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>
>
> request form:
> http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
>
>
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061215...nintendo_recall
>
> TOKYO - Nintendo said Friday it will replace 3.2 million straps for its
> popular Wii computer game controllers after the Japanese gamemaker
> received a rash of reports that the device flew out of the hands of
> enthusiastic players.
>
> The wand-like remote controller is used to mimic the motions of a
> tennis racket, golf club or sword, depending on the game.
>
> But soon after the Wii went on sale last month, people started
> reporting cases of the controller's strap breaking as they waved it
> about vigorously.
>
> Nintendo will offer customers to exchange the old straps, which have a
> 0.6 millimeter (0.024 inch) diameter, for a beefed up strap that has a
> diameter of 1 millimeter (0.04 inch), company spokesman Yasuhiro
> Minagawa said. The worldwide recall is expected to cost the company
> several million dollars.
>
> "People tended to get a bit excited, especially while playing Wii
> sports and in some cases the control would come loose from their
> hands," Minagawa said. "The new strap will be almost twice as thick."
>
> The controls is one of the unique features of the Wii, which Nintendo
> introduced as its counterchallenge in a fierce three-way battle with
> Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news).'s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s
> Xbox 360.
>
> Nintendo is hoping the ease of the controls will draw a new generation
> of players.
>
> The company also recalled 200,000 AC adapters for its DS and DS Lite
> consoles in Japan on Friday. Nintendo said the recall would not affect
> adapters overseas, and officials expected only a small impact on
> earnings.
>
> That recall will cost Nintendo about $1 million.
>

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> Nintendo will offer customers to exchange the old straps, which have a
> 0.6 millimeter (0.024 inch) diameter, for a beefed up strap that has a
> diameter of 1 millimeter (0.04 inch), company spokesman Yasuhiro
> Minagawa said. The worldwide recall is expected to cost the company
> several million dollars.

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>"AirRaid" <AirRaid1500@gmail.com> wrote in news:1166178050.735738.270840@
>79g2000cws.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>Now if they'd only own up to the cheap crappy plastic used in the hinges on
>DS lites & fix that issue as well.

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> Nintendo sacked up. I wonder how many people will sue them? Wonder how
> many people properly strapped up and broke their TV and want Nintendo to
> buy a new one? I think they'd have a point.

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> "AirRaid" <AirRaid1500@gmail.com> wrote in news:1166178050.735738.270840@
> 79g2000cws.googlegroups.com:
>
>
> Now if they'd only own up to the cheap crappy plastic used in the hinges on
> DS lites & fix that issue as well.

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>
> Paul C. wrote:
>
> I suppose it's the same people that had their DS broke who are also
> breaking their Tv's. I just can't understand how you could do that. The
> only way the wristwrap can break is by pulling on either side FULL
> force as demonstrated by a guy somewhere on the net:
> http://www.nintendojo.com/fullfocus....php?1166055790
>
> To you all: You suck

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> "RKRM" <rkrm@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
> news:jYSdnbdba_qCPB_YnZ2dnUVZ_vyunZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> Yes, on the tip of their heads. Hopefully Nintendo will fight anybody who
> wants to sue over their own stupidity.

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>

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>
> Paul C. wrote:
>
> I suppose it's the same people that had their DS broke who are also
> breaking their Tv's. I just can't understand how you could do that. The
> only way the wristwrap can break is by pulling on either side FULL
> force as demonstrated by a guy somewhere on the net:

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> http://www.nintendojo.com/fullfocus....php?1166055790
>
> To you all: You suck
>

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>
> "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> wrote in message
> news:Mvygh.8451$Ga1.786@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net...
>
> Really? You mean if somebody used the strap as directed and it broke and
> then the controller broke their T.V. that means nothing?

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>
> "Julien BH" <julienbh@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1166194192.714411.230790@t46g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
> Ya well I guess after hours of play the friction can wear on the strap? I
> know I will be getting the larger straps just in case.

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> "RKRM" <rkrm@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ifednViBIsI5Kh_YnZ2dnUVZ_tW3nZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> Umm, considering that their are warnings from Nintendo all over the
> place about not acting like an idiot with the controller, yes. Not
> that any warnings should be necessary. How stupid do you have to be to
> not realize that throwing something at something else might break the
> latter something, not to mention the something being thrown itself?

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> request form:
> http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
>
>
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061215...nintendo_recall
>
> TOKYO - Nintendo said Friday it will replace 3.2 million straps for its
> popular Wii computer game controllers after the Japanese gamemaker
> received a rash of reports that the device flew out of the hands of
> enthusiastic players.
>
> The wand-like remote controller is used to mimic the motions of a
> tennis racket, golf club or sword, depending on the game.
>
> But soon after the Wii went on sale last month, people started
> reporting cases of the controller's strap breaking as they waved it
> about vigorously.
>
> Nintendo will offer customers to exchange the old straps, which have a
> 0.6 millimeter (0.024 inch) diameter, for a beefed up strap that has a
> diameter of 1 millimeter (0.04 inch), company spokesman Yasuhiro
> Minagawa said. The worldwide recall is expected to cost the company
> several million dollars.
>
> "People tended to get a bit excited, especially while playing Wii
> sports and in some cases the control would come loose from their
> hands," Minagawa said. "The new strap will be almost twice as thick."
>
> The controls is one of the unique features of the Wii, which Nintendo
> introduced as its counterchallenge in a fierce three-way battle with
> Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news).'s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s
> Xbox 360.
>
> Nintendo is hoping the ease of the controls will draw a new generation
> of players.
>
> The company also recalled 200,000 AC adapters for its DS and DS Lite
> consoles in Japan on Friday. Nintendo said the recall would not affect
> adapters overseas, and officials expected only a small impact on
> earnings.
>
> That recall will cost Nintendo about $1 million. I don't even use mine it gets in the way.Maybe they should issue bungie cord that would solve the problem:-]

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> "RKRM" <rkrm@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ifednViBIsI5Kh_YnZ2dnUVZ_tW3nZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> Umm, considering that their are warnings from Nintendo all over the place
> about not acting like an idiot with the controller, yes. Not that any
> warnings should be necessary. How stupid do you have to be to not realize
> that throwing something at something else might break the latter
> something, not to mention the something being thrown itself?
>
> It's thinking like this that forces me to pay $40 for a $20 ladder. But
> hey, where would we be without nannies

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>

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> "RKRM" <rkrm@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
> news:spGdnXlQF896JB_YnZ2dnUVZ_ruknZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> Be safe and superglue it to your palm instead. Might impinge on your
> other favorite recreational activity, but we all have to make sacrifices
> in the name of safety.

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>

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> request form:
> http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
>
>
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061215...nintendo_recall
>
> TOKYO - Nintendo said Friday it will replace 3.2 million straps for its
> popular Wii computer game controllers after the Japanese gamemaker
> received a rash of reports that the device flew out of the hands of
> enthusiastic players.
>
> The wand-like remote controller is used to mimic the motions of a
> tennis racket, golf club or sword, depending on the game.
>
> But soon after the Wii went on sale last month, people started
> reporting cases of the controller's strap breaking as they waved it
> about vigorously.
>
> Nintendo will offer customers to exchange the old straps, which have a
> 0.6 millimeter (0.024 inch) diameter, for a beefed up strap that has a
> diameter of 1 millimeter (0.04 inch), company spokesman Yasuhiro
> Minagawa said. The worldwide recall is expected to cost the company
> several million dollars.
>
> "People tended to get a bit excited, especially while playing Wii
> sports and in some cases the control would come loose from their
> hands," Minagawa said. "The new strap will be almost twice as thick."
>
> The controls is one of the unique features of the Wii, which Nintendo
> introduced as its counterchallenge in a fierce three-way battle with
> Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news).'s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s
> Xbox 360.
>
> Nintendo is hoping the ease of the controls will draw a new generation
> of players.
>
> The company also recalled 200,000 AC adapters for its DS and DS Lite
> consoles in Japan on Friday. Nintendo said the recall would not affect
> adapters overseas, and officials expected only a small impact on
> earnings.
>
> That recall will cost Nintendo about $1 million. I don't even use mine,it gets in the way.Maybe they should issue bungie cord that would solve the problem:-]

quote:

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>
> "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> wrote in message
> news:Tvzgh.13656$wc5.10839@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net...
>
> Who knows but a normal conversation just downgraded to -- XXXX you. Oh,
> and Merry Christmas.

quote:

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>
>
> request form:
> http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
>
>
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061215...nintendo_recall
>
> TOKYO - Nintendo said Friday it will replace 3.2 million straps for its
> popular Wii computer game controllers after the Japanese gamemaker
> received a rash of reports that the device flew out of the hands of
> enthusiastic players.
>
> The wand-like remote controller is used to mimic the motions of a
> tennis racket, golf club or sword, depending on the game.
>
> But soon after the Wii went on sale last month, people started
> reporting cases of the controller's strap breaking as they waved it
> about vigorously.
>
> Nintendo will offer customers to exchange the old straps, which have a
> 0.6 millimeter (0.024 inch) diameter, for a beefed up strap that has a
> diameter of 1 millimeter (0.04 inch), company spokesman Yasuhiro
> Minagawa said. The worldwide recall is expected to cost the company
> several million dollars.
>
> "People tended to get a bit excited, especially while playing Wii
> sports and in some cases the control would come loose from their
> hands," Minagawa said. "The new strap will be almost twice as thick."
>
> The controls is one of the unique features of the Wii, which Nintendo
> introduced as its counterchallenge in a fierce three-way battle with
> Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news).'s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s
> Xbox 360.
>
> Nintendo is hoping the ease of the controls will draw a new generation
> of players.
>
> The company also recalled 200,000 AC adapters for its DS and DS Lite
> consoles in Japan on Friday. Nintendo said the recall would not affect
> adapters overseas, and officials expected only a small impact on
> earnings.
>
> That recall will cost Nintendo about $1 million.

quote:

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>
> "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> wrote in message
> news:Txzgh.13657$wc5.4444@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net...
>
> I guess it turns out you're a prick. Who knew? Probobly everyone on
> usenet. Oh well.

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> "AirRaid" <AirRaid1500@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1166178050.735738.270840@79g2000cws.googlegroups.com...
>
> Yes, the Wii is terribly dangerous and may harm you or your small
> children! Also, a middle eastern dictator is going to use the PS2 to build
> guided missiles!
>
> Man, you just can't BUY this kind of publicity for $1 million. You can
> bet that Sony is in a jealous tizzy right about now, upset that they
> didn't think of it first.

quote:

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>
> "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> wrote in message
> news:1uCgh.748$Gw4.337@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net...
>
> Think of a shoddy recall?
> You think people hearing about defective products make them want to
> purchase that product? If that was the case the 360 would've already
> cracked the 10 million sold mark.

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> "AirRaid" <AirRaid1500@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1166178050.735738.270840@79g2000cws.googlegroups.com...
>
> Yes, the Wii is terribly dangerous and may harm you or your small
> children! Also, a middle eastern dictator is going to use the PS2 to build
> guided missiles!
>
> Man, you just can't BUY this kind of publicity for $1 million. You can
> bet that Sony is in a jealous tizzy right about now, upset that they
> didn't think of it first.
>

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> Try again. You think people don't know the difference between a thin strap
> that attaches the controller to your hand, and the serious reliability
> problems facing the 360? Luckily for Microsoft, the problems with the 360
> have not become widely publicized. I'm not sure how they have managed that,
> it could just be a stroke of luck that nobody in the media (outside of
> gaming sites) has reported it, or thought it was newsworthy.

quote:

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> Nintendo sacked up. I wonder how many people will sue them? Wonder how many
> people properly strapped up and broke their TV and want Nintendo to buy a
> new one? I think they'd have a point.
>
>

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> "RKRM" <rkrm@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
> news:jYSdnbdba_qCPB_YnZ2dnUVZ_vyunZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> Yes, on the tip of their heads. Hopefully Nintendo will fight anybody who
> wants to sue over their own stupidity.

quote:

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>
> "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> wrote in message
> news:Mvygh.8451$Ga1.786@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net...
>
> Normally, I would totally agree with you. Our society is too litigious, and
> I'm sick of people suing over every perceived injustice in their lives,
> regardless of fault.
>
> However, in this case, Nintendo designed a controller which players are
> supposed to swing and shake at a television. They obviously considered the
> possibility that the controller could slip from a player's hand, otherwise
> they wouldn't have included a wrist strap in the first place. If the strap
> isn't strong enough to hold up under reasonable use, that's a problem of
> their own making. If a plaintiff can prove that they were using the
> controller in a reasonable manner, yet the strap broke, why shouldn't
> Nintendo have to pay for the resulting damage?
>
> You don't pay a million dollars to recall a product unless (a) you tested
> the breaking point of the old and new straps and realized you had a problem,
> or (b) you expect that the new straps will put you in a better position to
> defend against future lawsuits. I'm sure Nintendo can afford to pay lawyers
> to argue that any plaintiff who is able to break the new strap isn't using
> the controller as intended.

quote:

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>
>
> request form:
> http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
>
>
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061215...nintendo_recall
>
> TOKYO - Nintendo said Friday it will replace 3.2 million straps for its
> popular Wii computer game controllers after the Japanese gamemaker
> received a rash of reports that the device flew out of the hands of
> enthusiastic players.
>
> The wand-like remote controller is used to mimic the motions of a
> tennis racket, golf club or sword, depending on the game.
>
> But soon after the Wii went on sale last month, people started
> reporting cases of the controller's strap breaking as they waved it
> about vigorously.
>
> Nintendo will offer customers to exchange the old straps, which have a
> 0.6 millimeter (0.024 inch) diameter, for a beefed up strap that has a
> diameter of 1 millimeter (0.04 inch), company spokesman Yasuhiro
> Minagawa said. The worldwide recall is expected to cost the company
> several million dollars.
>
> "People tended to get a bit excited, especially while playing Wii
> sports and in some cases the control would come loose from their
> hands," Minagawa said. "The new strap will be almost twice as thick."
>
> The controls is one of the unique features of the Wii, which Nintendo
> introduced as its counterchallenge in a fierce three-way battle with
> Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news).'s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s
> Xbox 360.
>
> Nintendo is hoping the ease of the controls will draw a new generation
> of players.
>
> The company also recalled 200,000 AC adapters for its DS and DS Lite
> consoles in Japan on Friday. Nintendo said the recall would not affect
> adapters overseas, and officials expected only a small impact on
> earnings.
>
> That recall will cost Nintendo about $1 million.
>

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>
> "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> wrote in message
> news:Mvygh.8451$Ga1.786@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net...
>
> Normally, I would totally agree with you. Our society is too litigious,
> and
> I'm sick of people suing over every perceived injustice in their lives,
> regardless of fault.
>
> However, in this case, Nintendo designed a controller which players are
> supposed to swing and shake at a television. They obviously considered
> the
> possibility that the controller could slip from a player's hand, otherwise
> they wouldn't have included a wrist strap in the first place. If the
> strap
> isn't strong enough to hold up under reasonable use, that's a problem of
> their own making. If a plaintiff can prove that they were using the
> controller in a reasonable manner, yet the strap broke, why shouldn't
> Nintendo have to pay for the resulting damage?
>
> You don't pay a million dollars to recall a product unless (a) you tested
> the breaking point of the old and new straps and realized you had a
> problem,
> or (b) you expect that the new straps will put you in a better position to
> defend against future lawsuits. I'm sure Nintendo can afford to pay
> lawyers
> to argue that any plaintiff who is able to break the new strap isn't using
> the controller as intended.

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>I don't know...In my opinion, Nintendo is trying to create the illusion of
>us playing outdoor games indoors. (referring to Wii sports)
> How many times would we have just let go of a baseball bat, tennis racket,
> or golf club? (ok...i can see some in professional sports doing this out
> of flaring tempers) If we were to be playing the "real" game, the "real"
> sports equipment used properly would not be slipping from our
> hands....neither should the Wii Remotes. Now, if we had a temper, or used
> the equipment improperly, there would be problems...such as the case with
> Wii remotes breaking Tv's etc... True, there will be mistakes,and
> accidents will happen, but is that with the remote; or with the person
> that is handling the remote.
> I'm sure that there will be someone to shoot my theory down, but i'm just
> saying that i don't think that some are being responsible or reasonable in
> handling the remotes; and then when a remote goes through something, it's
> Nintendo's fault. Nintendo has made arrangements for some improvement,
> but i don't think we should expect more than that.

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> On 2006-12-15 15:51:15 +0000, "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> said:
>
>
> No, the warnings are there telling you to put the strap on in case it
> slips. But when it slips the strap breaks. No point trying to defend
> the indefensible. If someone breaks something whilst not wearing the
> strap, then it's their own bloody fault and they should feel very
> stupid. But if they break something because the failsafe backup fails,
> it's shoddy design that's at fault.
>

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> On 2006-12-15 15:51:15 +0000, "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> said:
>
>
> No, the warnings are there telling you to put the strap on in case it
> slips. But when it slips the strap breaks. No point trying to defend
> the indefensible. If someone breaks something whilst not wearing the
> strap, then it's their own bloody fault and they should feel very
> stupid. But if they break something because the failsafe backup fails,
> it's shoddy design that's at fault.
>

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> So, how would the recall work? Do you take your strap back to the retailer
> and have it replaced or do you send into Nintendo?

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> El Guapo wrote:
>
>
> Or it could be that the problem isn't as significant as a bunch of
> angry forum voices make it seem (sorry Booty).
>
> Since the class action was filed they've attracted only 400 people to
> the "your update bricked my box" suit. 400. Out of 7.8 million.
>
> http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?o...=4378&Itemid=48
>
> Another website started tracking complaints and so far has racked up a
> list of... get this... 165 people! OMG! It's a DEFECT!!11!
>
> http://www.xbox360defective.com/
>
> So far we aren't seeing the massive failures that indicate a flaw in
> system design. Yes, there are people that have had multiple problems,
> but that's not to say that they problem is in the system. (Again, sorry
> Booty.) There are a lot of environmental (bad grounds) or user related
> (kids) issues that could cause problems.

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> Android wrote:
>
> To me this smacks of publicity of the "Wow, people are having so much
> fun throwing their hands around they're even break the straps! And
> we're so kind we're going to fit extra strong ones for nothing so they
> can carry on having fun!" kind.

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> Here's another good example. Imagine someone who is very animated in his
> game playing. He is using a Wavebird, or Wireless PS2 controler. It
> fly's out of his hand and breaks his TV. Is it the game company's fault?
> Sure you have to move the Wiimote around, but if you are foolish enough to
> let go, then it's your own fault.

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> Don't think any court in the land is going to side with the Plantiff's on
> this one.

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> OK Wait I got a better example. You just purchased a new set of
> Hammerhead Dart's. You go to the local pub and play some darts. Maybe
> you had a few pints, maybe not. But if the dart slips out of your hand
> and impales a patron/bud in the eye, is it the manufacture of the darts?
> NO!!!!!!

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> To me this smacks of publicity of the "Wow, people are having so much
> fun throwing their hands around they're even break the straps! And
> we're so kind we're going to fit extra strong ones for nothing so they
> can carry on having fun!" kind.

quote:

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>
> In alt.games.video.sony-playstation2 Paul Heslop <paul.heslop@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
> What beter way to handle a potential disaster than by trying to put some
> positive spin on it as early as possible?
>
> I'm sure that Nintendo is hoping a few million free wrist straps is going
> to be cheaper in the long run than a few million small lawsuits.
>
> Think about it this way - most Wiis are probably being bought as Christmas
> presents. If we're seeing this many reports about Wii-damage, just
> imagine what's going to happen Christmas morning, when thousands of kids
> (old and young alike that is ;), hopped up on the sugar from the chocolate
> santas from their stockings, and the emotion of the holidays, take their
> first few swings with their brand new Wiimotes. At least this way
> Nintendo can say "we have a remplacement policy in place - it's not our
> fault if customers didn't take advantage of it."
>

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> Yup, nothing like a recall to get major press. Nintendo knows exactly what
> they are doing and they know they can fight any claims customers try to
> bring against them for letting go of the controller, even if the strap
> breaks. Even my 6 year old knows he has to hang on to it.

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> In alt.games.video.sony-playstation2 Day <day_time_night@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
>
> The issue is more with the wrist strap, which is supposed to be a safety
> feature in case you slip.
>
> Now, if these reports were only coming in from people who were clearly
> exerting extraordinary forces on their wrist strap, then fine. However,
> even when used by a child, the strap has failed.
>
> Sure your child knows to hold on, but accidents are bound to happen -
> which is why the wrist strap exists in the first place. Unfortunatly,
> that doesn't seem to be enough.
>

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> I don't know...In my opinion, Nintendo is trying to create the illusion of
> us playing outdoor games indoors. (referring to Wii sports)
> How many times would we have just let go of a baseball bat, tennis racket,
> or golf club? (ok...i can see some in professional sports doing this out of
> flaring tempers) If we were to be playing the "real" game, the "real"
> sports equipment used properly would not be slipping from our
> hands....neither should the Wii Remotes. Now, if we had a temper, or used
> the equipment improperly, there would be problems...such as the case with
> Wii remotes breaking Tv's etc... True, there will be mistakes,and accidents
> will happen, but is that with the remote; or with the person that is
> handling the remote.
> I'm sure that there will be someone to shoot my theory down, but i'm just
> saying that i don't think that some are being responsible or reasonable in
> handling the remotes; and then when a remote goes through something, it's
> Nintendo's fault. Nintendo has made arrangements for some improvement, but
> i don't think we should expect more than that.

quote:

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> Has anyone here actually got a Wii??
> I'm sure that if you did have one (I do), then you would realise that it
> is NOT a problem.
> You put the strap on your wrist, make it tight.
> AND at the same time, you hold onto the control. You then GRIP!!

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> You hold the control at all times, and don't let go.

quote:

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> Then when you finish, you take the strap off the wrist, and let go of
> the controller!

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> I don't know how people are throwing this remote at such force, that
> they are managing to break the strap!! Do they not understand how to
> grip yet????

quote:

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> This really is beyond me!!

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> And Nintendo are only sending out new straps, as it makes them look
> nice, and they are being friendly. Any publicity is good publicity!!

quote:

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>
> I want a recall on all bra straps.

quote:

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> In alt.games.video.sony-playstation2 Alan D <alan_dickson1980@yahoo.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> The part that's breaking is the lanyard - this is the thin piece of thread
> that connects the actual wrist strap to the controller.
>
> Nintendo obviously realized there was a problem because when the Wii went
> to Europe, it started shipping with a much thicker/stronger lanyard
> compared to the standard one that was shipped in Japan and the US as seen
> here (long link):
> http://www.wiihaveaproblem.com/imag...ages/p86/01.jpg
>
> Even if you are being careful, you can certainly understand there being an
> ocassion where the controller might slip out of your hand while you're
> waving it around, yes? That is what the strap/lanyard is for. However,
> as many have reported, they've managed to have the controller slip out of
> their hand, causing it to swing by the lanyard, causing it to snap. Your
> elementary physics ought to tell you what happens next...
>
> Now, if the Wii was only intended to be used by adults, then yes, they
> should know better than to get so excited by a game that they swing their
> arm so wildly and hard tha they cause the lanyard to snap, flinging the
> wiimote across the room.
>
> However, not only does Nintendo show people swinging their arms in their
> demos, but the Wii is intended for kids to play as well. Tell me, when
> you were a little kid, didn't you get just a bit overly excited playing
> games? Heck, one kid I know can't sit still - he'll jump up and down
> mimicking his character on screen. If he were to get his hands on a
> Wiimote, I can guarantee you that even WITH the wrist strap, he'd end up
> loosing his grip, snapping the lanyard, and destroying the family TV.
> Indeed, here's a report from one person that his 7 year old daughter did
> just that:
> http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/21/...econd-tvs-life/
>

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> So, how would the recall work? Do you take your strap back to the retailer
> and have it replaced or do you send into Nintendo?

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> In alt.games.video.sony-playstation2 Day <day_time_night@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> Supposedly you contact Nintendo, prove you have 1 or more Wiimotes (UPC
> codes?) and they'll mail you the replacement straps.
>
>

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> On 2006-12-15 15:51:15 +0000, "El Guapo" <plethora@pinatas.com> said:
>
>
> No, the warnings are there telling you to put the strap on in case it slips.
> But when it slips the strap breaks. No point trying to defend the
> indefensible. If someone breaks something whilst not wearing the strap, then
> it's their own bloody fault and they should feel very stupid. But if they
> break something because the failsafe backup fails, it's shoddy design that's
> at fault.