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Wii Classic Controllers

Famicom Wii Classic Controllers Can't Wash Away Bad E3 Press Conference Memories

Still smarting from Nintendo's half-ass, arm waving train wreck of an E3 press conference? Yeah, these retro Famicom-inspired Classic Controllers for the Wii Virtual Console won't help at all with that, but they're still a pretty cool collector's item. They come in two red and gold Famicom versions, two Wii white versions, and will retail for about $15 apiece when they arrive in Japan on September 10. Import only for now, but that could change drastically in the future, just like Nintendo's marketing strategy. [Amazon Japan via Virtual Console Reviews]

6:00 PM on Sun Jul 20 2008
By Jack Loftus
3,313 views, 10 comments

Latest by MobileMilitia: these hardly even look like famicom controllers... more »

virtual console

Virtual Console Duplicator Copies 60 USB Sticks At Once

For those times when 59 copies just isn't enough, make 60 USB copies at once with this Virtual Console duplicator. Featuring optional 128-bit encryption and the ability to duplicate actual files (rather than just writing a binary mirror), it takes the copier just two minutes to fill 60 1GB drives with whatever pictures of your dog/resume/butt you find necessary to distribute to the public. Intended for industrial use, the system runs $8000. [product via SlipperyBrick]

9:50 AM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,687 views, 28 comments

the shaft

Hands-On With The Shaft

The Gadget: The Shaft, an arcade-style Virtual Console controller for playing Wii.
The Experience: The Shaft felt good. The black version had a more rubberized texture, while the white Shaft we tried out was silky smooth. We found both to our liking, and the multi-assignable turbo button is perfect for when you want some quick play. Hit the jump for a bonus "shot."

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7:57 PM on Tue Jan 8 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,212 views, 19 comments

roundup

Afternoon News: Give Gifts on Wii, Get a Cheap Mylo, New Light Bulbs for Ireland and More

• Dealzmodo: Sign up for a Sony Visa card, get a Mylo for $49 and one free year of T-Mobile Hotspot service. Our own Chris Mascari said it best: "Kinda makes me wish I wanted a Mylo." [Sony]
• The Wii Shop now lets you send Virtual Console games to friends as gifts. First person to send me Super Mario 64 gets a gold star. [Crave]
• Ireland will ban the sale of incandescent light bulbs in 2009. Crossing my fingers that a 2010 ban on Bono is next. [Tech Digest]
• Nokia wants a cut of user revenues from carriers, like someone else we know. Jealous much, Nokia? [BGR]
• LG has sold 15 million Chocolate handsets. Kudos to them on finding 15 million suckers. [Wireless Info]

4:00 PM on Mon Dec 10 2007
By Benny Goldman
1,985 views, 14 comments

Latest by n/a: i've mentioned this before in regards to ontario's (canada) upcoming ban on incandescent bulbs: they need to not ban them, just insanely tax them and use the money to subsidize tax exemptions on florescent bulbs (thus you can still easily use more »

home entertainment

Emulator Plays Better Games Than Wii's Virtual Console


Nintendo had a good thing going with its Virtual Console idea, but we admit to being more than just a little disappointed when we saw the launch titles. Well, now someone's managed to run an emulator on their Wii using a combination of Action Replay, SDLoad, and Nintendo's own SD card adapter. The combo allows you to launch DOL files/games directly from the Wii. Nice way to stick it to the man and get those games you really wanna play. – Louis Ramirez

[ED: Nooooo...I love Nintendo. don't put that icky thing inside of the Wii!] More »

3:12 PM on Wed Nov 22 2006
By Louis Ramirez
8,057 views, 6 comments

Latest by pepsi_max2k: i'd wager running epsxe via fedora on the ps3 will run ps1 games better, too. more »

announcements

Nintendo Names Wii's Virtual Console Games

Part of the Wii's cool factor comes from its ability to play old school games via its virtual console and now thanks to the guys at 1Up, we have a first look at Nintendo's line up. Games will be bought using Wii points, with NES games going for 500 points and SNES games (all two of them) going for 800. Nintendo plans on releasing 10 new games each month, but has announced the first batch for the remainder of the year. We're disappointed that the list doesn't include more SNES games (nor is there any Castlevania or MegaMan). Click ahead for a few of the titles. More »

9:40 AM on Wed Nov 1 2006
By Louis Ramirez
8,554 views, 41 comments

Latest by Stumies: Clayfighter! I thought I was the only one who loved that game. I remember being blown away by the theme song and the fact that Super Nintendo games could talk and actually be understood. Does anybody remember more »