Nintendo Clothes Wii Remote

Nintendo of America has announced the Wii Remote Jacket, a protective cover for the Wii Remote. Update Free jackets all over the world.

Nintendo announces the Wii Remote Jacket, a durable, silicone cover for the Wii Remote that provides a variety of benefits for the player. Nintendo will include the Wii Remote Jacket with all Wii systems and with all Wii Remotes sold separately or packaged with Wii Play. Hardware featuring the Wii Remote Jacket will begin shipping to (US) retailers on Oct. 2 and is expected to be on retail shelves the week of Oct. 15.

The Wii Remote Jacket provides cushioning for the Wii Remote for people who might accidentally throw or drop their Wii Remotes while playing games. Use of the Wii Remote Jacket is meant to supplement, not replace, the basic game-play instructions: keep a firm grip, don't let go of the controller, use the wrist strap and make sure your play area is free of people or objects. The Wii Remote Jacket also serves as a cover for the Wii Remote. Nintendo recommends players use the new Wii Remote Jacket as a cushiony shield, though the current Wii Remote is a safe product when used properly.

"We're always looking for ways to improve our products and make sure everyone has a safe and fun experience," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Many electronics manufacturers provide similar protective covers for products like cell phones, PDAs and MP3 players."

Current Wii owners who want to equip their Wii Remotes with the new Wii Remote Jacket free of charge can go to Wii.com or nintendo.com, or call 1-866-431-8367 to place an order. Nintendo will begin taking orders on Oct. 2, and Wii Remote Jackets will begin shipping the week of Oct. 15.

The Wii Remote Jacket is designed to be added and removed easily, in case users want to slip their Wii Remote into an accessory like the upcoming Wii Zapper.

Update Free jackets all over the world. Apart from Nintendo of America, who was first to announce the free Wii Remote Jackets, Nintendo of Japan, Australia and Europe have confirmed the distribution of free jackets for current Wii owners. Head over to your localized Wii.com for more details.

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  I haven't already bought a Wii, so I will find these jackets in my future system, but I have three friends that needs to order these protections.

  Olpus Bonzo, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Finally, Nintendo of North America is the first to release the news on the free jacket yet the last to execute it. Nintendo lost $17 million dollars on the free Wii Remote Jackets.

  LeSomeGuy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00