Wireless Nunchuck Adapter Heads to Wii

By Jorge Ba-oh 07.04.2008 16

A quirky-looking wireless adapter allows the Wii's nunchuck to be connected separately to the Wii-remote.

A small plug is slotted into the Wii-remote, which then connects to a fairly clunky nunhuck adapter (pictured below). The original nunchuck slides neatly into a shell, wires an all, and once synced players can freely move both hands about like a loon!

The Icon Wireless adapter runs off 2 AAA batteries.

  • Purchase from Future Shop (Canada)

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    Thanks to GoNintendo for the tip.

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    James2t3 is offline. James2t3 07.04.2008#1

    Uh....Smilie

    Dont really get the need for a wireless nunchuk tbh.

    ( Edited 07.04.2008 01:47 by Blade2t3 )

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    E-Dracon is offline. E-Dracon 07.04.2008#2

    or... you can save yourself the trouble by.
    A: By an actual wireless nunchuck.
    B: Play with the wire, it doesn't get in the way or anything =D

     
    Marzeee is offline. Marzeee 07.04.2008#3

    It looks pretty cool, but I'm fine with the normal nunchuck. The wire doesn't really get in the way.

     
    Mandown is offline. Mandown 07.04.2008#4

    I think it looks nice, great ergonomics, it sure is better looking than the heavily branded Nyko product.

     
    ohm is offline. ohm 07.04.2008#5

    I think the handle on it is cool, but cbf changing batteries so no.

     
    JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 07.04.2008#6

    Batteries in Wiimote AND Nunchuck is a nono.

    Oh, and sorry C3, using the same April Fool's trick twice doesn't work. Smilie

    Isn't it funny that Nintendo would announce this just a year after that C3 April Fool's joke? gg C3 Smilie

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    mooojc is offline. mooojc 07.04.2008#7

    Looks cool however the use of AA batteries is lame. I'm not too fussed really, the wires isn't that bad.

     
    Topguy4 is offline. Topguy4 07.04.2008#8

    I think id be lost if the nunchuck became wireless im so used 2 it.

     
    BlueRocks is offline. BlueRocks 07.04.2008#9

    SuperLink said:
    Oh, and sorry C3, using the same April Fool\'s trick twice doesn\'t work. Smilie

    Isn\'t it funny that Nintendo would announce this just a year after that C3 April Fool\'s joke? gg C3 Smilie

    If I am understanding you correctly, you are assuming this wireless nunchuk is a joke?

    If so, then let me assure you, it is real. I have seen it myself at Future Shop and at EB Games. It is one of two models. The other adds a foot long attachment wand-like behind the nunchuk itself. Much too long.

    I am seriously thinking of picking this one up for storage reasons alone. No more annoying wires all over! Woo Hoo.

    ps. I commented on this wireless nunchuk attachment two weeks ago in another post!

    ( Edited 07.04.2008 16:44 by BlueRocks )

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    Flynnie is offline. Flynnie 07.04.2008#10

    Ive only thought ive needed a wireless nunchuck once and thats for Mario and Sonic at the Olympics, but even still i can make do with the wires

     
    Birdo Is A Tranny is offline. Birdo Is A Tranny 08.04.2008#11

    imo it looks ugly, chunky and cheap like a GAME gamecube controller. Total waste of money it's not like your hands are 2 metres apart or that the wire for the numchuck is so long that it'll get tangled up.

     
    tiamat1990 is offline. tiamat1990 08.04.2008#12

    Since when did anyone think to themselves (infomercial voice) "Oh dear these wires sure are a hassle. Why is there no alternative?".

     
    BlueRocks is offline. BlueRocks 08.04.2008#13

    iangennery said:
    imo it looks ugly, chunky and cheap like a GAME gamecube controller. Total waste of money it's not like your hands are 2 metres apart or that the wire for the numchuck is so long that it'll get tangled up.

    Bought it yesterday. Same solid plastic as the wiimote and nunchuk. At only $14.99CAD how can it be a waste of money? Awesomness factor is high.

    tiamat1990 said:
    Since when did anyone think to themselves (infomercial voice) "Oh dear these wires sure are a hassle. Why is there no alternative?".

    lol. Often. My kids leave the nunchuk all over the place. The youngest likes using the chord to tie things up. With the chord tucked away, they won't be able to grab and yank it, the wiimote, two games, and who knows what else, off the shelf!

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    JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 08.04.2008#14

    BlueRocks said:
    If I am understanding you correctly, you are assuming this wireless nunchuk is a joke?

    Nah, I know it's real, it just reminded me of C3's April Fools joke almost a year ago from now.

    Does anyone know if this Wireless Nunchuck is official? Or is it a third party product? (I actually need to know Smilie)

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    LKR000 is offline. LKR000 10.04.2008#15

    lol the shell reminds me of an iron Smilie anyway looks good might buy it.

    ( Edited 10.04.2008 18:09 by Megaman X )

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    J Tangle is offline. J Tangle 11.04.2008#16

    Looks ok I guess, but the Nyko one has pretty much the same features (even the AAA battery use) without the horrible Halo gun look. In the end it all depends on price so I guess this one wins

     

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