Nintendo Says: Wii Hates Your Christmas Tree

 

Nintendo released a statement today said direct lights near the console could cause interference in "exceptional conditions." From Nintendo's statement:

"In exceptional conditions where the Wii sensor bar is sat near a direct light source there may be some minor interference - this does not mean that there is any fault with your Wii. "For the best performance of your Wii, avoid bright light sources behind or near the TV, shining towards the Wii remote or reflecting off the TV screen."

Thankfully, there's an easy solution to the problem. Writing on a blog, one user complained: "The last couple of days my Wii has been acting weird in not picking up the Wiimote on the side of the Christmas tree and I could never figure out what was wrong. Well tonight, I turned off the Christmas tree and it fixed my problem."

Why does the Wii hate Christmas? —MEGHANN MARCO

Nintendo issue fairy light warning [Manchester Evening News]

 

Source: Nintendo Says: Wii Hates Your Christmas Tree
Originally published on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:26:31 GMT

NES RetroPort - Plug your NES controller into your Wii!

 

GoNintendo reviews the Wii NES RetroPort. The device plugs into the Gamecube controller ports, and allows you to plug in your old NES controller to really get the old school feeling of those Virtual Console games. "You want a review? This thing rocks. You want a longer review? This thing really, really rocks."

Source: NES RetroPort - Plug your NES controller into your Wii!
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:20:01 GMT

Nintendo Wii Updates Are A Secret

 

Word from Nintendo is that they are not making public what they're modifying on our Wii's. Why not and how long are we going to have to wait for this information?

Source: Nintendo Wii Updates Are A Secret
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:40:01 GMT

Rechargeable Battery Pack for the Wii?

 

Finally the first Wii-remote rechargeable battery pack has arrived. We've been waiting since the release of the Wii for this, and it seems Joytech has been the first one to release it. "Joytech Wii PowerStation" this picture is a demo and the final product will look somewhat like this. It will charge 2 Wii remotes and have a place to put the nunchakus while charging.

Source: Rechargeable Battery Pack for the Wii?
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:01:45 GMT

Free Wii Virtual Console Games (Super Mario, R-Type, Toejam) Xmas Day?

 

If the Wii store website is to be believed, these three popular games are due to be released on Christmas day with a pricetag that reads free! Check it out and decide for yourself.

Source: Free Wii Virtual Console Games (Super Mario, R-Type, Toejam) Xmas Day?
Originally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:30:02 GMT

Nintendo's Wiimote gets dissected, inspected

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/nintendos-wiimo...

While the console launch frenzy has given us some exciting innards to look at lately, it's good to see someone finally take a big step away from that potentially hazardous (and sued) Wiimote, pick up a screwdriver, and delve right in. Similar to the precise movements that splayed the Wii itself, these folks used utmost caution (and a fairly nice digicam, too) when dissecting their brand new Wiimote. Beneath the casing was the IR sensor, capacitors, a Broadcom BCM2042 Bluetooth chip, vibration motor, LEDs, accelerometer, EEPROM, and a myriad of other random forms of circuitry. Interestingly enough, the kids behind the scenes got a little carried away and found that the "EEPROM contained all the constants like Bluetooth ID, firmware revision, etc.," while the Wiimote "functionality was burned into the Broadcom" chip itself. more @ source.

 

Source: Nintendo's Wiimote gets dissecteOriOrginally published on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:15:13 GMT

Wii Screen Update: Metal Slug Anthology

 

More awesome art from Metal Slug Anthology!

Source: Wii Screen Update: Metal Slug Anthology
Originally published on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Class Action Suit Filed Against Nintendo For Wii Wriststrap

 

Apparently, more than a few Nintendo Wii wriststraps are breaking off, causing the Wiimotes to careen into the wall, chair, or even the TV. So much so that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the game maker alleging that the wrist straps are defective and break off when used extensively. We cannot say we did not see this one coming.

Source: Class Action Suit Filed Against Nintendo For Wii Wriststrap
Originally published on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:27:56 GMT

Tennis, Space Harrier II and Military Madness On Wii VC Today

 

Nintendo has released word that three new virtual console games will be available for download later today. Military Madness, Tennis, and the classic Space Harrier II will all be available soon, if they are not already. Click read more for the full info.PRESS RELEASEDec. 18, 2006 - Later today Nintendo will add three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system's Wii Shop Channel. The three new titles will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo will add new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

Source: Tennis, Space Harrier II and Military Madness On Wii VC Today
Originally published on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:52:23 GMT

Nintendo Replacing Wimpy Wiimote Straps

 

Nintendo is offering a replacement program for any Wii console owner who has a controller with the earlier, thinner connecting strap (on the right above), enabling gamers to avoid smashing their TV sets, pets, or lighting fixtures without having to resort to using some fishing twine. US Wii owners can head over to Nintendo's US customer service website, type in their serial number, and request the number of straps they need. European gamers, on the other hand, will need to wait until Monday according to Eurogamer.

Now, Wii safely everyone.

Source: Nintendo Replacing Wimpy Wiimote Straps
Originally published on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:19:28 GMT by tim.stevens