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The Wii Zapper is a gun-shaped shell accessory for the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, released in 2007 and named after the NES Zapper light gun. Originally unveiled at E3 2006 with a design much more closely resembling the NES Zapper, the accessory was released the following year. While the concept of a gun peripheral existed when the Wii Remote was created, development on the Wii Zapper began after a member of the development team for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess created a makeshift shell accessory out of wires and rubber bands[1].
In Japan, the Wii Zapper at release was packaged with the game Ghost Squad. For the international releases, it was packaged with Link's Crossbow Training.
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Features and functionality[edit]
The Zapper has two configurations for play: one with both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk attached, and one with the Wii Remote attached, while the Nunchuk is held in the other hand.[2] When both are attached, the Wii Remote sits in the gun barrel, while the Nunchuck sits on the back, where the control stick and Z and C buttons can be used. Underneath the Wii Remote on the back is a tab that moves the grips, allowing it to be removed. On the front of the gun is the grip and the trigger, which allows the B button on the Wii Remote to be used. Finally, on the bottom is a removable cover which stores the cord connecting the Nunchuk to the Wii Remote.
Compatible games published by Nintendo[edit]
| Game | Developer | Year |
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| Link's Crossbow Training | Nintendo EAD | 2007 |
| Eco Shooter: Plant 530 | Intelligent Systems | 2009 |
| Sin & Punishment: Star Successor | Treasure | 2009 |
| Go Vacation | Namco Bandai Games | 2011 |
Gallery[edit]
Original prototype for the Wii Zapper, made using wire and rubber bands
Other prototypes for the Zapper
Prototype Zapper shown off at E3 2006, resembling the NES Zapper
Prototype of a Zapper with a screen attachment, which led to the creation of the Wii U GamePad
Patent illustration showing a "Wii U Zapper"
Patent illustration showing an alternate model of the "Wii U Zapper"
Trivia[edit]
- One early iteration of the Zapper had battery-powered force feedback. The feature was scrapped so that consumers would not need to buy batteries.[1]
- The concept for the Wii U GamePad originated in part from a prototype controller which featured a screen display on a Wii Zapper.[3]
- In addition to this, Nintendo's E3 2011 introduction video for the Wii U showed a gun peripheral based on the Wii Zapper, though adapted to be its own controller rather than a shell and with a built-in stand for the Wii U GamePad[4]. Though two versions of this accessory were patented (one similar to the one in the video and one being a smaller version)[5], neither of these were ever released.
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Iwata Asks : Link's Crossbow Training : Wire and rubber bands as inspiration. Nintendo. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ↑ Wii Zapper Operations Manual. Nintendo. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ↑ Iwata Asks : Nintendo Land : Development Started at the Same Time with Wii U. Nintendo. Retrieved July 17, 2016
- ↑ Nintendo Wii U Trailer (E3 2011). YouTube (IGN, June 7, 2011). Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ↑ Wii U Zapper | Wii U. Wii U Daily. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
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