Nintendo patent filing reveals inflatable cushion controller for horse riding, shark jumping

"For centuries throughout the world, horseback riding has captured the imagination of adventurous people. In the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the horse was a symbol of power. In medieval Europe and Japan, horses were essential for quick movement across large distances and were often used in warfare. In the American wild west, the horse was a cowboy's constant companion and a symbol of self-reliance and adventure."

- Nintendo patent application, building up to... an inflatable cushion for your Wiimote. Really.

[Via Joystiq]

[DizWhiz Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:01PM]

The whole freakishly disturbing onsie clad man-child suffering a stroke on a bouncy-ball image just isn't selling the fun for me.

[Obscurinata Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:02PM]

Sorry, but I have now lost all faith in Nintendo.

I think I'll be sticking to my SNES.

[FraggleRock Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:02PM]

That is one ugly man-baby! :-)

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:03PM]

When does the hurting stop?

[chuenl Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:03PM]

Soon enough, they will patent everything from your daily life, such as eating controller, sleeping controller, biking controller, waxing controller, climbing controller, hunting/shooting controller, rowing controller, kayaking controller, etc, ...

[Gregorian Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:23PM]

This is not going to convince me to buy Barbie Horse Adventures.

A very disturbing picture.

[Galley Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:25PM]

Just when you thought the Wii couldn't get any lamer.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 11th 2009 7:32PM]

Wii Hemorroid Galaxy!

[Flaystus Posted Aug 11th 2009 8:55PM]

the WiiSybian will be announced NEXT week

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 11th 2009 10:00PM]

That kid has a receeding hairline.

[loismustdie Posted Aug 11th 2009 10:57PM]

I use my SNES more than my Wii.
Sad, Sad, Sad...

[Wesscoast Posted Aug 12th 2009 2:18AM]

that you've... grown up.... since 1991?

congratulations are in order...

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 12th 2009 12:36AM]

Why can't Patent Offices hire people who can actually draw?

[vicagreda Posted Aug 12th 2009 12:05AM]

Finally we can have Hemorrhoid Racers on Wii!

[Stoobs Posted Aug 12th 2009 2:30AM]

I thought it was the next instalment of the ultimate lazy gamer device... A Potty..

WiiSh!t anyone?

"and clench and squeeze, annnd relax"

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 14th 2009 3:16PM]

Cheat codes for the horse game?

Beat any level by fukking your gf on the seat

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 12th 2009 9:19AM]

I just threw up.

[theRise Posted Aug 12th 2009 10:39AM]

I have a feeling this will be a lot more popular with women.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 12th 2009 11:54AM]

Hate inflating.

Nintendo prooves again that their stuff is a doom for nature and a trap for soccer-moms.

DO NOT BUY sticker in the making.

[Kid Red Posted Aug 12th 2009 12:53PM]

Looks like a training toilet for toddlers.

[snapshotist Posted Aug 13th 2009 2:50AM]

Is that a drawing of a balding adult in a onesie? All that's missing is the basement walls of his parents' house.