Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Homemade golden Nunchuk is a real treasure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/homemade-golden-nunchuk-is-a-real-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/homemade-golden-nunchuk-is-a-real-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/11/homemade-golden-nunchuk-is-a-real-treasure/#comments Love goooooold Keen with desire to own a golden Nunchuk to match the golden Wii Remote released for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword? Well, you can't get an official golden Nunchuk outside of Japan's Club Nintendo, but that can't stop you from making your own.

Enter Reddit user alycenwonderland, who crafted a very slick custom Nunchuk that, dare we say it, looks even better than the official peripheral. Of course, should you decide to make one yourself, it will likely take hours of monotonous work before you can reap the sweet payoff -- not unlike the latest Zelda.

JoystiqHomemade golden Nunchuk is a real treasure originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Legend-of-Zelda-2010modmodsnintendonunchukThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-SwordwiiWed, 11 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo sued by exergaming company IA Labs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/nintendo-sued-by-exergaming-company-ia-labs/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/nintendo-sued-by-exergaming-company-ia-labs/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/nintendo-sued-by-exergaming-company-ia-labs/#comments Was it something we said? No sooner does Nintendo close the book on the two-year-old Anascape suit than does the prolific peripheral manufacturer get slapped with another legal challenge. Gamasutra has obtained documentation of a lawsuit filed against Nintendo, on April 2, by exergaming company InterAction Laboratories, a.k.a. IA Labs, a.k.a. Powergrid Fitness, for alleged patent infringement.

In typical dramatic legalese, the suit cries out that IA Labs has been "irreparably harmed" by Nintendo's violation of two of its patents through a long list of Wii products. Here goes: the Wii system itself and its primary controllers, the Wiimote and the Nunchuk, and the MotionPlus add-on; Wii Fit, its expansion pack, Wii Fit Plus, and its peripheral, the Balance Board; and the Wii Zapper. Phew! Are we forgetting anything?

Oh, yes -- the Wii Wheel. Uh-huh, that circular piece of plastic is allegedly infringing upon a patent for either (1) "Computer interactive isometric exercise system and method for operatively interconnecting the exercise system to a computer system for use as a peripheral" or (2) "Force measurement system for an isometric exercise device." IA Labs claims that these two patents are used in a number of its products, including the Kilowatt Sport and Exer-Station controller. Both have won an award at separate CES events.

If you're real up on your Wii peripheral pitches, you will recall the Sqweeze, a ThighMaster-esque device for your hands, developed by IA Labs and introduced in late 2008. While a PC version appears to be available, the Wii iteration never made it to market, perhaps evidence that the relationship between IA Labs and Nintendo soured long ago. Documentation from the recent suit reveals emails from 2007-2008 between the two companies, which had once been in talks for IA Labs to license its technology to Nintendo.

JoystiqNintendo sued by exergaming company IA Labs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balance-boardexergaminginteraction-laboratorieslawsuitlegalmotionplusNintendonunchukpatentpatent-infringementperipheralspowergrid-fitnesssqweezeWiiwii-fit-pluswii-wheelwiimotewit-fitzapperWed, 14 Apr 2010 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Wiimote, MotionPlus, and Nunchuk out before Black Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/14/black-wiimote-motionplus-and-nunchuk-out-before-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/14/black-wiimote-motionplus-and-nunchuk-out-before-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/14/black-wiimote-motionplus-and-nunchuk-out-before-black-friday/#commentsIf you've been holding off on inviting friends over because you've been waiting to pick up some cool black controllers, good news! You'll be able to remove yourself from multiplayer exile and play some Wii Sports Resort next month.

On November 16, Nintendo will release the black Wiimote and MotionPlus bundle for $50, and the matching black Nunchuk for $20. From then on, it will be a race to be the first person to reference Wesley Snipes' signature line from Passenger 57 in multiplayer games. Of course, you'll then also have to win or you'll sound stupid.

JoystiqBlack Wiimote, MotionPlus, and Nunchuk out before Black Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesblack-wiimotionplusnunchukwiimoteWed, 14 Oct 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Wii, blue controllers on display at World Hobby Fair]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/black-wii-blue-controllers-on-display-at-world-hobby-fair/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/black-wii-blue-controllers-on-display-at-world-hobby-fair/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/black-wii-blue-controllers-on-display-at-world-hobby-fair/#commentsDuring this weekend's World Hobby Fair, both Capcom and Nintendo had booths set up, showing off the new Wii colors and accessories. Capcom's booth had the Monster Hunter 3 bundles as part of its Monster Hunter display, and Nintendo had the blue Wiimote and Nunchuk, of course, to promote Wii Sports Resort -- which, incidentally, was also the inspiration behind a very nice set of giveaway items.

The Nunchuk has always been shiny on top and matte on bottom, but it's much more noticeable, and nice-looking, on the black version. Somehow, the Wiimote jacket also looks cool in matte black, despite being a Wiimote jacket. The Classic Controller Pro, as well, looks like much more of an upgrade in shiny black plastic. Head past the break to see the blue Wii Sports controllers.

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JoystiqBlack Wii, blue controllers on display at World Hobby Fair originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there is one fault we'd have to say most chairs possess nowadays, it's that they're just too darn stationary. Well, they used to be, anyway, as some ingenious gentlemen have come up with a cool chair mod in what they have affectionately dubbed The Beancat, a labor of love that incorporates the Wii's Nunchuk controller into a device that not only controls Mario on-screen, but also keeps you from having to get up when you want to grab a drink from the fridge.

The chair itself moves a lot faster than we would have imagined, and looks like it isn't the toughest thing in the world to build, though you should know it isn't the cheapest mod in the world should you be on the lookout for some bean bag-infused thrills of your own. Head past the break to check out some video of it in action, and be sure to hit the source link below if you've got the courage to build one of your own.

[Via Engadget]

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JoystiqThe Beancat: Nunchuk brings mobility to a bean bag chair originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it's been quite some time since we last touched on 505 Games' We Rock: Drum King. The game seems to have spent a majority of its time in the shadows working toward a deal with Rolling Stone magazine, as the music mag and 505 Games just dropped press releases into our inbox introducing Rolling Stone: Drum King. Looks like somebody's been staying awake in their Synergy 101 class!

The game is planned for a spring release, and still tasks players with keeping smooth timing by mimicking drumming through use of the Wiimote and Nunchuk. It will also feature local multiplayer support for you and a friend, and has over 30 "top quality cover tracks" inspired by real bands. Head past the break for the full list and a trailer snagged from the Amazon product page for the game.

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JoystiqRolling stones and cymbals: 505 Games announces Rolling Stone: Drum King originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 May 2009 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Happy Tiny Wii Controllers Day! We're celebrating the first TWCD by posting ... tiny Wii controllers! Either that or it's a total coincidence that two news items about tiny Wii controllers have shown up today. We prefer the explanation that makes today a holiday.

Logic3's Nunchuk Mini, also called "Funchuks" in the press release, are basically smaller Nunchuks in a bunch of different colors, all with jaunty green analog sticks. Despite the fact that they cost exactly as much as Nintendo's official Nunchuk but lack Nintendo's reputation for quality, we find these things enchanting. They're small, you see. We want to buy all of them and use a different one every day.

[Via Kotaku]

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Those of you who still have some spare cash in your wallet at the conclusion of yet another holiday season, know that Amazon wants it. They've put all of their gaming accessories on sale, taking 10% off the price of certain items. If you were looking for that extra Wiimote (and aren't expecting it as a gift), they qualify. Or, you could just grab Wii Play with a Wiimote, if you're into that sort of thing. The Nyko Perfect Shot, the Zapper, WiiSpeak, and even Wii Wheels qualify. There's a lot to check out.

Planning on picking something up? Do it before January 10, 2009. Offer expires then.

JoystiqAmazon celebrates new year with savings on accessories originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo and Nyko have finally come to an agreement over the Kama Wireless Nunchuck. Nintendo filed suit against the peripherals manufacturer back in June, claiming that the Kama imitated Nintendo's own Nunchuk too closely in form and shape.

As part of the settlement agreement, Nyko will be allowed to continue selling the Kama, but in a redesigned form. Even before this announcement, Nyko changed the shape of the Kama to this weird ridged thing. Nyko will show a wired Kama controller and Wing Classic Controller at the 2009 CES.

"We are pleased to have resolved this dispute," NOA's Reggie Fils-Aime said in the very short press release announcing the settlement. "The Nunchuk and Wii brands are familiar to consumers worldwide, and Nintendo is dedicated to vigorous defense of those brands."

JoystiqNintendo and Nyko settle Nunchuk dispute peacefully originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Go Nintendo reader spotted this on the shelves of his local Target: a "Multi-Player Controller Set" containing a Wii Remote, a Nunchuk, and a Wii Wheel. This kind of thing obviously makes sense to Nintendo as Christmas approaches (the season where Wii excels, some would say), and we could really get behind the idea of a good value bundle of second/third/fourth peripherals (still need a fourth Wiimote and Nunchuk at Casa de Greenhough!).

It's just a shame that the price is such a sham: $74.99?! All three of these peripherals are available separately at Amazon for a total of $63.91 (which qualifies for free shipping), but here's the real laugh: you can buy an individual Wiimote, Nunchuk, and Wii Wheel for $74.97 at Target itself. D'oh! Knock at least fifteen bones off this and you've got our attention.


[Thanks, Sonic_13!]

JoystiqNice idea, terrible value: the Multiplayer Controller Set originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Game controllers have come a long way since we were holding a box with a protruding stick and tapping a single button. Now they're so packed full of cutting edge (yet inexpensive) tech, I'd half expect to see a Wii Remote and Nunchuk in the cockpit of the space shuttle* as a cost-cutting measure. As advanced as the Wiimote is, a lot of us have found a thing or two that could be revised about its design. I've gone to the most extreme reaches of my imagination, and come up with a design concept that I believe is about as radical a step beyond our current Wiimote, as that controller is beyond every console controller that came before it. And just like Nintendo's own design, my perfect controller would be based around technology that is already being used today in different applications.

*Warning: The Wii Remote and Nunchuk's accelerometers will not work in space. NASA engineers, be advised to wait for the MotionPlus.

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JoystiqRevolutionary: The Perfect Controller, part 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>joystiqfeaturesnunchukoledRevolutionarytouchscreenwiimoteThu, 25 Sep 2008 10:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Quantum of Solace has Zapper support, online multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/24/quantum-of-solace-has-zapper-support-online-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/24/quantum-of-solace-has-zapper-support-online-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/24/quantum-of-solace-has-zapper-support-online-multiplayer/#commentsFiled under: , ,


For those of you who've been tracking Quantum of Solace over at The Stiq, you know that most of the worthwhile things to discuss about the game have come from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. Well, it would appear that Activision isn't leaving Wii owners out to dry, as some cool features are being utilized in the Wii version of the title.

For one, there will be multiple control schemes. Gamers can use the tried-and-true Wiimote and Nunchuk setup, or they can bust out their Zapper and play with that. On top of that, Activision has also confirmed the game will feature online multiplayer, as well as 4-player split-screen local multiplayer, which is exclusive to the Wii installment.

Activision is also hard at work to make sure the game is no graphical slouch. Seeing as how the engine behind the game is the same used in Call of Duty 4, we're sure Quantum of Solace will have some lovely visuals.

JoystiqQuantum of Solace has Zapper support, online multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How much do you hate the cord tethering your Wiimote to your Nunchuk? Do you have about ten dollars' worth of hate within you? If so, you're in luck: Amazon and GameStop (that we've found so far) have cut the price of Nyko's Cord-Free Wireless Adapter in half, to a mere $9.99. That's not a lot to pay for something that makes your Nunchuk both cord-free and wireless.

When we tested this device, we found it to be exactly what is advertised: a way to make your Nunchuk wireless. The only issues at the time were with the price and the battery consumption. Now half of one problem has been taken care of!

We've spent some time with other Nyko gadgetry before. For a more holistic approach to unwiring the Nunchuk, check out the Kama Wireless Nunchuck, and for more things to stick to your Wiimote, have a look at the Perfect Shot and the Frontman guitar. And take a minute to remember the dearly de-partied Party Station.

JoystiqCord-free Wireless Adapter is almost cost-free originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you desperate for some extra length? Do you yearn for that extra inch that could give you the edge over others? Do you want increased size right now?

Well, good news: you don't have to wait for Wii MotionPlus's Spring 2009 launch for a chance to elongate your Wii Remote. The makers (it's not specified who) of this new wireless Nunchuk are happy for you to get adding to Nintendo's wand right now. Available from today at China-based outlet Divineo, this 'chuk comes with a tiny wireless receiver that plugs into the bottom of your Wiimote -- very much like the Nyko Kama model which we reviewed earlier this year.

At $24.95, this is ten bucks cheaper than Nyko's effort, or you could buy five for $21 apiece and, um, give us the spare? We're just floating ideas here!

[Via DCEmu]

JoystiqStart bulking up your Wiimote early originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week I wanted to take on scripting for an indie game, and one that came in high regard was Synaesthete. I didn't know much about it when I first tried it out, except that it was a cross-breed of rhythm games and action shooters, and I was hopeful that it would lend itself to the Wii experience as well as the last rhythm hybrid I tried out. One level was all it took to start the script-writing cogs turning in my head, and after much experimentation, I wound up with a script that dynamically changes what makes this brilliant game so fun to play.

At first, nothing about Synaesthete makes it scream out that it was born for Wii, but ultimately, the addition of Wii controls has made this game my new addiction. I truly believe that a Wii port of this title would be hailed as the "next big thing."

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JoystiqRevolutionary: Synaesthetic originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Much like the creature that resembles an Xbox 360 controller, someone has gone ahead and created the Wiimote and nunchuk-like combo you see above. While we haven't played any Spore Creature Creator ourselves, we do hear it's fun. Heck, if you can make the thing above there, it can't be all bad.

Any other gaming controllers or characters you've seen done up in the game?

[Thanks, Amiculi!]

JoystiqSpore Creature Creator spawns Wiimote and nunchuk originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, with every dawn, there must be a sunset. And, with that, we bring our latest giveaway to an end. The two winners have been crowned via random drawing, and are as follows:
Thank you all for entering and better luck next time!

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Yup folks, today is the last and final day you can enter in our giveaway. We're unloading prizes onto two lucky readers, which include copies of Death Jr. for the Wii, as well as a Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk. How can you pass on free stuff?

So, head on over to the original contest post today and check out the official rules.

JoystiqFanswag reminder: Today is your last day to enter originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey folks, did you know we're giving away some freebies? Yup, we've got a Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk to hand out, as well 2 copies of Death Jr. for you. Don't waste time looking at this post here. Head on over to the original contest post and check out the details.

JoystiqFanswag reminder: Get a Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk, Death Jr. originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A fresh take on Waggletech(R) as Alone in the Dark for Wii developer, Hydravision Entertainment, proves its penchant for virtual charades in this new trailer. Seriously, the "flasher" maneuver? Brilliant! Who knew the Wiimote and Nunchuk could be used to mimic the parting of a trench coat? Still, there's nothing quite as immersifying as the overhand bludgeon. Classic.

JoystiqAlone in the Dark with Wiimote and Nunchuk originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That Kama Wireless Nunchuck we're giving away may become something of a collector's item in the near future. Nintendo has sued Nyko, manufacturer of the device, claiming that the Kama violates Nintendo's patents for the original Nunchuk, imitating the controller in "novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the color and materials used in the Nintendo Nunchuk controller."

Nyko spokesperson C.C. Swiney told Bloomberg that they do not believe that they have violated Nintendo's patents with the Kama, but that they are "still examining this." We've had a look at both controllers ourselves, and we think they're actually pretty different. If you look closely at the Nintendo Nunchuk, you can see that it has a cord coming out of it.

Could Nintendo have their own wireless Nunchuk on the way? Or have they decided to start cracking down on third-party controllers now after over 20 years for some other reason? Is the Kama really that similar to the Nunchuk?

[Via Kotaku]

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We all know how piracy is very bad for the gaming industry. But, this is a first for us. it seems those filthy pirates are not only counterfeiting discs, but also creating knock-off hardware, as evidenced by the fake Wiimote and nunchuk you see above. Thankfully, site YYJoy has done a lot of hard work to make sure you aren't one of the folks unlucky enough to buy one of these.

Not only do they compare the quality of construction between Nintendo's official first-party hardware, but they also do a thorough inspection of the packaging, providing us with tips on how to spot these knock-offs on the shelf.

[Thanks, Deevo!]

Source - Packaging and plastic comparison
Source - Pirated Wiimote internal guts

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As if Korean Wii gamers weren't lucky enough, what with all the preorder incentives publishers have been handing out over there, apparently, shops in the East Asian country are selling Wii remotes, nunchuks, and Classic Controllers at hella cheap prices.

Blogger Nuck Rumas shot the photo above of a Korean Lotte Mart's Wii shelf, and, in addition to the Wii system's foreign packaging, you can see some surprisingly low-priced accessories. Wii remotes are marked at ?28,000 (approx. $27) -- compare that to the $40 stores usually charge in the U.S. Of course, compared to Wii remote prices in several other territories, $40 is a bargain, too:
  • Japan: ¥3,800 (approx. $36)
  • Canada: $44.99 (approx. $44)
  • Australia: $69.95 (approx. $67)
  • New Zealand: $99.95 (approx. $76)
  • Europe: €39 (approx. $61)
  • UK: £29.99 (approx. $59)
Also, Classic Controllers and nunchuks in Korea both sell for ?15,000 (approx. $15), compared to the $20 U.S. retailers ask for them. That might not sound like much of a difference, but keep in mind that shops in Korea don't charge an extra sales tax at the register. It all adds up!

JoystiqKorea's Wii controllers are a steal originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Much like Nyko's wireless adapter, Brando is offering up their own version, for the same price ($20). Unlike the Nyko Kama, this is merely an adapter, which houses the original, wired nunchuk and allows you to wrap up the wires, as pictured. We're not sure how comfortable Brando's option is, but if it's anything like the Nyko adapter, it's a really good option for those that hate wires.

Anybody interested in a wireless adapter for their nunchuk? Does the wire bother you that much or are you fine with having the wire there?

[Via Engadget]

JoystiqBrando reveals a wireless nunchuk originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 May 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesadapterbrandonunchukwirelessWed, 21 May 2008 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Fanboy hands-on: Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/wii-fanboy-hands-on-nyko-kama-wireless-nunchuk/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/wii-fanboy-hands-on-nyko-kama-wireless-nunchuk/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/wii-fanboy-hands-on-nyko-kama-wireless-nunchuk/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


When we received our Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk, we thought about what games would be the most appropriate to use the nunchuk with. As such, pretty much all of our games qualified as good candidates, so we went with Super Mario Galaxy, No More Heroes and Wii Sports. How did the Kama stack up against Nintendo's nunchuk? Read on to find out!

Gallery: Nyko's Kama wireless nunchuks

Continue reading Wii Fanboy hands-on: Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk

JoystiqWii Fanboy hands-on: Nyko Kama wireless nunchuk originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 May 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxingjoystiqfeatureskamano-more-heroesnunchuknykosuper-mario-galaxywiisportsWed, 07 May 2008 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The Mario Kart Wii controller showdown]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/the-definitive-mario-kart-wii-controller-showdown/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/the-definitive-mario-kart-wii-controller-showdown/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/the-definitive-mario-kart-wii-controller-showdown/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

There are five ways to handle your racer in Mario Kart Wii: Wii Remote solo, Wii Remote embedded in Wii Wheel, Wii Remote with Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube controller. But, removing all other variables, which control method is the best? Are there really limitations to not using the Wii Wheel? We decided to pull out the ever-trusty "scientific method" and determine, once and for all, the best kart controller.

Continue reading The Mario Kart Wii controller showdown

JoystiqThe Mario Kart Wii controller showdown originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A fairly dreary, rubbish "rainbow," admittedly, but a rainbow of sorts. These 'chuks are all part of Nyko's new Kama range of wireless nunchuks, and are classified as gray, black, pink, and gold (the one on the right, apparently). They also happen to be limited edition, and that's probably why Nyko is happy to charge us $35 per nunchuk, a considerable mark-up on the $20 you'd pay for a standard wired Nunchuck (how passé!). The gray ones are up for sale now (there's 300 of them to go round), and the other colors will follow in the coming days (the black and gold are the rarest, numbering only 150).

Nyko already has a wireless nunchuck out on the market previously released a wireless Nunchuck adapter, so we don't doubt that these would also do the job nicely. However, unlike the adapter, this is a standalone wireless Nunchuck. No messy cords to bundle up. But $35 for a peripheral that will clash with our lovely white Wiimotes? We'll pass on this one.

Gallery: Nyko's Kama wireless nunchuks



[Via Siliconera]

[Update: Update: Corrected a few errors in the article. $35 is the standard price for all of Nyko's Kama wireless nunchucks: the limited edition Kama line of nunchucks cost the same as Nyko's standard Kama Wireless Nunchucks soon to be released.]

JoystiqA rainbow of Nunchuks [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"For those times that you are away from your beloved gaming system, at least you can pretend to be fighting your evil nemesis, Gargamel."

Rather than referencing the arch-nemesis of the Smurfs, we presume the folks at Cufflinks.com actually meant to say Ganon. Still, we'll forgive them the odd error, because hey, these sterling silver Wiimote cufflinks are pretty much the dapperest accessories we've ever seen for Wii lovers. They're fully reversible thanks to the tiny silver nunchuk on the end, and are just about discreet enough for your next wedding/awards ceremony/court appearance.

But before you reach for your wallet, know this: at $150, they're not that much cheaper than a Wii itself.

[Via Engadget]

JoystiqWiimote cufflinks, for the Wii owner who has everything originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cuff-linksjewelrynunchuksilverwii-remotewiimoteWed, 23 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Europe to get Opoona this July]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/europe-to-get-opoona-this-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/europe-to-get-opoona-this-july/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/europe-to-get-opoona-this-july/#commentsFiled under:



The dearth of top-notch Wii RPGs meant there was a quite a bit riding on Opoona, which Koei has just confirmed will be coming to Europe in July.

Sadly, some damning reviews of the game upon its North American release proved to be the thumbtack to our lovely, shiny balloon of hope, but if you absolutely must play an RPG on your Wii (and have some bizarre aversion to purchasing the masterful Phantasy Star II from the Virtual Console), then you could probably do worse than Koei's nunchuk-only "lifestyle RPG."


[Via press release]

JoystiqEurope to get Opoona this July originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europekoeilifestyle-rpgnunchukopoonarpgWed, 16 Apr 2008 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Friday Video: Nunchuk camera hack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/11/friday-video-nunchuk-camera-hack/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/11/friday-video-nunchuk-camera-hack/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/11/friday-video-nunchuk-camera-hack/#commentsFiled under:


This one is fairly old, but pretty darn good. Well, good if you like robots. And nunchuks. Odds are if you're reading this site, you do. Success!

Anyway, the video may be lacking in the "how to do this" area, but it is certainly not lacking that cool factor. We can imagine a million different uses for a robotic camera such as this. Let us list a few:
  • Finding loose snack chips that fell behind the sofa
  • Powerpoint presentations (just attach a pointer to the camera's head)
  • Spying on your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend
  • Creating your very own Roboquad
[Via Hack A Day]

JoystiqFriday Video: Nunchuk camera hack originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameramodmodsnunchukrobotFri, 11 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii: The bad and the ugly]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/wii-the-bad-and-the-ugly/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/wii-the-bad-and-the-ugly/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/wii-the-bad-and-the-ugly/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Even Wii lovers can find a few things to complain about, but let's be real here -- if you're going to complain, make sure your beef is accurate (and worth writing home about). Chad Sapieha of the Globe and Mail's Controller Freak blog seems to disagree with that, however. While we have to offer up kudos over the fact that he spread the anti-love around evenly among all three current-generation consoles in his recent post of hate, we still take issue with some of his Wii complaints.

His first complaint about the Wii is that it isn't as cheap as it appears. In order to play the best multiplayer games on the system, he says, within the comfort of your home with friends, you have to buy three more controllers and three nunchuks. To support this, he uses the examples of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Wii Sports. However, you don't need four nunchuks for the latter unless you feel like building a rounded tower, and the only game that even requires four Wii remotes is four-player tennis. As for Brawl, it seems likely to us that most Wii owners who have picked up Brawl have a GameCube controller or two lying around, and since that seems to be the preferred way to play anyway, that certainly cuts down the expense. Next he mentions the required investment of a 4 GB card for "avid downloaders," but we're of the opinion that "avid downloaders" who are strapped for cash might just do what Nintendo recommends, and download, delete, and re-download at need. We're not saying the Wii's storage system is without problem, but a 4 GB card is hardly a must.

Sapieha's other complaints strike chords, however, even if one is the most rehashed complaint of all: friend codes. His other issue? The lack of demos for Virtual Console games. While we agree that demos would be awesome, there's no shortage of videos of Virtual Console games available. Not only can you get them on Nintendo's official site, but you can see 'em right here, too. It may not be as good as a demo, but it's better than nothing.

The point? If these are the worst things we can find to complain about, Wii owners are doing okay.

JoystiqWii: The bad and the ugly originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today is it, the end of our latest giveaway. When the clock strikes midnight tonight (Eastern Time), we will stop accepting entries and begin the long and painful process of selecting a winner. So head on over to the original contest post and read up on how you too can enter for a chance at these three Nyko peripherals.

Good luck!

JoystiqReminder: Last day for Nyko accessories originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fanswagfrontmannunchuknykoperfect-shotwireless-nunchukSun, 06 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Now Brits can Zap troublesome cords]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/02/now-brits-can-zap-troublesome-cords/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/02/now-brits-can-zap-troublesome-cords/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/02/now-brits-can-zap-troublesome-cords/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Do wires make your life a living hell? Okay, so probably not, but if you are a bit tired of playing games with your Wii Remote tethered to a nunchuk, then peripheral manufacturer Zappies has a solution for you: its new Nunchuk Wireless Kit.

"But Greenhough, you deluded oaf," I hear you cry, "Such a device is already available, thanks to Nyko's very fine Wireless Nunchuk." You're absolutely correct, dear reader, but here's the thing: according to Amazon, Nyko's own wireless wonder doesn't release in the UK until May 25th, where it will sell for around £26. Conversely, Zappies' device is available in Britain (and only Britain) right here, right now for a more reasonable £20.

It works in much the same way as Nyko's model, with a wireless receiver that snaps into the bottom of your Wii Remote, and wireless housing for your Nunchuk and its obtrusive cord. Oh, and you'll get 20 hours from 2 AAA batteries. The only thing it lacks? The Wii Fanboy seal of approval.

[Via press release]

JoystiqNow Brits can Zap troublesome cords originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In last week's bevy of releases beginning with 'O,' one title stood as a shining beacon of hope ... rather, we shined a beacon of hope on it, crossing our fingers that the quirky Opoona might rise from the ashes of its lackluster Japanese reception as a worthwhile title. Instead, it looks like the nunchuk-controlled RPG is destined for the annals of mediocrity. Alas, poor Opoona, we hardly knew ye.

Games Radar: 60% -- Ultimately, the tedium seemed to get in the way of the game's best qualities. "The already threadbare plot comes to a grinding halt every time you have to take a 10 minute detour over to the ol' licensing office and get your job level increased. The incredibly inefficient city design is unnecessarily confusing as well, adding even more time to your errands. It's extra frustrating that you have a wireless PDA device that constantly downloads new data and could just as easily receive the job/license info while you're out doing the quests ... Give credit to Opoona for trying to wedge a lot of new ideas into its paper thin premise, but the half baked 'lifestyle' elements can't hide the fact that it's a very simplistic and ultimately uninteresting RPG."

1UP: 50% -- Like so many titles, fascinating, but flawed. "Despite its good looks, Opoona really stumbles in its localization. The game's English translation is rough and lifeless, with multiple typos and characters that barely sound different from one another, not to mention out-and-out confusion when NPCs say things like "head to that door" when there are multiple doors in a room -- confusion like that unnecessarily slows down progress.

Opoona's heart is undeniably in the right place. As an RPG, it's pretty standard, yet it manages to be just plain comforting thanks to its quirky looks and sounds -- and even its easy one-handed control option. The game only really stresses you out when you're figuring out what job to do next and where to go, but once you clear those barriers -- and don't always expect grandeur -- it's not a bad trip."

Nintendo Power: 70% -- The Nintendo mag found unrealized potential. "While Opoona boasts nice backgrounds and music, and is fundamentally solid, it's definitely rough around the edges ... These flaws, fortunately, don't ruin the game, but don't expect something with a lot of polish."

JoystiqMetareview: Opoona originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Perhaps you caught our review of both the wireless nunchuk adapter and Perfect Shot? Why no Frontman love? Well, we're busy bloggers and we just couldn't get around to it. The giveaway machine needs to keep chugging along, though, so we're unloading the unopened Frontman peripheral (valued at $60) along with the nunchuk adapter (valued at $20) and Perfect Shot (valued at $15), onto one lucky reader!

What do you have to do to get in on this? Just leave a comment telling us why you deserve to win and that's it! Simple, right? We keep telling you we like it simple! Protip: you can enter once each day and must be a current, legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). The giveaway begins as of right now.

When does your chance to enter end? 11:59PM ET on Sunday, April 6th 2008. Get your comments in before then and we'll select our winner come the following day. For a full and very complete list of rules, click here. Good luck to you all!

JoystiqWii Fanswag: Wireless nunchuk, Perfect Shot and Frontman guitar originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fanswagfrontmanguitarnunchuknykoperfect-shotwireless-nunchukMon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: Accessories]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/25/wii-warm-up-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/25/wii-warm-up-accessories/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/25/wii-warm-up-accessories/#commentsFiled under:

There are a lot of different Wii accessories out there. You've got recharge docks, light gun shells and wireless nunchuk adapters, just to name a few. There are plenty of accessories available for Wii gamers to plunk down cash for.

So what accessories do you have? Do you own a Classic Controller? Plan on loving the Wii Wheel or Balance Board when they release? Tell us about your accessories or what accessories you have an eye on!

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Accessories originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesdocknerfnunchukwheelwiimoteTue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Fanboy Review: Nyko's wireless nunchuk adapter [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/wii-fanboy-review-nykos-wireless-nunchuk-adapter/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/wii-fanboy-review-nykos-wireless-nunchuk-adapter/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/wii-fanboy-review-nykos-wireless-nunchuk-adapter/#commentsFiled under: ,


When I heard that Nyko was going to manufacture a wireless adapter for the nunchuk, I was pretty happy. Any chance I can take to eliminate needless wires in my life is something I definitely look to do. So when Nyko said they'd send me a wireless nunchuk adapter for review, I leaped at the opportunity.

Gallery: Nyko wireless nunchuk adapter

Continue reading Wii Fanboy Review: Nyko's wireless nunchuk adapter [update]

JoystiqWii Fanboy Review: Nyko's wireless nunchuk adapter [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cord-freejoystiqfeaturesnunchuknykowirelessWed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Fanboy poll: Best way to play Brawl?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/wii-fanboy-poll-best-way-to-play-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/wii-fanboy-poll-best-way-to-play-brawl/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/wii-fanboy-poll-best-way-to-play-brawl/#commentsFiled under:


So, you've had more than 24 hours to play Brawl. You've unlocked several characters, took the fight online and probably spent some time gawking at your trophies. But, the real question lurking in the back of many a fanboy's (and fangirl's) mind is: which control scheme is the best to go with?

Continue reading Wii Fanboy poll: Best way to play Brawl?

JoystiqWii Fanboy poll: Best way to play Brawl? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Someone really wants to make sure you're not forgetting about poor little Opoona, the nunchuk-controlled RPG set for release later this month. To that end, a sudden burst of videos seems to have appeared, demonstrating everything from the battles to the futuristic world of the rotund protagonist. And frankly, we're pleased that we're getting to see so much of the title. Let's hope Opoona has a chance out of the gate this time, though with Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the horizon, we're a little worried about every other game releasing this month (and maybe next!).

Head past the break for a few more tantalizing video snippets.

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JoystiqOodles of Opoona originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Apparently, this was some sort of contest regarding homemade Zappers in Chile. You can see all of the entrants here.

Scotch tape? Newspaper? A combination of both?

Hey, we're all for the Zapper mods around here, but we don't like them so much when we have to figure out what they're exactly made of. On top of that, this thing is just ... well, it's ugly. Other DIY solutions at least had some semblance of being something you could actually look at. This just looks like a garbled mess of paper, scotch tape and cardboard. We'll give the folks responsible an "A" for effort, though. Anything to save twenty bucks, amirite?

If you have a DIY Zapper you created or stumbled upon while surfing the vast ocean of tubes that is the internet, drop us a line. We like to hear about these kinds of things.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqDIY Zapper made out of mystery material [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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