Nintendo Hands Out Free Wii Remote Jacket

Tue Oct 2, 2007 12:09PM EDT

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Is your beloved Wii Remote still flying out of your hand and hitting innocent bystanders in the head (or worse, smashing your beloved plasma)? If so, help is on the way—in the form of a free silicone cover, courtesy of Nintendo.

Kotaku is reporting that Nintendo will start giving away the new Wii Remote Jacket, which the gaming giant describes as a "cushiony shield" for "people who might accidentally throw or drop their Wii Remotes while playing games," starting on October 15; the cover will also start shipping with all new Wii consoles. The translucent cover looks pretty cool, at least from the pictures, although we'll have to wait and see whether it interferes with, say, Wii Bowling in any way.

Ready to get your hands on your free jacket? Just visit Wii.com or Nintendo.com to place your order, or dial 866-431-8367.

Related:
Nintendo Giving Away Anti-Slip Remote Jacket [Kotaku]

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  • 26 Posted by situsklaw2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:25PM EDT Report Abuse

    i dont know about the wii crap but i was interested in seeing another picture of the black haired lady on the picture that lead me hear.

  • 27 Posted by n_class_5 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:42PM EDT Report Abuse

    Its about time i have gone thro 3 remotes kinda sad really

  • 29 Posted by vladteppes63 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:36PM EDT Report Abuse

    Its interesting to note that some people resort to name calling, Yet, No one says that maybe Nintendo wants to keep their customers happy, I give cudos to a company that cares. Buy a 360 and hope it doesn't catch on fire. (True) Or a PS3 that is limited on their quality games. Ninetendo was the first and seems to still rule supreme. Even if they do not out sell everyone else. But, That may change soon. I'm gonna buy one for sure! Mike

  • 30 Posted by marydntx on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:10PM EDT Report Abuse

    well, i tried to request mine and there is system maintenence so it cant process my request. SUX!!

  • 31 Posted by themoody6 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:04PM EDT Report Abuse

    i dont think the jackets will help much

  • 32 Posted by austioh93 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:59PM EDT Report Abuse

    that's awesome!!!! can't wait, but can you buy them separately, and if so how much will they cost?

  • 33 Posted by giggligiggles2 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:09PM EDT Report Abuse

    They have been around forever. But if you get the charger so you don't have to keep getting batteries these become useless.

  • 34 Posted by assemble_of_5 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:58PM EDT Report Abuse

    Because destroying a TV is worse then caving someone's forehead in.

  • 35 Posted by crimped357 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:31PM EDT Report Abuse

    it looks like it will interfer with the recharging station i bought so i won't be using them

  • 36 Posted by deronlstanton on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:41PM EDT Report Abuse

    GOOD CUZ I HAVE ONE AND I HAVE A BIG SCREEN SO THE SOFT NESS WONT BREAK THE SCREEN

  • 37 Posted by tre879005 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:19PM EDT Report Abuse

    yea this was a really embarrassing problem . good thing someone decided to invent something this innovating

  • 38 Posted by da_whortons on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:38PM EDT Report Abuse

    R U serious if people cant hold onto a simple remote with a draw string attached to their wrist silicone cover is not gonna help period nintendo is gettin jobbed

  • 39 Posted by munchyjuice on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:30PM EDT Report Abuse

    this sounds really cool it will be better for my sister but does it really work?

  • 40 Posted by shortcake16_2003 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:21PM EDT Report Abuse

    Great except everytime you try to put in the serial number, it says unexpected error has occured. Then it says you've already requested your wii mote jackets. .

  • 41 Posted by kenway0801 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:49PM EDT Report Abuse

    This is Stupid, I've had my Wii since it was releasd and I've never Had the problem of my controller slipping out of my hand.. These people either need to get in better shape so they have enough strength to hold on to the controller or not "Throw" the freakin thing at the TV when the game is smarter then The Gamer using it.. Anyone thats not a 4 yr old shouldn't have this issue.. if you do then maybe you shouldn't play video games..

  • 42 Posted by prince_loci on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:19PM EDT Report Abuse

    ok i didn't read half of these posts but here is my comments. My friend got Wii maybe 3 months ago and since then played, a few games when i was there. ONLY fikkin' way EVER toss that control out of your hand is if your a complete moron when playing.... i played Zelda and Wii sports with it and i never ever EVER had issues with this, i think some people need to learn self control, and this idea... is laugable... does it come in a little square package get at gas station =P. -Lokai-

  • 43 Posted by mncblnc on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:24PM EDT Report Abuse

    wow that's cool hmm i wanna get some!

  • 44 Posted by link48010 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 6:53PM EDT Report Abuse

    As if the "Wii" wasn't odd enough (I want one *cries*)

  • 45 Posted by kphm1234 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:53PM EDT Report Abuse

    i am posting a comment to everyone degrading people for how they play a game. they are either jealous because they don't have a Wii, or they are useless internet bullies whom have nothing better to do than shoot off thier mouth. Nintendo is going up and above the call of duty and not pocketing all profits for self gain they want to make sure tha tthe system is going to please the customers we are sure to see the next systems to follow in the wii's footsteps. way to go Nintendo for being a inovator in the Console gaming field youv'e come a long way since nintendo gaming console, keep up the good work and thanks for caring about who matters the customer!!!

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