Nintendo continues its “Use the Wiimote Strap” campaign

Nintendo is continuing their quest to educate Wii gamers by extending their essential “Use the Wiimote Strap” campaign. The campaign is aimed at cutting down the number of Wiimote casualties users have experienced since launch, including the narrowly missed US$ 3,000 plasma TV.

The problems some people have experienced haven’t fallen on deaf ears. At the end of November, Nintendo released a barrage of safety information along with images to prevent disaster when using the Wiimote. There are also some DIY methods of reinforcing the Wiimote strap if you are worried about it.

Today, Nintendo has issued a high-priority press release stating how to hold the Wiimote and what their plan of action is to prevent more smashed TV screens.

In the coming weeks, Nintendo will be sending electronic messages to Internet-connected Wii systems to highlight key Wii safety points, updating the Wii operations manual and the manual for Wii Sports with wrist strap causation, and updating on-screen wrist strap advisories to include additional messaging. A lot of this hassle over the Wiimote may have been caused by users not being careful, but we can be rest assured that Nintendo’s doing everything they can to prevent disaster.

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Nintendo is continuing their quest to educate Wii gamers by extending their essential “Use the Wiimote Strap” campaign. The campaign is aimed at cutting down the number of Wiimote casualties users have experienced since launch, including the narrowly missed US$ 3,000 plasma TV.

The problems some people have experienced haven’t fallen on deaf ears. At the end of November, Nintendo released a barrage of safety information along with images to prevent disaster when using the Wiimote. There are also some DIY methods of reinforcing the Wiimote strap if you are worried about it.

Today, Nintendo has issued a high-priority press release stating how to hold the Wiimote and what their plan of action is to prevent more smashed TV screens. Here it is, be sure to read it carefully!

The following tips are advised for safe play:

• Always wear the wrist strap while playing.
• Keep a firm grip on the Wii Remote at all times.
• Make sure people and objects are out of the range of movement before play begins.

Other things to keep in mind include:

• Players should keep at least three feet from their televisions and should dry their hands if they become moist.
• Remember that the Wii Remote is responsive enough to detect minor movements – so excessive and forceful actions are not necessary.
• The motions made are similar to real-life sports games, but the force is not.

These tips complement efforts already underway:

• Nintendo has been replacing broken wrist straps for consumers who request them.
• Nintendo operates a toll-free number and a Web site for customers to request replacement wrist straps. Consumers can call 1-800-859-4519 or visit support.nintendo.com to get a replacement wrist strap.
• All new Wii hardware shipments include new wrist straps and a safety sheet.
• Links about Wii safety are available on various Nintendo Web sites, including multiple links on Nintendo.com, Wii.Nintendo.com and the Nintendo World store Web site.
• Nintendo sent an e-mail message to members of the MyNintendo customer-loyalty program about Wii Remote safety. A similar message will be sent each week to consumers who register their new Wii systems at MyNintendo.com.
• Games include on-screen advisories about proper wrist strap use.
• Nintendo includes an insert about Wii safety with all correspondence dealing with Wii product repairs and replacements.

In the coming weeks, Nintendo will be sending electronic messages to Internet-connected Wii systems to highlight key Wii safety points, updating the Wii operations manual and the manual for Wii Sports with wrist strap causation, and updating on-screen wrist strap advisories to include additional messaging. A lot of this hassle over the Wiimote may have been caused by users not being careful, but we can be rest assured that Nintendo’s doing everything they can to prevent disaster.