Nintendo Recalls Wii-Straps!!! lol

newcomic · 15th December 2006, 7:05 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6182013.stm

scon · 15th December 2006, 7:13 PM

Hah, classic! Maybe they should've made the bottom of the controller rubber or something so it doesn't slip out've the hand.

Mika · 15th December 2006, 7:29 PM

A lot of wii'ers here will be eating some humble pie, looks like there really is a problem

stuffisgood · 15th December 2006, 7:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mika

A lot of wii'ers here will be eating some humble pie, looks like there really is a problem

The thinner straps were already replaced on the Aussie launch consoles. There was a comparison pic somewhere. I've got 2 remotes (the pack in and the WiiPlay pack) and they both have the new improved thicker straps.

6pAc|30nG|00n · 15th December 2006, 7:54 PM

Mine still look a bit thin imo, got no idea if they are new or old, but if the have recalled 3.2 million of them and have sold 1.4 - 1.5 of them, one would think that they are all the thin cords.

cenithx · 15th December 2006, 8:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mika

A lot of wii'ers here will be eating some humble pie, looks like there really is a problem

I still reckon the problem is human stupidity.

This could well just be a move by Nintendo to clean up the negative remarks going around about the straps. Cost of replacing them with stronger straps will be well worth the publicity of them appearing to fix the "problem".

You seriously have to be stupid to throw a controller at the TV. Straps or no straps.

6pAc|30nG|00n · 15th December 2006, 8:12 PM

If you go have a look at wiihaveaproblem.com if you already havent it showcases a large number of damage cases and some nasty injuries as well.

claf-43 · 15th December 2006, 8:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 6pAc|30nG|00n

If you go have a look at wiihaveaproblem.com if you already havent it showcases a large number of damage cases and some nasty injuries as well.

and if you believe that rubbish you got issues

anyone who cracks their TV playing tennis is an absolute moron

6pAc|30nG|00n · 15th December 2006, 8:16 PM

Very true, but the chick that dislocated her knee due to her getting carried away jumping around in tennis while just trying the console out "while wearing heals" lol.

claf-43 · 15th December 2006, 8:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 6pAc|30nG|00n

Very true, but the chick that dislocated her knee due to her getting carried away jumping around in tennis while just trying the console out "while wearing heals" lol.

now Nintendo cant 'idiot proof' their consoles can they

some people deserve to get hurt in my eyes

stuffisgood · 15th December 2006, 8:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 6pAc|30nG|00n

Mine still look a bit thin imo, got no idea if they are new or old, but if the have recalled 3.2 million of them and have sold 1.4 - 1.5 of them, one would think that they are all the thin cords.

Have a look at the pics here.
You can easily tell if you have the thin or thick straps.

6pAc|30nG|00n · 15th December 2006, 8:27 PM

Just checked both my wiimotes and they both have the older pissy strap. Good thing im not retarded and i hold hold onto my remotes when playing.

However i can see how you could get pretty pissed up and maybe loose grip due to rough play with mates etc.

Ace Rimmer · 15th December 2006, 8:48 PM

North American wrist strap replacement form here out of interest.

Dunno about everyone else but I'm 99% sure I have the original straps.

6pAc|30nG|00n · 15th December 2006, 8:56 PM

Im going to give NIntendo Aus a call on Monday to ask them about replacement straps and see what they say. I think i would like the new ones just for safetys sake i think.

d0t-bat · 15th December 2006, 9:10 PM

The straps are strong enough, They only break if you are either letting go, or using an excessive amount of force. ive yet to let mine go. I doubt I will however considering im freaking holding onto it FFS.

http://www.nintendojo.com/fullfocus/...php?1166055790 site is currently being digged to death, but someone tested out the strength of said straps.

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d0t-bat Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Perth WA Posts: 157	The straps are strong enough, They only break if you are either letting go, or using an excessive amount of force. ive yet to let mine go. I doubt I will however considering im freaking holding onto it FFS. http://www.nintendojo.com/fullfocus/...php?1166055790 site is currently being digged to death, but someone tested out the strength of said straps. __________________ Dell WFP2407, Asus A8N32-SLi Deluxe, AMD Athlon FX60, BFG 7900GTX OC, Gskill 2x 1GB DDR, 2x250GB Seagate 7200.10 RAID0, Thermaltake 750W PSU.

15th December 2006, 7:29 PM	#3
Mika Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CQ Posts: 1,339	A lot of wii'ers here will be eating some humble pie, looks like there really is a problem

15th December 2006, 7:54 PM	#5
6pAc\|30nG\|00n Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Queensland Posts: 849	Mine still look a bit thin imo, got no idea if they are new or old, but if the have recalled 3.2 million of them and have sold 1.4 - 1.5 of them, one would think that they are all the thin cords.

15th December 2006, 8:12 PM	#7
6pAc\|30nG\|00n Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Queensland Posts: 849	If you go have a look at wiihaveaproblem.com if you already havent it showcases a large number of damage cases and some nasty injuries as well.

15th December 2006, 8:16 PM	#9
6pAc\|30nG\|00n Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Queensland Posts: 849	Very true, but the chick that dislocated her knee due to her getting carried away jumping around in tennis while just trying the console out "while wearing heals" lol.

15th December 2006, 8:27 PM	#12
6pAc\|30nG\|00n Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Queensland Posts: 849	Just checked both my wiimotes and they both have the older pissy strap. Good thing im not retarded and i hold hold onto my remotes when playing. However i can see how you could get pretty pissed up and maybe loose grip due to rough play with mates etc.

15th December 2006, 8:48 PM	#13
Ace Rimmer Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 4,007	North American wrist strap replacement form here out of interest. Dunno about everyone else but I'm 99% sure I have the original straps.

15th December 2006, 8:56 PM	#14
6pAc\|30nG\|00n Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Queensland Posts: 849	Im going to give NIntendo Aus a call on Monday to ask them about replacement straps and see what they say. I think i would like the new ones just for safetys sake i think.