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Wii World 1-1: Super Mario Bros. mod

Posted Mar 10th 2008 11:15AM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Mods

With Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, and even Yoshi-themed Wii casemods already out in the wild, it was only a matter of time before someone personalized their console with everyone's favorite mascot, Mario. BeerBellyJoe sculpted the plumber's figure out of clay, affixing him to one of the Wii's side panels before painting the entire system. Interestingly, that cloud looks nothing like the bush!

It isn't visible in the image above, but there's a pipe on the other side that doubles as a Wii remote charger. The front of the decorated base also has an extra USB port and an LED mushroom that lights up when the port is in use. Hit the gallery below for more shots or click the "read" link to check out Joe's guide on how to make your own Mario Wii mod.

Gallery: Super Mario Bros. mod

[Via Technabob]

Rumor: Psyclone Wiimote recharger de-charges Wiimotes permanently

Posted Dec 31st 2007 2:15PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News, Rumors

If you're looking for a cheap, simple way to recharge your Wiimote, it would appear that Psyclone's Nintendo Wii Recharge Station is not it. While it may look like a convenient battery recharging system, its primary function actually seems to be irreversibly destroying Wii controllers. If that's what you're looking for, you could just smash the things with your shoe and save some money.

According to most of the Amazon reviewers who turned in low ratings, the thing doesn't know when to stop charging its batteries, causing it to overheat and fry the attached remote. Reports of "incredibly hot" Wiimotes, "burn marks," and "killed Wii Motes" are widespread (among Amazon reviewers), lending us enough reason to avoid the product, especially with non-destructive alternatives on the market.

Amusingly, Amazon sellers seem to be trying to capitalize on the sudden notoriety of the product. Two Marketplace sellers are offering Wii Recharge Stations starting at $174.44.

[Via Game|Life]

Recumbent Wiimote charger

Posted Jun 27th 2007 11:20AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Peripherals

This Wiimote charger from Princeton uses the same principle to restore energy to the Wiimote that we use to restore energy to our own bodies: the principle of kickin' back. It provides a nice serene space for your remote to take a load off and just forget about the day. For best results, put it in front of the TV, or on a nearby beach. Oh, also you have to plug it into the Wii's USB port for some reason.

We do not recommend the use of bubble bath for Wiimote recharging purposes. Please stick to approved recumbent recharge methods only.

[Via GAME Watch]

Yes, a Car Lighter Adapter for the Wii

Posted May 30th 2007 11:30AM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Fan stuff

Just when you think accessory manufacturers have hit rock bottom with the dozens of inane products already on store shelves, they take a step to the side and reveal a previously hidden trapdoor that peers into an untapped abyss of bad ideas.

We laughed nervously when Dragon Electronics described its sensor bar stand as perfect for automobile use, letting it pass as an off-color joke, but the same company is now advertising a Wii Car Lighter Adapter. You know, so you can play Wii Sports while driving.

We're not going to stop you from "pimping your ride" or whatever it is that kids are doing nowadays to waste their parents' money; just don't be surprised when your mangled body is laid out on asphalt, covered in broken glass and blood, and we're sorting through the wreckage to grab whatever's left of your console.

So what's next on the suicidal accessory list? A mini-float to keep your Wii and its wires above water while you take a bath? Or a convenient, automatic device that twists the cord of your nunchuck into a noose, tightening its length around your neck as the tips of your toes struggle to grip the unsteady surface of a wobbly chair?

Look past the post break for the Car Lighter Adapter's fact sheet, but be careful not to let yourself slip.

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Intec's Wii Charging Station: decent dock or crap cradle?

Posted Apr 30th 2007 7:30PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Peripherals, Controller

We didn't even know that acessories manufacturer Intec was working on a Wii remote charging station until we saw one listed for sale earlier today. Much like Nyko's cradle, Intec's dock comes with two rechargeable battery packs and a base that lights up to signal when it's in use. That's about where the similarities between the two end.

Intec's dock does away with the AC plug and allows you to conveniently charge the battery packs via USB instead. Adding onto its appeal, at $25.00, the dock comes in $5.00 cheaper than Nyko's. Sounds like an easy choice between the two, right?

Where Intec's dock fails is its inability to charge both battery packs at the same time. You can't even charge the packs while they're in locked in the controllers! Those two slots for the remotes? Just for display! If you want to recharge a battery pack, you have to remove it from the controller and plant it into the dock.

This sort of half-assed setup might have flown back in November, but months after competitors have already put out more advanced solutions? Even with the five-dollar savings, you'd be wise to avoid this dock. That said, jump past the post break anyway, and check out the strange blurb we spotted on Intec's packaging.

[Via DCEmu]

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Rechargeable Controller Grip

Posted Apr 20th 2007 10:25AM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Peripherals, Controller

Fire Bird's rechargeable grip combines the functions of a Wii remote charging dock and a controller frame accessory. The product seemed silly to us at first, but we suppose that something like this could be useful when we're playing Virtual Console releases or games that require us to hold the remote sideways like Excite Truck. Having a convenient way to recharge the battery via USB will also come in handy for future marathon sessions with Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn when Nintendo brings the time-consuming SRPG stateside.

SuccessHK no longer has the rechargeable controller grip in stock, but there are still a few listed on eBay for about $9.99 ($8.00 shipping). One strange thing to note about the packaging is its Wii Sports branding. Having your remote locked into the plastic frame would make playing any of the Wii Sports' games awkward. Check out that Wii logo too! The last two letters look more like a u-umlaut than lowercase i's. Head past the post break for a larger shot of the grip!

[Via DCEmu]

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We got your dock right here, buddy!

Posted Mar 7th 2007 5:15PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Peripherals, Tech stuff, Controller

And charging the small sum of $17 USD, it's probably going to be the cheapest solution for your Wiimote-battery-charging needs. In this package, you get an extra battery, the cradle (pictured) and ... well, nothing else. Still though. this is the kind of no-frills setup any frugal gamer can appreciate.

[Via Engadget]

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Wii World 1-1: Super Mario Bros. mod

Rumor: Psyclone Wiimote recharger de-charges Wiimotes permanently

Recumbent Wiimote charger

Yes, a Car Lighter Adapter for the Wii

Intec's Wii Charging Station: decent dock or crap cradle?

Rechargeable Controller Grip

We got your dock right here, buddy!

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