Subsonic has released info and pics of its latest two peripherals for Wii. The first is a lightsaber which no doubt due to copyright issues has to be referred to as a Laser Sword, which lights up either constantly or when you swing the remote. Nice idea, but to be frank the people who buy these things are imagination-free idiots. Though it’s maybe just about acceptable if you have kids. Maybe.

The second accessory is the Wireless Nunchuk Adaptor, which allows for “up to 50 hours of game autonomy” on 2 AAA batteries, which aren’t provided. It also makes your nunchuk about twice as big, so it’s a bit like holding two remotes. Considering half the appeal of the original nunchuk is in its ergonomic and lightweight design - and given that the cable between the two is plenty long enough for every game you’ll ever need it for (unless you’re doing some really bizarre and wrong movements while playing) - this has to be one of the most pointless peripherals I’ve seen.

Might be good for the one-handed control of Opoona, but then again you’ve got Nyko’s wireless adapter which is smaller and almost certainly better. Ah well.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 at 5:43 pm by Chris Schilling
Accessories, Disappointment, Peripherals, Wii.