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  • wii

    Kit With Wiimote Accesories for 38 Sports You Will Never Practice In Real Life

    Just when I thought the whole Wiimote accessories situation couldn't get any more stupid, here comes a plastic crap-o-la vendor with a 38-in-1 Wii Sport Kit to remind me that I am wrong. [Areustech via CrunchGear]
    07/10/09
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    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by F.D.V: Is that an arrow at the very top? 12 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Nintendo on the Wii Vitality Sensor: You Just Don't Understand

    The Wii Vitality Sensor was met with a very harsh, possibly unfair reception when it was announced at E3. Now, Nintendo is getting a little defensive about their upcoming medical instrument game peripheral. More »
    07/10/09
    15,825
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by 32ndnote: If you want to use the sniper rifle, you must calm down and slow your heartbeat. Other wise your shot... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Ultimate Wiimote Control Hack: 15-Tonne Giant Robot Claws

    Forget about puny robots, this is why Wiimote hacking was invented: To control two giant robotic claws, each of them weighing 15 tonnes and pushing 200 bars, which can separate your torso from your legs in a snap. [Entity Crisis]
    07/07/09
    10,501
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    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by tehdorkz: Finally...the wii does something awesome 3 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Wiimote Tennis Serve Trainer Won't Make You Into Roger Federer

    The line between Wii games and the real-life activities they emulate is increasingly squiggly and faint, no thanks to people like this guy, who's jury-rigged a tennis serve trainer out of his Wiimote. More »
    07/06/09
    6,731
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by aprather: I think the problem here is that he seems to be practicing his serve with a rotten peach... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • gaming

    Sony Patent Controls Games with That Crap on Your Coffee Table

    Is this Sony playing catch-up to Microsoft's Project Natal? It may be developing a system that lets you control the PS3 with real world objects, like coffee mugs, glasses, bongs, and books. More »
    07/05/09
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    By Stephen Climpson

    Comment by Matingmonkey is a proud eMac owner: I wil map it to my dick. there, I said it,I aint trying to hide stuff. 9 Responses | Other threads

  • gaming

    Use Sony's DualShock on the Nintendo Wii, Then Giggle Like a Super Villain

    Why buy Nintendo's fancy Wii Classic Controller or humiliatingly turn the Wiimote sideways when your old PS/PS2 controllers are perfectly fine? Import this DualShock to Wii adapter for just under $20 and no one will even notice. [Gametech via Kotaku]
    06/25/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Anthony Felix: You kidding me?? nothin new hwe other than the adapter is white and mentions the wii. ive always had this... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • gaming

    A Few More Details on Sony's Motion Controller

    We couldn't get a word out of Sony regarding their motion controller other than it tracked light in 3D space and would not unseat the Dual Shock as the primary PS3 controller. But Sony recently told developers a bit more. More »
    06/22/09
    15,692
    77

    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by tok3ninja; is the best non-star commenter: "Motion control sucks some PS3 horsepower" - and all this time I thought the PS3 had more unrealized, untouched headroom... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Wii Bowling Ball: Tear It Up Like Jesus

    Jesus Quintana that is. That's right, with this Wiimote accessory you are just a pair of ugly shoes away from an unparalleled home bowling experience. More »
    06/18/09
    15,086
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    By Sean Fallon

    Comment by blash: I guarantee someone will throw that into their TV - wriststrap be damned. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Battlemodo: The Wiimote vs. The Cheap Knockoffs

    The Wiimote is a cute controller, but it's $40. And now Nyko and Mad Catz have each released nearly identical alternatives that run $5 and $10 less, respectively. But do they work in performance-heavy gaming? Actually, yes, yes they do. More »
    Feature
    06/16/09
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    By Mark Wilson
  • e3 2009

    Power Up Charging Stand Recharges the Wii Punch-Out Board

    You can use the Wii Balance Board for Wii Fit, but if you're smart, you'll stick to Punch-Out. Regardless, Mad Catz' upcoming Power Up Charging Station will make your Balance Board rechargeable. More »
    06/04/09
    3,853
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by nightwheel: This is a great idea. This thing will pay for it's self in a month. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Why the Original Wiimote Didn't Have MotionPlus

    In the warm afterglow of E3's various motion-control debuts, Nintendo's MotionPlus Wiimote add-on—priced high and no longer ahead of the curve—isn't as enticing as it once was, leaving the company in defense mode. For example: More »
    06/04/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by AndrewJayPollack: Nintendo couldn't hit their market date and price point by including the gyro in the original handset. I'm not... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Project Natal Intro Videos Show Real Controller-Free Interaction

    GameTrailers somehow nabbed the actual video Microsoft played on the big screen at its E3 conference. Check it out, but turn down your volume, as audio got borked in the transfer. More »
    06/01/09
    43,536
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    By Wilson Rothman

    Comment by switchblade saints: oi I though fleshbot was back. nvm WTF is bloodcopy, I though it was a joke but whoa they are serious.... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Nyko Type Pad Pro Brings QWERTY to the Wii Completely Inconspicuously

    There are Wiimote peripherals. And then there is the Type Pad Pro. More »
    06/01/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Kaiser-Machead: And is in no way related to the BSG Colonial Viper. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Rumor: Motion-Sensing PS3 Controller to Debut at E3

    Variety is claiming that Sony will unveil a Wiimote-type motion-sensing controller at E3, piling another rumor on top of expectations for a UMD-less PSP. No matter what, Sony's in for an int-er-est-ing June. More »
    05/01/09
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    By John Herrman

    Comment by j05hu4: The game console history clearly shows that if you introduce new controllers after the console launch you'll have a 99%... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Energizer Brings Induction Charging to Wiimotes

    The best part about the Energizer's Wiimote Induction Charging System is that if you choose to play it safe with the rubber sleeves and wrist straps, you can charge them without removing that extra stuff. More »
    04/29/09
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    By Adrian Covert

    Comment by njso18: you do realize that Nyko already makes a charing station similar to this? it's not condom-compatible but it's also... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Wiimote Soap: So Nice I May Bend to Pick It Up

    Made of coconut oil carried by African swallows, cocoa butter, palm oil, and lots of slippy bubblicious love, comes the Wiimote soap. And it looks so slippretty that I'm actually spending $10 on it. bubble More »
    04/29/09
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    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by xbrav: I don't like the idea of rubbing that on my body... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • video games

    Human Space Invaders Game Turns Your Body Into a Wiimote

    For a class project, computer-engineering college kids built a system that tracks body movements using a camera and a colored vest, mapping them to a Space Invaders-type game that requires you to jump to shoot. More »
    04/27/09
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    By Wilson Rothman

    Comment by Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Nice. But we had this on Video Games Live last year, if the system works the same way. Kinda funny seeing the... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • gaming

    Early Wiimote Schematics Reveal More Wiimotes

    There are no huge revelations to make when inspecting these early Wiimote schematics dug up in patent apps, but they do offer an interesting look at the future (err...present) that could have been. More »
    04/24/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by turwaith: Hummm...I'm kind of wondering what they were planning on using some of those extra buttons for. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • confirmed

    Wii MotionPlus Includes New Magnum-Sized Condom

    Wii MotionPlus may be a tiny dongle that plugs in the bottom of your Wiimote, but Nintendo wants to make sure your TV is offered some enhanced protection all the same. More »
    04/15/09
    10,380
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by shalegac: This stupid thing can't just be built in? Seriously, why do I need to spend $80 to have a complete... 18 Responses | Other threads

  • you are under my control

    The Wiimote-Controlled Casmobot Mows Your Lawn

    If every kid had a Casmobot, there would be way more little boys knocking on your door asking if they could mow your lawn. Which would be amusing, until that cute kid charged you $500. More »
    04/06/09
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    By Erica Ho

    Comment by Pretolo: This guy looks like Martin Gore of Depeche Mode... more » | Other threads

  • go to the gym!

    Wii Controllers Test Your Riiflex for $35 This Summer

    Starting at $35 this summer, Power Play's Riiflex brings you closer to the body of a god who sits on a couch and works out with 2-pound weights for 15 minutes daily. More »
    04/06/09
    5,259
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    By Erica Ho

    Comment by HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: Why not just wear wrist weights while you play? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • wiimote

    Graffiti for Wii Video Shows 100% Silly Fun, 0% Mess

    The Wii Spray concept project by University of Weimar's Martin Lihs is now a reality, as you can see in this video. You can pick colors pointing at patches, and even use stencils. More »
    04/06/09
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    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by Nathan Tokala: ha ha now all we have to do is have 100,000 giant tv's and then give gangsters this then at... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • gaming

    Wii Jog Turns Every Game Into Wii Fit

    If you've been disappointed by the level of calories burning from flailing wrists, Wii Jog can add the element of walking into almost any Wii title. More »
    04/02/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Scotland: Pedometer related video clip. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • heavenly spheres

    Moixa Defies Natural Interface, Creates Crazy Interface "Sphere"

    Whoever thought the future wouldn't be filled with humming radio-connected spheres is just plain dumb, but Moixa's mesmerizing Sphere i/o interface device seems to buck the current trend of natural interaction. More »
    03/31/09
    5,731
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    By Wilson Rothman

    Comment by Jonathan Butler: this seems pretty cool, i'm not to clear on the function, but pretty neat gadget. more » | Other threads

  • mods

    Wiimote + Construx + Airsoft Gun = Biew Biew

    This DIY Wiimote-controlled Airsoft gun is a pretty impressive project with excellent sound effects. It'll move a full 180 degrees horizontally and has an auto mode to take out the ankles of coworkers. More »
    03/28/09
    12,691
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    By Dan Nosowitz

    Comment by RoyFazules: Isn't the correct onomatopoeia "pew pew? 3 Responses | Other threads

  • peripherals

    Gametrack Freedom Brings 'Wiimote' to Xbox 360 this Fall

    The Gametrack Freedom (a Wiimote-like device planned for the Xbox 360 and PS3) has been redesigned since we last saw it, and in the meantime, it's been slated for Xbox 360 release this fall. More »
    03/25/09
    6,580
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Metropolis: The Wiimote is the reason I don't play my Wii anymore. No way am I using one on my Ps3. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • gaming

    Sony Patent Teases Power Ring LED Wiimotes

    Remember that crazy, bulbous PS3 motion controller spotted in a Sony patent app? Well a newly uncovered Sony application is slightly less Requiem for a Dream and slightly more Captain Planet. More »
    03/17/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by A Snake a Snake... OH it's a Snake!: Why don't MS and Sony just copy the Wiimote and make it slightly different. I don't understand why they still... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • gaming

    Wii MotionPlus Demoed for Tiger Woods 10, Looking Solid

    EA has said that Wii MotionPlus will put an end to lazy, couch/wrist Wiimote gaming. This clip demonstrates why. More »
    03/13/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by OldSchoolGadgetLover: Wow... it simulates the weather conditions on the course you are playing on based on the real weather conditions in... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • accessories

    Cobalt Flux Dark Ops Wii Lightgun Unites Bald Gamers Everywhere

    The G-rated world of the Wii has little room for lethal-looking peripherals. Luckily Cobalt Flux stepped up to the plate with their Dark Ops Lightgun, at least in their press shots. More »
    03/12/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Rain-man: What a strange photoshop job. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • qotd

    Will the MotionPlus Enhance Your Wii Enjoyment?

    The Wii MotionPlus is delayed, but does anyone care? It does improve the Wiimote's accuracy to true 1:1 status, but is THIS the biggest problem with the Wii? More »
    03/09/09
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    By Jason Chen

    Comment by .357: This isn't the biggest problem with the Wii. The biggest problem with the Wii is the lack of... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • unconfirmed

    Nintendo Power: Wii MotionPlus Out 'Prior' to June 18th

    While Nintendo isn't talking about Wii MotionPlus, a few developers have been happy to brag about using the technology, implying release dates for the peripheral. And now even Nintendo Power has joined in. More »
    03/05/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by qrius: I'm lazy - can someone summarize what additional features this provides? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    'Wii Breakfast' Would Probably Make Nintendo Lots of Money

    There's no concept more ridiculous to me than Wiimote peripherals, controllers for controllers. This parody, Wii Breakfast, warns us of what's to come if we don't nip this trend in the bud. [via Geekologie]
    03/04/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by OMG! Chariot!: Too bad british breakfeast tastes like shit. I mean sausages and egg, together? 15 Responses | Other threads

  • nettop

    $200 Acer Hornet Is Nvidia Ion-Based PC-Wii-Console Hybrid Thingie

    Apparently, the Acer Hornet is an Nvidia Ion-based Atom-powered small PC which can be mounted on displays. The most interesting thing: Acer wants to sell it with a Wiimote-like device for gaming and remote control. More »
    02/27/09
    19,638
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    By Jesus Diaz

    Comment by jdickson87: I just want people to start making netbooks based on Ion. Come on, people! How long are you going to... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • phallus

    Alec Baldwin Points Out, Subtly, That the Wiimote Is Basically a Penis

    Baldwin's display of Wiimote ambidexterity is pretty much why I refuse to play the Wii with another guy in the room. Well, that, and the Xbox 360. [Kotaku]
    02/16/09
    26,577
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by BeautifulAgony: I began to feel very self conscious about using the Wii in front of my niece after seeing this. Is that... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • wiimotes

    Mini-mote Wiimote Mod for Mini-Me

    After his last Wiimote-for-hippies mod shut down his site, DHreck is back with another one, and this time his mini-mote and nunchuck mod is for midgets! people who like cute, small things. More »
    02/04/09
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    By Andi Wang

    Comment by soccer1105: "except that it's everything my boyfriend wants me to be: cuter, smaller, and slimmer." Ouch. I still... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • crimes

    Man Arrested For Allegedly Strangling His Girlfriend with a Wii Controller

    Daniel Alvarez, 21, of Austin, Texas was recently arrested for allegedly attempting to strangle his girlfriend with a Wii controller. Why? Because she wanted to know who stole the cookies from the cookie jar. More »
    02/04/09
    9,871
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    By Andi Wang

    Comment by cjgentile: haha great pic. Yeah I bet they were thin mints. I think all of the other kinds are crap 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Wiimotes Bundled With Free Slippers for Resourceful Japanese Children

    In America, we call them "Wiimote jackets," but in Japan, they're just an ordinary pair of shoes. How foolish our uncultured ways must look to the rest of the world. [人生の調味料 via Kotaku]
    01/27/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by 3DaysTillTheState_GitEmSteveDave: Was it the Japanese who practiced foot-binding? 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Brooklyn Pastry Chef Crafts Perfect, Gigantic Wiimote Cake

    Last week, a 9-year-old boy received the birthday cake of his life in the form of a giant Wiimote. More »
    01/23/09
    18,715
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by OMG! Ponies!: And after eating six pieces, the children lost all interest in it. The Wii has sat on the cutting... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Riiflex Weights Make the Wii Fitter

    As long as you are flailing away at whatever Wii title you're torturing yourself with, you might as well add some resistance. More »
    01/21/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Telecinision: Not a bad idea. . . . until you lose your grip and toss one of THOSE into your multiple... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • peripherals

    Wii Overkill Hand Cannon Is Dirty Harry Approved

    When I think shooting stuff, I think Clint Eastwood, a guy who would never carry the Wii Zapper into a room full of zombies. But he'd love the Overkill Hand Cannon, punks. More »
    01/20/09
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by Bueller: WTF with the inauguration related posts, followed by posts on this subject? 10 Responses | Other threads

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