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List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $19.95
You Save: $5.04 (20%)
New (52) Used (7) from $7.49
Rating:  172 reviews
Sales Rank: 70
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: WI-RVLRRZPE
Model: RVLRRZPE
UPC: 045496890186
EAN: 0045496890186
ASIN: B000W5Y49G
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 172
Please read this first! November 29, 2007
B. Inoue (Tacoma, WA United States)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
Okay so obviously some people do NOT know how to use the Wii Zapper nor do they know WHY you should buy the Zapper.
First and foremost the Zapper is solidly built with only one part of it that seems fragile (the connector that holds the cord down in the back) however all fears are put to rest once you actually find out it's supposed to come off and on easily so you can switch up.
When playing with the Zapper there are actually 2 positions to play from. One is with the nunchuck on the back (as in Link's Crossbow training) or the nunchuck goes in the other hand (as in the case with Umbrella Chronicles). I recommend that you brace this device against your shoulder for more stable shooting when the nunchuck is in the other hand. Children might also like this position better because it won't feel so heavy.
IMPORTANT:
When playing games that can use the wii zapper you have to remember... turn the control options to Zapper. If you don't do that in Umbrella chronicles your gameplay goes downhill fast. Instead of using the inaccessible "A" button on top, the highly accessible "Z" button on the nunchuk becomes the grenade, knife, and pickup button. If you DO NOT change the options to the right setting, you will be faced with some bad situations in this and many other games.
That being said, Nintendo has had some VERY GOOD things come of their accessories. Rumble pack, the original light gun, and the Wiimote itself. However, there are a few things we'd rather not mention such as the Virtual Boy, the stacking robot (Just because it wasn't popular), and the overhyped powerglove which made it's way into coolness due to its appearance on The Wizard. If you ask me, for every bad accessory nintendo makes, there are a hundred other companies making worse ones for the same purpose. I've owned a lot of them.
Get this Zapper if you want to have better control over your shooting games. The Zelda game that comes with it should be worth at least most of the $20 you spend on it. In addition, think of it as a future investment. This doesn't seem like a peripheral that Nintendo will just leave out in the rain after it has two games under its belt at launch. Who know? Nintendo just might make the next big first person shooter.
I bought it and have no problems with it. It's a simple piece of plastic that does its job and actually makes Umbrella Chronicles more fun to play. Especially as Hunk. Be weary of copycats because so far they haven't made one as good as the official. However, I'm sure that will change in the future. If they manage to come out with a handgun-like zapper then I'd be game for it. It would definitely make the RE series a little more authentic in its experience.
The only knock on the device is this.
If you're expecting a gun like the one that comes with Time Crisis for PS3 then you're dreaming. That is the only reason why it's not 5 star in my book. If Nintendo wanted to invest into the innovation they could make a pretty pricey arcade style Guncon knockoff that has a kickback function whenever you press the trigger. However, that will probably never happen but if it did, I'd pay $50 for it.
All in all, it's a nice little innovation with a solid game attached to it. Configure your options on your game right and you will be rewarded. Buy it if you're into shooting games or just want to play as Link for some post Twilight Princess fun. Don't get it if you're not into shooting games and it can't hurt to get it if you're curious because it really doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
 Wii Crapper March 18, 2008
S. Alix (NYC)
17 out of 36 found this review helpful
Nintendo is selling you a two cent piece of plastic and a video game that will make its way to bargain bins around the world for less than two dollars in a few months. The Wii Zapper isn't needed to play shooters on the Wii. In fact it only hinders the gameplay with a poorly implemented trigger that doesn't feel as tight as actually pressing the B button on the wii remote yourself. I am astounded that Nintendo has the guts to release this for twenty dollars on the unsuspecting public. Its hardly worth what they sell it for and you'll end up with a useless hunk of junk cluttering your home and years later you'll wonder why you even wasted your time and money. You can play all of the shooters with just the wii remote and nunchuck.
As for the game; Link's Crossbow Training will hold your interest for about five minutes you might as well just purchase Ghost Squard for thirty bucks and get a full game for the near 20 you'll spend for what barely amounts to a game and a useless hunk of junk.
 Retails for 20, Great addition to my new Wii December 8, 2007
Blair (West Hollyweird, CA USA)
13 out of 20 found this review helpful
I see lots of good reviews for this item.
I concure.
Just writing this because I see people selling it used for $40 and up and wanted to say you can get it retail for $20 and notice Amazon didn't list a regular price yet for it. Thought people should just be in the know for the retail price before they shell out their hard earned money.
I never could play video games before...this has deffinately opened up the world to me and my husband. I workout with the Wii regularly to suppliment my exercise routines and my fun in life.
Horrible hardware, Nintendo cashing in... December 23, 2007
Kyle Hower (Middletown, PA)
13 out of 30 found this review helpful
This product is terrible. It is poorly designed and a pain to use.
Design problems:
The stock itself is too small for most adult hands. The spacing of the fore and aft grips isn't very deep. This will put your arms into an uncomfortable position for playing. The trigger is located on the front grip. This is completely counter-intuitive. This will force you to either hold the device in an unusual way or operate the trigger with your less-dominant hand.
You are forced to "assemble" the controller before use:
Remove a cover plate
Lock the Wii remote into the forward portion of the stock
Unlatch the Nunchuck cord holder (which is very flimsy)
Insert the Nunchuck
Feed the Nunchuck cord under the stock
Wrap the Nunchuck cord inside the stock
Relatch the Nunchuck cord holder
Cover up the wrapped Nunchuck cord with the cover plate
Feed the Nunchuck cord to the Wii remote
Figure out what to do with the dangling Wii remote's wrist strap (Nintendo doesn't provide any mechanism for this)
After that process you can finally use the glorified Wii controller mount. Was that worth your effort? No way. Placing the Wii's controller in a gun-style stock is nonsensical. Your sighting down the device in no way relates to the reticle's placement on the screen. This is a limitation of the Wii's sensor bar. It's a one-size-fits-all affair so it can't be calibrated very precisely (besides top of the set versus bottom). The top (face) buttons on the Wii remote are impossible to use while the Zapper is in normal use. You will have to hold it in an awkward manner to operate them. The transposed "B" button (the trigger) seems cheesy. It is sloppy in feel.
The pack-in game:
Link's Crossbow Training is a snore. It's a very shallow target shooter. The design is a direct rip off of Twilight Princess. The levels don't even appear to be changed significantly. Nintendo put the least amount of effort into this "game" as they possibly could.
More Wii shovelware:
This is another example of a company trying to cash in on the Wii's popularity with another sub-par product. Avoid this like the plague. It has no redeeming qualities. You can actually be more successful at shooting games using the standard controller. This only impairs your abilities.
Worth the price!! November 26, 2007
A. Lee (Oakland, California)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I got this for $19.99 during the amazon pre-order time period. It is now $24.99 and not even in stock, I'm guessing because EVERYONE and their mothers have been ordering it for themselves and for X-mas gifts. This would be a perfect gift for someone with a Wii....or for yourself!
Anyways, the Wii Zapper is easy to set up with the nunchuck and remote. It goes well with the game, Link's Crossbow Training, and is neither too difficult nor too easy, so that people of all ages can play. I like how there are additional levels to "unlock" so you know there will be more stages, environments, and enemies to destroy.
For the price plus free shipping it beats getting this at the store for more $$ and the game itself is worth the price. The Zapper is plastic and probably really cheap to produce, so I consider the game a great buy at $19.99. I wish it came in the plastic media case like the other games because the paper envelope will probably be messed up in no time.
**UPDATE**
I have found a Con. I have the Nyko battery charger to charge the remotes and realized that with the rubber battery backing, the Wii remote becomes too thick to slide and lock into the zapper apparatus!! Thus, I have to dig out my AA batteries to use with the zapper while my remaining remotes have the Nyko rechargeable battery with the rubber backing.
My Wii games (in order from my most favorite to my least favorite):
Wii Sports
Wii Carnival and Link's CrossBow Training (tied)
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Wii Play
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves
Cooking Mama
Brunswick Bowling
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