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Nintendo Wii Light Sword sighted in Canada photo

It seems that the Wii lightsaber has hit store shelves, at least in Canada (previously, only the UK had seen these bad boys for sale.) Thanks to a covert photographer, Go Nintendo posted a few pics of the sabers this morning sighted at the Canadian store Zeller's. If you don't want to wait to buy one, it seems you can order one online directly from the store's website. I have to admit to being pretty interested in this peripheral, although I'll likely wait to pick one up until it's readily available in the states.

I know it's probably wishful thinking, but if the Wiimote made the lightsaber sound when you waved it, I might just about die of delight.

[Thanks Adam!]


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ShadowXOR's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:01
ShadowXOR
I don't like Star Wars but even for people that do, wouldn't that sound get annoying as hell? I'm hoping that a game would just program it so that the sound comes out of the Wiimote so that you can at least turn it off if you want.
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:03
Neonie
No Green ones? Lame.
aimlesssoybeanplant's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:08
aimlesssoybeanplant
They've been out here in the UK for a while now actually...
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:08
BlindsideDork
The force is strong with Canada...
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:23
Shin Oni
hm a so so star wars fan and even i'd get annoyed by that "swoosh" sound. if it were to come with one, i'd rather have a button to turn it on or off.

or rather, just don't include it. and yes where's the green ones? I may want a green OR a purple one instead of the same ole red and blue.

I can imagine this being pretty awesome with No More Heroes though.
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:28
Cataract
I'm guessing it's not a first party accessory, but Ninetndo should totally jump on that...
Grapefruit Juice's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:28
Grapefruit Juice
Which will sell better; Wii lightsaber, or Zack & Wiki?
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:29
BluDesign
Wow, that's a reason to buy Lego Star Wars.
cousinike's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:29
cousinike
All I have to say is, Where is the damn star wars game to go with it. as far as I can remember the only star wars game on the Wii is Star Wars Lego's.... GAY! that game blows. You know what they should do is make another sequel to Obi Wan. Anyone remember that game it was a launch release title for the Xbox and that game had the best light saber game play ever.
JohnnyWadd's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:31
JohnnyWadd
If it vibrated it would be that much more useful.
ShadowXOR's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:35
ShadowXOR
@JohnnyWadd:

I'm assuming that was supposed to be a joke but the Wiimote already vibrates on its own...
cooki's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:45
cooki
I keep my lightsaber in the fridge too. Keeps it nice and fresh.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:52
Snaileb
I need it. I dont even know why but I do.
flaming burrito's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 10:59
flaming burrito
that is amazing... i want
JavTheGreat's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 11:12
JavTheGreat
Where's purple? I want to be Mace.
loki d20's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 11:17
loki d20
Perfect for playing No More Heroes... if I owned a Wii.
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 11:19
Trevor McGee
That picture should read "the stupid has arrived".
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 11:22
Professor Pew
Do want! And what is this blasphemy about turning off the sabre sound? It's the sound that a cute purring kitten makes.. when you cut it in half *WRRRROOM*!
MrCheeks's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 11:54
MrCheeks
*Woooosh* *Hummmmmmmmmmm* *Crash! Schekkieek* *Crash!* *Hummmmmmmmm*
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 11:59
Holyetheline
Oh that is pretty fun, my little sister would love these.
LordGloom's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 12:00
LordGloom
Oh man, I got a toy lightsaber a few years back. You could change the hilt and color and anything, and it even made the lightsaber sounds! Best toy lightsaber ever.

Also, No More Heroes, etc.
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 12:21
Cheeburga
I need a god damn wii.
realyst's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 12:23
realyst
A friend of mine got one.

Few things to note: it blocks the pointer so very few games can be played with it effectively.

It doesn't make a whoosh sound.

It does, however, light up lightsaberish(the light progresses from down to up when turned on, and up to down when turned off).
SLiFE's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 12:27
SLiFE
I pass by a Zellers on my way to work.
I'm grabbing one of these fuckers today.

A red one.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 13:58
Mxyzptlk
Will I be able to cut through blast doors with these?
c0dek's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 17:37
c0dek
I've seen those being used in some adult establishments. Never knew it worked on the Wii too...
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 18:33
ScottyG
Shame that it's a Zellers exclusive (at least according to their flyer), although if it doesn't make the sounds I don't feel bad about not picking one up.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 18:43
Necros
Is that an official accessory?
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 22:11
F Whipple
Me and my friends would probably break these in epic lightsaber duels
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/27/2007 23:15
AgentMOO
Yes, but will it cut the arm off some random fool at your local cantina?
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/28/2007 02:24
Fading Star
"I know it's probably wishful thinking, but if the Wiimote made the lightsaber sound when you waved it, I might just about die of delight."

:D.
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