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Wii Hardware \ Wii Strap Replacement

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BingoBob says:

Details here:
www.nintendo.com/

How the old one differs to the new one:
www.nintendo.com/

22/12/2006

Melbourne, VIC

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annirowe says:

I would be keen to know if anyone has the old strap. Techinally we shouldnt have got them due to the time between releases but I guess its a possibility. Mine are fairly fat and look like the new ones. Now I hope people dont just say yeah mine are thin so they must be old. We need to source the width of the new cord before we can have a real comment.

22/12/2006

NBA Live 08

Mill Park, Victoria

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annirowe says:

Maybe I should do some research. It is posted on Nintendo Australia's site so we must have some of them as well. Please use the following link as it is Australian relevant.

wiisystem.nintendo.com.au/

22/12/2006

NBA Live 08

Mill Park, Victoria

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MrMorden says:

my straps look fairly thin - checking out the pics side by side, my straps look like the old ones, but I was under the impression that AUS didn't get the old straps. neither here nor there as i tend to actually hold onto my wiimote like a fine glass of red

22/12/2006

The Big Blue Velour Marble

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meccamune says:

i have two wiimotes, one from when purchasing the wii and one from the wiiplay bundle.

they are of different thicknesses, ones thin and ones thick... wierdo

22/12/2006

Brisbane, Queensland

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deltron_0 says:

why dont they create a form like everywhere else! why should other states have to make an std phonecall just to receive xtra safety for those who are stupid enough to act like an idiot whilst playing.

22/12/2006

Super Mario Bros. 3

Adelaide

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Killamatt says:

I'm sure that my strap is the thin one. It even looks thinner.

22/12/2006

Sydney

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annirowe says:

meccamune. I have two motes - the same as you. Not at home to check. Are you able to measure the thicknesses and post it back up here so we can all compare..

22/12/2006

NBA Live 08

Mill Park, Victoria

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MrMorden says:

ok so i rang em and they are sending me 2 new ones. anyone else calling they wil ask you the following questions

1. Serial number on the bottom of the wii - starts with LAH
2. The also ask for the number in the box at the end of that line
3. Postage details and phone number
4. A package will arrive in a couple of days. please return your old straps in the envelope provided.

hmmmmmm....... and if you don't return the straps will you get billed?????

22/12/2006

The Big Blue Velour Marble

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meccamune says:

annirowe said: meccamune. I have two motes - the same as you. Not at home to check. Are you able to measure the thicknesses and post it back up here so we can all compare..

eh... ill try my best
im not very experienced in the "measuring string thickness" field

22/12/2006

Brisbane, Queensland

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Avenger says:

i rang up just now and they sending me 2

22/12/2006

Melbourne, VIC

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mysticlloy says:

The control will never leave my hand while playing so i dont see the need for replacement straps

22/12/2006

Frankston, Victoria

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meccamune says:

well...annirowe
using my trusty metal ruler, measuring from the left of the string to the right, one is approx. 0.75mm and the other is 1mm.

(if my measurements are accurate) although a difference of 0.25mm doesn't seem much, 1mm does look alot stronger than 0.75mm.

that pic posted my bingobob is misleading in my view, it looks like theres alot of difference when your looking at it in real life...

22/12/2006

Brisbane, Queensland

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paulmc says:

If you are going to ring up and ask for one you need the number from the bottom of your console (LAH something or other).

If you don't do it today then the support office opens up again next Wednesday.

22/12/2006

Sydney

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meccamune says:

i agree with mysticlloy tho, it will never and has never left my hand whilst playing...

22/12/2006

Brisbane, Queensland

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paulmc says:

Sure, but are you the only person who is going to play with it?

While I'm sure I will be fine with it I know friends are going to use it too and am not willing to bet my tv/wall/whatever on nobody stuffing up (especially if alcohol is added to the mix)!

22/12/2006

Sydney

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annirowe says:

Yeah as much as I love introducing friends and family to the Wii I cringe the first time they swing to hit a baseball or send down a killer bowling ball!

You may trust yourself but what about everyone else.

22/12/2006

NBA Live 08

Mill Park, Victoria

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Howzat says:

I have lost the remote numerous times now. But when bowling or doing things which involve throwing the remote, I setup to the side of the TV so if it does go flying it will only hit the wall.

22/12/2006

Sydney, Australia

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beatmaster says:

I got 4 controllers.....3 thin and 1 thick. I bought the console, wii play and two extra controllers but i dont know which one the thick one came in.

Nintendo were pretty good...im getting three replacement straps sent.

And yes....one of the thin straps broke last week during wii tennis

22/12/2006

Melbourne

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C_Bear says:

Beatmaster how did you get ti replaced ???

[edit] Never mind..

22/12/2006

Melbourne, Victoria

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Winnie says:

beatmaster said: I got 4 controllers.....3 thin and 1 thick. I bought the console, wii play and two extra controllers but i dont know which one the thick one came in.

Nintendo were pretty good...im getting three replacement straps sent.

And yes....one of the thin straps broke last week during wii tennis

Wii Play probably has the thick one. That's where I got my thick one...

26/12/2006

Melbourne

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stoopid says:

i think the straps are annoying

26/12/2006

Melbourne, Victoria

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thegame10 says:

i agree with stoopid.

they need to improve the straps more. the little bit which tightens it, always comes loose on me, and i have to keep adjusting it. i might think up a better wriststrap in the new year

26/12/2006

Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour

Brisbane

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Old_Wiizer says:

Got mine two days ago, best point is there clean.
Plus I thought play was bigger but got new one anyway

22/01/2007

Brisbane, Spring Hill

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