With concerns being voiced regarding the length of cable supplied with the new Wii sensor bar, a rather primitive solution has been stumbled upon by gamers across the pond. It seems that the bar - which is used by the wand controller to track movement - can be easily replaced by two standard wax candles (!) with no noticeable change in performance.

Although third-party cable extensions are expected in future, this could prove extremely useful (and fun) to players with home projection setups where their consoles and components are kept at too great a distance away from the display to function. It certainly adds a whole new level of novelty to Nintendo’s new console, promises to be a great party trick and it’s something that this gamer will be testing out just to see it with his own eyes. [John Connelly]

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Even with the Wii practically on our doorstep, there’s still plenty to look forward to after we’ve recovered from the excitement of the launch day titles. Have a look at the previous feature for our top five games of the new year; luckily there’s no shortage of Wii gaming goodness heading our way so here’s five more games guaranteed to work off the excesses of the festive period – that’s if you haven’t already lost your whole arm to RSI, you lightweights.

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