Gaming

The PlayStation Move Experience Is Going To Be Expensive

Sony barely mentioned pricing with their PlayStation Move motion controller, only noting that the combo pricing with PlayStation Eye and a game will cost less than $US100. But by our back-of-the-envelope calculations, the experience is going to be really expensive.


February 24, 2010
Gaming

Black Nintendo Wii Landing March 11

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Once you go black, you’ll never go back. At least, you probably won’t if “going black” means picking up a new black Nintendo Wii when they hit Aussie shelves on March 11.


Gaming

Wiimote Proton Pack Mod Shows Both Dedication And Indifference For Graphical Capability

This man, Jack Rossi, created a simulation proton pack + thrower so he can play the Wii version of Ghostbusters with as much realism as possible. This is the result.


February 21, 2010

A Robotic Band With A Wiimote-Wielding Frontman

In what may be a precursor to the hippie/robot showdown we’ve always hoped for, musician Patrick Flanagan has created Jazari, a three-piece robotic drum circle capable of impressive arrangements. If that’s not fun enough, it’s all controlled by two Wiimotes.


February 11, 2010

Wall Clips Organise Controllers In A Wiimote Location

Controllers can be a hassle to keep track of and often clutter up valuable home entertainment space. But here comes the Wall Clip, what Mary Poppins would surely have used if the Banks children had been gamers.


January 26, 2010
Gaming

Wii Classic Controller Pro Finally Hitting US

The Classic Controller Pro for Wii has been available in Japan for some time already, but it’s making its way to these here parts this April.


January 8, 2010
Gaming

Nyko Wand+ Hands-On: I Love Watching Nintendo Get Kicked

You wouldn’t think a third party could clone a Nintendo product and then make it better, but Nyko may have done that with the Wand+.


Gaming

Nyko Wand+ Is An All-In-One Wii Motion Plus Solution

Nyko’s Wand debuted last year at CES, and this year they have something to answer the question of why people need a Wiimote AND a Wii Motion Plus separately. It’s called the Wand+.


December 30, 2009
Gaming

WiiWaa: Play With A Wiimote Crammed Into A Stuffed Toy

Check out the trailer for WiiWaa and tell me that this isn’t a really good idea. Kids would beg their parents and parents would trample each other to get their hands on one of these interactive stuffed animals for the Wii.


December 23, 2009

Stocking Filler: Wiimote Candy Dispenser

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It’s two days before Christmas. Your annoying nephews are coming over on Christmas Day, and you haven’t bought them a gift yet. What do you do? Why, you grab one of these $2 Wiimote candy dispensers from your local Woolworths and wrap it up. Done and dusted!