wii accessories

[anarchyburger]

i just bought a wii so i must ask, what are the must have accessories for the wii?

i think i am interested in buying a carrying case for my wii so i can take it all over the place, so which one is the best carrying case? which one would you guys recommend?

[R1V3R5]

Naki, Nyko, and ASL make carrying cases specifically for the Wii. The ASL ones are officially licensed and have the Nintendo and Wii logos. I would like to know what you guys are using as well because my roommate takes his out all the time and I was thinking about buying him one. The ASL ones certainly look the nicest.

[Who's The Twitch Now?]

Controller gloves.

I cannot stress this enough. Even if you get 4 remotes, like I did, that's a 40 dollar investment that can save you a ton in the long run. Hell, they will have paid for themselves the first time you let go of the remote and it slams onto the floor. Absolutely essential.

Oh, and component cables, even without an HDTV.

[porieux]

What is the purpose of the controller glove, exactly?

[Ender]

What is the purpose of the controller glove, exactly?

Better grip (they are rubber or sometimes neoprene), and to add a little cushioning from impact. Also, if you have multiple remotes/nunchuks, using different colors can help you keep Controller 1 separate from Controller 2, and so forth and so on.

[botticus]

Better grip (they are rubber or sometimes neoprene), and to add a little cushioning from impact. Also, if you have multiple remotes/nunchuks, using different colors can help you keep Controller 1 separate from Controller 2, and so forth and so on.And they keep them pretty clean.

[daroga]

I think I've seen different types / brands on gloves. What are the best ones? Which ones work well to get off for battery changing?

[iazybandit]

I have Wii accessories for sale..gloves, cables, protectors etc.

[munch]

I have Wii accessories for sale..gloves, cables, protectors etc.

He also has Wii Sports covers for sale for a low low price. PM him for more info!

[tomfoolery]

controller gloves for sure, nintendo has a "sling bag" that pretty much rocks too. an sd memory card(not nintendo brand of course). good stuff.

[Ender]

He also has Wii Sports covers for sale for a low low price. PM him for more info!

:lol:

He's been nominated for CAG villain of the year.

[iazybandit]

He also has Wii Sports covers for sale for a low low price. PM him for more info!
O god...really? I dont see it on my list.

[iazybandit]

:lol:

He's been nominated for CAG villain of the year.
YAY ME!

[Scobie]

Gotta throw in another nod to the controller gloves... they're great!

Other than that, get a cheap SD card and rechargeable batteries! The Wii-mote eats up AA's, and a couple sets of NiMH's will more than pay for themselves in no time.

[Rocko]

YAY ME!

Not villianous (I suck at spelling!) enough.

You lose.

[Strell]

You want this travel case. (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117947)

[iazybandit]

You want this travel case. (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117947)
Thats a great case but so HUGE!

[MidnightRain]

I second (or third or fourth, whatever) the controller gloves. They're fantastic.

I used a gift card and got the official Wii messenger bag a few days ago at Target:

http://www.amazon.com/A-L-S-Industries-NW180-Wii-Messenger/dp/B000KMO7T8

It's really nice, great padding, a special zippered compartment for the sensor bar, etc. You're not going to have a lot of room for more than the system and controllers and maybe a game wallet, though. Also, Target has the same bag in a Zelda design -- pretty cool but I chose the generic Wii bag.

[scottman]

Does anyone here have the sling bag? How much does it hold? Reviews seem to be all over the place, with some saying it holds a lot, while others can only fit the accessories in.

[yukine]

Classic Controller.

And I had no idea these gloves were so popular, my Wii Remote feels so naked now. :(

[io]

Yeah, no kidding - I didn't realize everyone was using the gloves. We all tallked about it before launch but I didn't think anyone actually bought them. For me they are too expensive - I'll pick some up when they go on clearance.

Speaking of which, I noticed the Wii carrying bags (the ones with Zelda logos on them) on clearance at two different Targets tonight. Originally $35 or $40, marked down to $28 or so. I have no use for a Wii bag, though I'll pick one up if they go under $10. But this might be a particularly timely piece of info for the OP as I'm not sure how long they will last.

[Strell]

My travel case crushes all others like the weak peons that they are!

IST EIN BLITZKRIEGAN! VERTBOTEN!

[anarchyburger]

some reviews of travel cases and other wii acessories would be much appreciated... especially before i buy something

and thanks to all for the feedback on which acessories to buy and such

[iazybandit]

I reviewed a bunch of Wii accessories but no travel packs like Strell has.

[benjamouth]

Didn't know where else to post this but I thought this may be of use to Wii owners, doesn't seem worth posting in the deals forum.

Free 1gb SD card (after mail in rebate), also ships free

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204044459&adid=17654&dcaid=17654

[iazybandit]

Didn't know where else to post this but I thought this may be of use to Wii owners, doesn't seem worth posting in the deals forum.

Free 1gb SD card (after mail in rebate), also ships free

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204044459&adid=17654&dcaid=17654
There is also a free 2GB after rebate

[jasonditz]

rechargable batteries are the must have accessory. You can get cheaper if you go for a lesser charger, but I got 4 AA's (2500's) with a 1 hour charger for $21 shipped at Amazon

[iazybandit]

I want to see how the rechargeable battery pack for the Wii is. Time to go contact someone so I can review.

[ashram]

i say an extra power supply, sensor bar and av cables if you're taking your wii on the go (sounds funny doesn't it?)

I'm not sure about others, but all my cables are behind my entertainment center and it's a hassle to take my wii over someone elses place (still can't dump the potty thoughts when mentioning taking my wii somewhere)

[anarchyburger]

There is also a free 2GB after rebate
do you have the link for the free 2gd sd card?

[anarchyburger]

nevermind i just decided to get the 1 gb sd card there, and it has free shipping so its a sweet deal

[yukine]

How reputable is Buy.com? I don't want to end up with a bootlegged SD Card.

[jasonditz]

buy.com is fine... I've ordered tons of stuff from them in the past and never had a problem.

[iazybandit]

do you have the link for the free 2gd sd card?
Check out my deals forums on my site

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=25935

*edit*
Deal for 2GB is dead. Keep an eye on my site for more deals.

How reputable is Buy.com? I don't want to end up with a bootlegged SD Card.
Very reliable and well known. Fast shipping.

[PleasantOne]

You want this travel case. (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117947)

Oh that is sweet, Strell... thanks for linking to it again as I missed it the first time! I'm going on an... extended working vacation, for lack of a better word, soon, and I need something to tote the Wii safely in the car... can't believe how much the thing holds! sheesh!

[Limegreen]

NIMH BATTERIES last the longest and can be recharged 500-1000 times !

[flatliner718]

Anyone have any information on the Nyko Wii Mote Charger?

Gamestop has a link to it here. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802574

I check out Nyko's site and they don't even have it on they're site. Amazon.com continues to delay it weekly. It was originally slated on Gamestop as a 1/23 release. They're delay it by a week every time they're original date fails. I am interested in this, so it can be a charge station next to my 360s quick charge kit. I don't wanna deal with rechargable batteries, rather just go this method.

If anyone has any information it be great. Thanks

[yukine]

Anyone have any information on the Nyko Wii Mote Charger?

Gamestop has a link to it here. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802574

I check out Nyko's site and they don't even have it on they're site. Amazon.com continues to delay it weekly. It was originally slated on Gamestop as a 1/23 release. They're delay it by a week every time they're original date fails. I am interested in this, so it can be a charge station next to my 360s quick charge kit. I don't wanna deal with rechargable batteries, rather just go this method.

If anyone has any information it be great. Thanks

Not bad, I wish Nintendo had something like this out on day one.

[iazybandit]

Anyone have any information on the Nyko Wii Mote Charger?

Gamestop has a link to it here. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802574

I check out Nyko's site and they don't even have it on they're site. Amazon.com continues to delay it weekly. It was originally slated on Gamestop as a 1/23 release. They're delay it by a week every time they're original date fails. I am interested in this, so it can be a charge station next to my 360s quick charge kit. I don't wanna deal with rechargable batteries, rather just go this method.

If anyone has any information it be great. Thanks
I am in direct contact with Nyko. They sent me a bunch of accessories for review already and more to come. I will let you know when I have information regarding the charging station for the Wii. I am getting it for review once released along with PS3 charging station.

[iazybandit]

http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/wii/hard/boxing.jpg

Wii Boxing Gloves. I should have a review on this with the next week or two once I get it in.

[anarchyburger]

http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/wii/hard/boxing.jpg

Wii Boxing Gloves. I should have a review on this with the next week or two once I get it in.

wierd, i have never seen these any where... who makes them? r they officially for the wii?

[iazybandit]

wierd, i have never seen these any where... who makes them? r they officially for the wii?
Its new. I havent seen them anywhere as well. I dont know who makes them yet. I just know thats its from a 3rd party manufacturer, probably DragonPlus or PEGA. They are not official for the Wii

[scottman]

If all those gloves do is give you a place to stick the controllers onto, you might as well just tape them to your hands yourself.

[Strell]

http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/AI-trad/wii/hard/boxing.jpg

Wii Boxing Gloves. I should have a review on this with the next week or two once I get it in.

"How do you type with boxing gloves on your hands?"

[iazybandit]

"How do you type with boxing gloves on your hands?"
You mean use the buttons? We'll see. Hopefully all these questions I have been getting will be addressed in the review.

[furyk]

You mean use the buttons? We'll see. Hopefully all these questions I have been getting will be addressed in the review.

Strong Bad E-Mail joke.

[anarchyburger]

well i finally bought a wii carrying case for my wii...

i bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/A-L-S-Industries-NW180-Wii-Messenger/dp/B000KMO7T8/sr=1-3/qid=1170793263/ref=sr_1_3/002-1626690-5463234?ie=UTF8&s=videogames


all i have to say is that it fits the console and cables ok but nothing else... everything is too packed in there that u cant fit anything else in there besides the console, so i wouldnt reccomend this carrying case unless you want to carry all your extra games and controllers in another separate bag like i had to... ya i ended up returning it to target also

[supwaz]

my girlfriend has a small laptop messenger bag that fits the wii, cables, 4 wii motes, and 2 games (in their original cases) comforably. The bag fits up to a 14" widescreen laptop. It's a pretty old bag but it does the trick. Not sure what the brand is, I think she got it at best buy a couple of years ago.

[Hush]

I bought the Gpak based on Strell's review. There are some things I like about it and some that I don't. If definitely makes it easy to set up at a friend's house because I don't have to completely remove it from the case. It also holds everything I need it to! One thing I don't like about it is how the weight of the Wii causes the shelf it sits on to flex after a while. I do like the style of it though and I don't feel like a little kid carrying around a little case that says "Wii" on the side. Overall I would say this is the best case out right now for the Wii, even though it does have some flaws.

P.S. One more thing I like that I forgot to mention. I don't own the Xbox 360 Gpak, but with this one I can take out the Wii shelf and move the pads and then I can use it to tote my 360 as well, nice!

[anarchyburger]

ok so you guys said that the wii controller gloves are highly recommended, but where is the best place to buy them? i cant seem to find them at all

i have been to all my local stores and the only thing they have are those bundled acessories packs that come with the controller glove, a console organizer, a sd card, etc...

so where is the best place to buy a controller glove by itself, preferably B&M?

[iazybandit]

ok so you guys said that the wii controller gloves are highly recommended, but where is the best place to buy them? i cant seem to find them at all

i have been to all my local stores and the only thing they have are those bundled acessories packs that come with the controller glove, a console organizer, a sd card, etc...

so where is the best place to buy a controller glove by itself, preferably B&M?
Walmart, Best Buy, Target, EB/GS all those stores have.

[anarchyburger]

Walmart, Best Buy, Target, EB/GS all those stores have.
i have check all of those stores and they only have bundle acessories and i just want a controller glove by itself...

[foltzie]

"How do you type with boxing gloves on your hands?"

How do you type with that mustache on your face?

[foltzie]

"How do you type with boxing gloves on your hands?"

or,

DELETED!

[Strell]

or,

DELETED!


Uh oh.

This does not look good for Homestar Hot Mario.

[iazybandit]

i have check all of those stores and they only have bundle acessories and i just want a controller glove by itself...
Online would be the best place then.

[js1]

Does anyone have a s-video cable for the wii? If so, what kind and how well does it work.

[gobrink]

Does anybody know what the best component cables are? Also, any body know someplace that has any deals on them?

[mastarecoil]

My component cables were about $6 shipped from cdunivse.com with google checkout. They look fine.

[iazybandit]

Does anybody know what the best component cables are? Also, any body know someplace that has any deals on them?
I post deals on my site

Here is the link to my thread with all the deals. I just added a deal for component and s-video cable

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=25935

[Tritan]

Looks like the Wiimote charge station is finally in stock at EB.
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802574

[Demolition Man]

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/802575b.jpg

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802575

This looks cool. Whatcha folks think?

[iazybandit]

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/802575b.jpg

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802575

This looks cool. Whatcha folks think?
Reviewed..kinda. Different company, same concept.

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=49146

[anarchyburger]

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/802575b.jpg

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802575

This looks cool. Whatcha folks think? the wii is not an xbox 360... it doesnt have overheating problems (well not that i know of) so i dont think this thing is very necessary IMO

[Demolition Man]

the wii is not an xbox 360... it doesnt have overheating problems (well that i know of) so i dont think this thing is very necessary IMO

Mine tends to get a bit warm after being on for awhile. Plus some people have been saying that there has been some slight heat issues with the Wii. Not a bad investment for around $15 however since from the review posted it does keep the system cool.

[iazybandit]

Mine tends to get a bit warm after being on for awhile. Plus some people have been saying that there has been some slight heat issues with the Wii. Not a bad investment for around $15 however since from the review posted it does keep the system cool.
Although it does, to me, $15 is way too much for a little thing like that. Might as well just stick a regular fan in the back. You can find cheaper alternatives for the USB fan.