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Wii Zapper coming out November 19th photo

Nintendo just sent us the official word on the Wii Zapper news we brought you earlier today. It will be released on November 19th for $19.99 and come with the Link's Crossbow Training game:

Link's Crossbow Training drops players into a world in the style of The
Legend of Zelda(R): Twilight Princess
. Players assume the identity of hero
Link, who progresses through a series of tests to perfect his crossbow
marksmanship. Start with stationary bull's-eyes and graduate to moving targets
before defending Link against all kinds of enemies.

Nintendo also makes mention in the press release (after the jump) of the three other titles which will be able to use the Wii Zapper: Resident Evil: Umberlla Chronicles, Medal of Honor Heroes 2 and Ghost Squad

Now lets wait and see if Nintendo abandons this peripheral just like did with the original Zapper and Super Scope ... 

Nintendo's New Wii Zapper Targets Fun

      First Wii Game-Play Accessory Comes Packaged with Zelda Software

   REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintendo announced today that the
Wii Zapper(TM) interface for the hit Wii(TM) home video game system will come
packed with Link's Crossbow Training(TM). The software is based on the hugely
popular Legend of Zelda(R) series and provides a perfect demonstration of the
way the Wii Zapper could be used in other games. The Wii Zapper casing houses
both the motion-sensitive Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM) controllers in a
single unit for precision targeting. It goes on sale Nov. 19 at an MSRP of
just $19.99.
   "The Wii Zapper combines our remarkable controllers into one housing with
a classic style reminiscent of arcade-style games," says George Harrison,
Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate
communications. "Both veteran and first-time players will find it brings a
whole new dimension to games where targeting is key and provides even more
exciting game-play experiences."
   Link's Crossbow Training drops players into a world in the style of The
Legend of Zelda(R): Twilight Princess. Players assume the identity of hero
Link, who progresses through a series of tests to perfect his crossbow
marksmanship. Start with stationary bull's-eyes and graduate to moving targets
before defending Link against all kinds of enemies.
   Third-party publishers have lined up to support the Wii Zapper. EA's Medal
of Honor Heroes(TM) 2 lets players take World War II into their hands with the
Wii Zapper. The game features an all-new Wii-exclusive Arcade Mode that offers
accessibility to gamers of all skill levels, a full single-player campaign and
support for up to 32 players in multiplayer. Capcom's Resident Evil(R): The
Umbrella Chronicles reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella
Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3, as well
as new never-before-seen locations like Umbrella's stronghold. One or two
players use the Wii Zapper to take aim against a horde of zombies in
first-person perspective. SEGA's Ghost Squad(TM) lets players replicate the
arcade light-gun experience at home with the Wii Zapper.

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35 comments | showing # 1 to 35
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:19
Hamza CTZ Aziz
Hand model is Dead247 in the pic.
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:22
Magesx
How much does a complete Wii controller set cost now? Like, $80?
pm5k00's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:23
pm5k00
yeah black wiimote. where the hell is my black wiimote.
Spykron's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:23
Spykron
no mention of metroid being used with it? im sure it would work either way but im suprised they would leave it out.
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:25
Namelessted
I love how there is a Miller Lite beer can sitting on the table. The only time its fun to play the Wii is when you are drinking.
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:26
Hamza CTZ Aziz
Spykron: All the games they mentioned are games on rail. I'm not too sure if the Link game will be on rails actually, but the rest of the titles that are mentioned are.
DrRockso's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:26
DrRockso
@ Spy

Dont think Metroid would work out too well with it, if only for the Grapple Beam.

@ OP

Thing is, this isnt really a peripheral. Its just a shell. I dont think it will be them abandoning it as much as us, if it happens.
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:27
Magesx
A black Wiimote?

They're just copying off of Sony's totally black PS3, and it's black remotes.

:roll:
charliesuh's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:27
charliesuh
They should abandon this one, it sucks.
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:30
Magesx
I can't tell if it's supposed to be a pistol, a shotgun, or a lazergun.
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:31
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
It's supposed to be a caulk gun, NEDM guy.
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:33
Magesx
My favorite kind of gun! How did they know?
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:39
BlindsideDork
I so can't wait for RE:UC and Ghost Squad...What is pretty funny is they show of the Wii Zapper with a BLACK Wiimote.
LifeOnRepeat's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:43
LifeOnRepeat
Black Wiimote...I'd kill for one, seriously
boatorious's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 17:58
boatorious
Umberlla Chronicles, eh?

I've heard that Umber Hulks do come from Umber-La.
kawitchate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 18:03
kawitchate
wow, how... lame. and packaging it with some Zelda knock-off game, hoping to bring in more fans with the Zelda IP? lame tactic Nintendo. la-ame.
Grapefruit Juice's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 18:13
Grapefruit Juice

"the plactic 'housing', it does nothing!"
Dead247's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 18:15
Dead247
Those are my hands!!!!!!! they are so secksay. The remote was pretty awesome! takes some time to get use to it. ( for me atleast )
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 18:33
Justice
Does Dead247 work for Nintendo?
Zac Bentz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 19:34
Zac Bentz
Wow, now I'm on the fence. This cradle, er, zapper deal looks pretty rinky dink. More dink than rinky, actually.

Is that an official photo of the design?
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 20:09
Necros
Link. Does not. Use. A crossbow.

A gun. Is. Not. A crossbow.

Dammit Nintendo.
zardoz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 20:10
zardoz
Not one of Nintendo's best peripherals, it has to be said. It just looks like a prototype gone wrong.
brosef's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 20:16
brosef
It'd be harder to not abandon if it didn't look like a prop from TRON. gimme more pics and it might recieve "bonus pretzel". Until then you get Auntie Em's floor pretzel. mmmmm, linoleum.
Evil Cheese's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 21:26
Evil Cheese
Ololol wut? Crossbow Training might just set the record of being the worst "Zelda" games of all time. Or maybe it will be more awesome than Duck Hunt... hell who am I kidding. Nintendo, I'm warning you, if I see a new batch of educational games staring major franchise characters on the Wii then its over between us. You hear me Nintendo?! OVER!
deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 21:31
deiga-the-semivaliant
I'm not sure I have anything to say. This is abso-fucking-lutely retarded.
FuriousGeorge's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 22:21
FuriousGeorge
fuck-a-zapper... wheres my black wii-mote
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 22:21
king3vbo
PEW PEW PEW PEW goes my wii zapper

yah this is gay... epic gay
Quisling's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 22:27
Quisling
The Wii Zapper was at my local Gamestop last Friday for $20. Except it didn't have a game bundled with it? At least I'm fairly certain it didn't. More to follow if I can get a pic.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/10/2007 22:43
Corak
Super scope...I remember using that thing when I was a kid.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 01:07
Mxyzptlk
I thought black wiimotes were supposed to be bigger than the white ones...
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 01:20
Holyetheline
Hell yeah. I want to pwn that target practice!
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 06:19
brainderailment
Now we have gone waay backwards with the progression of video games. Back to the dreamcast and the time crisis guns. Not fun.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:56
fetusmilk
this is a copy of the namco ps3 gun.
WiiChronicles's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/04/2009 20:05
WiiChronicles
wii zapper is one of my favorite wii device ever!
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