Nerf and Nintendo's Safety Dance

(Credit: CNET Networks)

You might already be familiar with the Nerf PS2 controller, a foam-covered wireless game pad that can survive the angry throws of frustrated gamers. Now Nerf is getting into the Wii accessory game, and televisions everywhere might be a little bit safer for it.

Performance Designed Products, the gaming accessory company that developed the Nerf PS2 controller, recently showed off the Nerf Sports Pack for Nintendo Wii at Toy Fair New York 2007. The Nerf Sports Pack includes a Nerf foam sleeve for the Wii remote and three Nerf sports attachments--a foam golf club, baseball bat, and tennis racket. It's very similar to a previous Wii Sports Pack we've seen, only this one is soft, cushiony foam rather than hard, screen-shattering plastic. Just remember that regardless of what they're made of, you shouldn't throw things at your television.

We don't have any pricing for the Nerf Sports Pack yet, but it will probably retail for around $15 to $30 when it hits stores this summer.

[toyotek]

Sounds Familiar

I noticed when I heard about Nintendo Wii sensor controllers it reminded me of another system. Xavix sounds familiar both had the sensor technology of course Nintendo had the brand and the character mascots.

[Bryon67]

Well, I have a major complaint!!! the Nerf pack didn?t stop mishaps. After normal use the locking mechanism gets loose. As I swung the remote with the baseball bat attachment it flew off and cracked my tv screen. BE CAREFUL your children may be around when one of these things comes flying off. Someone is going to pay for my TV getting repaired.