Get a free Wiimote sleeve from Nintendo

(Credit: Nintendo)

Nintendo has revealed the Wii Remote Jacket, a silicone grip intended to make the Wiimote more comfortable in the hand and give it some semblance of protection. Silicone sleeves for the Wiimote have been available since the Wii first came out, but this new product carries an important distinction: it's free.

Every new Nintendo Wii, Wiimote, and copy of Wii Play that ships from today on will include the Wii Remote Jacket. Nintendo hasn't announced any price changes for these products, so new Wii and Wiimote buyers will be getting the jackets gratis. If you've already bought a Wii and want your own jacket, fear not; Nintendo is offering free Wii Remote Jackets to users who already own Wiis. Just go to Nintendo's site, enter your serial number and how may jackets you need (up to four), and you should get your new Wiimote grips in a few weeks.

Nintendo is shipping out new Wii products with the Wii Remote Jacket today, and they should hit stores around October 15.

[docstar7]

any get through on the website yet?

I've been sitting here for the last 15 minuts and the page has yet to load. I assumed it would be busy, but I guess this is more than I expected. Although I do admit it's rather exciting when the Wii is glowing at you when you walk into the room.

[boopiejones]

first apple, now nintendo

what's with all these companies bending over lately?

[BradmanOH]

Another reason for the sleeve

Our 6 year old son has a small scar by his eyebrow where his wii remote whacked him in the head after slipping out of his hand but not flying across the room due to the wrist strap. I actually would have preferred it to fly across the room but he is OK. I'm sure the cushioned cornors would have helped him to just have a bump from the event.

We still play wii sports but we are all much more careful about holding the wiimote.