Wii Light Gun Attachment

Nintendo has announced that a light gun attachment will be available for the forthcoming Wii.  I say attachment, because it is something of a receptacle for the Wii controller to slip into.  It has a pistol grip, trigger, and thumb stick for controls, as well as whatever the rest of the controller’s functions are made available in the light gun mode.  Nintendo’s working on a new version of the classic Duck Hunt from the original Nintendo Entertainment System, and the rumor is that the light gun attachment will come with the game.  A stand alone gun may also become available, but that is not yet apparent.

It’s stuff like this that really gets me excited.  Being a product of the original NES, I love the new spin on old games.  I think Nintendo is really pulling out the stops and taking advantage of its under-dog status in the industry.  While I’m a long time XBOX fan, I easily see a Wii in my living room as soon as it’s available – especially with a copy of the new Duck Hunt and a light gun!

Nintendo has announced that a light gun attachment will be available for the forthcoming Wii.  I say attachment, because it is something of a receptacle for the Wii controller to slip into.  It has a pistol grip, trigger, and thumb stick for controls, as well as whatever the rest of the controller’s functions are made available in the light gun mode.  Nintendo’s working on a new version of the classic Duck Hunt from the original Nintendo Entertainment System, and the rumor is that the light gun attachment will come with the game.  A stand alone gun may also become available, but that is not yet apparent.

It’s stuff like this that really gets me excited.  Being a product of the original NES, I love the new spin on old games.  I think Nintendo is really pulling out the stops and taking advantage of its under-dog status in the industry.  While I’m a long time XBOX fan, I easily see a Wii in my living room as soon as it’s available – especially with a copy of the new Duck Hunt and a light gun!