If there's one thing Nintendo - no, scratch that, the world - needs more of, it's gimmicky Wii controllers. Thankfully the trusty patent system has given us a heads-up of what might be the next obscure gaming gadget to monopolize the holiday season, in the shape of an inflatable horse-riding controller.
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Xbox 360 gets exclusive Netflix streaming: no other console allowed
Microsoft have begun to push out the Xbox LIVE update for their Xbox 360 console, and along with the games on demand, new avatar customization and UI improvements comes confirmation that the company has signed an exclusive deal with Netflix for instant streaming to a console. The partnership means that the Xbox 360 will be the only console on which Netflix streaming is possible, effectively cutting the PlayStation 3 and Wii out of the loop.
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Tony Hawk’s RIDE Sliding Into US Stores November 17th
Reports are coming in that the anticipated next installment of the Tony Hawk skateboarding series has been set for November 17 here in the States, which we're hoping means all three console-based variations will be hitting shelves on that day.
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No plans for black US Wii says Nintendo
What a difference a color makes. The humble Nintendo Wii, usually placid and undemanding in its standard white casing, gets a shot of danger, excitement and devil-may-care panache in its black Japanese variant, but that sort of illicit color-thrill is obviously far too much for the US to cope with. Nintendo have confirmed that they have "no plans to have other colors of Wii in the US."
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Wiimote-controlled 15 tonne grapple [Video]
Not, perhaps, the sort of thing most SlashGear readers will be able to try at home, but if you've ever wanted to see a 15 tonne hydraulic grapple controlled by a humble Wiimote then here's the video for you. Simon Wittber of Australian firm Transmin is lucky enough to have not one but two remote-controlled grapple arms, each toting a vicious looking six-claw pincer, and so he and his team decided to link up Nintendo's controller for some afternoon entertainment.
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CTA Digital Wii Bowling Ball makes WiiSports more real
So we've seen a ton of accessories for WiiSports over the years, however most of them cover just a few of the sports like tennis, baseball and golf. And since everyone knows their favorite is bowling, CTA Digital has come up with the Wii Bowling Ball.
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Wii MotionPlus now shipping; modders rubbing hands in anticipation
We're hearing that Nintendo's Wii MotionPlus accessory is beginning to ship from Amazon, with preorder customers receiving emails telling them their Wiimote add-on is on its way. The MotionPlus dongle, which clips onto the base of the Wii's controller, went up for preorder back at the start of May, priced at $19.99; it brings with it greater motion recognition accuracy.
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Thrustmaster Tennis Duo Pack NW for Wii announced
Thrustmaster has just announced a brand new accessory pack for the Nintendo Wii that's sure to improve your score. It's called the Tennis Duo Pack NW and it's the perfect companion for your Wii tennis game.
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Nintendo axed DSi alternative just before launch
Somewhere, in a dark corner of a Nintendo lab, is the company's own alternative to the DSi. According to the company's global president, Satoru Iwata, Nintendo finalized the hardware on different handheld gaming system sometime in the past three years, but in the end decided to can the project rather than release it.
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Nintendo black “KURO” Wii and Red DSi confirmed for Japan
Nintendo have announced that they will begin selling a black Wii in Japan come August, shortly after their new red DSi goes on sale there in July. The black console will be the first time the Wii has been available in a color other than white, though Nintendo did initially demonstrate it in various hues.
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Nintendo Wii Vitality Sensor revealed at E3 2009
The Nintendo press event at E3 2009 is done and over now but we're still giving you the scoop on what went down. We got a look at the Wii Vitality Sensor today, which is a new gadget that's meant to complement the Wii Fit line up.
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Wii Fit Plus announced at Nintendo E3 2009
Nintendo had their press event at the E3 2009 conference today and they announced their brand new Wii Fit Plus game. The new game is set to be released this fall by itself and bundled with the Wii Balance Board.
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