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In the US, thousands of the "innovative" Nintendo Wii controllers are being recalled for various defects.

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I just think it's funny, that they rushed to launch the console by xmas, and now a buttload of "kinks" are being found. This has become standard practice amongst software/hardware companies, but it's still funny.

well, you are overstating a bit, eh? in the end nintendo is just replacing the straps...
And even that is a bit of overkill, in my opinion... sure, it is rather thin, but i still don't get how ppl managed to actually throw their remote into tvs etc...
to do that you would need to a) use too much force b) not notice that your hands get sweaty and c) hold it in a weird was as usually your indexfinger stops it's forward motion...
i'm not saying that i don't believe the stories of those people that talk about it happening to them, but i bet that at least some of them just want some publicity or the ability to join a nice class action suit...

Yeah, im the king of overstatement.

And you have to consider, people aren't "used" to swinging controllers around, so shit like that happens. The straps are thin yes, which is why they recalled instead of waiting for the lawsuits to flood in. Im not saying it's a bad move, im just saying, consoles, specifically those with something "new" and "innovative", it usually doesnt pass "real world" testing.

Imagine the headlines...

Boy Killed by Runaway Game Controller, Parents claim they we're just trying to kill the boss



LOL that would be funny huh....though u have to respect nintendo for their innovative design and their leap of faith...not many companys have the... *ahem* balls to do that.

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