Considering that most light gun games for the Wii already have some sort of on-screen crosshair to indicate where your remote is pointed, there aren't many reasons why you'd want to buy this laser-sight-equipped pistol shell.
Sure, you could scare the bejeezus out of the federal agents inconspicuously parked across the street, or maybe act out that scene from the "Dre Day" music video, but after a few minutes of tomfoolery, you'll start to feel a bit foolish about your purchase. In addition to forking over $8.39 to order the item, you'll also have to pay for shipping, handling, and the two AAA batteries needed to power the red beam.
The Wii logo on the packaging's bottom-left corner is fantastic, even more ridiculous than the Wü branding we've seen on other China-manufactured accessories. The customer reviews on Superufo's product page are likewise hilarious: "Good! And worth buying it! I have bought one more than two years and it still work well, I am very glad with this." Two years? Not bloody likely!
[Via DCEmu]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-18-2007 @ 7:11PM
hvnlysoldr said...
"Shenanigans!"
"What seems to be the trouble here."
"Officer Barbrady I would like to reinstate my shenanigans complaint."
"Yeah that line ride sucked."
"Now carnies what do you have in response to the shenanigans."
"What it's just a lousy cow festival."
"I declare shenanigans everyone get their brooms."
"Hey guys where'd you get all those Terrance and Phillip dolls?"
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8-18-2007 @ 8:44PM
KirbyMeister said...
The Nintendo W?!
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8-19-2007 @ 12:39AM
wildweasel said...
"Alright, I swear I'm going to pistol-whip the next person that says 'shenanigans'!"
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8-19-2007 @ 8:17AM
ssuk said...
shenanigans
Anyway, whatever happened to that Mad Catz Wii pistol case? It looked quite good. Doesn't look like Europe has gone any of these accessories yet, so it may have already been released in America.
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8-19-2007 @ 11:27AM
Yatenkaiouh said...
Disappointing...? When will people learn to stop buying third-party peripherals? >_>
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8-19-2007 @ 12:46PM
Enon777 said...
My favorite review by a customer is "It's rated "mature" for a reason. Its completely addictive and with out equal. To be terribly honest I should say that the price is lower that everyone can afford."
Now, that's just plan dumb!!!!!
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8-20-2007 @ 3:29AM
JC Fletcher said...
#5: Right, because the Nintendo gun-shaped plastic handle is WAY better than this ridiculous gun-shaped plastic handle.
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8-20-2007 @ 8:13AM
ImCowman said...
Uhm, theres more than one reason this sucks. You dont piont the remote at the tv, you point it at the sensor bar. AKA, if you actually used the laser, it wouldnt line up at all with the on-screen cursor.
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8-22-2007 @ 11:10PM
Yatenkaiouh said...
#7: The Nintendo gun-shaped plastic handle IS disappointing. The fact that a ridiculous gun-shaped plastic handle from a company that makes up its own Wii logo is disappointing should be expected.
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10-06-2007 @ 8:49AM
Knux the Fox said...
I was looking for options on what I can use when my preorder for Ghost Squad comes in, next month. The Wii Zapper is ugly, and $20. This actually looks pretty cool and has all the same functionality. I wouldn't even use the laser sight and save the 3 AAAs. It's $8, looks cool, and has all the functionality of the $20 Zapper. I'd buy it!
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