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Nintendo Announces the Wii Remote Jacket

October 01, 2007 in News comments 10

Just recently, Nintendo announced their (surprisingly bulky) Wii Remote protective "Jacket", a silicone cover for Wii remotes. It is going to be packaged in all future Wii consoles, Wii remotes and Wii Play boxes. For those who already bought controllers, you can order them online or call 1-866-431-8367 to get your free Jacket.

Stylish? Not really. But it is free.

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 1, 2007 – 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™ hardware systems and with all Wii Remotes sold separately or packaged with Wii Play™. Hardware featuring the Wii Remote Jacket will begin shipping to 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™.
Gogetenks via kotaku.com »
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    Chekkaa Oct 2, 07
    Hmm, this doesn't look like something I would want to use. I don't like that it automatically comes with all Wiis, remotes, and Wii Play games, but it makes sense because it seems so insignificant, people probably wouldn't even buy them and use them if they weren't bundled.
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    Oni Oct 2, 07
    Darn it, Nintendo just sent me a message about this on meh Wii. Had my hopes up and everything that it was a new channel or something like that. =(
  • 0
    Guugley Oct 2, 07
    Doesn't need "cushioning" in my opinion, it's not exactly uncomfortable. However, the wrist-lace thing has saved me from chucking it a few times as it's slippy.
  • 0
    FFXFREAK Oct 2, 07
    I ordered 4 online but in reality I only have 2 remotes =]! =[, I'm a bad kid.


    ~FFXFREAK
  • 0
    Gotenks Oct 3, 07
    Might not be the greatest idea but they had me sold at free.
    • 0
      FFXFREAK Oct 3, 07
      Haha! Same here; right when I found out it was free; I jumped on the site now I have 4 coming my way xD.


      ~FFXFREAK
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    Rinkydink Oct 3, 07
    Though I probably won't actually use them, I still ordered mine with the plain fact that they're free! I am not a bad boy either, I ordered 2, having 2 Wiimotes, and not 4 for the sheer hell of it, haha.
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    Oogity_Boogity_Boo Oct 6, 07
    Just ordered 4. I have 3 Wii Remotes, plan on getting a 4th soon. So I'm not a bad kid.

    But still, they were free, so I got some. Why not, right?
  • 0
    xegaldis Oct 7, 07
    Hmm, I don't really think I need one of these. They may be quite comfortable when you're holding the Wiimote, but as they're free, I guess I may order one.
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    Kazooieman Oct 7, 07
    I don't really see much point in me ordering more than 1 though because i'm going to keep all my Wii-motes in good condition like pets... i will cherish and love them as if they were my own (which they are =D)

    But i'm only ever going to get 2 Wi-Motes so Guest can use crappier dirty one! =D

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