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Checking out more of Snakebyte's Riimote

Posted Jan 30th 2008 2:15PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Peripherals, Screens


When we saw the very GameCube-like purple Wiimote knock-off that was being offered by third-party peripheral manufacturer Snakebyte we thought, "Wow, now that is some purple." We then immediately wrote it off, as the controller just looks kind of ugly to us. Oh, and it costs about the same as Nintendo's official Wiimote, so there's also that.

For those of you still eager to try out Snakebyte's alternative, know that they also have a black model planned. Oh, and they're working on their own version of the wireless nunchuk, as well as a classic controller. Pictures of it all can be found in our gallery below.

Gallery: Snakebyte Riimote


[Via Games Press]

Third-party Wiimote comes in GameCube purple

Posted Jan 25th 2008 11:15AM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Peripherals



We've no idea whether or not Snakebyte's third-party Wii remote is a tribute to Nintendo's lunchbox, but we ask you: is there any other earthly reason to use that fruity shade? We'd also like to know the story behind that peculiar, rounded d-pad, or the tacky, clashing battery cover.

Most of all, however, we're keen to hear why Snakebyte has chosen to charge €39.99 for one of these, when the official model from Nintendo costs more or less the same? We're not going to criticize the ergonomic qualities of this Wiimote before we've held it in our own hands, but lower pricing is typically the greatest attraction of third-party peripherals. Perhaps Snakebyte is gambling on shortages of the official Wiimote continuing?

If your own Wiimote lacks sufficient amounts of purple, these will be appearing from February 8th.

[Via Go Nintendo]

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