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Check out Yamaha's WiiMusic-like device
by Dale North on 07.24.2008 9 comments

Check out Yamaha's WiiMusic-like device screenshot

After seeing Nintendo's WiiMusic at E3 last week, I have nothing good to say about it. It's a stupid execution of a good idea. Nintendo really knows how to make a great music game (try Daigasso Band Bros. DX), so I don't know what went wrong here.

I have no idea why Japanese electronics company Yamaha would want a to make something similar, but they have. Even though their Muro looks like a poorly-designed dildo, it's really a 2.4ghz wireless device, packed with accelerometers that send data to a PC-connected receiver. So, it's kind of like WiiMusic, except without the Miis and Nintendo songs.

This device will play music by sensing the speed and direction of acceleration, says Tech On. Up to 24 Muro devices can be connected to one base unit at once to make what is sure to be the most awkward musical performance ever.

"Suppose, for instance, a unit is held in each hand," said Katsumi Matsui of Yamaha. "When you swing the unit in your right hand, it barks 'bowwow.' And you can make the sound 'meow' by using the unit in your left hand."

See, they're even ripping off Nintendo's WiiMusic Puppy Suit

I can't decide which one is worse!

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Latest comment by mistic |view all 9 comments
I thought Wii music was the lamest idea ever for the wii after seeing that E3-show, but this thing takes over the lead by far!...





GuitarAtomik's Avatar
GuitarAtomik at 07/24/2008 15:16

""Suppose, for instance, a unit is held in each hand," said Katsumi Matsui of Yamaha. "When you swing the unit in your right hand, it barks 'bowwow.' And you can make the sound 'meow' by using the unit in your left hand."

....I can't believe someone let that out of that mouth in an attempt to sell their product.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 07/24/2008 15:19

Holy crap that's retarded. Wow. F that.
PappaDukes's Avatar
PappaDukes at 07/24/2008 15:21

I'll make it easy for you.

Worse: WiiMusic
Worse-est: Yamaha (this ALMOST pulled into the lead with the "bowwow"/"meow" statement.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 07/24/2008 16:03

Does it make music when you piss on it? Looks like a pregnancy test to me.
PaperBowser0's Avatar
PaperBowser0 at 07/24/2008 16:22

Don't Want.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 07/24/2008 16:43

Oh god
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 07/24/2008 17:01

That one big button in the middle is the new and innovative "WIN" button.
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 07/24/2008 22:19

Another Nintendildo.
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 07/25/2008 02:58

I thought Wii music was the lamest idea ever for the wii after seeing that E3-show, but this thing takes over the lead by far!

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