The new, cool, in color of the Nintendo Wii is black and shops like NCSX is ready to take pre-orders for black Wii Remote ($43.90), black nunchuk ($25.90) and black classic controller ($26.90).

Why we need so much black? Firstly, if you get the remote or nunchuk dirty, they still look nice. Secondly, black can absorbs excess heat around you and lastly, these Wii black peripherals are greatly compatible with Darth Vader party costume.
Pre-order here.
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The Wii MotionPlus is a new accessory for the Wii Remote and it is supposed to capture complex motion, making it more sensitive.  I’m not sure what to think since I already feel that the Wiimote is pretty responsive.  I plan on trying it but I am afraid that it might be hypersensitive which could be a bad thing.  I’m willing to give it a chance, though. 
The device, which connects directly onto the Wiimote is meant to enhance play control on compatible games (see list below).  The Wii MotionPlus contains additional sensors that make the Wii Remote respond to …read more

Once in a while, we wish we could eat our video games consoles and accessories when we were hungry (or when the pizza man has lost his way). The Wii remote chocolate bar may not fill your empty stomach but its fine details that match the real thing is nothing to be sniffed at.

$7 a pop from Digital Chocolates.
Via: Techchee
Image: Digital Chocolates

Browsing around this morning, I read several reports about Sony allegedly having plans to introduce a new motion-sensing controller for the PlayStation 3.  The most thorough and convincing article on the matter appears on Variety’s “The Cut Scene” blog.
Apparently, the new addition is set top be unveiled at the upcoming E3 gaming convention this June and I’m pretty curious about it.  Of the three main consoles right now, PS3 appeals to me the least but it has to do with game selection just as much as anything else.  What’s next?  Sony will come out with a Mario-type character to …read more

Capcom’s MotoGP ships today and promises to “turns the Wii Remote™ into a virtual set of handlebars to deliver the definitive two-wheeled racing experience.”
Two player functionality is included and there are AI bikes to make the races more challenging.
From the press release:
Players will be able to decide what motorcycle and racing style suits them best in Tutorial mode. Rather than taking players ‘out of the main game’, this mode will transport them immediately into an arcade race and offers tips right at the start.
In Career mode, players can develop their racing skills for up to 5 seasons with the aim …read more

Found this at Walgreens today and had to buy it; I wonder if it’s tax deductible?
Haven’t tried the candy yet but I hope that the candy doesn’t suck as much as Pez.