Nintendo releases safety information on Wiimote use |
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It is in this light that Nintendo decided to run an online public service announcement on the matter. While some of you will see this as insignificant, we take it that it's always better to be safe than sorry. We don't expect to write any articles concerning injuries and broken TVs after these, okay? Here's their advice:
Wear the wrist strap. Make sure that all players using the Wii Remote
are wearing the wrist strap and that it has been tightened using the strap
lock. When sharing the Wii Remote between multiple players, please be sure
each person using the Wii Remote takes the time to properly put on the wrist
strap. Wearing the wrist strap will help prevent the Wii Remote from flying
across the room if you accidentally let go of it during game play.
Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go. Even while wearing the
wrist strap, make sure you don't let go of the Wii Remote during game play
and do not use excessive motion. For example, in Wii Sports bowling, the
proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release the "B" button
on the Wii Remote—DO NOT LET GO OF THE Wii REMOTE
ITSELF. - If you are having so much fun that you start perspiring, take a moment to dry your hands. If you use excessive motion and let go of the Wii Remote, the wrist strap may break and you could lose control of the Wii Remote. This could injure people nearby or cause damage to other objects.
- Give yourself plenty of room. You will probably move around while using the Wii Remote, so be careful that all areas that you might move into are clear. Make sure that furniture, objects and people are out of the play area so you donÂ’t accidentally bump into them while playing. Also, as indicated in the Wii Operations Manual, it is recommended to stay at least three (3) feet from the television.
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Comments [refresh]
You would think they might include that sort of information with the console.
Or you would think people have enough common sense to know this but theres always a few idiots who swing the remote with massive force with a lack of grip.
Its sad Nintendo have had to put this up on their site.
I don't own a Wii yet but I've been into videogames since the NES. And I've never been dumb--er um, sweaty enough to let go of the controller while playing. I've been watching TV for even longer and I've never 'accidentally' let go of the remote. I've been mad at shows and games and have squeezed the snot outta controllers and remotes, maybe banged them on the bed or something, but in almost twenty years of experience I've never let one fly.
Playing with the wii is different it several ways than any gaming you have done before in your last 20 years. Your experience with a tv remote is nothing like using the wii. I myself have played games since pong.
Until you have the wii and have played it you will understand it can happen. I am aware of the wii remote possiblity of slippage and take measures to not let it slip. But I have had people try out and use the system and they have been too gung ho and incur sweat.
The game I have seen it happen on is bowling, but can easily see it with baseball.
Yeah, like in the Wii nstruction booklet, WHERE IT IS ACTUALLY LOCATED IF YOU HAPPENED TO OPEN IT UP!!!!
Very funny that the Wii requires all of this information.
"And don't forget - using common sense can keep you from injuring people and surrounding objects".
They can shorten all of their instructions to simply "Don't be a dumb a$$".
yal are all retarded
just put out a safty warning stating. "While playin the Wii please stay away from being a complete idiot"
This is embarrassing.