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Tim S · 11th Sep 2007, 09:34

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/09...d_and_priced/1

Nintendo's popular Wii console will see a first party Zapper accessory for the first time since the SNES on November 19th.

Krikkit · 11th Sep 2007, 09:38

That looks brilliant. It doesn't have the retro design of all the photoshopped versions that were floating about a while ago, but playing Resident Evil and MoH will be bloody good fun by the looks. Huzzah!

Woodstock · 11th Sep 2007, 09:40

does the "normal" wiimote integrate into the zapper?

steveo_mcg · 11th Sep 2007, 09:43

The remote slots in the top with the nunchuck clipped on the back, by the looks of things

Woodstock · 11th Sep 2007, 09:52

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Originally Posted by steveo_mcg

The remote slots in the top with the nunchuck clipped on the back, by the looks of things

yeah what i thought, just wondering if i was right lol, theres a first time for everything... should reduce the price of it shouldnt it?

Krikkit · 11th Sep 2007, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

yeah what i thought, just wondering if i was right lol, theres a first time for everything... should reduce the price of it shouldnt it?

Yup, since there's probably no real electronics in it, it'll probably about £15 over here.

wuyanxu · 11th Sep 2007, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Krikkit

Yup, since there's probably no real electronics in it, it'll probably about £15 over here.

don't forget £50 for the VAT

naokaji · 11th Sep 2007, 12:17

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Originally Posted by wuyanxu

don't forget £50 for the VAT

20$ in the us.. 20£ in the uk... + the 50£ vat you mentioned... +20£ shipment if you dont live in mainland... oooppss... sorry.. didnt mean to rant about prices...

insania · 11th Sep 2007, 12:35

i wonder how long it will take that third party companies sell "skins" for this nice thingie.
anyone else highly anticipating mp-40-wiimote action?

mushky · 11th Sep 2007, 12:50

I bought 2 BB guns for a tenner at the weekend. Lots more fun

Krikkit · 11th Sep 2007, 12:50

Even being cynical I'd say it'll be £19.99 at worst. Current exchange rates for gear like this say it should be about £15 from somewhere like play.com, but the RRP'll probably be £19.99.

docodine · 11th Sep 2007, 12:55

Hah, looks great! Should also be fairly good on the hands.

My Wiimotes don't have the standard battery or battery cover, so there could be trouble with 'installation', but hopefully it will be all right.

Almightyrastus · 11th Sep 2007, 13:23

Not too sure on the ergonomics of that design, looks like it is going to be a tricky one to aim with inless they are thinking of more a shooting from the hip with an aiming point shown on screen which kinda takes the skill out of aiming. Should be easy enough to mod something up from a cheap air rifle stock though.

Redbeaver · 11th Sep 2007, 14:08

i swear if they released Duck Hunt ill actually buy a Wii.........

DXR_13KE · 11th Sep 2007, 14:43

19$ for a peace of plastic? i think i will wait for third party stuff.

Bluephoenix · 11th Sep 2007, 16:09

I'm surprised it wasn't something like Samus' arm cannon given the hype for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (which does rock btw)

pendragon · 11th Sep 2007, 18:49

1. this is awesome.
2. I'm surprised Joe didn't write this.. isn't he the Bit-Tech Video Game Dude?

TTmodder · 11th Sep 2007, 19:37

I hope it has laser sight, and i´d prefer the photoshopped shotgun design for the wii zapper (looks way cooler then that futuristic funny looking "gun" they came up with)

Woodstock · 11th Sep 2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by pendragon

1. this is awesome.
2. I'm surprised Joe didn't write this.. isn't he the Bit-Tech Video Game Dude?

i think that only applies to actual articles

StephenK · 11th Sep 2007, 21:14

This is gonna be great

Maybe duck hunt will be available for download, would seem like an obvious idea.

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