Post by: Smash_Brother on February 03, 2007, 03:43:11 PM
However, what I got back was unexpected:
That's right: revision 3 of the Wiimote strap.
Notice the rounded head instead of the Wii shape like on the first two? Also, the choker point not only has a small raised grip on it but it is IMMENSELY tighter than the original two. If you always have the problem where your strap loosens during play, believe me when I say that this sucker won't be slipping anytime soon.
From the sounds of it, Nintendo was trying to produce these fast enough to get them out the door and as such resulted in a different factory line developing them.
It's a shame they don't carry the Wii look or logo because the choker actually does its job by keeping the strap tight, unlike versions 1 and 2 which the choker just slides away, allowing the strap to loosen.
Post by: Strell on February 03, 2007, 03:45:57 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 03, 2007, 03:48:16 PM
Supposedly this new version of the strap doesn't have the Nintendo and Wii logos engraved on the plastic parts.
Glad to know that these new straps hold tighter than the older ones. They always get too lose and need to re-adjust them.
Post by: Edfishy on February 03, 2007, 04:08:10 PM
I haven't ordered my replacement wrist straps yet, where can I find the link to get them?
Post by: Kairon on February 03, 2007, 04:09:09 PM
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Post by: Crimm on February 03, 2007, 04:30:58 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on February 03, 2007, 04:38:24 PM
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Originally posted by: Edfishy
This sounds really great, I've been quite annoyed by the wrist strap's innabillity to stay tight and have opted to keep the wrist strap off while I'm not standing up.
I haven't ordered my replacement wrist straps yet, where can I find the link to get them?
Strap Replacement Form
Trouble is, there's no guarantee you'll get revision 3 instead of 2. The first time I sent in, I got rev2s. It wasn't until this second time ordering replacements that I got rev3s.
It's a shame they look different, as the grip of the choker is something I'd opt to have, though I guess it's not THAT big of a deal.
Post by: King of Twitch on February 03, 2007, 04:50:28 PM
Fake.
Post by: Smash_Brother on February 03, 2007, 05:02:57 PM
Post by: Artimus on February 03, 2007, 05:58:14 PM
Post by: Ghisy on February 03, 2007, 07:55:19 PM
I received the replacement ones (so rev2) not too long ago and, to my surprise, they shipped 8 of them!!!! (I asked for 4)
Post by: KDR_11k on February 03, 2007, 07:55:35 PM
Post by: IceCold on February 03, 2007, 08:32:34 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on February 03, 2007, 09:46:30 PM
Post by: Smoke39 on February 03, 2007, 10:10:33 PM
Post by: Crimm on February 04, 2007, 02:51:51 PM
Post by: Maverick on February 04, 2007, 02:56:28 PM
(Says the man who always uses his Wii wrist strap and enforces this policy on his friends when they play as well.)
Post by: Crimm on February 04, 2007, 02:58:37 PM
Post by: ryancoke on February 05, 2007, 02:47:29 AM
I never noticed that the Wii shaped head of strap before! Nintendo is pretty slick at designing things.
