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Dress up those wrist straps

Posted Oct 30th 2007 9:45AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Fan stuff

Plain white wrist strap got you down? No worries -- the legions of crafty folks at Etsy have your back. bs angel of Hawty McBloggy put together a few brightly colored examples to get you started on custom wrist straps, and we scoured the halls of the craft portal to collect a few more. Okay, that's a fib -- they all come from the same shop, run by wendigratz, who apparently has a thing for prettying up those plain straps. We're in favor of the idea, however. From the fluffy blue take on Wii safety above to a more gender-neutral beaded number, wendigratz has several strappy options.

With the holidays coming up fast, one of these pre-made straps might make a lovely stocking stuffer for someone special ... or better yet, they may inspire you to do your own thing. We have seen some creative solutions over time ....

[Via Hawty McBloggy]

Replacement straps replaced by replacement replacement straps

Posted Aug 3rd 2007 5:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News

Nintendo has refined their Wiimote wrist strap design again, almost successfully removing all user responsibility for holding the controller. The newest revision has a locking clip that should keep the strap firmly in place. And if this doesn't work, it's time for Krazy Glue.

It's currently unknown if Nintendo is willing to send these out for free as they did with the original replacements, or if these will only be included with new Wiimotes. But if your current strap isn't constantly sliding off your wrist, you don't really need one of the new ones! Unless you just really want it to be more belt-like.

Wii Warm Up: The infamous wrist strap

Posted Jul 26th 2007 9:00AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Controller, Wii Warm Up

Sure, you know you should wear the wrist strap. Nintendo scolds you about it, and you've seen what can happen. But when you settle down for a little Wii gaming, do you strap it up, or maybe try an alternative solution? Does it depend on what you're playing? Sometimes, when we're in sideways mode, we admit we don't go for the strap, but any time we're a little more active, we put it on -- just in case.

Far Infrared HandStrap: Mysteries of the Unknown

Posted Jul 7th 2007 7:00PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Imports, Controller

This exotic wrist strap claims to make use of bio-ceramics, a composite of lead-free minerals, to douse your arm with far infrared rays and help with blood circulation. Though "far infrared rays" might sound sinister if you're not familiar with them and their uses, they are supposedly quite healthy.

You can't see far infrared rays in the sun's light, but you can feel their warmth absorbed into your skin. In addition to their blood circulation benefits, these miracle beams are also said to naturally reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and revitalize skin cells. All that for only 780 yen (approximately $6.33)!

Hate that Wiimote strap color? Jazz it up!

Posted May 2nd 2007 4:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Fan stuff

If there's one thing we'll say about both the original and replacement wrist straps from Nintendo, it's that dust just clings to them. Seriously, maybe we're just disgusting slobs, but our straps are spotted with ... well, spots of dust. It frustrates us and after seeing one intrepid blogger's easy time of adding color to their own wrist straps, we're ready to give it a go ourselves. All one needs is some dye and good old life-giving water, allowing for a change in Wiimote appearance an ordeal that lasts only minutes.

Anyone else willing to give this a go?

Wiimote wrist strap breaks at Auto Show, breaks window

Posted Mar 15th 2007 11:30AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

And we all thought we were safe from these horror stories poppiing back up again on the internet, what with Nintendo hooking us all up with replacement straps. Instead, we must now inform you that such an incident occurred during an Auto Show in Trier, Germany, where one overzealous player caused the wrist strap (we're assuming it was the original strap that came with the console) to snap, sending a flying Wiimote into the window of a nearby Volkswagon Lupo.

Clearly, based on the report, the entire incident was all the player's fault, as he really did not need to exhibit the "strengths" of the wrist strap to the gentleman waiting in line to play behind him. Still, the person responsible was able to muster up the courage to blame Nintendo for its "gross negligence."

[via Digg]

Have the replacements been replaced?

Posted Jan 22nd 2007 4:45PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: News, Controller

Well, either demand for replacement wrist straps was higher than Nintendo anticipated, or they just decided the new console and everything that goes with it was just too pretty. Whatever the reason, some gamers are crying foul because their replacement wrist straps are arriving, and they're not quite what was expected.

In a word, they're ugly. At least, that seems to be the general consensus thus far. But whatever your opinion on the aesthetic qualities of the new new wrist straps, they're certainly different from what we've seen before. But perhaps there is a method to the madness. It's been reported that the new end pieces are rubber instead of plastic. Perhaps the were concerned about a new bevy of Wii-based injuries now that the breakage issue has been addressed. Have cries of "you'll Wii your eye out!" been averted? Either way, reports vary; some folks have the new, rubberized version, and some folks have the sleeker, Nintendo-fied replacements. So long as they work, we're mostly happy. How about you?

Wiimote deadly projectile in cute online game

Posted Jan 11th 2007 9:35AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Fan stuff

In a nice little online game called Wiivenge, folks must toss Wiimotes like so many shuriken into their personal property, scoring more based on the amount of damage they inflict to their domicile's precious material possessions. Obviously, the game takes its inspiration from the numerous stories on the 'net where folks document their overzealous play turned into destroyed property. Of course, Nintendo wised up and offered replacement straps.

Have an opinion on the whole wrist strap thing? Weigh in on the topic in our new feature Wii Warm Up!

[Thanks Quentin!]

Wii Warm Up: wrist straps

Posted Jan 11th 2007 8:00AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Fan stuff, Wii Warm Up

Welcome to the Wii Warm Up, a new feature here at Wii Fanboy that we've shamelessly stolen from our friends at WoW Insider. The Warm Up will be a daily feature here, a morning topic wherein we can gather and talk about, y'know, stuff. Specifically, Wii stuff. Yeah, Wii stuff at Wii Fanboy. We know that's a tough one to swallow.

For our inaugural topic, we thought we'd ask you about those replacement wrist straps. Did you go in for them, or did you skip out? Tell us your opinion on the new straps, or let us know why you didn't change if that was your choice. Inquiring fanboys want to know.

[Image from Aeropause, where they wasted no time upgrading.]

Nintendo replacing 3.2 million wrist straps

Posted Dec 15th 2006 11:55AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

Nintendo is biting the bullet and replacing 3.2 million Wiimote straps with thicker, stronger straps, in an effort to put a stop to TV damage and gamer injuries alike. The original straps, which were 0.6 millimeter (0.024 inch) diameter, are being upgraded to a thicker 1 millimeter (0.04 inch) strap.

In order to acquire your new strap, you'll want to fill out Nintendo's replacement form and send it off right away, which will result in a new, beefier strap arriving in your mail box. Personally, we felt the original straps were more than adequate, however in light of all the reported injuries and damage to property, we're not surprised by Nintendo's recall.

[Via Joystiq; thanks to all that sent this in!]

It's all fun and games ....

Posted Nov 21st 2006 9:31AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Fan stuff

While incautious use of the Wiimote will (probably) not result in death, there are apparently some risks involved with the components of your new console. Nintendo's manuals are chock full of warnings, and in fact, a screen reminding players to be sure and employ the wrist strap pops up with annoying frequency. But what about those situations that aren't covered in the manual? You may not shoot your eye out playing Red Steel, but we keep waiting for the first stories of flying Wiimotes clocking people in the head.

Worried about all the possible heinous outcomes? 1UP prepared a handy visual guide to possible "Wiinjuries" both physical and psychological. Who knew that Wii caused cancer? According to the above photo, it just might ....

Check after the jump for more personal story.

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Dress up those wrist straps

Replacement straps replaced by replacement replacement straps

Wii Warm Up: The infamous wrist strap

Far Infrared HandStrap: Mysteries of the Unknown

Hate that Wiimote strap color? Jazz it up!

Wiimote wrist strap breaks at Auto Show, breaks window

Have the replacements been replaced?

Wiimote deadly projectile in cute online game

Wii Warm Up: wrist straps

Nintendo replacing 3.2 million wrist straps

It's all fun and games ....

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