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Wiimote and nunchuk form like Voltron

While one could just go ahead and mod their Wiimote into a gun, Joytech is set to offer gamers a less permanent solution for their needs. Dubbed the Sharp Shooter, this little thingamabob allows one to take their Wiimote and nunchuk, confine them into this gun-like apparatus and then go ahead and play shooters or FPS titles in that way. No word on when it's going to release as of right now.

We think reader BPMΩ said it best when he questioned how confining the nunchuk and Wiimote together into this thing would affect the accelerometer in both once they're essentially bundled together. It's a good point, one that is strong enough to probably break the sale for us. Then again, they could send us one to review ....

[Thanks, BPMΩ!]

Wii-chargable batt....no. No, never mind.

Yeah I stole it the pic.If you're like us, you've essentially forestalled any and all social responsibilities as of November 19th, 2006. That also means that, if you're like us, you've spent an additional bazillion dollars on those accursed double-A alkaline batteries. Where, Nintendo, are our rechargeables?

Well, it seems as if Nintendo won't man up and get the job done, another company is gonna step up to the plate. Joytech, perpetual manufacturer of all things accessory, will release a recharging/docking station for two Wiimotes sometime early next year. Just insert the included rechargeable pack into the Wiimote, and place them into the vertical dock ... we prefer to think of them as thrones of power ... and you'll be ready for another 25ish hours of gaming.

It's about time.

Catering to your horizontal style needs


As with any new console, third parties have begun their attempt to flood the market with silly accessories and "conveniences" for proud new Wii owners. Accessories are probably the single most profitable category (in terms of return on investment) in the video game industry, and big names like Pelican and MadCatz always come to the forefront.

JoyTech, however, are the culprits of the latest accessorization, and most of it is absolute crap. Though we believe the particular accessory shown above, the Wii Controller Grip, will make any horizontal style games a bit more comfortable, some of the nonsense like Wii Sports Pack is the lowest of the low. Follow the link at your own risk ... cheap third-party crap resides therein.

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