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We don't much discuss the Zapper, balance board, and steering wheel accessories coming down the pipe by themselves -- usually, we discuss them in relation to various games. However, considering them on their own, how do you feel about these accessories? Is there one you find yourself more interested in than the others? Personally, we like the balance board, despite the hefty price tag (in comparison), and think it seems to have interesting potential. But we're only one voice. How do you feel?

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Zapper, board, or wheel? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Nintendo preparing to launch its own wheel peripheral alongside one of its most well-respected franchises, there are still other parties out there looking to snugly secure your Wiimote into a wheel-like peripheral. Because, you know, holding it sideways and naked is for dumb jerks.

Enter Billet's aluminum Wii steering wheel. Not only is it functional, but if someone is trying to get the next race and you aren't about to give up your spot, you could always beat them to death. Of course, your enemy's homicide doesn't come cheap, as this bad boy retails for $44.95 USD.

[Via Engadget]

JoystiqA metal solution to Nintendo's upcoming Wii Wheel originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fishing rods, tennis rackets, baseball bats, guns -- a year from now, you'll probably be able to transform your Wii remote into a car and zoom around your living room. But are any of the shells and add-ons necessary? Are they useful? We're curious what you think. Which ones (if any) do you want to try, or even buy, and which do you find completely superfluous? Obviously, all Guitar Hero-related paraphernalia is exempt on grounds of being both awesome and necessary. We're talking about straight-up shells here.

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Wiimote accessories originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Neubit from Acidmods sent us an e-mail to let us know that he's got the first video from his mod-in-progress that sees a PSP marrying a steering wheel. He's stated the mod is for all the racing junkies out there, though I won't believe someone is a true racing junkie till I see them using this while riding the bus. But until then, we'll just have to enjoy the video of another unique Acidmods creation.

Video after the jump ...

[ Thanks Neubit ]

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JoystiqFrankenstein mod combines steering wheel + PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 02:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What do you do when you need that true-to-life steering wheel experience, however you don't have the money to buy Ubisoft's attachment (or think that it's ridiculously priced)? Make your own, of course! While we would've initially pictured more candidates sporting the ultimate do-it-yourself repair aid (hint: duct tape) then the other, more ridiculous solutions that the forum-goers came up with, we laugh all the same.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqHomemade Wii accessories: steering wheel originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's the doughnut, ready and willing to cradle your Wiimote while you take those hairpin turns. If you're not picking up GT Pro Series or Monster 4x4 (both of which come packaged with the wheel), then you can snag one of these for a pretty reasonable $19.99. While it may look funny (and so will you when using it), the steering wheel has actually gotten some pretty good reviews, the most recent from Chris Kohler of GameLife.

Check after the jump for the back of the box.

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JoystiqUbisoft's steering wheel, boxed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubisoft is all over Nintendo lately. Not only are they dominating the Wii launch lineup, but they're the first to bundle a peripheral not designed by Nintendo with their games. Yes, that's games plural. Their new steering wheel, which cradles the Wiimote like the precious jewel it is, will be bundled with both Monster 4x4: World Circuit and their new racer, GT Pro Series. IGN snagged a short intervew with associate producer Tats Myoio. They didn't cover much, but the screens of the colorful cel-shaded game and the first look at the superfly steering wheel are so exciting that an interview is just the cherry on this Ubisoft sundae.

The highlights:
  • GT Pro Series will feature over 80 licensed cars, including Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Toyota.
  • There are 11 different options for customization.
  • The game includes a wide variety of racing modes: Championship (Career) mode, a Quick Race mode, Versus mode (splitscreen only!), Time Attack and Drift Mode.
  • Any race can be saved and replayed later, for your viewing pleasure.
  • GT Pro Series supports 16:9 widescreen, but no progressive scan.
  • The steerig wheel was developed by Thrustmaster specifically for GT Pro Series, but it will work with other Wii titles, like the aforementioned Monster 4x4, Excite Truck, Cars, and portions of Spongebob as well.
We're vehemently not going to be the ones who break down and make a Thrustmaster joke. Just in case you were wondering.

[Thanks, AssemblyLineHuman!]

JoystiqUbisoft steers GT Pro Series onto the Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Sep 2006 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This'll be the second DIY gaming project requiring welding skillz this month! If you shied away from the DIY DDR dancepad due to lack of welding equipment, tool-blog Toolmonger has some suggestions. First, check out their awesome guide to inexpensive welders (they settled on the $380 Hobart's Handler 125 EZ), then head over to their guide on how to build a totally badass gaming chair with $80 worth of materials. That covers the chair, steel, and paint; it's bring-your-own-steering-wheel-pedal-set.

The best part? Even though they've spelled it all out for you, you're still not going to do anything about it ... but you could enter their contest to win the thing! Just make a comment somewhere on Toolmonger before July 31, and your lazy ass might win an awesome chair to stick it in.

[Via MAKE: Blog]

JoystiqDIY gaming chair for $80, BYO wheel/pedals originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Korean peripheral company Joytech is offering the "Nitro Racing Wheel" controller for the Xbox 360, featuring a shifter, foot pedals, force feedback, the 360 controller's four colored face buttons, and the trademark 360 guide button. The product's real distinguishing factor, however, is the LED display located on the wheel itself; a unique, albeit dubious, addition. Not sure if this will ever make it outside of South Korea, but it's being sold there for about $144.

[Via digg]

Joystiq360 steering wheel with LED display originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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