The Proper Usage Of A Wii Remote

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Got to love this Fact sheet Nintendo sent out to retailers, and news media.

FACT SHEET: PROPER Wii REMOTE™ USAGE

Nintendo is continuing a dialogue with its customers about the proper and safe use of the motion-sensitive Wii Remote controller when playing Wii Sports.

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:

• Send electronic messages to Internet-connected Wii systems to highlight key Wii safety points.
  
• Update the Wii operations manual and the manual for Wii Sports with additional wrist strap cautions and specific game advice.
  
• Update on-screen wrist strap advisories to include additional messaging.
  

For more information about Wii, please visit Wii.com.

Along with this Nintendo Europe are now offering a web form to request replacement Wrist Straps - http://wii.nintendo.co.uk/6315.html

Four Free replacement Wrist Straps anyone?