famicom classic controller now available

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on February 19th, 2009

Wii Super Famicom classic controller now availableYou might remember this limited edition Super Famicom Classic Controller from back when it was available only to Club Nintendo members in Japan. Well now it’s available to you, thanks to Play-Asia. And they’ll even ship to the United States so you can add some old school to your Wii.

The bad news is that it will cost you just over $80 shipped, so you better really want it badly.

From the maker of the Hemp-Mote: Mini-Mote and Nunchuk

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on February 3rd, 2009

From the maker of the Hemp-Mote: Mini-Mote and NunchukI’m sure you remember Dhreck’s Hemp-mote. The Wii-mote wrapped in hemp? Dhreck is obviously a madman. I mean, why? Why hemp? Why a mini-mote and nunchuk? Got me.

Dhreck has been a busy boy, modding a normal Wiimote and Nunchuk in a minimal size. For some reason. Maybe he has small hands. If you too have small hands and some extra time, he has a detailed tutorial on how you can make your own. I have to admit, the finished product looks kinda cool.

Wii Check-up Channel will let you get a second opinion from Dr. Mario

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on January 27th, 2009

Wii Check-up Channel will let you get a second opinion from Dr. MarioSince everyone is using the Wii these days, I guess it was inevitable that we could get house calls from Dr. Mario. Nintendo Japan has announced a new Wii “Check-Up” channel that is scheduled for an April launch. The system was developed with the help of Hitachi, NEC, and Panasonic, with a health insurance company providing 2-way communication between users and health professionals who will give you “healthy guidance”.

Let’s face it, you could use some of that after playing video games all day. Apparently it will work in conjunction with Wii Fit and the Balance Board. You can also use NEC’s mobile phone health platform.

Wii Pom Poms for cheerleading games

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on January 26th, 2009

Wii Pom Poms for cheerleading gamesI find the whole Wii peripheral phenomenon fascinating. It’s fun to see what they will come up with next. However, this might be taking things a tad too far. Wii Pom Poms. Of course, it’s for those cheerleading games for the Wii.

You know, Wee Cheer and All Star Cheer squad. Your daughter is probably not playing it as she’s too busy doing the real thing. Wii controllers just look wrong with pom poms attached. The Wii Pom Poms are from Hip Street and will attach to your Wii remote and Nunchuck. This may just be the worst Wii accessory ever.

Forget roses: Chocolate Wii Miis for Valentine’s Day

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on January 22nd, 2009

Forget roses: Chocolate Wii Miis for Valentine’s DayIt’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate love and shower that special someone with gifts like roses,jewelry, fine wine and chocolates. If you’re going to give that special geek someone candy and chocolates this year why not tie it all in with their favorite hobby? The Wii. Give them some chocolate Miis.

They come in white, milk, or dark chocolate flavors of both male and female. It even comes packaged in a box that looks like a Wii. Give a geek this gift and they will be yours forever. Only $19.95 and for each purchase they will donate a $1 to the Child’s Play Charity.

YouTube heads to the Wii and Playstation 3

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on January 15th, 2009

YouTube heads to the Wii and Playstation 3YouTube has enjoyed tremendous success, but like all superstars, things can get lonely at the top. It’s a service that’s been stuck on the computer. The internet to be exact. Sure, it gets tons of hits, lots of people enter it’s doors every day. But it gets lonely. People just watch and post their videos. No one stops to talk.

Anyway, YouTube wants to start socializing more. So it’s getting off the computer and onto your TV, through video game consoles. YouTube is coming to the Sony Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. It flips Xbox 360 the bird for now. PS3 and Wii owners can just go to www.youtube.com/tv to get a specially-formatted version of the site for your TV.

jOG forces Wii gamers to move around more

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on January 7th, 2009

jOG forces Wii gamers to move around moreSure, you’ve flicked your wrist again and again playing Wii Tennis. You’ve swung your arms about while playing baseball. Now, prepare to run…jOG. The jOG for Wii (also compatible with PS2) only allows gamers to use their joysticks if they’re physically jogging at the same time.

The device works by connecting to your controller through a cable and then being attached to your pants. After that, if you want to use the controller’s joystick, you better be jogging fatty. The jOG-S21 will be available in the near future and will cost around $25. Below you’ll find a video demonstrating how the jOG works.

Custom Desert Eagle may be the strangest Wii gun mod yet

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on January 5th, 2009

Custom Desert Eagle may be the strangest Wii gun mod yeteBay seller fordelite_76 is just brimming with confidence that you will bid and bid high on this auction for a custom Wii gun they created. I can tell, because he uses a lot of asterisks and the word AWESOME sandwiched in between. That’s confidence. And why not? “IT WORKS GREAT AND LOOKS BETTER THAN ANY OTHER WII GUN OUT THERE ..I HAVENT SEEN …”

Who could argue with that? It looks so realistic with the large white Wiimote attached bayonet style. I bet the thinking was that if you can’t frag your enemy from a distance, just approach and stab your TV Civil War style. Another strange thing is that in the pics the gun appears to be hardwired to the Wimote’s B button via a bent hanger wire that pulls the trigger. Now that’s craftsmanship.





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