Thrustmaster launches T-Go Wii steering wheel

And two Wiimote charging solutions

20 March 2008 17:32 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

As Wii fans will be aware, the most famous of mustachioed plumbers will be driving by your neighbourhood soon and Thrustmaster wants to let you take control of the wheel with the new T-Go Kart NW.

Inspired by racing karts, the company says this is the first wheel to provide a sporty rubber grip for optimum comfort.

This wireless device features a compartment designed to accommodate the Wiimote in its upper section. This feature enables users to place their hand naturally on the wheel and ensures easy access to all buttons on the Wii remote.

The access slots and cable guide enable players to use the infrared pointer to navigate through in-game menus without removing the Wii Remote from the wheel, and also to easily connect or disconnect the Nunchuk.

As well as the cool karting peripheral, Thrustmaster is also bringing out two new options for charging Wiimotes: the T-Charge One NW and T-Charge Duo NW Plug & Charge stations.

Both of these charging solutions allow you to replace the rechargeable batteries with any regular rechargeable AAA batteries when the first set expire.

The T-Go Kart NW will be available in April for £6.99, while the T-Charge One NW and T-Charge Duo NW will also be available in April, at £12.99 and £14.99 respectively.