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Wii Hardware \ So it's true, the wrist straps do break.

Serega
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Serega says:
about 10 minutes ago my wrist strap on one of the wii-motes broke , luckily it didn't go into my tv, in missed it by about 20 cm, so did anyone else's strap break?
30/12/2006
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
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MrMorden
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MrMorden says:
bugger - no i just replaced mine today. got back from the beach and they were in the mailbox. bigger and better ones *yay*
30/12/2006
The Big Blue Velour Marble
Elraro
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Elraro says:
That doesn't sound very promising. Good thing it didn't hit your TV.

MrMorden said: bugger - no i just replaced mine today. got back from the beach and they were in the mailbox. bigger and better ones *yay*



Where were you able to get the new straps from?
30/12/2006
Guitar Hero III
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sgwii
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sgwii says:

Serega said: about 10 minutes ago my wrist strap on one of the wii-motes broke , luckily it didn't go into my tv, in missed it by about 20 cm, so did anyone else's strap break?



I still don't get it....... how did you let go of the remote? There's just no way i ever let go of mine... ever.... so no chance of destroying a WiiMote.
30/12/2006
Manly West, Queensland
MrMorden
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MrMorden says:

Elraro said:Where were you able to get the new straps from?



from nintendo directly (03) 9730 9822

wiisystem.nintendo.com.au/
30/12/2006
The Big Blue Velour Marble
stoopid
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stoopid says:

MrMorden said: bugger - no i just replaced mine today. got back from the beach and they were in the mailbox. bigger and better ones *yay*


do u have to give the old straps back?
30/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
MrMorden
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MrMorden says:
they gave me an envelope to send the old ones back. it was self addressed and stamped, but there was no return name printed on it. this leads me to believe that they aren't keeping track of returns, so i dont think they would miss em. I am going to keep em as spare ones. the funny thing is that the envelope was addressed to ATTN: Planning Department. read into that what you will
30/12/2006
The Big Blue Velour Marble
Elraro
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Elraro says:

MrMorden said:

Elraro said:Where were you able to get the new straps from?



from nintendo directly (03) 9730 9822



Cheers for the info, mate. I'll give Ninty a call Monday morning. I take it the replacements are free?
30/12/2006
Guitar Hero III
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MrMorden
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MrMorden says:

Elraro said:

MrMorden said:

Elraro said:Where were you able to get the new straps from?



from nintendo directly (03) 9730 9822



Cheers for the info, mate. I'll give Ninty a call Monday morning. I take it the replacements are free?



np - yeah they are free. well they will replace up to 4 no questions asked
30/12/2006
The Big Blue Velour Marble
swiftwilly
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swiftwilly says:
yea i heard they are free up to 4
30/12/2006
sydney
ICC_06
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ICC_06 says:
I'll call Ninty on monday, I dont want my straps breaking now

How many people actually got the thin strap I know one of mine is but is it a common thing or what
30/12/2006
Super Mario Bros.
ten four to that!
Elraro
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Elraro says:

ICC_06 said: I'll call Ninty on monday, I dont want my straps breaking now

How many people actually got the thin strap I know one of mine is but is it a common thing or what



My guess is that 90% of the Wii's that came in the 2nd shipment during December will have the crappy thin strap. 10% will have the improved strap. The next shipment of Wii's should all come with the improved strap I reckon.
30/12/2006
Guitar Hero III
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MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
Havent had any incidence or near incidence as yet
30/12/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Serega
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Serega says:

ICC_06 said: I'll call Ninty on monday, I dont want my straps breaking now

How many people actually got the thin strap I know one of mine is but is it a common thing or what



i'm gonna call them on monday aswell, should have realised it before, but thankfully I still have another wii-mote, go wii play!
30/12/2006
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
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Killamatt
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Killamatt says:
Yeh I'm getting a replacement on Monday.
30/12/2006
Sydney
rambo
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rambo says:
yeah, the wiimotes i've got are already fitted with the new strap.

if you want to check, the new one is 1mm thick, the old strap being 0.6mm thick.

but i can't imagine how these things break. surely one would grip onto the wiimote fairly snugly while playing? accidents happen i suppose.
30/12/2006
Brisbane, Queensland
Zhaz
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Zhaz says:
Yes, I scratch my head at how people have accidents with their Wiimotes. I have gotten a bit carried away at times (i.e. tennis and baseball) but never once has the Wiimote left my hand.

I've got the old strap, but no problems whatsoever. I even let the Wiimote dangle from my wrist with the strap when I go to change discs or do other things.
30/12/2006
sgwii
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sgwii says:

Zhaz said: Yes, I scratch my head at how people have accidents with their Wiimotes. I have gotten a bit carried away at times (i.e. tennis and baseball) but never once has the Wiimote left my hand.

I've got the old strap, but no problems whatsoever. I even let the Wiimote dangle from my wrist with the strap when I go to change discs or do other things.



same here brother... same here.
30/12/2006
Manly West, Queensland
sdrs619
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sdrs619 says:
lmao im such a pro that I took mine off!, and coz that when I get SUPPA pissed (can I say pissed? soz if cant ) I like to throw it but I always make sure is throw onto my bed , lol I have gone through atleast...4 ps2 controllers, I think i have an anger problem...but hey, who can turn down FREE stuff!?
30/12/2006
Sydney
Mattster
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Mattster says:
I've never let go of em, and that's strange because usually I'm such an unco. I suppose Nintendo has some sort of calming influence.
31/12/2006
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Sydney, NSW
Killamatt
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Killamatt says:
Same i dont understand how they could break something.
31/12/2006
Sydney
Elraro
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Elraro says:

Killamatt said: Same i dont understand how they could break something.



Given enough distance and force, a flying Wiimote could go through a window pretty easily. People just need to know that using the Wiimote isn't like holding a real bat or bowling ball. I'll admit, I fell into that situation a day or two ago while playing Wii bowling. I let go of the Wiimote thinking it was an actual bowlong ball haha. Damn Nintendo for playing with my mind! Damn them!
31/12/2006
Guitar Hero III
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Storm
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Storm says:
Hold on to the friggin thing like you're SUPPOSED to and it won't happen. It's that simple really and i can't for the life of work out why so many people seem to have trouble grasping that concept. I mean does it get any easier than that?
31/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
Saul
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Saul says:  
Ohhh, so when you're playing Bowling you're NOT suppose to let go of the remote...
31/12/2006
Victoria, Melbourne, Frankston
Serega
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Serega says:
i always hold onto my wii-mote, but I had very sweaty hands at the time when this happened
31/12/2006
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
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