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Wii Light Sword on pre-order
But real Jedis probably already knew that... 21 November 2007 17:17 GMT
You just know you're gonna feel The Force with this Wiimote attachment and its 22 ultra brights LEDs...

£14.99 from Play.com. Supply-your-own swooshing/low hum sound effects...
Motion-sensing Media Center Remote announced
Gyration offers new Vista-lovin' universal gadget 2 November 2007 9:21 GMT
Gyration has announced the launch of their Vista Media Center and PC Universal Remote Control in the UK.

The Media Center Remote offers "intuitive" motion-sensing gyro technology. The user simply waves the remote in the air and the on-screen cursor will track...
Wii Zapper to launch across Europe
Bundled with Link’s Crossbow Training 30 October 2007 9:49 GMT
Nintendo has announced the Wii Zapper is to launch across Europe.

Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, the Wii Zapper is a frame that houses both the Wii controllers, providing users with an exciting new way to play on Wii.

The Wii Zapper comes bundled...
Nintendo giving away free protective Wiimote "jackets"
Scared of Wiidamage lawsuits? 2 October 2007 17:33 GMT
We think Nintendo's lawyers might have something to do with this new, and very generous, move.

That's right - the gaming company are offering to ship all new and existing Wii owners free silicone Wii Remote jackets. And they will send up to four per Wii.
Nintendo Wii Star Wars game with Wiimote Lightsaber gets official
Unleash the Force... 19 September 2007 14:02 GMT
LucasArts has announced that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will come to the Wii next Spring.

Nintendo will offer Wii owners the "unique chance" to live out their Jedi fantasies by wielding the Wii Remote as a lightsaber while using the Nunchuk controller to...
Brando offers two-in-one Light Gun for Wii
Unofficial shooter 11 September 2007 16:00 GMT
If you can't wait for the official Wii Zapper that will be bundled with the new Zelda game, then Brando are offering the two-in-one Light Gun for $18.
Nintendo to launch new, more secure, Wii wrist strap
Locking clip to help in the fight against Wii-damage 6 August 2007 9:19 GMT
It looks like Nintendo has a new wrist strap in the works.

The new design seems to have a locking clip, rather than the sliding clip which can slide away from the player's wrist and loosen the strap, resulting in a variety of Wii-damage.
Mum of 7 invents Wiimote TV screen protector
Wii plus LCD carnage spurs invention 1 August 2007 9:20 GMT
Following a damaging collision between a Nintendo Wii remote and a 42-inch LCD television, mother of seven, Emma Sands has developed a screen to protect TVs from Wii damage.

"I decided to design a screen protector to protect everyone’s LCD or Plasma Screen...
Wii Blaster shoots Wii Zapper down in flames
Lock and load 23 July 2007 10:02 GMT
Just as Nintendo got round to announcing their Wii Zapper accessory for the Wii it seems they've already been gazumped by some pretty heavy firepower.

The Wii Blaster rifle gun is $16.58, link below.
Logitech intros MX Air Mouse - works like Wiimote
Use your mouse mid-air 12 July 2007 9:43 GMT
Logitech is introducing an innovative wireless mouse that works either on your desk - or - in the air.

The Logitech MX Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse lets you control functions with in-air hand gestures up to a range of 30 feet, similar to how the Wiimote...
Wii fishing rod for your Wiimote
Don't go fishing without it 5 July 2007 8:28 GMT
With "Rapala Tournament Fishing" already available and "Big Catch - Bass Fishing" coming soon, you're gonna need more than Wii luck to land that big one.

Enter Brando with their Wii fishing rod that attaches to your Wiimote and ups that realism factor no end....