[Take Five]

^agreed. although i'm not very good at it so far(it's my first metroid game ever). i can actually move and aim in this game without feeling sick, unlike with call of duty.

[Go.Omii]

i just bought a nintendo wii buh wen i tried to play it wont let me!

the message say "unable to read the disc, check the wii operating manual for help trouble shooting"

the disc is brand new n so is the console....i tried insertin other games buh the same thing happnd

n its really p*ss**g me off!!

plus i read the manual a bajillion times!! LOL

>_________________<

[Nuguya?]

^ did you put it in right?

[Malice_Kaiser]

^ did you put it in right?

ROFL, I was gonna suggest that too. o__o

[lMlickiiE]

i love nintendo wii my dad evn got hookd!! LOL

do u think there is going to b a version of ddr for wii

[Nuguya?]

^ there actually will be a DDR game for the wii that uses the Wii remote and the dance pad....

[p00crumz]

so id recently found out my wii had overheated by coming across weird pixelations while playing twilight princess. i called nintedo, they sent me a shipping label, got it back about a week or two later. so now i have a new wii with all my data in it (cant edit premade miis anymore) and i'm paranoid it might overheat again?

soo... i bought a cooling fan. good idea?
i've read that it helps and i read that it apparently HARMS the wii? internally?

just need some other opinions.. is it a good idea to have a cooling fan for the wii?

[CK92842]

so id recently found out my wii had overheated by coming across weird pixelations while playing twilight princess. i called nintedo, they sent me a shipping label, got it back about a week or two later. so now i have a new wii with all my data in it (cant edit premade miis anymore) and i'm paranoid it might overheat again?

soo... i bought a cooling fan. good idea?
i've read that it helps and i read that it apparently HARMS the wii? internally?

just need some other opinions.. is it a good idea to have a cooling fan for the wii?

Are you sure it's a new Wii system or they just simply repaired it. Did the serial number change at all?
Reason I'm asking is because when I was issued a new system, it took less than a week and my 2-3 VC games were gone and they made it clear that I would lose all my data.
In regards to a cooling fan, I'm against the fact that we have to go out of our way to keep these systems from overheating when they should clearly work fine out of the box. If it's overheating then you should consider turning off WiiConnect24.
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/w...temSettings.jsp

[simpleandpink]

I got Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree for my birthday on Friday <3 So happy...not just for the game...but for the ultra-cool Wiimote keychain that you get when you register that I have been longing for for so long 0_____0 It'll look so cool on my keys xD xD And it has a blue LED light! Sugoi! <3


Working on saving up to buy some Wii points + arcade controller right now...There are some VC games I really want T_T

[CK92842]

I got Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree for my birthday on Friday <3 So happy...not just for the game...but for the ultra-cool Wiimote keychain that you get when you register that I have been longing for for so long 0_____0 It'll look so cool on my keys xD xD And it has a blue LED light! Sugoi! <3
Working on saving up to buy some Wii points + arcade controller right now...There are some VC games I really want T_T

The Nintendo Gamecube controllers will work just fine, both wired and wireless controllers.

[RS Trax]

Hey all, sorry for late post, had a busy weekend and awesome Labor Day yesterday.

Yesterday's new releases of classic games for Virtual Console are:


Donkey Kong Jr. Math
NES
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_Kong_Jr_Math


Adventure Island
NES
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventure_Isl...28video_game%29


Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landstalker


Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure
TurboGrafx16
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonk_3:_Bonk%27s_Big_Adventure

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There's a pre-order available for Guitar Hero III Bundles.
The Extreme Bundle will come with keychain, gig bag, and strap while the Elite Bundle comes with all those 3 items plus custom faceplate, and GH3 T-shirt.

Guitar Hero III Official Store for Wii

Guitar Hero III for the Wii will be the "unique" one of the bunch as it�s the only version that requires players to plug in a Wii remote before they can start rocking out.
With a pricetag of $89.99, the release date is set for October 29th of this year.
Features: 16:9 Support, 480p Support, Online, Force Feedback
Actually, the Wii Remote+Guitar combo adds a couple of features that won't be in the other versions of Guitar Hero. First: Rumble; The Wii version will be the only Guitar Hero game that will feature force-feedback thanks to the rumble in the controller. Second: Wii Remote's Speaker; which is used for the game's "squelch" when you miss a note. Hearing it come from your guitar makes two player co-op and two player competition a bit more fun since you can easily tell which player's the one that's screwing up the notes.

Read more on IGN's Hands-on review

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If you guys didn't know, Speed Racer is being brought back to life in a live-action motion picture for 2008. The game has been announced for Wii, DS, and PS2 and will be based upon the movie itself.

Read more @ GamePress

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Also, For the RPGers out there, I'd like to mention a new Fire Emblem title for Wii. It'll be called Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn which takes place three years after the events of the GameCube's title Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

Newly added to the North American version will be widescreen support. A "Battle Save" function, new to the Fire Emblem series, will allow players to create a permanent save in mid-battle. Radiant Dawn can be played with the Wii Remote by itself (held vertically or horizontally), as well as with the GameCube and Classic controllers.
It's expected to be released in America this fall on November 5th.

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Catch up on all my previous Wii New & Updates on my Xanga blog. \:D/


// Roth

[RS Trax]

Today's new releases of classic games on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console:


NES Play Action Football
NES
1-4 players
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NES_Play_Action_Football


Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sega Genesis
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_The_Hedgehog_3


Neutopia II
TurboGrafx16
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutopia_II


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Smash Bros. DOJO! reveals Mario's special Down move ability to use the F.L.U.D.D. water pack (as in Super Mario Sunshine [for GameCube]) to pump water and send players off a great distance. It's also chargeable while shielding and best used in critical moments in battle. His previous Down move, Mario Tornado (spinning arms), is still present in Brawl but may be a normal move now.

The new version of the Pokemon Stadium stage will featured guest Pokemon in the background as the stages shifts. The stage will shift to different terrains such as Electric, Fire, Wind, and Ice.


There's a new feature called My Music, located within the Options, which will give players the ability to choose music, and the probability of the song playing, in each stage. The songs range from previous Mario and Zelda games, for example, even "The Dark World" theme from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past [SNES]. To collect these songs, players will find CDs appearing on the stage and they will be added to the My Music roster for future selection. No word on how many songs there will be yet.


Today reveals a new assist trophy which is Muchlax, a pre-evolved form of Snorlax (from Pokemon). Muchlax will appear and will eat up nearby items whether it be a Fireflower, Raygun, Bumper, etc. So if he appears, be quick on grabbing your items before they.. disappear.. \:D/

More details @ the Official Super Smash Bros. Brawl website: Smash Bros. DOJO!
The game's due out on December 3rd at the end of this year in America.

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Tom Morello, lead guitarist of the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, will appear in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, according to a press release from Activision. Morello joins Slash of Guns 'n' Roses and Velvet Revolver, and Bret Michaels of Poison and The Bret Michaels Band, as boss characters in Legends of Rock. Players will perform "Bulls on Parade" alongside Morello once he is defeated.

Guitar Hero III is due out on October 28th, 2007. We'll be rockin' on out just in time for Halloween. Pre-order details in previous Wii News & Updates post.

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IGN has the first Wii screenshots of the next Need for Speed: Pro Street.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/818/818156p1.html


Catch up on all my previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog
'Til then, see you guys next week!


// Roth

[Poetic Prophet]

I cant wait for smash brothers, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, guitar heroes, damn that is a lot of money right there.

Peace!

[SlashRain]

didnt think I saw this posted yet

Wii zapper + "Link's crossbow training"...
http://kotaku.com/gaming/breaking/nintendo...sbow-298328.php

[CK92842]

I just got wind of this today, a 32-player online multi-player for Medal of Honor 2 Heroes on the Wii.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/16/todays-s...honor-heroes-2/

If EA of all developers can pull this off then I have high hopes for Mario Kart's online multi-player in the future. .

Before I forget, some Resident Evil scans...

[RS Trax]

More on Link's Crossbow Training and Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 below:
The Official Nintendo Magazine (of Europe) announced either a 16-player for Mario Kart [Wii], but that was just of the writer's imagination. I read that Reggie said 12-player during E3 '07 interview months back. Mostly would be an upgraded Mario Kart DS, with new courses as well as classic courses, new characters, new items, Online Battle Mode, etc.

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Today's releases on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console:


Yoshi's Island
Nintendo 64
1 player
rated E for Everyone
1000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshi%27s_Story


Super Thunder Blade
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Thunder_Blade


World Class Baseball
TurboGrafx16
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Class_Baseball

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The following may be old news but is the official press release:
SNK to Release Classic NEOGEO Arcade Games on Wii Virtual Console

Wall, NJ � September 12, 2007 � SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced that the Company will release several of their greatest NEOGEO arcade games via the Virtual Console feature on Wii.

Key NEOGEO titles will include:
Fatal Fury, World Heroes, and Art of Fighting. Each title is expected to cost 900 Wii Points.
More titles will follow over the coming months.

Not only that but TurboGrafix CD and TurboDuo games are said to be heading to the VC.

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Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 [Wii] Official Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS2Y0U0_v18

actual gameplay footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_8BkgvBhs

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According to GameStop/EB, Dewy's Adventure is bumped an early release date from September 25th to the 18th which is tomorrow! If you pre-order now you'll get a Dewy plush toy along with the game.

Source

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Nintendo has announced that the Wii Zapper will be released bundled with a feature game titled Link's Crossbow Training, which is based on the major Zelda franchise. This software is a perfect demonstration of how the Wii Zapper could be used for other games such as EA's Medal of Honor: Heroes 2, Capcom's Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, and Sega's Ghost Squad which have been confirmed to be compatible.
Set to be release on November 19th with a price tag of just $19.99, can't be too bad to pass on.

Source

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Smash Bros DOJO! updates us with new Assist Trophies such as Lyn from Fire Emblem [GBA]


The Ice Climbers are confirmed a return for Brawl.


Also, the hammer is still intact, but now adding a rare and upgraded Golden Hammer (swings faster, floats mid-air, etc..).


www.smashbros.com

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Kotaku has reported Project H.A.M.M.E.R. is pronounced terminated for the time being according to major Japanese gaming magazine, Famitzu.

Source

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In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Winamp will now support streaming music and video to Wii. New version 5.5 Beta is available for download at source link.

Source

There have been a few homebrew relating to Winamp such as the ability to use a DS as a control to control Winamp or streaming music to DS.

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At last, I'd like to announce something very interesting for homebrew users. A new VoIP application has been released for the Nintendo DS called SvSIP. Utilizing three functions of the NDS: Microphone, Sound, and Wi-Fi (and 4th for Touch-Screen if you must), makes it possible for this wonderful piece of homebrew software.

Official SvSIP Website: http://libw11.free.fr/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJMliDSKDGY


Catch up on all my previous Wii News & Updates on my Xanga Blog
See you all next week! \:D/


// Roth

[SlashRain]

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/wi-fi/wi-fi01.html

[papasmurf]

Metroid Prime 3 sucked ass dude.......it was the most boring game i've ever played....is something i would never say..MY GOD THE GAME WAS FREAKING BAD@$$~!!!! I MEAN WOW....HYPER MODE IS JUST "KILL TIME" FOR ME =] i mean right now im going through it as fast as i can because after i beat it, im gonna play it again and get everything =]

[RS Trax]

Yeah, some big announcements the past week. I should've dropped them off here once they arrived.
This week alone is one memorable week in gaming history for not only the radical change in the industry but the release of one of most notable games that is Halo 3. LOL, it is video game related so it's worth a mention!

New releases added to the Wii Shop's Virtual Console today:


Kirby's Avalanche
SNES
1-2 players
800 Wii Points
Rated E for Everyone
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby%27s_Avalanche


Streets of Rage 3
Sega Genesis
1-2 players
800 Wii Points
Rated E for Everyone 10+ with Violence
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Rage_3


Legend of Hero Tonma
TurboGrafx16
Rated E for Everyone with Mild Cartoon Violence
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_Of_Hero_Tonma

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It's great to see Wii an international success. Here we'll take a took at how it's doing in South Korea (where MMORPG is grandmother of gaming). The DS has only been released for a little over a year and it's been doing very well. Nintendo wants to bring its games to the masses. With the popularity of Nintendo DS in South Korea, it shouldn't be long until Wii arrives and conquers over. Read more about the state of Wii and DS:
Source

By the way, the new colors: Glossy Silver and Metallic Rose are released in that area of the Asian region. I've been dreaming of that Glossy Silver since the announcement of the DS Lite.

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X-OOM Software, part of bhv Software, a leading publisher of digital media software for media devices, will be releasing its X-OOM Media Centre for Wii in late October 2007. This ground breaking product turns your Nintendo Wii into a fully functional media centre, accessing all digital media on a PC via the Wii�s built-in Wi-Fi capability, allowing users to access their music, view photos and watch films on their Nintendo Wii. What sets this one different from the others is it provides access to more than 1000 TV channels and radio stations and supports MP3, WMA, OGG, DivX, XviD, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, WMV, JPG, BMP.
Source

I don't know if Orb can already do that. But it wouldn't hurt to try it out and see, even though I already have an external Media Player w/ DVD by D-Link (DSM-320RD).

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Paint by DS producer, Jason Harman, realizes that there is an opportunity on the Wii, and he may not let it slide by. While we are waiting on the DS version to head our way, Mr. Harman is thinking Wii. He even has some ideas about what could be included. "The Wii version could include other painting media such as a spray paint can and a roller."

YouTube video of the DS game in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGbsqYdWSrQ

I wouldn't mind trying it out first on the DS since I'm an artist myself.
Unfortunately, I think Paint by DS is hitting Europe and Japan right now. I'll have to wait for it to arrive in the US.
Japanese website: http://nurie.ertain.com/

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Speaking of DS, here're some new trailers and footage:

Dragon Quest IV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPvH4rJ0M5Q
Metal Slug 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QboBDHP4DNo
Apollo Justice: Ace Atorney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi_CcuHwHZQ
Horse Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff3Wc4S7fYo
Old but for those who missed..
Contra 4 impressions by 1UP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZYEvQtTo3A
and its gameplay footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApN30yIuSn0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kTzZNGHV-k

As well as some footage/trailer on upcoming Wii titles:

Rygar: The Battle of Argus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZVAr3kr4Fw
NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/4819.html
FIFA Soccer 2008: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5559.html
No More Heroes: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25501.html
Tomb Raider Anniversary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZso8IAyBZY
Raving Rabbids 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUNA7MznGDE
Soul Calibur: Legends new screens: http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=3159312&sec=IMAGES
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25504.html
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5194.html
Mario & Sonic Olympics: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24985.html
^ The sight of Shadow sent shivers.

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Tokyo Game Show (TGS) was a major success this year, and who is gaining more success than Wii. Even though Nintendo wasn't at the show, there were Wii and DS games all over the place. Really, this show was all about the Wii, as any third party with a Wii game was eager to show it off. Maybe Nintendo will be urged to appear at TGS2008, who knows. Read a Wired report on the state of TGS, and the lack of Nintendo company presence:
Source

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Next-Gen had an interview Sony's Phill Harrison, and had comments on Nintendo and its successful console Wii.
Full interview here
It continues onto page 3.

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Teen steals Wii, returns Wii and offers weed for an apology!
LOL, Read on this hilarious story @ GameRush

Dude, where's my Wiid?

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Here's a Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Kit for DS on pre-order @ Future Shop

Man, that would only look good on a black DS Lite, where I only have the default white one.
I wonder what the bonus item looks like if we pre-order Phantom Hourglass.

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The Wii Car (driven by Greg Biffle) wins second place @ Dodge Dealers 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race (September 23, 2007), while the Halo 3 Car (David Stremme) blows up and doesn't finish the race.
Source: Kotaku
Blog Photos: Here
Read full article @ Dover Speedway

LOL @ Red Rings! (XBox360 joke ;-])

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LucasArts has revealed that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will come to Wii next spring and you will be able to wield the Wii Remote as a Lightsaber. The game's story is set during the era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV A New Hope. The Wii version, in development by Krome Studios, will also feature an exclusive duel mode in which players can compete head-to-head with their friends. No word on there being an online mode.

"Wii is a great platform for The Force Unleashed, because the console's motion-oriented controllers really bring the game to life", said Jim Ward, President of LucasArts. "We�ve worked hard to make the Wii version of the game unique in order to truly let you unleash the Force."

www.lucasarts.com

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Next-Gen publisher, Future US, will be taking over publication for Nintendo Power, the magazine that for years has been published in-house by Nintendo of America.Nintendo Power has been in publication since 1988. Future US will also be producing the Nintendo Power website at www.nintendopower.com.
Source+Details: Kotaku

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In the new issue of Nintendo Power, it has been confirmed that Samba De Amigo will in fact be arriving on Wii. Samba De Amiga is the cult classic rhythm based music game for Dreamcast before there was Guitar Hero. Also in the issues provides details on Link's Crossbow Training.

Also confirmed for DS is new Square+Disney RPG game, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days.
Source: Official Nintendo Magazine (UK)

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Sad news, original Wii IP, Pollen Sonata, has been cancelled.
Source: Pollen Sonata Website



So long, Pollen Sonata. It goes with the likes of Project HAMMER.

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Now for updates on upcoming, Super Smash Bros. Brawl.


Piplup (from Pokemon Diamond + Pearl) makes an appearance in Brawl, and uses its Surf move to wash players away.


Snake (from Metal Gear Solid) makes a miraculous debut in Brawl. His special moves are Hand Grenade, Remote Missle, and his up special move is Cypher where he glides on his parachute. And the music for Snake will be the Metal Gear Solid: MGS4 Love Theme (Smash Bros. Brawl Version).


Trophies are back in Brawl. What are trophies? These are solid objects that appear as prizes and offer explanations of characters! You can check out the poses and learn the background of a variety of characters.

Finally, the huge announcement us fans have been waiting for. Wi-Fi Play is now included as one of the game modes.

We'll be able to play with Friends (requires Friend Code) or with Random online players. Distance with players may affect gameplay (ie. Japan vs. America would cause major lag). Playing With Friends enables you to add your Friends' names, check their status, change icons, and send short preset messages. With Anyone, it's simple quick battle; no information is seen from other players nor messages, instead names are replaced with P1, P2, P3, P4.

And while waiting for matches to load, you can practice punching a sandbag:


The producer, Masahiro Sakurai, is planning a number of services to further use the Wi-Fi (WiiConnect24).

www.smashbros.com

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Check up on all the previous Wii News & Updates @ my Xanga Blog
See you all next week! \:D/


// Roth

[CK92842]

Free Wii Remote Jacket up for grabs @ the Nintendo support site...

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/01/nintendo...-remote-jacket/

The site is getting hammered so you're all better off calling.
No need to wear the strap anymore.