Nintendo announced today that it will exchange the more than 3.2 million straps on their new Wii gaming consoles with a more durable upgrade. The announcement comes after reports of broken straps, shattered TV screens and media attention surrounding the Wii, which was released in November.
The Wii’s controller is a small remote-like handheld, that allows players to wirelessly control the game by swinging the device when playing games like Wii tennis, bowling or boxing.
According to the New York Times, the worldwide exchange is expected to cost the company several millions of dollars.
I have to say, despite all of the hype, we still love the Wii.
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The image of the Wii controller flying into a t.v is hilarious
1LOL.
2I don't think this will affect their sales, it's really the fault of the people who are playing.
I still want a Wii!
I couldn't have said it better myself MsRoyalTee!
3If you go to the official Nintendo website, you can find an online order form. You just have to give your address and the serial number of your Wii and they'll mail you new straps.
I must say, Nintendo has been really good about replacing Wiis that were locking up, and now the straps, too? That's pretty awesome of them.
*holds Wiimote in death-grip*
4I want a wiimote, just so I can say I have a wiimote!
5I can honestly say that I have never thrown my Wiimote into the tv... *knocks on wood* Anyone who decides not to buy one because of this is just missing out on the glory that is the Wii.
p.s. I love my Wii!
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