Wiimote jackets to cost Nintendo $18M
by Justin McElroy 
{ Oct 2nd 2007 at 12:58PM }
Case in point, IGN's reporting that Nintendo is going to be laying out $18 million to ship Wiimote jackets to all Wii owners. Not so shockingly, Nintendo says that the move won't affect their bottom line. Let this be a lesson to you kids: Have a successful business, but don't let it get too successful, or you could end up buying controller condoms for you and 19,999,999 of your closest friends. Hey, we're not saying we don't appreciate the generosity, we just don't want to be there when their parents get the 18,000-page credit card bill.
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YourSlay3r @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:04PM
Thats excellent that Nintendo's giving away free Wiimote accessories. Good job Nintendo.
Burnt Meatloaf @ Oct 3rd 2007 7:17AM
So when do they bundle rechargeable batteries with it?
snupher @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:04PM
Controller condoms... CLASSIC!
Raikage (NDF - PK THUNDER RING) @ Oct 2nd 2007 4:36PM
How many flavours?
BPM (FDF - Hypno-Toad) @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:05PM
Heh, when you're able to print money like they do, $18 million seems more like 18 cents.
blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:11PM
exactly. and it's great for PR which will increase their sales even more
Bdub? @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:06PM
Controller Condoms, that is classic.
snupher @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:32PM
It is P-wii-vention at its finest! You can never be too careful...
Controller condoms...
Bigfoot @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:11PM
Pretty soon, we'll be seeing free Trojans in our mailbox.
FOXHOUND @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:13PM
That's all men would need. Disgruntled mailmen punching needlepoint holes in mailed condom samples...
Autopsy15 @ Oct 2nd 2007 6:43PM
They already do that. If you go to their website you can request a free sample by mail.
samfish (MSDF- Nurse Outfit!) @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:11PM
You know, Nintendo...$18 million would do a good job of funding a brand new Kid Icarus game.
...Just...puttin' that out there...
FOXHOUND @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:11PM
"hey bro, wanna go play some Madden? I got my controller condom on..."
Jerk Face @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:03PM
Ha ha... comedy gold!
Anni @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:18PM
$18 million may seem like a lot, but when Nintendo sees our smiles and hundreds of pictures of Wiimote jackets on penises, they'll know it was worth it.
Hirsbrunner @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:21PM
Finally! A decent pic to look at.
So who got the contract to make the sleeves, Durex or Trojan?
Word of the street(IDF-Digital Ruler). @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:25PM
Remember that the Wii jackets are only 97% effective :P
arrrgh @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:22PM
Good old nintendo :)
Vidikron (FU) @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:23PM
I don't really need or want these Wiimote sleeves. How about a free VC game instead?
mr nimblewick (SegaDF - Jogurt Ring) @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:25PM
I don't want them either, but dammit, if they're free, I'm going to get them.
FOXHOUND @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:27PM
That'd actually be a nice thing to do for the holidays... give out 500 VC points to Wii owners prior to New Year's Eve. This keeps Nintendo's trend of piece-mealing out internet encouragement & support and makes gamers happy buying an el-cheapo NES game of their choice.
"Evrah'bodah winz!"
arrrgh @ Oct 2nd 2007 3:48PM
YES. Damn good idea dude. I think you should email nintendo about it! I mean....a free 500 VC points would only cost them bandwidth at most...not even a real financial hit :):)
Vidikron (FU) @ Oct 2nd 2007 3:54PM
@arrgh
Exactly. Instead of ordering 4 Wiimote sleeves (or whatever the limit is), I'll take an NES-level game instead. Seems reasonable, right? It's a win-win for everyone!
Word of the street(IDF-Digital Ruler). @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:28PM
I wonder if the next issue of Nintendo power will include a free Wii-condom,er I mean Jacket yeah.
WiNG @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:33PM
The next accessory will be The Dr. Mario Pill. You take it daily and it prevents your body from throwing Wiimotes.
FOXHOUND @ Oct 2nd 2007 3:11PM
DR MARIO IS NOT A REAL DOCTOR
DO NOT LET HIM TOUCH YOUR GENITALS
exit stencil @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:34PM
I wish the fathers of all the kids in that picture had worn condoms.
baby sea tuna @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:40PM
Ding!
WiNG @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:35PM
$18 is more than enough to fund my dream:
Play Sonic 2 with Mario (optional Luigi tag along)
Play Mario 3 with Sonic
DarthDavid @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:41PM
Nintendo + Wii/DS sales - 18 Mil = Chump Change
konchu @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:45PM
Man Nintendo is the best company for protecting customers from themselves. What now 2 revisions of wii straps, now a controller condom and friend codes. But hey protect your customers to avoid lawsuits and or bad press.
baby sea tuna @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:50PM
Wow, the prospect of dressing up my Wiimotes might be an actual reason for me to take them out of the drawer they've been sitting in for the past 6 months!
Rubang B (NDF - Heart) @ Oct 2nd 2007 1:50PM
Matchbox 20 money?
::Scrolls up, looks at name::
Damn you McElroy!
SoulBlade @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:08PM
At least it's not a billion...
ThornedVenom @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:13PM
Picture = LOL
Greg2k @ Oct 2nd 2007 3:59PM
I can just see Dave-Perry-like comments flying in from several third party Wii accesory manufacturers offices right about now.
Psaakyrn @ Oct 2nd 2007 7:51PM
Actually, that's a good point. Could this have been done to discourage unofficial 3rd party manufacturers?
CanesTim @ Oct 2nd 2007 4:13PM
Mmm... jelly
Wii's, Condoms, strap ons, zappers... and I thought Nintendo was kid friendly!
icravethecock @ Oct 3rd 2007 10:08AM
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/statevsfed
Nice
Justin @ Oct 3rd 2007 11:40AM
Can you say CYA! Nice job Nintendo, smart move on your part!
alby13 @ Oct 10th 2007 6:26AM
what a F-in' waste of money.