Nyko Charge Base IC for Wii now shipping
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Nyko Charge Base IC for Wii now shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sanyo’s new Wii remote charger accepts MotionPlus
So, you’ve gotten yourself a fancy Wii remote charger, but you’re tired of having to remove both MotionPlus and the rubber jacket before each recharging session. What’s a dedicated fanboy to do? Run out and buy Sanyo’s new Eneloop charging station. The device is powered by the Wii’s USB port, accepts two Wii remotes and has room for both the MotionPlus add-on and its accompanying jacket. For those who haven’t taken the MotionPlus plunge yet, the stand will also work with the standard Wii remote and jacket.
Best of all, the charger has no actual contacts, so you just have to pop the remote into the cradle to start charging, no connection required. It’s even licensed by Nintendo. The only problem: Thus far it has only been announced for Japan. Until Sanyo decides to offer it elsewhere, savvy importers can pick one up for about $80.
[Via Engadget]
Sanyo’s new Wii remote charger accepts MotionPlus originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Patent shows Wiimote was originally a GameCube peripheral
Filed under: News, Peripherals, Tech stuff, Controller
Some new images and details on Nintendo’s patent for the Wiimote have surfaced on the net and they show that the original idea was planned for the GameCube. The Wiimote was to attach to the console via an adapter, much like the WaveBird’s. But, as you all know, the GameCube ended up going the way of the dodo, and so the Wii was born.
The image to the right shows Mario playing tennis, which is where Nintendo originally got the idea for Wii Sports, we assume, but there’s more. Past the break, you can see more diagrams showing how the Wiimote would work with the GameCube, if you’re into that kind of thing.
Gallery: Wii remote peripheral diagrams
[Via Siliconera]
Patent shows Wiimote was originally a GameCube peripheral originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nintendo denies report of new Wiimote tech
Filed under: News, Tech stuff, Controller
Remember that story we ran last week about Nintendo wanting to change the internal components of the Wiimote? Well, Nintendo has finally responded to the Nikkei Tech-On! article that claimed the company would be looking into alternative accelerometer chips for the Wiimote, denying what was said in the piece.
In speaking to Edge, a Nintendo spokesperson shot down the possibility for a tech upgrade to the Wiimote’s internal parts, stating this is all “purely rumour and speculation.” Of course, we wouldn’t rule out the possibility, because if the technology can be improved through alternative components, why wouldn’t Nintendo want to go that route?
Gallery: 5 Great Wiimote Mods
Nintendo denies report of new Wiimote tech originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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U.S. Patent Office suspends Nintendo ‘Wii Remote’ trademark
Filed under: News, Controller
Nintendo recently filed a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which, as you might have guessed, has been shot down. Apparently, the word “remote” is far too common and incapable of being trademarked, said a letter sent to Nintendo from the USPTO last week.
The attempt to trademark the term “Wii Remote” was filed back in March by Nintendo, and even though it has been put on hold, Nintendo still has the ability to trademark the term. It would merely require that Nintendo “disclaim” any ownership of the word “remote,” except for when used with “Wii Remote.”
[Update: Removed uses of "patent" -- it's a trademark, duh.]
U.S. Patent Office suspends Nintendo ‘Wii Remote’ trademark originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nice idea, terrible value: the Multiplayer Controller Set
Filed under: News, Peripherals
A Go Nintendo reader spotted this on the shelves of his local Target: a “Multi-Player Controller Set” containing a Wii Remote, a Nunchuk, and a Wii Wheel. This kind of thing obviously makes sense to Nintendo as Christmas approaches (the season where Wii excels, some would say), and we could really get behind the idea of a good value bundle of second/third/fourth peripherals (still need a fourth Wiimote and Nunchuk at Casa de Greenhough!).
It’s just a shame that the price is such a sham: $74.99?! All three of these peripherals are available separately at Amazon for a total of $63.91 (which qualifies for free shipping), but here’s the real laugh: you can buy an individual Wiimote, Nunchuk, and Wii Wheel for $74.97 at Target itself. D’oh! Knock at least fifteen bones off this and you’ve got our attention.
Gallery: The Evolution of the Wii Wheel
[Thanks, Sonic_13!]
Nice idea, terrible value: the Multiplayer Controller Set originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wiimote helps man rock out
While some musicians might snobbily mock those who spastically flail around on Guitar Hero’s plastic controller (”Like, lol, why not just learn to play a real guitar?” is something we read far too often), others embrace our hobby, and use elements of it to further their own music.
Rob Morris is one such person. According to his collection of YouTube videos, Morris regularly performs with a Wii Remote duct-taped to his Stratocaster, where it doubles up as a whammy bar. This in turn allows him to add tremolo, or bend the pitch of his notes by up to an octave — all by using the attached Wiimote’s accelerometer. And look, here comes the science: this is achieved by “sending the Wiimote data to a computer running Max/MSP, which then sends data via MIDI to a Digitech pedal.”
Ooookay. It’s another Wiimote hack that we don’t really understand, but it sounds pretty cool!
[Via Music Radar]
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MeWe reveals new Quad Charger for your Wiimotes
Filed under: Peripherals, Controller
Those of you looking for a rechargeable solution to your Wiimote’s power needs, manufacturer MeWe has just come up with a new device: the Quad Charger. As you can see above, it includes LEDs to let you know the power status of your recharging Wiimotes, as well as the capacity to charge four simultaneously. And, of course, it comes with four rechargeable packs (Ni-MH).
The MeWe Quad Charger is currently available and costs $49.95.
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