Winter is coming: Nintendo announces new Wii Remote Jacket accessory

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10:06 PM on 10.01.2007, Nick Chester

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Winter is coming: Nintendo announces new Wii Remote Jacket accessory photo

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File this one under "Crap you didn't know you needed, but you guess you'll take one if it's free."

Nintendo has announced the Wii Remote Jacket, a silicon cover that covers the current Wii remote. The Wii Remote Jacket will begin shipping with all Wii consoles, all single SKU Wii remotes, and all Wii remotes boxed-in with Wii Play.

In addition to making the Wii remote look even sillier than it already does, Nintendo is saying that the Wii Remote Jacket (that's the official name, we're not joking here) "provides cushioning for the Wii Remote for people who might accidentally throw or drop their Wii Remotes while playing games." OK, so when first appealing to consumers' common sense didn't work, they upgrade the Wii Remote straps. Not this?

Current Wii owners who feel it necessary to dress up their Wii Remote can get the new Wii Remote Jacket free of charge at Wii.com, Nintendo.com, of they can call 1-866-431-8367. Nintendo will begin taking orders for the Wii Remote Jackets on October 2, so you might want to take the day off -- 'dems phones gonna be busy.

NINTENDO ANNOUNCES NEW WII REMOTE JACKET ACCESSORY

Free Accessory Enhances Grip, Adds Cushioning

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 1, 2007 – Nintendo announces the Wii Remote Jacket, a durable, silicone cover for the Wii Remote™ that provides a variety of benefits for the player. Nintendo will include the Wii Remote Jacket with all Wii™ hardware systems and with all Wii Remotes sold separately or packaged with Wii Play™. Hardware featuring the Wii Remote Jacket will begin shipping to retailers on Oct. 2 and is expected to be on retail shelves the week of Oct. 15.
The Wii Remote Jacket provides cushioning for the Wii Remote for people who might accidentally throw or drop their Wii Remotes while playing games. Use of the Wii Remote Jacket is meant to supplement, not replace, the basic game-play instructions: keep a firm grip, don't let go of the controller, use the wrist strap and make sure your play area is free of people or objects. The Wii Remote Jacket also serves as a cover for the Wii Remote. Nintendo recommends players use the new Wii Remote Jacket as a cushiony shield, though the current Wii Remote is a safe product when used properly.
"We're always looking for ways to improve our products and make sure everyone has a safe and fun experience," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Many electronics manufacturers provide similar protective covers for products like cell phones, PDAs and MP3 players."
Current Wii owners who want to equip their Wii Remotes with the new Wii Remote Jacket free of charge can go to Wii.com or nintendo.com, or call 1-866-431-8367 to place an order. Nintendo will begin taking orders on Oct. 2, and Wii Remote Jackets will begin shipping the week of Oct. 15.
The Wii Remote Jacket is designed to be added and removed easily, in case users want to slip their Wii Remote into an accessory like the upcoming Wii Zapper™.

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Jerkbutt47 at 10/01/2007 22:05

one word: WHAT?

Raidensolid at 10/01/2007 22:07

Well, free is free. At least they aren't chargins loads of cash. This should protect everyone's 60" Tv's from getting smashed. Win.

Tino at 10/01/2007 22:11

Wheres the lube!

Jim Sterling at 10/01/2007 22:12

What a fucking piece of shit. This is what Nintendo does instead of porting over games to the PAL territories.

Clap. Clap. Clap.

Yet another triumph in the name of innovation.

IceMax at 10/01/2007 22:15

now i can pretend to accidently punch people when playing wii and not hurt them

ian_esq at 10/01/2007 22:15

take off you pants play with your Wii and jacket

Necros at 10/01/2007 22:15

Great, I totally just blogged this, since it wasn't on the front page. Oh well, bad timing on my part.

However, you failed to mention that the coat effectively gives the wiimote an afro.

Justin Villasenor at 10/01/2007 22:21

Maybe for the Wii 2.0 they'll just skip all these silly steps and graft the controllers directly to the players' arms. Maybe then people won't drop em'.

Oni at 10/01/2007 22:29

Tuesday's coming, did you bring your coat?

Seriously, these things look dumb

*orders 4*

Magesx at 10/01/2007 22:36

What the christ.

What, now the dildo is ribbed?

saysay at 10/01/2007 22:39

Call me crazy, but i have a strange feeling an attorney had something to do with this...

monosylabik at 10/01/2007 22:43

2 days before someone has sex with this thing confirmed.

brimtastic at 10/01/2007 22:47

Way to pander to the "OMG Wii kills TVs!!" press Nintendo. Too bad it's a year too late.

Also, please tell me that that isn't the official image of these Wiimote condoms. The Wiimote was (is?) phallic enough, but these sex-sheath things are starting to make me moist.

Trevor McGee at 10/01/2007 22:47

They might as well just hand out giant Nerf bricks with a shape cut out for the Wiimote to sit in while you're using it.

deanhatescoffee at 10/01/2007 22:49

Wii Condom.

BTW Nick - are you no longer Brutal enough to maintain your namesake?

Das Inchworm at 10/01/2007 22:51

its gay..but free so im getting 4.

Baron Calico at 10/01/2007 22:56

It's a condom for my Wii!

B-Radicate at 10/01/2007 23:04

I feel bad that now everyone who buys a Wii will have these things and automatically look like complete retards. They make me not wanna buy anymore controllers so I don't have to go to the trouble of throwing them out.

Aerox at 10/01/2007 23:06

+23904238438 for "Winter is Coming"

DrYou at 10/01/2007 23:33

Nothin wrong with Free, I'll have 4 plz

Giant Reggie at 10/01/2007 23:39

The surprise Reggie was talking about is here! lol.... My Wii needed a condom so i got 4. Better safe than sorry kids.

vexed alex at 10/01/2007 23:47

What the feez? Wii Porno? Next pack in game? Where's the vagina controller?

Dexter345 at 10/02/2007 00:09

If it's free, I'll take it. Looks sexual.

WHAT

Knives at 10/02/2007 00:17

Will this finally put an end to wiitards? Do you automatically become a wiitard if you use this.

mispelt at 10/02/2007 00:27

I'm going to order four, then use the ones I don't need as Christmas presents for my B-list friends.

Bryan- at 10/02/2007 00:28

Of course I'll order some. They're free.

But they're giant fucking retard helmets -- and I'm sure only a retard really needs to use one. I only keep one strap hooked up to one Wiimote for friends, so they don't bust my TV.

Doglike at 10/02/2007 00:41

You know what to do Jim.

mdvalenz at 10/02/2007 00:47

Free? 4 plz :-)

I don't think I will use them but just in case. The kids do tend to let go when they are playing.

I also smile everytime I think about how they tested the jackets. Someone throwing them at walls and TVs and windows. :-D

naia-the-gamer at 10/02/2007 03:20

As they say, no glove, no love. :P

I want to be sure I'm protected when handling my Wii *snicker*

Whatever, at least it's free. I'm so getting a set.

bleep at 10/02/2007 03:50

I think I still prefer this cover

Toneman at 10/02/2007 03:57

Free? I'll take 30!

Burnt Meatloaf at 10/02/2007 05:01

Let me get this straight...

First, they design a straight controller with no friction surfaces out of shiny, smooth plastic, without the foggiest clue that people might lose grip of it.

Then, they give it a piece of string to secure it to your wrist.

Then, they start selling Wii Gloves for $10, which simultaneously gives you the grips it should have had in the first place, but makes it difficult to change batteries.

Then, they beef up the wrist strap.

Then, they make a wrist strap with a different clip, which is "more secure".

Now, they make Glove 2.0 standard, which completely ruins the brilliant aesthetics of the controller.

For heaven's sake, give the case a matte finish and a slightly concave shape! Oh wait, no... that would make it look like an XBox 360. Never mind.

JonDarkwood at 10/02/2007 06:54

I think I will relentlessly taunt anyone I see actually using this thing.

parrothead at 10/02/2007 07:48

If it is free I'll take three! Taunting sounds good

itemforty at 10/02/2007 08:59

This is dumb dumb dumb, dumb dumb dumb dumb. It makes me make mouth noises like 'tch' and 'pfft'.

Mxyzptlk at 10/02/2007 09:13

Haha, that looks so retarded. I'm getting four, and only putting them on the remotes my friends use.

Eschatos at 10/02/2007 09:20

And they say the Wii is cheaper than the PS3. Not with all this shit it isn't...

Rbj at 10/02/2007 09:25

Ordered mine. Im not turning down a freebie.

Bryan- at 10/02/2007 10:22

@Eschatos

I guess you missed the word "free."

PappaDukes at 10/02/2007 10:40

Whoa, whoa, WHOA! You all are seeing this wrong. Is it just me, or does anybody else see that these jackets can be MODed into weapons surely fantasical in nature??!?!? Before the jacket is snuggly harnessed around the Wiimote, spikes (or needles, razors, or whathaveyou; be creative!) can be inserted through the front end of the jacket (from the underside, naturally), slip on the jacket, and viola! Your very own instrument of torture/wicked-cool waggle stick thingy. I am working on a tutorial as we speak.

Bryan- at 10/02/2007 10:57

PappaDukes is the reason why we can't have Manhunt 2. Just look at that avatar.

shitstorm.

Ghoulunatic at 10/02/2007 11:48

Hmm, so I tried to order and got an error. I went back and re-entered my Serial, and now its saying I've ordered too many! CURSE YOU BROKEN WEBSITES!!!!!

PappaDukes at 10/02/2007 12:41

I just lawled at Bryan's comment. Good stuff. That avatar is responsible for 3 school shootings, 14 robberies and 1 hate crime to date! F.A.N.Tastic!

PetiePal at 10/02/2007 14:18

If the Wiimote didn't look like a penis before it sure looks like the male Ice-Climber's dong now.

Unless this is some kind of "smash your tv" deterrent nah.

Bryan- at 10/02/2007 16:14

PappaDukes is the reason why we can't have Manhunt 2. Just look at that avatar.

shitstorm.

Bryan- at 10/02/2007 16:37

What the hell, that was an extreme double post..

I just rebooted and reloaded the Firefox session. Ah well. That comment was neat anyways. Maybe Pappa will say something different this time, like pulling a string.

KyleGamgee at 10/02/2007 17:09

It's free, but I'm not going to get it. I'm not a wiitard.

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