Nintendo Zapper Revolution

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Nintendo zapper is an electronic light gun accessory for Nintendo console. The first released of this accessory is for Nintendo Entertainment System. It’s known as Beam Gun in Japan, released on February 18, 1984.

Nintendo zapper for NES allows player to aim like using a gun or a bow gun at the monitor and shoot the object appear on the game. I remember that i’d used it before on my NES console when I was a child. On that time, the most compatible game using this accessory was Duck Hunt. You need to aim for all ducks and shoot time by the zapper. Each duck has three chances to shot them. And there’s a dog appear on the game, which you can see the dog is patrolling around the field (don’t know what it’s doing) and also the dog will laugh at you when you’re miss shooting the duck. It’ll make you embarrassing. So whenever the dog laugh at you, just shoot it, ask it to stop laughing (that’s what I always do).

After several years, Nintendo upgrades its video game console and so does with this accessory. Now the Nintendo zapper for Nintendo Wii, unites with Wii Remote and Nunchuk to use. It’s very easy to use, just slide the Wii Remote in above the trigger and slip your Nunchuk onto the back of the zapper. So the shape of the zapper looks like a crossbow. And you’ll be like a zapping pro within minutes while playing the games.

You can use your both hand to look like a zapping pro or use a single hand to looks like a police aiming the thief. This revolution sure is a simple but very wonderful idea. With Nintendo zapper you can use it to play shooting games such as Ghost Squad, The House of the Dead, Link’s Crossbow training, Medal of Honor: Heroes 2, Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace and Call of Duty: World of War.

From the originally resembled a shotgun, into the latest version changed look more like a sub machine gun. All shooting games should be enhanced by the zapper add on, including the mini games. Just imagine you’re playing the Resident Evil, aiming those zombies with the zapper, sure is wonderful experience. Who knows it can be useful, when there’s a real zombie in this world, doesn’t it? (but hope there’s no real zombie >.<).

If you’re wondering how to use this zapper, you can visit Nintendo.com to view the short videos demonstration of how to use Nintendo zapper.

I suggest you to read my other guide on: Buy Nintendo and Nintendo Hardware.

Nintendo “Light”

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Nintendo “Light”, what’s this light about? In this article, I would like to view some of the Nintendo product and accessories that contain the “light” word. Let’s start from Nintendo DS Lite.

Nintendo DS Lite has definitely been the most definitive handheld video game system we’ve seen on the market in years, and still is selling even stronger than ever, the latest game are also better than ever. Apart from the games, Nintendo knows how to make the Nintendo DS Lite more perfect by providing various color of such as light white, light blue, etc; and also making the system custom-made for hard core fans. You could possible add something to make it look more distinctive or changing different skin.

There’s a accessories to fit up the light color Nintendo DS Lite, it is Star Wars Lightsaber stylus pens. These unique stylus pens appeal well for hard core Star Wars buffs, but also to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars for the Nintendo DS. You can buy Nintendo DS Star Wars Lightsaber Stylus 3 Pack on Amazon with, this pack includes 3 replica lightsaber stylus: 1 green Yoda, 1 red Darth Vader and 1 blue Jedi Knight and the prices is about $4.00. Or you can also purchase Photo Light for your Nintendo DS Lite, it used for taking pictures with your DS Lite in dark rooms or at night, while also protecting your DS Lite’s external camera lens.

Now we switch into the accessories on Game Boy Advance (GBA). I sill remember that my Nintendo Game Boy has the poor light performance and the small screen. Actually there’s a accessories that can cover up this weakness, its called Light Magnifier. This device is to solve both problems. A squared magnifying lens effectively enlarges the screen 150%, and two lights, one on either side of the lens, provide much-needed illumination. If we’re going to use it, we’ll definitely run out batteries fast if we’re not using the charger from the Game Boy. But this device is small and very good to used for the night traveler. But be sure you have the spare batteries to use.

There’s another accessories for lightening Game Boy Advance (GBA) called Worm Light. It’s not the official Nintendo Product. It can provide light for playing in the dark place, this device is using a low power consumption LED. There are 5 colors available: red, green, yellow, blue and purple; suitable for Game Boy Color and Game Boy Pocket.

If you have the problems with the light while playing Nintendo games, with those accessories it won’t be matter anymore. Purchase now and wipe out all those frustrating things that disturb our mood to game-ING

I suggest you to view my other article on Nintendo Mario.

Hardware of the Nintendo Wii

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Nintendo Wii has done really well so far. The game was launched in November 2006, and many sports games are included in the package this time around. The hardware of the Nintendo Wii console is very impressive. The console, Wii remote, Sensor bar, Wii sports disc, Nunchuk, Wii control stand, Wii AC adapter and the AV cable are included in the hardware. The accessories can be purchased separately as well. It also features Wii Connect 24 that can receive messages coming from the web; it has 4 controller slots (1 SD memory slot, 2 USB ports, and 1 sensor barport), 4 gamecube controller ports, 2 gamecube memory card ports, and Wifi wireless built in port.

The console of the Nintendo Wii is a light weight object. It is capable of accepting 12 cm optical discs and 8 cm Nintendo Gamecube discs. 4 Wii remotes can function with one console at one time. 512 MB internal flash memory card is there in the CPU.

Wii Accessories

Once you have your Nintendo Wii, then the question comes what Wii hardware you want to add to your basic system. There are lots of accessories for your Wii, there are some of them that you may be needed if you’re a hard core gamers.

• Wii Remote
  A very useful accessories that allows for multiplayer fun. Wii Remote is the main controller for the Nintendo Wii Games Console. The Controller uses motion sensing technology which changes the way of play games. You can point, wave, twist and more with this amazing and innovative controller. The Controller is powered by two AA batteries, which is disappointing because it would be great if it could be rechargeable.
• Nunchuk
  Contoured to perfectly fit a player’s hand, the Nunchuk controller builds on the simplicity of the Wii Remote controller and goes an extra step to meet the needs of gamers. The Nunchuk controller connects to the Wii Remote controller at its expansion port and is used in conjunction with the Wii Remote controller.
• Wii Zapper
  The Wii Zapper unites your Wii Remote and Nunchuk (each sold separately) and brings you an experience like no other. Steer your character’s movement using the Control Stick on your Nunchuk as you zap your way to victory with your Wii Remote. Wii Zapper looks like a gun and since every Zapper comes bundled with Link’s Crossbow Training, you’ll be a zapping pro within minutes of opening the box!
• Wii Wheel
  Wii Wheel allows you to play driving and racing games on the Wii video game system. Designed to improve accuracy and control with compatible games. If you’re a newbie and afraid of fail to get the driving license, the Wii Wheel is your best choice it lets you steer like you’re driving an actual car. The Wii Wheel must be used with a Wii Remote, which is sold separately.

There are still many more accessories available on Nintendo Wii. Or maybe you’ll know what to accessories that are necessary to use if you know what Nintendo games that you’ll be playing with or what kind of Nintendo Video Games you got.