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Nintendo responds to Wii-related injuries: don't overdo it

Posted Feb 18, 2008 at 4:11AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Wii Tags: Nintendo of America, Wiimote
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Wii Safety: Nintendo responds to Wiimote related incidents - Image 1


Since the Wii's release, it's left a trail of Wiimote-related accidents in its wake, from broken screens to a chunk of hair being ripped out when it got tangled on the wrist strap. Despite numerous warnings from Nintendo, accidents are still bound to happen.

Now reports have been surfacing of a new "Wiinjury" which doctors describe are usually only found in athletes. Apparently, some people have been spending too much time on the Wii that they display sports injuries.

Nintendo recently responded to these incidents, giving out a few tips on the way. Anka Dolecki, director of public relations for Nintendo of America, has released this statement:

Nintendo is committed to ensuring not only a fun game play experience on the Wii, but a safe one as well. [...] Nintendo is being very responsive [to these incidents] and created the Wii Remote Jacket to provide additional protection. The Wii Remote Jacket is included with all Wii Remotes.


[...] The Wii Remote is perfectly safe when used as instructed: use a firm grip, donÂ’t let go, use the wrist strap and make sure the game-play area has ample open space.


As when beginning any new physical activity, itÂ’s best to pace yourself and not overdo it. Some games, including Wii Sports, include in-game reminders for players to take a break every now and then.


So remember, Wii gamers: relax, try not to get carried away, and always put on the wrist strap (and pull your hair back, ladies).

Via ABC



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# D@mndemondirk 2008-02-18 05:17
people need to take it easy. also mister common sense get back to work "SLACKER"

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# HoneyMister Common Sense Gay Lover 2008-02-18 05:40
you need to take it easy using my "Wii" so much. your starting to "Drain" the Wii -Mote Battery with your playing and shaking of the wii mote

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# sweetdemondirk 2008-02-18 06:50
i didn't know i had alter ego who would had thought lol and by the way my live name is FireGhost90 and i would be glad to to curb stomp your ass in halo 3

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# waitdemondirk 2008-02-18 06:57
wouldn't my alter ego be angeldirk instead demondirk hmmmm and by the poeple if you want a good gaming news site that actully do their job you might want to try out www.n4g.com they don't take ***** from trolling *****s like mister common sense

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# if you had halfdemondirk 2008-02-18 08:12
the brain wait i' being too nice 1/16 of brian you have known that was *****talking but you didn't and i see that you are too afraid to give me your live name are chicken to butt kicked in halo 3 by nintendo fan hmmm can you say weak

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# Too badLazyboy256 2008-02-18 10:30
even though Nintendo puts forth safety precautions and other stuff like that, people are still STUPID to fool around and mess THEMSELVES up. Because they were being idiots, do you really think Nintendo should take the blame?

(ignore the arguement so you don't lose much needed braincells)

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