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wii fit balance board controls world of warcraft

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Wii Fit Balance Board Warcraft

I haven’t come across too many hacks involving the Wii Fit Balance Board yet, but they are starting to emerge. In this recent demo, the board has been configured to control 3D movement in a game of World of Warcraft 3…

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posted: June 14th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

nintendo wii controller gum: minty fresh

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Nintendo Wii Controller Peppermint Gum

What better way to purge the flavor of that sticky sweet Super Mario Energy Drink from your mouth but with some minty Nintendo Wii chewing gum?

Perfect for satisfying your oral fixation, the little peppermint chiclets of the chewy stuff come packaged inside a life-sized Wii-mote shell (non-functional, of course)…

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posted: May 15th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

miwi game console is nothing like a wii, really.

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Eittek 9800 MiWi Wii Fake

Here’s the latest, greatest, phoniest knock-off console to surface from China. While the MiWi video game system might steal some of its looks from the Nintendo Wii, that’s about where the similarities end…

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posted: May 12th, 2008 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

space invaders get even on nintendo wii

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Space Invaders Get Even on Wii

Taito Japan is revamping the Space Invaders franchise with a totally new twist on the classic gameplay. This time, you’re not on defense, instead you get to control the invaders yourself.

Space Invaders Get Even puts you in command up to 300 individual pixelated aliens using your Wii-mote and Nunchuk controllers…

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posted: April 11th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

neo geo arcade controller works on wii

filed under: retro | video games

SNK Neo Geo Wii Controller

Fans of the old school Neo Geo console have been getting their fix of their favorite games the Wii’s Virtual Console for a while now. But playing those classic games using a Wii-mote or crummy gamepad controller just can’t compare to the Neo Geo’s original arcade controller…

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posted: April 11th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

gameboy plush toys have plenty of personality

filed under: geek art & craft | video games

Plush Nintendo Gameboys by KungFuCowgirl

Check out these fun Gameboy plush toys I came across in my recent Web travels. Featuring a whimsical, cartoony take on the classic hand-held gaming system, they’re the perfect gift for the Nintendo Fanboy or Fangirl in your life…

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posted: March 10th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

itsa wii, super mario casemod

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Super Mario Wii Casemod by BeerBellyJoe

With all of the casemods I’ve seen for the Nintendo Wii, I’m surprised that I haven’t come across any Mario-themed designs in my travels. I guess it was only a matter of time before everyone’s favorite little plumber got his due…

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posted: March 9th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

wii crossbow shoots its poison arrow through my heart

filed under: strange and wonderful | video games

Wii Crossbow

If you just can’t get enough of Link’s Crossbow Training for the Wii, have I got an accessory for you. Sure the hour-long game already comes inside the package with Nintendo’s Wii Zapper, but that’s not really a crossbow, is it?..

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posted: March 8th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

video game controller pillows: sweet dreams

filed under: design | just plain fun | retro | video games

Video Game Pillows by Upper Playground

Looking for a way to bring your gaming obsession into the bedroom? What better way but with a couple of these video game controller pillows on your bed.

Perfect in bed or on your sofa, these 20″ x 20″ pillows from Tofu Design ($40 each) are covered with images of controllers from just about every gaming console you could want…

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posted: March 4th, 2008 stumble it! 5 comments author: technabob

wii light gun gets laser sight for precision aim

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Wii Light Gun with Laser Sight WiiMax

In the last year, we’ve gone from nary a Wii gun controller to a veritable plethora of available shooter accessories for Nintendo’s little white box. Still, with all the variety that’s to be found these days, this is the first time I’ve seen one with a built in laser sight to help you aim your shots…

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posted: February 29th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

wii-mote gets the usb flash drive treatment

filed under: gadgets | video games

WeDisk Wii Flash Drive by SolarMemo

If you’re like me, you’re a big fan of Nintendo’s groundbreaking Wii-mote controller design. Now you can carry your files on a tiny Wii-mote inspired USB storage device…

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posted: February 21st, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

rock band wii confirmed

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rock band on nintendo wii

Wii gamers rejoice! It was only a matter of time before it happened. EA has gone on record to say that the insanely popular Rock Band franchise is on its way to Nintendo’s great white console…

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posted: January 31st, 2008 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

nintendo wii color remotes on the way

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Snakebyte Rii-Mote for Wii

While there’s still no official word from Nintendo on anything but white Wii-motes, there is now a third-party option for those of you bored with the standard-issue models…

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posted: January 29th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

every wii accessory you’ll ever need

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Wii 18-in-1 Sports Kit

Why settle for the sheer elegance of your Wii-mote controller when you can crap it up with a bunch of extraneous add-ons? Now you can grab virtually every accessory you could ever want (or not) for your Wii in one single box…

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posted: January 23rd, 2008 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

plush nintendo wii hits the auction block

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Plush Wii by Kickass Peanut

Whether you didn’t score an actual Wii over the holidays, or if your real one just needs a companion, this soft Wii is a wonderful, whimsical addition to any living room. If you’re a really serious Wii fanatic, you could always keep it in your bed and snuggle with it while you snooze…

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posted: January 19th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

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