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50 Wii-diculous Nintendo Innovations

From Wii Pistols to Food Geeking

— July 24, 2009 — Tech
It seems as though Wii games have taken over our lives, and with this Nintendo cluster, we can see how.

From Nintendo board games to mind-controlled consoles, this video gaming cluster has it all! There are so many, it’s Wii-diculous!

Implications - Though they are an undeniable driving force in the entertainment industry today, video games were once a cause for concern amongst parents as they lessened the physical activity of their children. Thus, the release of the Wii, which incorporated an element of physical interaction into virtual gaming. Nintendo exemplified true innovation in the creation of the Wii, as they turned to not just their fans, but to their critics for inspiration.
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MPWiis
MPWiis
MP3tunes Music Locker for Nintedo Wii
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Wii for Military Use
Wii for Military Use
Wiimote Diffuses Bombs
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Gadgets Turn Gamers Into Readers
Gadgets Turn Gamers Into Readers
The Nintendo DS Lite 100 Classic Book Collection
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E3 2008 Highlights
E3 2008 Highlights
Wiimtoe
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Video Vitality Sensors
Video Vitality Sensors
Nintendo Wii Add-On Measures Game-Playing Pressures
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45
Nintendo Knock-Offs for Christmas
Nintendo Knock-Offs for Christmas
Wü Fit Works For a Fraction of the Price
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44
DIY Pimptendos
DIY Pimptendos
Customize Your Nintendo by Adding Gems and Zebra Patterns
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Brain Fitness
Brain Fitness
Nintendo Brain Age 2
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Recession-Proof Electronics
Recession-Proof Electronics
The Nintendo Wii is Still the Hottest Holiday Gift
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Kin-Bonding Video Games
Kin-Bonding Video Games
Nintendo Brings Family Back Together With Wii-No-Ma
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Targeting Casual Gamers
Targeting Casual Gamers
Nintendo Overlooking Hardcore Players
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Wii-Style Mobile Gaming
Wii-Style Mobile Gaming
iGolf for the iPhone
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Custom Nintendo Proposals
Custom Nintendo Proposals
Will You Mario Me?
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Wii Workouts
Wii Workouts
Traineo.com Promotes Nintendo Wii Fitness Contest
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Wii Sims
Wii Sims
Nintendo MySims
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Wii Pistol
Wii Pistol
Perfect Shot from NYKO
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Wii-Diculous
Wii-Diculous
Playing the Nintendo Wii on a 344 inch Movie Screen
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Adjustable Wii Platform
Adjustable Wii Platform
Electric Up and Down Big TV Stand
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App-Enabled Handheld Gaming
App-Enabled Handheld Gaming
Nintendo DSi Competes with Everything Handheld
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Pimp Your Wii
Pimp Your Wii
Swarovski Crystal Covered Nintendo
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Multi-Player Wii Tennis
Multi-Player Wii Tennis
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Virtual Personal Trainers
Virtual Personal Trainers
EA Sports Active For the Wii
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Nintendo Game Sells For $9,000 on eBay
Nintendo Game Sells For $9,000 on eBay
Parents Against Marijuana Bid on Guitar Hero III
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Portable Game Consoles
Portable Game Consoles
The Nintendo DSi
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Wiihabilitation
Wiihabilitation
Nintendo Wii For Physical Therapy Patients
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Nintendo DS MP3 Player
Nintendo DS MP3 Player
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Nintendo helping to create diabetes management game
Nintendo helping to create diabetes management game
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Gaming Fashion
Gaming Fashion
Wiimote Cufflinks
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Wii Phone
Wii Phone
Nintentdo Patents VOIP Phone Concept
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Nintendo Wii Goes Solar
Nintendo Wii Goes Solar
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Super Nintendo Emulation Phones
Super Nintendo Emulation Phones
Gionee S20 and V9 Mobiles Play SNES Games
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Wii Damage Prevention
Wii Damage Prevention
TV Armor Screen Protectors
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Wii-Esque PCs
Wii-Esque PCs
Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 Features Motion-Driven "Air Mouse"
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Nintendo Wii Injuries
Nintendo Wii Injuries
An Eyesore!
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iPhone Nintendo Emulator
iPhone Nintendo Emulator
New Hack Lets You Play Nintendo Games
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Wii Workouts
Wii Workouts
Nintendacising Health Clubs and Retirement Homes
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Dumbbells for Gamers
Dumbbells for Gamers
Riiflex Releases Snap-On Weights for Wiimotes
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Golden Game Consoles
Golden Game Consoles
The Queen Receives Gold-Plated Wii from THQ
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Wii Remotes for Hippies
Wii Remotes for Hippies
The Hemp-Mote Is Perfect For Tree-Hugging Gamers
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Retiree Wii Gamers
Retiree Wii Gamers
The AARP Life@50 Expo
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Nintento Wii Video Console To Be Released for Under $250
Nintento Wii Video Console To Be Released for Under $250
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Mind-Controlled Consoles
Mind-Controlled Consoles
Futuristic Nintendo Wii 2.0 Engages with Brainwaves
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Redesigning The Wiimote
Redesigning The Wiimote
10 Cool Wii-creations
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Real Life Nintendo
Real Life Nintendo
Video Game Characters Superimposed in the Real World
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Uber Geeky Food DIY
Uber Geeky Food DIY
Nintendo "1UP Mushroom" Burger
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Nintendo iPhone Skins
Nintendo iPhone Skins
Get Your High-Tech Phone to Look Like an Old Gameboy
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Nintendo Board Games
Nintendo Board Games
Super Mario World by Ashley Buerkett is a 3D Masterpiece
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Geeky Nintendo USBs
Geeky Nintendo USBs
Super Mario Memory Sticks Celebrate Classic Gaming
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Nintendo Wall Decals
Nintendo Wall Decals
Blik Surface Graphics
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Food Geeking
Food Geeking
DIY Guide Lets Nintendo Geeks Transform a Radish into a Super Mario Mushroom
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