Comments on: Are people trying to break their Wiimote wrist straps?

By: Hmmcast #30: Unplugged » Make You Go Hmm

Hmmcast #30: Unplugged » Make You Go Hmm — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 16:35:57 +0000

[…] - The FTC and somebody please give me something positive to write about Sony (24) [dec 13] - Tree damage, grid crippled (5) [dec 17] - Are people trying to break their Wiimote wrist straps? (5) [dec 18] “I have two girls (6 and 7) who turn into Venus and Serena when they play tennis. They’ve never let go of the controller, much less thrown it across the room. I thing people are being silly about the whole thing and news outlets are half reporting the story by labeling it a “recall”. I heard this on the radio this morning and it made me angry to hear such sloppy reporting.” – Comment by Wayne — December 18, 2006 @ 6:48 pm […]

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:08:27 +0000

*FOLLOW UP*
We spent the day with my wife’s immediate family and about 4 hours of Wii time was logged from ages 6-62.
Near the close of the evening, my 6 year old was playing tennis and the remote slid from her hand…sure enough, the strap broke.
It looks as though the strap has a small plastic wire (fishing line type) that is surrounded by softer material.
I’m sure it becomes weaker over time with usage and it can be a problem.
No big deal and hopefully the new straps will correct the issue.

By: Wii can browse Opera-style this Friday at last » Make You Go Hmm

Wii can browse Opera-style this Friday at last » Make You Go Hmm — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 04:04:44 +0000

[…] Class action stupidity Also updated my rant made earlier this week against people getting too excited and intentionally breaking their Wiimote straps with a story about a class action lawsuit. I have one word to add to that story: despicable. The primary people who make money in class action lawsuits aren’t the people — even if they were somehow damaged by defective Wiimote straps (which I seriously dispute as reality) — it’s the lawyers. Nintendo has already created a replacement program for those who are worried about doing damage with their Wiimote weapons of mass gamestruction. Enough, already. Related PostsAre people trying to break their Wiimote wrist straps?Wii Virtual Console 4 games added 12/11Egosurfing via newly launched AOL local search […]

By: TDavid

TDavid — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 02:20:23 +0000

Well unfortunately that’s a little far for a car ride from here (the other side of the country) but I’m glad somebody can get them at local retailers

By: Wayne

Wayne — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:29:26 +0000

Richmond, VA.
Walmart, TRU and EBGames had them in stock this weekend.

By: TDavid

TDavid — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:11:05 +0000

Where you at, Wayne, that these remotes are in such plentiful supply at stores? I’m about 45 minutes south of the Microsoft campus.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 23:48:56 +0000

I have two girls (6 and 7) who turn into Venus and Serena when they play tennis.
They’ve never let go of the controller, much less thrown it across the room.
I thing people are being silly about the whole thing and news outlets are half reporting the story by labeling it a “recall”. I heard this on the radio this morning and it made me angry to hear such sloppy reporting.
Here’s an interesting link to a test that was performed with the strap:
http://www.nintendojo.com/fullfocus/view_item.php?1166055790
BTW…remotes are pretty easy to find here. We’ve gotten two and I’m just waiting to plop down another $80 for two more. I also need to get at least one more nunchuk, so there’s another $20…
Oh, the price of fun!