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Nintendo is offering to replace the original version of the wrist straps for the Wii Remote with a newer version. Because Wii consoles shipped starting in early December already utilized the newer version of the strap, you will need to determine which version of the strap you have before ordering a replacement.

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This is in no way a comment or criticism. It is only a public service announcement.

[ December 15, 2006, 11:43 AM: Message edited by: twinky ]
 

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Posted by Stephan (Member # 7549) on :
 
This is why I never buy anything when it first comes out. It will be a few bucks cheaper in a year or two, and all the bugs will be worked out.
 

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Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
 
Not a recall, a voluntary replacement. The mainstream media is screwing it up again!

Seriously, no one has to return the original straps, which would be a requirement for a recall.

-Bok
 

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Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
 
Stephan, this isn't a product bug, IMO. It's the old adage of building better idiots come to life.

-Bok
 

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Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
 
My controller has never flown out of my hand as of yet I don't think I have put any strain on the strap whatsoever. But hey if Nintendo wants to be safer by offering free enchanced straps good can only come of it.

I still have a sneaking suspicion that Sony enthusiasts are testing the limits of the straps and upon breaking them jumping up and down screaming, "UNCLEAN err UNSAFE!"
 

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Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
 
Good point, Bok. I've amended the title.

The cord that connects the wrist strap to the Wiimote is roughly 1/2 the diameter of the equivalent cord on my digital camera, and I think assuming it's made of the same material is reasonable. While the camera is more valuable, I also don't flail it around the way I do with the Wiimote. If I owned a Wii, I'd get new straps.
 

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Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
 
Yeah, I probably will too, but since Christmas is coming, and I may get new Wii Remotes, I'll wait and see if I need more than one, and get them all at once.

-Bok
 

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Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
 
we already took the straps off of our Wii remotes. They were just getting in the way.
 

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Posted by FlyingCow (Member # 2150) on :
 
New for 2007, Nintendo releases the next generation in Wii-safety.

Wii-nerf - a cushioned padding that surrounds your Wii-mote so that it causes less damage when you fling it across the room

Wii-goggles - protective eyewear for those around you while you play your Wii

Wii-poxy - industrial strength adhesive that can be applied to your hands before playing

Wii-bungee - high-elastic bungee straps designed to extend, then fling the Wii-mote back into the faces of people not bright enough to hold onto a small piece of plastic

Wii-harness - a fully body strap that attaches the Wii-mote to the user's chest with heavy climbing straps.

Wii-sylum - a fully padded room in which you may play your Wii in complete security

...and the new term for people who can't seem to keep hold of their Wii-mote while playing? Wii-tarded.
 

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Posted by Tristan (Member # 1670) on :
 
I enjoyed this comment on the BBC web site:

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My wrist straps are fine. Over the years I've managed to develop an ability to hold onto my controllers for an extended period of time without them flying out of my hand. My grip works well on plates, glasses and various types of fruit as well.

Chris Brooks, Sittingbourne, UK

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Wii-sylum - a fully padded room in which you may play your Wii in complete security

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