Wii Zapper dated and priced

Author: Phil Cogar
Published: 11th September 2007
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Wii Zapper dated and priced

The Wii Zapper will launch on November 19th for $19.95 in the US - there's no word on UK availability yet.

I have many fond memories of killing ducks and bad guys back in my early childhood. The flash as I pulled the trigger and watched those vile ducks fall lifelessly from the sky, the click of the trigger, and that damn dog laughing like a madman when I missed with my two shots. Of course I'm talking about using the Zapper lightgun on my NES.

In November, I'll be one step closer to reliving those fond childhood memories and so will you as Nintendo has confirmed that it will be shipping the Zapper attachment for the Wii on the 19th.

Priced at $19.95 in the US, the Zapper will come with a game. Link's Crossbow Training will use the visual styling of Twilight Princess and have the player progress from stationary targets to attacking enemies all while improving Link's marksmanship.

Upcoming games that will support the Zapper include Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicals, Ghost Squad, and Medal of Honor Heroes 2. No word yet as to when we'll see an update to Duck Hunt but hopefully you'll be able to shoot that damn dog this time.

Is anyone else as excited as what I am about the Zapper or do you think it costs too much for a simple piece of plastic? Discuss it with us over in the forums.
Quote Krikkit 11th September 2007, 09:38
That looks brilliant. It doesn't have the retro design of all the photoshopped versions that were floating about a while ago, but playing Resident Evil and MoH will be bloody good fun by the looks. Huzzah!
Quote Woodstock 11th September 2007, 09:40
does the "normal" wiimote integrate into the zapper?
Quote steveo_mcg 11th September 2007, 09:43
The remote slots in the top with the nunchuck clipped on the back, by the looks of things
Quote Woodstock 11th September 2007, 09:52
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Originally Posted by steveo_mcg
The remote slots in the top with the nunchuck clipped on the back, by the looks of things

yeah what i thought, just wondering if i was right lol, theres a first time for everything... should reduce the price of it shouldnt it?
Quote Krikkit 11th September 2007, 10:08
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Originally Posted by Woodstock
yeah what i thought, just wondering if i was right lol, theres a first time for everything... should reduce the price of it shouldnt it?

Yup, since there's probably no real electronics in it, it'll probably about £15 over here. :)
Quote wuyanxu 11th September 2007, 11:54
Quote:
Originally Posted by Krikkit
Yup, since there's probably no real electronics in it, it'll probably about £15 over here. :)
don't forget £50 for the VAT
Quote naokaji 11th September 2007, 12:17
Quote:
Originally Posted by wuyanxu
don't forget £50 for the VAT

20$ in the us.. 20£ in the uk... + the 50£ vat you mentioned... +20£ shipment if you dont live in mainland... oooppss... sorry.. didnt mean to rant about prices...
Quote insania 11th September 2007, 12:35
i wonder how long it will take that third party companies sell "skins" for this nice thingie.
anyone else highly anticipating mp-40-wiimote action? :D
Quote mushky 11th September 2007, 12:50
I bought 2 BB guns for a tenner at the weekend. Lots more fun :)
Quote Krikkit 11th September 2007, 12:50
Even being cynical I'd say it'll be £19.99 at worst. Current exchange rates for gear like this say it should be about £15 from somewhere like play.com, but the RRP'll probably be £19.99.
Quote docodine 11th September 2007, 12:55
Hah, looks great! Should also be fairly good on the hands. :)

My Wiimotes don't have the standard battery or battery cover, so there could be trouble with 'installation', but hopefully it will be all right.
Quote Almightyrastus 11th September 2007, 13:23
Not too sure on the ergonomics of that design, looks like it is going to be a tricky one to aim with inless they are thinking of more a shooting from the hip with an aiming point shown on screen which kinda takes the skill out of aiming. Should be easy enough to mod something up from a cheap air rifle stock though.
Quote Redbeaver 11th September 2007, 14:08
i swear if they released Duck Hunt ill actually buy a Wii.........
Quote DXR_13KE 11th September 2007, 14:43
19$ for a peace of plastic? i think i will wait for third party stuff.
Quote Bluephoenix 11th September 2007, 16:09
I'm surprised it wasn't something like Samus' arm cannon given the hype for Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (which does rock btw)
Quote pendragon 11th September 2007, 18:49
1. this is awesome.
2. I'm surprised Joe didn't write this.. isn't he the Bit-Tech Video Game Dude?
Quote TTmodder 11th September 2007, 19:37
I hope it has laser sight, and i´d prefer the photoshopped shotgun design for the wii zapper (looks way cooler then that futuristic funny looking "gun" they came up with)
Quote Woodstock 11th September 2007, 21:06
Quote:
Originally Posted by pendragon
1. this is awesome.
2. I'm surprised Joe didn't write this.. isn't he the Bit-Tech Video Game Dude?

i think that only applies to actual articles
Quote StephenK 11th September 2007, 21:14
This is gonna be great :)

Maybe duck hunt will be available for download, would seem like an obvious idea.
Quote Stuey 11th September 2007, 22:17
I dunno, it looks a bit awkward looking.
Quote TurtlePerson2 11th September 2007, 23:14
I'm going to laugh at anyone who pays $20 for a piece of plastic that would probably not be as ergonomic as some of the after market stuff.
Quote Morphine-Kitty 12th September 2007, 00:48
Looks kinda stupid to me. I'll just buy a cheap plastic toy gun at Walmart and mod the Wiimote in. :p
Quote Zephyr 12th September 2007, 01:44
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Originally Posted by TurtlePerson2
I'm going to laugh at anyone who pays $20 for a piece of plastic that would probably not be as ergonomic as some of the after market stuff.

Would you like to point to said aftermarket gun that holds both the Wiimote and the nunchuck for under $20?
Quote Soulmage 12th September 2007, 22:29
They already have this one out. I know that this is real because I have seen it for sale at the local GameStop where I bought my Wii

http://www.destructoid.com/wii-shotgun-blows-the-competition-away-36200.phtml
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