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[WRXWagon2112]

Nice Wii-mote gun accessory

Those who found the Zapper a tad too childish for their sadistic imaginations should probably adore Nyko's alternative, as the Perfect Shot Gun doesn't dumb down its appearance whatsoever. Rather, this Wiimote attachment resembles an actual pistol in most every way -- save for the plastic shell, vivid accents and its inability to fire actual bullets -- and it even features a pass-through port for the nunchuck / classic controller. Regrettably, it seems that this one won't be shipping in time for the holidays (unless Amazon's fibbing), but don't let that slow you down from paying your $12.99 and counting down the days till it hits your doorstep.

--Alan

[WRXWagon2112]

Wiimote Hack Creates Multi-Touch Display

Pretty cool hack.

This has to be one of the most amazing hardware hacks ever. Using a Nintendo Wii remote and some software that he ginned up himself, Johnny Chung Lee of Carnegie Mellon University took a few ballpoint pens, replaced them with IR lights, and presto! Since the Wii tracks IR lights, Lee found that practically any surface -- a projector screen, a tabletop, an LCD screen -- could be turned into a multi-touch screen reminiscent of the iPod Touch or Microsoft Surface.

Check out the YouTube video.

--Alan

[WRXWagon2112]

It's finally here ... the Wii "Shooting Gun & Crossbow"




--Alan