Wii Gun

talib82 · 5th April 2007, 11:01 AM

I thought of this while drunk last night, and upon review this morning, I still think it is a good idea.

Imagine a Wii Gun holder in the shape of the rifle, that the Wiimote clips into to play FPS games! I envisage a gun similar to those shooter-style arcade games. The obvious draw-back is how to control movement, but for games like Time Crisis, it'd be sweet!

I had a quick Google, and couldn't find if anything like this is planned.

IMO, it'd be so much better then holding the Wiimote and pointing it at the screen.

Thoughts?

yoink · 5th April 2007, 11:07 AM

I recently bought an LCD gun, and had the same though about the wiimote, comments:

How would the trigger work with the remote?
The weight distribution could be a problem, the gun wouldn't sit well in the hand unless the handle is weighted right

talib82 · 5th April 2007, 11:09 AM

Perhaps the trigger on the gun frame can simply push the trigger on the Wiimote? It'd be a crude implementation, but functional =P

Agree about weighting.. would realistic weight be too heavy?

akashra · 5th April 2007, 11:14 AM

You're kidding right?

They showcased the Wiimote rifle when they announced the Wii.

http://e3.britishgaming.co.uk/2006/nintendo/wii/gun.jpg

talib82 · 5th April 2007, 11:17 AM

You're a towel.

Google has let me down again =P

Looks way different to how I imagined, but seems functional. Is that available in Aust. yet? And what games support it? =)

yoink · 5th April 2007, 11:24 AM

Hmmm... I hadn't seen that either - doesn't seem to connect the trigger in any way?

Sebstar · 5th April 2007, 11:28 AM

as if nintendo would make a good shooter. they like their pg rates games too much

yoink · 5th April 2007, 11:30 AM

Heh, true, I've been enjoying HOTD2 and 3 with my LCD gun, can't beat a good bit of gore!

yoink · 5th April 2007, 11:35 AM

Well, turns out it's still vapourware, but someone did make a DIY mod, where it uses the 'b' button to fire - not very elegant, but hey, what you gonna do

Semi-Evolved · 5th April 2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoink

Hmmm... I hadn't seen that either - doesn't seem to connect the trigger in any way?

There's no need; the Wii controller has a connector on the bottom for the Classic Controller and other peripherals. The gun's buttons are connected via it.

yoink · 5th April 2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Semi-Evolved

There's no need; the Wii controller has a connector on the bottom for the Classic Controller and other peripherals. The gun's buttons are connected via it.

Ah, yes of course it does

Anyway, would be interesting to see the real thing in action...

MYSRH · 6th April 2007, 4:31 AM

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?...ct%5Fid=802669

r8response · 6th April 2007, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebstar

as if nintendo would make a good shooter. they like their pg rates games too much

They could do a remake of Point Blank, would need Sony to get onboard though

Brutus the III · 6th April 2007, 1:56 PM

I had an idea similar to the gun but they're gloves with sensors where the movement points are on your hand (knuckles, bones etc.).

reags · 6th April 2007, 2:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus the III

I had an idea similar to the gun but they're gloves with sensors where the movement points are on your hand (knuckles, bones etc.).

powerglove?

5th April 2007, 11:01 AM	#1
talib82 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 626	Wii Gun I thought of this while drunk last night, and upon review this morning, I still think it is a good idea. Imagine a Wii Gun holder in the shape of the rifle, that the Wiimote clips into to play FPS games! I envisage a gun similar to those shooter-style arcade games. The obvious draw-back is how to control movement, but for games like Time Crisis, it'd be sweet! I had a quick Google, and couldn't find if anything like this is planned. IMO, it'd be so much better then holding the Wiimote and pointing it at the screen. Thoughts? __________________ I'm totally legit

5th April 2007, 11:07 AM	#2
yoink Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,055	I recently bought an LCD gun, and had the same though about the wiimote, comments: How would the trigger work with the remote? The weight distribution could be a problem, the gun wouldn't sit well in the hand unless the handle is weighted right __________________ Over 200 trades and counting! BatteryFree Mouse! Where is your avatar? Fake Memory Cards Paxjs vobiscum!

5th April 2007, 11:09 AM	#3
talib82 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 626	Perhaps the trigger on the gun frame can simply push the trigger on the Wiimote? It'd be a crude implementation, but functional =P Agree about weighting.. would realistic weight be too heavy? __________________ I'm totally legit

5th April 2007, 11:14 AM	#4
akashra Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 3,324	You're kidding right? They showcased the Wiimote rifle when they announced the Wii. http://e3.britishgaming.co.uk/2006/nintendo/wii/gun.jpg __________________ Punctuation is the difference between "Let's eat, grandma!" and "Let's eat grandma!". Building a Metricon Delta 21 in Craigieburn: http://homeofzero.blogspot.com/

5th April 2007, 11:17 AM	#5
talib82 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 626	You're a towel. Google has let me down again =P Looks way different to how I imagined, but seems functional. Is that available in Aust. yet? And what games support it? =) __________________ I'm totally legit

5th April 2007, 11:24 AM	#6
yoink Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,055	Hmmm... I hadn't seen that either - doesn't seem to connect the trigger in any way? __________________ Over 200 trades and counting! BatteryFree Mouse! Where is your avatar? Fake Memory Cards Paxjs vobiscum!

5th April 2007, 11:30 AM	#8
yoink Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,055	Heh, true, I've been enjoying HOTD2 and 3 with my LCD gun, can't beat a good bit of gore! __________________ Over 200 trades and counting! BatteryFree Mouse! Where is your avatar? Fake Memory Cards Paxjs vobiscum!

5th April 2007, 11:35 AM	#9
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6th April 2007, 4:31 AM	#12
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6th April 2007, 1:56 PM	#14
Brutus the III Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nth Adelaide or Elizabeth Posts: 438	I had an idea similar to the gun but they're gloves with sensors where the movement points are on your hand (knuckles, bones etc.). __________________ 87+ (lost count) OCAU successful sales/trades/buys "I would have turned pro if it wasn't for the lack of skill and talent"