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A Wiimote wrapped in hemp: high-times indeed
A Wiimote wrapped in hemp: high-times indeed
What you're looking at is an actual Wiimote and nunchuk wrapped in high-grade hemp. Modder DHRECK wanted to recontextualize Nintendo's controller by turning the sterile, white plastic into something much more natural. In his words, "In stark contrast with the original Wii-mote set, what was ...
 Endtroducing: The Hemp-Mote
Endtroducing: The Hemp-Mote
dhreck.com — Because Hemp Makes Everything Better. /s Full body Wii-mote & Nunchuk modification. My first in a series... of Wii-mote modifications to be posted here in the coming months. The Hemp-Mote & Nunchuk Made from 3 kinds of 100% natural hemp string on the ... (more) Endtroducing: The Hemp-Mote
Nintendo, Nyko Settle Patent and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
businesswire.com — REDMOND, Wash.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Nintendo of America Inc. and Nyko Technologies, Inc. today announced they have settled... a lawsuit brought by Nintendo regarding Nintendo’s intellectual property rights relating to its popular Nunchuk® controller.  ... (more) Nintendo, Nyko Settle Patent and Trademark Infringement ...
What a Wiimote to the TV Actually Looks Like [Wiimote Accident]
gizmodo.com — There've been tons and tons of aftermath shots of what an LCD TV looks like after it's... met a Wiimote, but this may be the first actual recorded instance of said violence. It's mesmerizing. To be honest, calling for mama would be the first thing I'd ... (more) What a Wiimote to the TV Actually Looks Like [Wiimote ...
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Wiimote Gets Wrapped in Hemp
Tech Blog — ... A modder who goes by the name of "DRHECK" basically "wanted to recontextualize Nintendo's controller by turning the sterile, white plastic into something much more natural." Click here for first picture in gallery. In his words, "In stark contrast with the original Wii-mote set, what was once sleek, cold, white and hard plastic has now become a slightly fuzzy, natural, warm and textured concoction." [via Engadget] ...

Les Pharaons jouaient à la Wii
w3sh magazine — Une expédition de chercheurs américains a récemment découvert dans une pyramide d’Égypte l’incroyable preuve que les Pharaons jouaient aussi à la Nintendo Wii. Regardez les photos ci-dessous : Bon, vous l’aurez deviné, cette manette Wii recouverte de chanvre n’est que le travail d’un passionné un peu taré. Via Engadget

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