Guitar fever seizes the Wii

(Credit: Engadget)

As guitar fever continues to grip the game industry, Nintendo got a major dose this week with two of its leading products. First the DS Lite got a grip with some fret buttons, and now the Wii has a new guitar controller all its own.

Accessory maker Nyko made its Wii Guitar Hero controller in the shape of a Telecaster, much to the delight of Engadget. The Wiimote must still be used, sliding into a slot on the $50 ersatz instrument, but it's cheaper than other guitar controllers on the market.

It's true that there are way more of these products being developed than necessary, but we don't mind. They're still preferable to anything that promotes air guitar.

[thorsteinthestaffstruck]

ATTN: Gibson

Stop wasting valuable resources and the public's money (justice system) with outlandish lawsuits. Go back to making guitars and be happy for the obviously successful video game that can only enhance your sales.

[thorsteinthestaffstruck]

ATTN: Gibson

Stop wasting valuable resources and the public's money (justice system) with outlandish lawsuits. Go back to making guitars and be happy for the obviously successful video game that can only enhance your sales.

[polarfrz]

Great But Where is the Lefthanded Version

Sure I know you can flip the controller settings and play lefthanded, but that puts the whammy bar at the top and make for less than fluid playing. Is it really that much to ask for?

[polarfrz]

Great But Where is the Lefthanded Version

Sure I know you can flip the controller settings and play lefthanded, but that puts the whammy bar at the top and make for less than fluid playing. Is it really that much to ask for?