Comments on: Hey Nintendo, Where are the Wii Accessories?

By: Retodon8

Retodon8 — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:21:11 +0000

Although I can think of a couple of reasons for the different colour and finish of this thing, the price tag negates that in my opinion.

As for the nicely placed, nicely sharpened cable input… I am truly amazed!

I can't understand why any company, even… maybe especially a small one, would sell something like that without actually testing it.

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:27:39 +0000

I'm sure Nintendo will get one out there eventually, but the accessories out now do suck. That thing BlackPlastic suggested looks great, might have to get some of them myself.

btw nice wallpaper on your iMac there, I'm using the same one

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:54:12 +0000

I'm sure Nintendo will bring out more accessories for the Wii, there just a bit busy at the moment I suppose.

By: Skar

Skar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:32:33 +0000

At least your shops sell accessories. Here (in the Netherlands) all the accessories are sold out.

We bought a Wii at my work, but we can't get a second controller.

I ordered a controller, but have to wait 2-3 weeks

By: BlackPlastic

BlackPlastic — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:38:06 +0000

Hi Matt... First time post here but been lurking for a while. My solution is to use these usb batteries. Once they run out you just pop the cap off them, stick one in the back of the Wii and the other in your computer (or where ever takes your fancy). I'm in the UK though, not sure if you can these in the States yet?

By: Christopher Welch

Christopher Welch — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:06:27 +0000

I'm still trying to get over the fact that you have a Wii and I don't. In all seriousness though, Nintendo should have some kind of 'checklist' that third party hardware manufacturers have to send their products through.

I would do the same thing. Chuck the trash and get the green back.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:21:24 +0000

@andre: Yeah, I've seen the carrying case. But I was thinking things that are more practical and useful. I mean, the Wii isn't a portable console in the least. But it does require batteries for use. It would be nice if Nintendo got their priorities straight. But then again, they should probably be worrying about actually getting some Wiis in store over everything else.

@Jordan: I have debated those WiiSkins – primarily for my daughter. I know she'd like the pink one. But I figured they'd be a pain in the ass to change the batteries so I didn't bother.

@Jake: I think I'll be doing the same for the time being. I've got a charger lying around somewhere. Just have to pick up a couple more batteries.

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:07:06 +0000

That's more or less the reason I opted for a set of rechargeable AA's. 4 AA's came with a charger for about $20USD, with another set of 4 spare AA's for another $12USD. Not a bad deal overall, considering I've got enough batteries to power 4 wiimotes at any given time. Not as convenient as battery packs fitted for the wiimote, but totally unobtrusive to the asthetics.

But then, I've also got a stockpile of cheap disposable AA's in the event of an emergency. Those are leftover from a sale at IKEA. 12 packs for 99cents. w00t!

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:58:26 +0000

That's exactly why I am not using the rechargeable battery pack–I couldn't stand the colors not matching up exactly.

But it also conflicts with the WiiSkins I have added on to the Wiimotes. All of mine have the silicon covers on them, and they're a bit annoying to deal with even when just changing the batteries occasionally.. Don't think I'd be able to handle swooshing them up and down after charging 'em. Or maybe I'm just lazy.

I've been scouring the internet for accessories that are more "true" even though they're not official gear.

By: Andre

Andre — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:50:07 +0000

Well, at least Nintendo has an official carrying case for the Wii..