• edutainment

    New Nintendo Patent Looks Like Picture Pages 2.0

    A new patent application Nintendo has filed in the U.S. tips its hand to a potential new focus for the game-maker, and no, it is not core gamers. More »
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    Comment by CockroachMan: Nintendo has always done educational kids games.. the SNES had tons of those (Mario is Missing, Mario and The Time... 16 Responses | Other threads

  • mods

    WeeP5: Badass Case, Same Old Rate of Fire

    When Nintendo says it puts more smiles on more faces, I'm sure it's not including the maniacal grin one must get blasting away raving Rabbids with this gangsta MP5 mod.
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    Comment by Primebuster: My nephew, 15 years old, at a distance, so as not to see the text, seen this picture as it... 50 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Rice Using WiiMote To Research Motor Skills Learning

    Researchers at Rice University make heavy use of high-end motion capture systems (glued on ping-pong balls and all) when studying how humans acquire and improve motor skills, but perhaps a WiiMote will work. More »
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    Comment by Mr.Awesomerific: I wonder when it will stop being cool to hate the Wii :/ 5 Responses | Other threads

  • theremin

    Man Builds Wiimote Theremin, Plays Star Trek Theme

    The very definition of 'Neat Hack', Ken Moore shows us his DIY Wiimote Theremin with a virtuoso rendition of a piece traditionally associated with the instrument - the theme from Star Trek. More »
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    Comment by Krondonian: I would complain that it was off pitch and annoying... but goddamn that is awesome. (The DIYTheremin and the guy's hair). 3 Responses | Other threads

  • cosdogs

    Who Says Nintendogs are Only on the DS?

    Gizmodo is gonna think I am copying their homework but, seriously, you gotta see these two dogs dressed as a Wii and a Wiimote for Halloween, and these poor sons of bitches (literally) do not look happy about it. Looks like they are having less fun playing Nintendo hardware than this guy did. More »
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    Comment by Shteve: That's why I prefer cats. The dogs don't like it but you decided they we're wearing this, so they'll simply... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • wiisearch

    More Wiisearch: Helping Stroke Patients

    It seems like we these "health researchers using Wii in study" stories about once a month but, anyway, Oxford University, last I heard, was a pretty good school. And they're looking at the Wii as a means to help stroke patients relearn simple tasks. More »
    09/21/08
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    Comment by RWHC: What I'd also really like to see is the Balance Board used in measurement and assessment of balance and coordination.... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • hori remote controller pocket

    Awesomely Inessential WiiMote Holder

    What do you buy for the Wii owner who has everything? More »
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    Comment by reallynotnick: Only $9?!?!? I am in for 4! more » | Other threads

  • motionplus

    Nintendo And MotionPlus Creators Have Open Relationship

    The Wii MotionPlus accessory is the next big thing for Nintendo, but it could very well wind up being the next big thing for many companies, both in and out of gaming. Joe Virginia, the boss of MotionPlus accessory maker InvenSense, told Eurogamer that the tech isn't exclusive to Nintendo, and it's generating a large amount of interest. More »
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    Comment by Ryodestined: Motion control tech is going to get a giant push forward. That's good news. I'm still peeved that... more » | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Nintendo Loses in Bid to Reduce Patent Infringe Penalty

    You may recall that earlier in May, Nintendo was pinched to the tune of $21 million in a patent infringement suit brought by Texas-based Anascape. Upon further review, the play stands — a U.S. District Court judge denied Ninty's pretty-please to cut that $21 mil to a less lottoriffic number. So unless they want to take this up the ladder to a U.S. federal appeals court, they'll be cutting a check for that number. More »
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    Comment by Ryodestined: Can't they just call their designs fan art and leave it at that? more » | Other threads

  • wiimote

    Battery Packs Cause Wii Wheel Alignment Issues?

    Apparently, using anything other than disposable "crap-assed gas station batteries" turns a Wii Wheel driving experience into that of a 1978 Datsun heading down to the shore. And no, that's not a desirable mod. Not for Don at videolamer, anyway. He swears that using the battery packs from the React Recharge Dock for the Wiimote reduces the 'Mote's weight and makes it drive off center when placed in the Wii Wheel. More »
    06/14/08
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    Comment by VakeroRokero: @RubyMars: Man I had the same problem as your brother, the button would get unresponsive during difficult parts! more » | Other threads

  • controllers

    Five Ways to Simplify Complex Controllers

    Arriving yesterday in the mail, as if laughing at me, was Assassin's Creed, courtesy of my restarted Gamefly subscription. I had forgotten to change my game queue (I also got The Warriors on PSP. WTF?) So, really, if I were to seriously play Assassin's Creed within a week after getting GTA IV, we're talking about a length of time spent indoors that borders on being incarcerated. More »
    05/04/08
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    By ogood

    Comment by Muisee: "Use motion-sensing controls (Newton, anyone?)" No, just no. more » | Other threads

  • wiimote

    Iwata: Wiimote Clone Not a Threat

    Nintendo honcho Satoru Iwata, in an interview meant for an investment audience, says that if a rumored Xbox 360 Wiimote clone in fact becomes a reality, by itself it's not much of a threat to the company's top position in console sales. More »
    05/03/08
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    By ogood

    Comment by mcool93: the sixaxis failed because the motion control works only for driving stuffs. It can't really swing like a Wii game. more » | Other threads

  • media

    Virtual Archery Bow Puts Link..And Rambo...To Shame

    Most Wiimote accessories are pitiful mockeries of the real thing. Cutesy, plastic tennis rackets don't make me feel like Andre Agassi. And the Wii Zapper doesn't make me feel like a Dirty Harry. But this Virtual Archery Bow by Thomas Foo is a full-blown bow made out of a full-blown bow. The only thing it's missing are the arrows...which we're thinking would put flying Wiimotes of yore to shame in a heartbeat. Here's a picture of the game he made for the peripheral, Trajectory: More »
    04/10/08
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    Comment by rdj: Yes officer, I was aware of the possible repercussions of pointing the wiimote at my friend... more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    More Info On Xbox 360 Wiimote?

    Not so long ago, a major rumor dropped courtesy of an MTV source that Microsoft was developing a Wiimote-style peripheral for the Xbox 360. Many were shocked at the totally crazy news, but truth be told, there have been rumblings about the possibility for some time. That report just added a big pile of legitimacy to the whispers. More »
    04/09/08
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    Comment by Kayeliminal Antithesis: Microsoft will never pull it off... and shame on you fanboys who probably trashed Nintendo when it came out with the Wii,... more » | Other threads

  • wii

    Scientists Create Wiiimote-Controlled Bomb-Bot

    We're already well aware of the various health-related applications for the Nintendo Wii, but what about the military uses? The U.S. military, who were up until recently confirmed Xbox 360 fanboys, are now looking into the possibility of Wiimote-controlled robots. Scientists have created the Packbot, a Wiimote-operated robot armed with a machine gun, to be used in clearing mines and bombs. The military would generally use a standard remote for such purposes, but scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy say the Wiimote is more instinctive, allowing users to focus on date processing rather than which button to press. In my world the device would come with a screen so the soldier operating it could watch his Mii diffusing bombs and tip=toeing around land mines. My world is a much happier place. More »
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    Comment by freespeech: SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more » | Other threads

  • poll

    Which Controller Do You Brawl With?

    The first thing that struck me as I started digging into Super Smash Bros. Brawl for my review, was the fact that this wasn't a game designed with the standard Wiimote controls in mind. The only time the motion sensing comes into play is when you shake the controller to activate your Smash Attack, and even then it's easier done with the control stick and a button. Me? I tried all the configurations, and finally settled with my trusty old GameCube controller. What's your weapon of choice? More »
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    Comment by sentroshi: The fork! I wish snakes brawl move could you the motion sensing :( anyways, GAMECUBE CONTROLLER! Although sometimes I play... more » | Other threads

  • rules

    No Food Or Drink While Wii-ing

    This, my friends, is why people still go into the sign business. Because even as we enter the digital world in which every surface custom advertises to us in response to retinal scans, there will always be a need for the quick and crude Wii pun on hard paper, where one's freedom of speech stems only as far as the Scotch tape will reach. More »
    02/26/08
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    Comment by BassForever: I can't eat, drink, and Wii anymore D: !!! more » | Other threads

  • quality control

    The Controller Stress Tests

    A wildly amusing set of three stress tests on the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wiimote: how well do they hold up to gamer temper tantrums? The 'researchers' over at Insult Swordfighting set up rage-inducing scenarios, flung controllers, and looked at how both aesthetics and performance were impacted. An example? The SIXAXIS didn't fare so well after being hurled "in a shallow downward motion, simulating disgust and frustration": More »
    02/24/08
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    Comment by Billkwando bought his tickets for Hyde's US tour: @Neopolitian: LMAO. I'm not a thrower. I'm more of a "grip and twist" but I've never actually followed through and broken... more » | Other threads

  • gdc08

    The WiiSaber Has A Challenger

    For those who hadn't heard, the Wiimote is SO holiday season '06 and '07. Here's a clip from the guys who want to make your next Wiimote...or PS4mote...or Xbox 720mote. A system that allows for 6 degrees of movement (X, Y, Z, Yaw, Pitch and Roll), this InterSense technology may be spec'd identically to the Wiimote, but it works a lot better (as tested with lightsaber battle). More »
  • crafts

    Charming and Wee Wii Charms

    Kotakuite Joseph T. gave up the heads up on an Etsy seller with some really charming game related jewelry, including Wii charms, Wiimote earrings, 1up mushrooms, and all sorts of miniature food items (ok, so that's not gaming related); made out of Sculpey, the pieces are relatively faithful little renderings of the original and may be just the ticket for the gaming geek jewelry wearer in your life (Valentine's Day is right around the corner, after all). And compared to a lot of the game related crafts we see on Etsy, the price is right: $7 for a Wii charm, $10 for a pair of Wiimote earrings, and the rest of the offerings in the same range. More »
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    Comment by Shimmergeek: @Kiwi Kamikaze: The lasagne one looked amazing... :D more » | Other threads

  • control issues

    Introducing The Snakebyte Riimote

    There's really not much a third party company can do with the Nintendo Wiimote controller. Since so many peripherals (GH Controller, Zapper, Shark Gun) are designed specifically to accommodate the shape of the standard Wiimote, you can't except to see any wild variations as you might with a third party Xbox 360 or PS3 controller. This fact has kept many peripheral makers away from the Wii, but not Sunflex. The German controller company fiddled with the button shapes, slapped a shiny new coat of paint and a rubberized grip and voila! The Snakebyte Riimote. Get it? Riimote! Like remote, only spelled like Wii! HA! Ahem. The controller comes in two colors, Glossy Black and Lipstick Pink (for the girls - their words), and should be available February 8th across Europe for 39,99€. The company plans on complimenting the Riimote with the Snakebyte Nunchaku, wireless Nunchaku, and Retro Controller this spring, along with new colors of the Riimote itself. More »
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    Comment by ChelseaMossberg: I am totally disappointed. Its IR sensor doesnt work well.. No wrist strip or manual out of the box although... more » | Other threads

  • lucasarts

    WiiSaber Update!

    This time from Game Informer, we have some fresh new details on LucasArts' The Force Unleashed (Wii) and the mythological WiiSaber. As we'd heard rumblings of before, swinging the Wiimote will not be 1:1 with the onscreen saber. Force powers will be motion controlled, but whether or not the Wiimote will do double-duty between lightsaber and said powers is uncertain. The only example we know of is Force Push, which requires the player to (you guessed it) push with the nunchuck. More »
    01/16/08
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    Comment by geekiscool: To be honest, I think that finally nailing down force powers is what I'm looking forward to. more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)

    According to XboxFamily.com, the Xbox 360 could soon be getting Microsoft-endorsed motion controls. Rumor has it that Microsoft has licensed Gyration to build the peripheral, a company you may know from building a prototype for Nintendo of the now-famous Wiimote. (That's the original prototype pictured here.) More »
    12/27/07
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    Comment by zanzibarlegend: so here's my 2 cents.... if this is true then, 1) 360 owners can start enjoying the growing library of BLU movies 2)... more » | Other threads

  • crafts

    Incredibly Aesthetically Appealing Wiimote

    Kotakuite Matt T. tipped us off that the people over at NOTCOT went wild with a 24" vinyl cutter and some vinyl stickering to some really nice results. Said Matt, "Looks way better than most of the skins you can buy" - and I'd tend to agree. There's a certain je ne sais quoi about the tree, and it's definitely more elegant than most skins out there. Sadly, the vinyl cutter used to make these lovely decals retails for a cool $1295 (on sale!), so I won't be tricking out my controllers anytime soon. You can see more example of fun with vinyl cutters at NOTCOT.
    12/09/07
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    Comment by shwoosh: I like how you all have no fucking taste. more » | Other threads

  • noted

    Making The WiiSaber Is Hard

    We already know that the WiiSaber (that's Wii lightsaber...learn it, live it, love it) is coming, but just how hard is the task of design? Very hard. Like, it will be tough to get right, hard. And it's not just because of the Wiimote itself—according to TT Games' Jonathan Smith—one major developer behind the original Lego Star Wars games.
    ...the way you have to tackle the animation for a character that can mimic your movements is quite intimidating...When I play a game I want to feel like I'm a Jedi, not like I'm some kind of imbecile who just keeps on stabbing stuff in the guts. You're not going to be able to fight with style because you won't know how to put the moves together.
    It seems like we're in need of a standardized lightsaber battle curriculum. Time for community colleges to step it up. More »
    11/07/07
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    Comment by L_K_M: @PaulMorel wrote: "Accelerometers only measure speed. Thay don't measure position. The software has to guess the position based on speed.... more » | Other threads

  • bundles of cash

    Wii Play Is Nintendo's Quiet Hit

    Wii Play is just some $10 game you pick up because, what the hell, we're all paying too much for Wiimotes and nunchucks anyway. As Opposable Thumbs points out, it's a strategy that's paid off well for Nintendo. Because while not many people talk about group sessions of Wii Play at senior centers, it's been in the top five selling games for the last eight months straight. More »
    10/19/07
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    Comment by brent_w: I've been planing to get this for a while since i need more Wii remotes. And I don't really understand all... more » | Other threads

  • dealztaku

    Nyko Wiimote Charger Reduced To $20

    Cheapassgamer has pointed out that the Nyko Wiimote charger has been reduced by 33% on Amazon (and we're guessing some other retailers, too.) At a recent get together, our friends watched in anguish as I picked up each of my four Wiimotes, only to find they were all out of batteries from their auto-on-with-any-movement settings. This Nyko charger holds two 'motes and includes batteries. IGN reviewed it quite highly and I'll be ordering mine later today...now to find another plug around my entertainment center... More »
    10/16/07
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    Comment by lilknwut: What color is the light suppose to be when it's fully chraged? Green or blue? more » | Other threads

  • gaming pets

    Dog Swallows Wiimote

    A family in Loveland, Colorado took their dog in to see the vet after it had started coughing up blood, which according to several popular veterinary web sites is a pretty bad sign. An X-ray revealed a large mass in the dog's stomach, which the family assumed was an old TV remote they'd been letting the pet chew on. Questionable taste in dog toys aside, the vet induced vomiting and bits of an old TV remote did come out, but only bits. There was something else in there...
    "The Vet started massaging the dogs belly and it just came flying out of the dog," said Marie Becknell. I knew what it was right away by the color and shape of it. It was my son's video game remote. The dog had swallowed the boy's Nintendo Wii remote controller.
    This dog had swallowed an entire Wiimote. I know what you're probably thinking. "Wow, that's a pretty talented dog. Can I have its phone number?" No, that's sick, and besides dogs can't talk on the phone. I've tried. Probably just swallow the damn thing. More »
    09/20/07
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    Comment by CZroe: I found a Wii Remote doated to Goodwill because a dog had chewed on it. Actually, I think it had... more » | Other threads

  • phew

    LucasArts Promises the WiiSaber (Again)

    Everyone knows the Wiimote's Ultimate Purpose, and it's not tennis. It's badass Jedi lightsabering. And while we've had faith the Wiimote would one day transcend to lightsaber status (beyond waggling), LucasArts' Mark Montuya has gone on the record to endorse the dream after recent silence on their front, calling the LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga "just a taster" for a future release of motion controlled lightsaber combat. More »
    09/10/07
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    Comment by Duoae: They could make an "on rails" sabre game where you point at the screen to control where the light sabre... more » | Other threads

  • ps2 does what nintendoes

    PS2 Getting Wiimotesque Device

    At Leipzig, In2Games will be revealing a line of PS2 titles with motion sensing capabilities. Games like Realplay Pool, Realplay Golf, Realplay Racing, and Realplay Bowling will come packaged with "Freedom" remotes that emulate tools of the game, like pool cues and golf clubs. (Currently they have similar offerings that require multiple components to work at a limited capacity.) More »
    08/17/07
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    Comment by sainraja: @Maxine_T: But it's okay for you to preach for the "other" console? or it's okay for you to see someone... more » | Other threads

  • not what you think

    Second Life Wiimote Training

    Take the innumerable possibilities present in the world of Second Life and combine them with the motion-sensing capabilities of the Nintendo Wiimote, and what do you get? If you're MIT research fellow David E. Stone, you get a highly customizable training simulator. Calling the controller "one of the most significant technology breakthroughs in the history of computer science," Stone is using the Wiimote in conjunction with Second Life to create training simulators for companies such as Orkin Pest Control. Companies that classically have trouble finding training methods the truly engage the user. Within the world of Second Life the company could potentially run employees through checking a house for moisture or mixing chemicals.
    "This isn't the kind of technology, or model, that this industry — or Orkin — is used to considering," notes David Lamb, Orkin's vice president of learning and media services. He's working with senior officers in the company to build a business case for such training, and, given the potential savings the company could eventually realize across its 400 branch offices, "there's a very high probability we'll move into this arena."
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    Comment by OMG! Ponies!: I think the only person who actually cares about SL is Regina Lynn over at Wired... ...because Wired is still so,... more » | Other threads

  • slow down, modder

    Wii Steering Wheel, Leatherized

    If Mario Andretti walked in and saw you playing some racing game on the Wii, what would be say? "Get a life" or "That's not real racing"? Nope. He'd say, "What the hell am I doing in your house?" and then "Why isn't your steering wheel covered in leather?" One gamer went the extra mile to appease Mr. Andretti, and covered his steering wheel with cow skin in celebration of beloved diesel sports. Here's what he had to say about the product: More »
    07/18/07
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    Comment by Ed_209: Man! I could make some good money making Wii attachments! Imagine Manhunt 2 for a second... I could sell a... more » | Other threads

  • flashdance

    Gallery: Wii Flash Training Sculpture

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    By Kim Phu

    Comment by 2fingerguaiac: Even though she may be wearing a leotard, she actually seems to be performing some form of martial arts. It... more » | Other threads

  • elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist

    Casting Spells on Harry Potter

    Fans of Harry Potter and movie-themed video games will be happy to know that this year's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will use not only the motion sensors in the Wii, but in the PS3 as well. More »
    05/03/07
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    By Kim Phu

    Comment by StuartY: Waving a wand around is probably the only thing that would ever get me to by a Harry Potter game.... more » | Other threads

  • wii

    The Wiimote: What Are You Doing With Yours?

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    04/28/07
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    Comment by Spoony Bard: @Atheist Jew: Yes, I can see that you completely missed the point. Nintendo is "discouraging" this practice. As... more » | Other threads

  • hacks

    Clip: Wii Door Opener

    In a lot of ways, "The Clapper", was a relatively good idea. At least you could clearly see how the inventor saw a common inconvenience that affected most of the public and that set out to fix said problem. This though. I don't have a problem using keys. They fit into my pockets and I can accessorize them with funny little keychains. If I lose the things, I usually just have to call a friend or shimmy myself through an open window. It's no big deal. But under no circumstance I have ever lost the ability to play video games because of a set of misplaced of keys. More »
    04/26/07
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    By Kim Phu

    Comment by V I |Z U $!: Wow! I wanna use my Wiimote to open up everything! more » | Other threads

  • chocolate

    A Wiimote You Can Eat

    Some people look at an empty bit of plastic packaging and see trash. Others see the culinary potential inherent in the translucent shell. People like flickr user Balakov, who decided to see what happened when he filled the shell of his empty Wii Play wiimote and extra nunchuck controller with delicious white chocolate. More »
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    Comment by CrimemasterGogo: Thats making me hungry! more » | Other threads

  • wii

    A Special Message From Nintendo

    Looks like Nintendo is sending out Wii Strap warnings again, this time via the console itself. Several readers are reporting a friendly mail popping up in their Wii inbox over the past few days, looking very much like this: More »
    02/07/07
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    Comment by egyptiansushi: @DigitalHero: o noes, the light will consume your soul? Why is it so bad to you? more » | Other threads

  • wii

    Wiikitty: The Final Solution

    As Wiikitty has shown us, felines tend to get quite possessive when it comes to wiimotes, leaving gamers everywhere at the mercy of our four-legged friends. Until now. Someone going by the handle of FuzzyAlchemist has turned the tide of the battle in humanity's favor, with a wiimote controlled cat missile delivery system. More »
    01/03/07
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    Comment by irnchriz: FAKE When you pair the remote lights 1 and 4 light up more » | Other threads

  • wii

    Joytech's Wii PowerStation

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    Comment by Purple Dave: "DaddyDamer, PurpleDave, I am curious and excited...could you please link me to where I can buy rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries!?!?! Thank... more » | Other threads