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Cookyman
22-10-2006, 12:35 PM
Just having a quick look in Amazon to see if the games had dropped in price yet (not yet!) when I spotted these a bit pricey if you ask me!

Golf Club Shell (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Golf-Club-Controller-Shell-Wii/dp/B000JIDPUA/ref=pd_ts_vg_h__16/026-3201614-9145269?ie=UTF8&s=videogames)

Tennis Racket Controller Shell (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tennis-Racket-Controller-Shell-Wii/dp/B000JIDPSW/ref=pd_ts_vg_h__17/026-3201614-9145269?ie=UTF8&s=videogames)

No pics on their site yet but quite an interesting find - I think you'd agree?
Emasher
22-10-2006, 12:39 PM
darn no pics
Anton
22-10-2006, 12:45 PM
£13 is quite pricey for a simple piece of cheap plastic shaped like a golf club/tennis racket.
gj15987
22-10-2006, 01:09 PM
Yeah, pretty pointless tbh. Bit gimicky.
mcj metroid
22-10-2006, 01:15 PM
there really is no point to any of these gimmicky add-ons.that includes the steering whell but at least that's free
DanielTimothy
22-10-2006, 02:19 PM
If it helped get a better feel for the game whats the harm?
ShadowV7
22-10-2006, 03:00 PM
Hitting someone in the face while your swinging?
triforce_keeper
22-10-2006, 03:10 PM
Hitting someone in the face while your swinging?

:D Love it!

Oh and these shells.......bit pricey eh?
Tellyn
22-10-2006, 03:20 PM
Has this been confirmed anywhere else? Why would Amazon sell them when they have no knowledge of any add-ons or the prices?
Nintendork
22-10-2006, 03:27 PM
Pieces of shit.
Teppo Holmqvist
22-10-2006, 03:27 PM
Has this been confirmed anywhere else? Why would Amazon sell them when they have no knowledge of any add-ons or the prices?

As you can see from product's info page, these aren't made by Nintendo, but 3rd party company party that's called Venom.
Nintendo Fan
22-10-2006, 03:27 PM
They should be free with games or cheaper.
c0Zm1c
22-10-2006, 03:35 PM
If it helped get a better feel for the game whats the harm?
The price.

Still, it's not as bad as the 360's faceplates. They have no use at all.
Owen
22-10-2006, 03:41 PM
I can kinda understand the 'steering wheel' one....but the rest? No-way! :nono:
Patch
22-10-2006, 03:55 PM
Can't believe no-one has mentioned yet how they're a bit pricey.
Nintendork
22-10-2006, 04:01 PM
360 faceplates have a purpose, they give a large system a sense of personality and style.

If I had a 360 I would custom mod the whole thing with stickers and spray paint.

These have no purpose as they contribute nothing to the gaming experience.. and barely heighten the aesthetic value.
Kurtle Squad
22-10-2006, 04:13 PM
POINTLESS!!!
c0Zm1c
22-10-2006, 05:02 PM
The faceplate that comes with the 360 serves its purpose already.

If I thought personalising my 360 was remotely important I would just load a custom background image onto the dashboard for free, and save the money I'd have otherwise wasted for something of real value.

I mean "who gives a rat's ass" what the console looks like, it's what's on the screen that matters. ;)
Nintendork
22-10-2006, 06:19 PM
Who gives a rat's ass what their iPod looks like?

Erm, the world's second largest technology accesory market second only to mobile phones.

Say that to Nokia 5 years ago when they released the revolutionary 3210 phone.

They'd laugh at you now.
c0Zm1c
22-10-2006, 06:54 PM
No, I think they would laugh at you for trying to make a comparison between two very different markets.
Zechs Merquise
22-10-2006, 08:20 PM
Come on, it's just a bit of a laugh isn't it? Some people will love to turn their Wii-mote into a tennis racket, and I reckon it's a pretty cool idea. Still, i'll not bother. But damn it's far cooler than those faceplates.