Riiflex Wiimote weights add extra mass, extra momentum

If you thought your flying Wiimotes weren't harmful enough stock, perhaps you'd like to add a little more inertia into the mix? Additional danger is probably not the idea behind Riiflex, snap-on weights for your controller that will come in 2- and 5-pound increments, but we think that will probably be the net result in many cases. After all, if a flimsy plastic Wiimote can pierce a television or mortally wound a small dog, what kind of damage could a 5-pound version inflict? We look forward to seeing pictures of the aftermath if and when these ever ship.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 1:58PM]

"Guaranteed to break any TV screen!"

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:13PM]

I LOVE KATAMARI

[weirdo557 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 6:19PM]

*we love katamari
fixed.

[weirdo557 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 6:19PM]

damnit, there goes a chance to say wii love katamari

[Bizam Posted Jan 23rd 2009 8:56AM]

We are moved to tears by the size of this thing.

[216 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 1:58PM]

Riiflex? wow

[DeadRebel Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:01PM]

Yeah, you can tell they were at the name alone for years... When, oh when, will this nonsense end.

[joe23521 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 1:59PM]

I came here to make fun of this thing, but now I'm no longer sure that it's such a horrendous idea for a product.

[Alex R Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:47PM]

Your Avatar is black too. We can be part of the 'Broken Avatars Club'.

I'm supposed to have the Aphex Twin logo.

[joe23521 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:55PM]

Did you upload yours on a PC or Mac? I can't seem to figure out what the issue is.

[Alex R Posted Jan 25th 2009 2:11PM]

Mac using Safari.
I used Firefox to change to the Aphex Twin logo, but now it's broken again. I've never liked Firefox anyway.

[caboose Posted Jan 22nd 2009 1:59PM]

Because it wasn't doing enough damage before :-)

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:29PM]

Yea, no matter how much damage it did, this can always do better.

[broli Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:00PM]

This should have been in the crapgadget list.

[tastypotato Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:03PM]

My mother, who only uses the Wii Fit, would actually probably enjoy the extra weight in the wiimote for an extra workout..

I don't see why this is a bad idea, but they should make it more than 5lbs...

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:00PM]

The word "danger" now has a whole new sense.

[Sea Urchin Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:01PM]

5 Lbs, not bad at all. I use 10Lbs to exercise.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:16PM]

Now Imagine 5lbs flying toward TV / Wall / Head

[OshiHidra Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:09PM]

I'd totally get one of these. Build a little muscle while playing Wii Bowling? Sounds good to me.


I'd also start using the wrist strap.

[kawaiipikachu Posted Jan 22nd 2009 5:12PM]

I think you need to invest in some chainstraps for your Wii Remotes .

[kjb434 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:08PM]

So boys everywhere will get stronger right arms? (or if you happen to be left handed, left arms)

Don't they already have activities that do this for them?

[joe23521 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:30PM]

There is a fancy maneuver that can, when properly performed, eliminate your concern. I believe said maneuver is called "switching hands."

[GingerFox Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:09PM]

'Shit get out!' why? 'there playing the wii argh!!!!!'

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:10PM]

you weaklings need this.

i'll have to duct tape the wiimote to a 50lb weight just to curl

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:12PM]

Just what the masses of Wii playing bodybuilders have been waiting for...

[Trilancer Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:16PM]

That is so old, I taped the remotes to 5 KG weights while playing Wii Sports 2 years ago. Float like an anchor and sting like a Wii

[Dee Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:18PM]

"The riiflex is an only child, he's waiting in the park"
"The riiflex is in charge of finding treasure in the dark"

First thing that popped in my mind :)

[slamEVIL Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:19PM]

me too!!!!!
i can't believe that wasn't in the title or post somewhere.


shame on you Tim!

[finnschi Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:20PM]

Oh no, New wriststraps once angain? ....

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:28PM]

Good afternoon Achmed, I gill you!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:41PM]

this is the perfect thing to exacerbate that Wii tennis elbow even more

[KAL326 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:42PM]

Wii Boxing just got a lot more dangerous...

[Hackettman Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:49PM]

Its sad that you cant create something cool without stupid people doing stupid sad things. That wii elbow though still boggles my mind. Ive played with my wii alot but not enough to do that kind of damage.......

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:59PM]

I've never experienced wii elbow myself but I have read about it online...I can't imagine adding extra weight to the controller would help anything. Can you imagine playing tennis with a 5 lb racket?

[Hackettman Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:49PM]

I can see alot of torn tendons because of this...... Many more at least....

[Phrank Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:03PM]

Good for you. Too many dudes use too much lube and end up with their thumb in their eye.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:53PM]

most of those "wii accidents" could have been prevented if the people playing werent idiots. ive had my wii for over a year now and plenty of people have played it. not one single person has every thrown the controller across the room at the tv because youre supposed to keep the controller in your hand. the people relying solely on the wrist strap are retards.

[Ksult1 Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:01PM]

These would work well with the yoga poses in Wii Fit to add a bit of strength training. It would be nice to see a dedicated game for them, but lawsuits would probably be an issue. I guess we will have to stick to EA's resistance band.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:33PM]

@Hackettman - I have to agree even when I am most aggressively playing with my wii, I have never ventured into the realm of injury...........Oh.....Nintendo Wii.......right....sorry.... (backing out door and gently closing behind myself).

[fLim Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:06PM]

Dislocated arms FTW!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:19PM]

Girly mans are a thing of the past now!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:40PM]

Wiimotes - Now with killing power!

[ch3burashka Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:06PM]

Are you a stay-at-home with an abusive husband? Start standing up for your self: buy the RiiFlex Wiimote!!! With only months of WiiPlay, you'll be able to beat the shit out of that bastard of a husband and make HIM bring YOU breakfast in bed!!!

And if you call now, we'll DOUBLE your offer! That's right, DOUBLE the offer so that you can beat him up in DOUBLE the time!!!

-- I really have no idea why this came to mind...

[fourblades Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:30PM]

SEGA does what Ninten-Don't

[zipykido Posted Jan 22nd 2009 7:01PM]

Damn these things are awesome, they should make a 40 lb version

[FILA Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:50PM]

or you tie two milk jugs on your wii remote and lift weights.

"just tryna make a jug"

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:46PM]

Ummm,

I think the idea here is to augment the Wii Fit type of workouts, not flail round in a weighted lightsaber duel.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 24th 2009 10:33PM]

...and several days later, the Earth exploded.

[kingu Posted Jan 23rd 2009 1:43AM]

Now you're playing with power!