Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read up on the latest connection between portable speakers and cell phones.
Portable speakers are always fun but lets not forget the wonderfulness that accompanies speakers that are both portable and wireless.
The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth speaker is just what the doctor ordered before summer starts. To begin with the speaker streams music from most Sony bluetooth cell phones (which people carry with them anyway) , convenient. Sony cell phones can also be used as remotes to control volume and change tracks. The speaker runs on AA batteries and is water resistant. What else do you need at the beach?
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Falling Flat Screen TVs a Danger for Young Kids
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Learn about the dangers in mixing flat screens and little kids.
There has been a 41 percent increase in injuries from tipping furniture since 1990 and much of the blame is going to the popularity of flat screen TVs. According to the study:
Injuries from televisions alone accounted for nearly half of all injuries related to falling furniture during the study period — 47 percent.
The danger with televisions is that often they have narrow centers of gravity and can have small bases. Take steps to appropriately secure your flat screen to avoid danger to your children. For instructions on hanging your flat panel HDTV, read more here.
Consumer Reports also offers advice for securing your flat panel such as purchasing the appropriate base for you model, ensuring the furniture you set the tv on does not have drawers and is stable, and securing furniture that is holding the television.
There has been a 41 percent increase in injuries from tipping furniture since 1990 and much of the blame is going to the popularity of flat screen TVs. According to the study:
Injuries from televisions alone accounted for nearly half of all injuries related to falling furniture during the study period — 47 percent.
The danger with televisions is that often they have narrow centers of gravity and can have small bases. Take steps to appropriately secure your flat screen to avoid danger to your children. For instructions on hanging your flat panel HDTV, read more here.
Consumer Reports also offers advice for securing your flat panel such as purchasing the appropriate base for you model, ensuring the furniture you set the tv on does not have drawers and is stable, and securing furniture that is holding the television.
Signes Sealed Delivered
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read up on tracking how long your mail takes to get to you.
I know I never get my mail on time. I get comics and magazines a week late and who know how long it’s taking those letters to reach my mail box.
Well now there is a solution (sort of) DAG Design Lab has introduced the times post card. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a post card you can mail with a count up clock attached. It’s not useful or anything, just amusing. I wish they’d attach clocks to my magazine subscriptions rather than my post cards, but it’s a start. We’ve got email for simple messages, lets time what we can only get by post. If print media wants to continue to compete with the internet then maybe a time test and a result of more timely delivery wouldn’t be a bad plan.
I know I never get my mail on time. I get comics and magazines a week late and who know how long it’s taking those letters to reach my mail box.
Well now there is a solution (sort of) DAG Design Lab has introduced the times post card. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a post card you can mail with a count up clock attached. It’s not useful or anything, just amusing. I wish they’d attach clocks to my magazine subscriptions rather than my post cards, but it’s a start. We’ve got email for simple messages, lets time what we can only get by post. If print media wants to continue to compete with the internet then maybe a time test and a result of more timely delivery wouldn’t be a bad plan.
Computer Health
Jessie Atkin posted a blog on Digital Landing about a way to kill all the germs off your keyboard.
Computer keyboards are less than the cleanest surfaces in your home, or anywhere for that matter. Well, it looks like someone has finally started down the road to a solution.
Vioguard (though aimed at hospitals inparticular) is designed to douse a keyboard with UV rays to kill germs. The keyboard retracts, gets zapped, and is ready to go. Hospitals definitely seem like the best starting place but I would definitely also suggest colleges and public libraries as a great ground for change as well.
Computer keyboards are less than the cleanest surfaces in your home, or anywhere for that matter. Well, it looks like someone has finally started down the road to a solution.
Vioguard (though aimed at hospitals inparticular) is designed to douse a keyboard with UV rays to kill germs. The keyboard retracts, gets zapped, and is ready to go. Hospitals definitely seem like the best starting place but I would definitely also suggest colleges and public libraries as a great ground for change as well.
Tweet What You Eat
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing. Read about a new option in monitoring what you eat, via Twitter!
New site Tweet What You Eat helps you compile a food diary via Twitter to watch your calories and lose weight.
Simply create an account by logging in with your Twitter details and then you can track what you consume, its calories and when you are eating. If you don’t know the calories, or they aren’t available, you can use the CrowdCal feature–the Internet’s first crowd-sourced calorie database”–which uses other users information to fill in the blanks.
There are endless online calorie counting options, but this one looks interesting if you already Tweet.
If you like Tweet What You Eat, check out its sister site Tweet What You Spend.
Found via Hungry Girl
New site Tweet What You Eat helps you compile a food diary via Twitter to watch your calories and lose weight.
Simply create an account by logging in with your Twitter details and then you can track what you consume, its calories and when you are eating. If you don’t know the calories, or they aren’t available, you can use the CrowdCal feature–the Internet’s first crowd-sourced calorie database”–which uses other users information to fill in the blanks.
There are endless online calorie counting options, but this one looks interesting if you already Tweet.
If you like Tweet What You Eat, check out its sister site Tweet What You Spend.
Found via Hungry Girl
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Understanding MMOGs
Jason Cole published an article on Digital Landing about understanding MMOGs.
For a while now the techiest of the techy were playing games on computers simultaneously from different locations. But this world of massively multiplayer online gaming or MMOG has come a long way and has drawn the interest of geeks and non-geeks alike.
Video games have come a long way since a couple of early computer scientists got together and decided that people might like to play a game like tennis on video screens rather than on a clay court. Since then, the quality and depth of video gaming has been improving almost exponentially. The end of the twentieth century saw what is arguably the single most important evolution in video gaming since families first started bringing consoles home in the late 1970's. The Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) was born.
MMOG's were an instant hit the moment they entered the video game world. They brought the final missing link of the video gaming world to fruition -- being able to game and interact with friends and family in different locations and interact with people half a world away without leaving your home. MMOG's are identical to other video games in that they're played on a home computer or laptop -- with a few versions being released for console platforms -- and the user inputs commands via keyboard and mouse, and receives feedback through the monitor/display, and speakers. While most of the similarities end here, all MMOG's share, to some degree, the following three characteristics:
Finish the article.
For a while now the techiest of the techy were playing games on computers simultaneously from different locations. But this world of massively multiplayer online gaming or MMOG has come a long way and has drawn the interest of geeks and non-geeks alike.
Video games have come a long way since a couple of early computer scientists got together and decided that people might like to play a game like tennis on video screens rather than on a clay court. Since then, the quality and depth of video gaming has been improving almost exponentially. The end of the twentieth century saw what is arguably the single most important evolution in video gaming since families first started bringing consoles home in the late 1970's. The Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) was born.
MMOG's were an instant hit the moment they entered the video game world. They brought the final missing link of the video gaming world to fruition -- being able to game and interact with friends and family in different locations and interact with people half a world away without leaving your home. MMOG's are identical to other video games in that they're played on a home computer or laptop -- with a few versions being released for console platforms -- and the user inputs commands via keyboard and mouse, and receives feedback through the monitor/display, and speakers. While most of the similarities end here, all MMOG's share, to some degree, the following three characteristics:
Finish the article.
What's the hoopla over Hulu?
Jessie Atkin wrote an article on Digital Landing explaining the phenomenon of Hulu. If you don't have a DVR or just forgot to record an episode of your favorite show, there is another alternative. The websites hulu and Fancast allow you to legally view episodes of television programs for free over the internet.
If you hadn't heard of hulu.com before, odds are you've heard of it now thanks to the rather hysterical 2009 Super Bowl commercial staring Alec Baldwin. It's a good thing too, because hulu is playing, and will continue to play, a huge role in the future of television.
Hulu is simple, convenient, and completely functional for anyone with an internet connection. For those unfamiliar with the specifics of hulu here is a quick overview:
* Hulu.com is a legal video streaming site.
* It provides both a selection of TV and Movies, and all are free.
* Television episodes (for the most part) are posted the day after they air, most of the movies however are older.
* Their quality is superior to youtube and the site is completely legal.
Finish reading here.
If you hadn't heard of hulu.com before, odds are you've heard of it now thanks to the rather hysterical 2009 Super Bowl commercial staring Alec Baldwin. It's a good thing too, because hulu is playing, and will continue to play, a huge role in the future of television.
Hulu is simple, convenient, and completely functional for anyone with an internet connection. For those unfamiliar with the specifics of hulu here is a quick overview:
* Hulu.com is a legal video streaming site.
* It provides both a selection of TV and Movies, and all are free.
* Television episodes (for the most part) are posted the day after they air, most of the movies however are older.
* Their quality is superior to youtube and the site is completely legal.
Finish reading here.
Social networking for the not-so-social
J. D. Hughes wrote an article on Digital Landing. Think of social networking sites as modern day rotary clubs and suddenly they don't seem so techy or foreign. Digital Landing breaks down the usefulness of social networking sites like Myspace, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Wondering whether a social network is worth your time and trouble? Thinking you might be able to use it to keep in touch with business contacts, but are afraid it just might be a huge time sink? Social networks such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn offer many opportunities for businesspeople -- but it's wise to do a little groundwork before logging in. (Digital Landing's An Introduction to Social Networks might also be helpful.)
Industry observers predicted -- incorrectly -- that last year would see large gains in the businesspeople user segment. While they are catching on, their growth among adults and, in particular, business users, has not yet exploded. Adoption has been slower than expected, according to the results of Pew Internet & American Life Project's December 2008 tracking survey.
Finish the article.
Wondering whether a social network is worth your time and trouble? Thinking you might be able to use it to keep in touch with business contacts, but are afraid it just might be a huge time sink? Social networks such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn offer many opportunities for businesspeople -- but it's wise to do a little groundwork before logging in. (Digital Landing's An Introduction to Social Networks might also be helpful.)
Industry observers predicted -- incorrectly -- that last year would see large gains in the businesspeople user segment. While they are catching on, their growth among adults and, in particular, business users, has not yet exploded. Adoption has been slower than expected, according to the results of Pew Internet & American Life Project's December 2008 tracking survey.
Finish the article.
300,000 texts in a month? Say what?!
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing about the insane story of a text message maniac.
I saw this story about a teen who made 300,000+ texts in a single month on Switched. Can you believe it?
In recent months there have been stories about teens with 15000+ text messages but this really goes over and above the call of duty. The original report ran on a Sacramento, CA television station where they calculated she would have to send 7 texts a minute to make that rate. I’m skeptical of the claim because she also says she has a full-time job and gets straight A’s in school. However, I don’t have a teenager so I’m not a good judge of that.
Fortunately her mom has the unlimited message plan otherwise it might have cost $30,000+.
Makes your kid’s 3,000 texts sound minor, huh?
I saw this story about a teen who made 300,000+ texts in a single month on Switched. Can you believe it?
In recent months there have been stories about teens with 15000+ text messages but this really goes over and above the call of duty. The original report ran on a Sacramento, CA television station where they calculated she would have to send 7 texts a minute to make that rate. I’m skeptical of the claim because she also says she has a full-time job and gets straight A’s in school. However, I don’t have a teenager so I’m not a good judge of that.
Fortunately her mom has the unlimited message plan otherwise it might have cost $30,000+.
Makes your kid’s 3,000 texts sound minor, huh?
Free Friday
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about Hulu's commercial free day.
This Friday Hulu will begin broadcasting commercial free entertainment (for one night only).
Again, through it’s advertising partners (this time specifically brought to you by Mcdonald’s McCafe ) Hulu will be able to provide legal, free, and quality streaming of both movies and television on the internet.
I’m not a big coffee or fast food person, but I fully support and appreciate this step by Mcdonalds and hope that other companies may follow suit and provide more than one commercial free day. Nissan used to provide limited commercial breaks during Heroes episodes on NBC and I appreciated the extra show time and limited interruptions even then.
There is still a way for companies to advertise without hindering the viewing experience or losing out to Tivo. Advertisers just need to get creative, you get more with honey than you do with vinegar.
This Friday Hulu will begin broadcasting commercial free entertainment (for one night only).
Again, through it’s advertising partners (this time specifically brought to you by Mcdonald’s McCafe ) Hulu will be able to provide legal, free, and quality streaming of both movies and television on the internet.
I’m not a big coffee or fast food person, but I fully support and appreciate this step by Mcdonalds and hope that other companies may follow suit and provide more than one commercial free day. Nissan used to provide limited commercial breaks during Heroes episodes on NBC and I appreciated the extra show time and limited interruptions even then.
There is still a way for companies to advertise without hindering the viewing experience or losing out to Tivo. Advertisers just need to get creative, you get more with honey than you do with vinegar.
More than a Tri - Pod
Jessie Atkin posted a blog on Digital Landing! Read about the latest in helping you take pictures.
As digital cameras continue to evolve so too does the equipment that surrounds them (though often not quite as quickly).
Everyone’s seen a tripod but most people don’t own one. It’s not that they’re not useful, they are, they are really really useful. It’s simply that tripods are bulky and really travel friendly for the casual photographer. That’s where the Universal Pod comes in.
The Universal Pod claims to reduce the need for an all out tripod and fit safely in a knapsack or purse. The pod (that looks kind of like a mini flattened bean bag) attaches to the base of an average digital camera and then sticks firmly to a variety of surfaces. You can set a funny angle, steady a shot, or goof around. Sounds useful enough to me, though I wonder what sticking to “almost any” surface actually entails.
As digital cameras continue to evolve so too does the equipment that surrounds them (though often not quite as quickly).
Everyone’s seen a tripod but most people don’t own one. It’s not that they’re not useful, they are, they are really really useful. It’s simply that tripods are bulky and really travel friendly for the casual photographer. That’s where the Universal Pod comes in.
The Universal Pod claims to reduce the need for an all out tripod and fit safely in a knapsack or purse. The pod (that looks kind of like a mini flattened bean bag) attaches to the base of an average digital camera and then sticks firmly to a variety of surfaces. You can set a funny angle, steady a shot, or goof around. Sounds useful enough to me, though I wonder what sticking to “almost any” surface actually entails.
Go, Go Gadget Mom
Chris McGinn posted a blog on Digital Landing! Read about a camera every mom can enjoy for her special holiday.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and gadget gifts aren’t just for dad.
The new Canon Powershot SD780 IS Digital Elph or its better-equipped siblings would make a great gift for the mom-on-the-go. For just $250 (with rebate) the 12.1 megapixel camera is a great option for a grab and go camera. It also has HD movie capabilities. The higher zoom options are $299 and $379, respectively.
I have a nice DSLR but it isn’t something I can stick in my diaper bag and have with me everywhere. A camera like this though could really help a mom be sure to capture all the shots she wants.
Oh, hubby . . .
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and gadget gifts aren’t just for dad.
The new Canon Powershot SD780 IS Digital Elph or its better-equipped siblings would make a great gift for the mom-on-the-go. For just $250 (with rebate) the 12.1 megapixel camera is a great option for a grab and go camera. It also has HD movie capabilities. The higher zoom options are $299 and $379, respectively.
I have a nice DSLR but it isn’t something I can stick in my diaper bag and have with me everywhere. A camera like this though could really help a mom be sure to capture all the shots she wants.
Oh, hubby . . .
TV Trends
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the latest updates in tv on the internet.
The time has come, Lost and Heroes are both going to be on Hulu!
Disney has officially joined Hulu and thus ABC shows will be available on the great legal video streaming site. Supposedly ABC shows will start appearing this summer. I’m all for it, Hulu is simpler, clearer, and more convenient than most other video streaming services, but the truth is, if the shows aren’t there we all find ways to watch anyway (that’s why Disney was wise to join up).
Now, many shows appear on Hulu the next day already, but not all. House for instances does not post episodes until the week after they have aired. I understand that this is supposed to bottleneck viewers off to the network’s official web site, but the truth is it doesn’t. Lots of the time people don’t even wait until the next morning none the less the next week. On other less reputable sites shows often make appearances a mere hour after they air. When you don’t have a Tivo these sites are a big draw.
As always, as with the Disney deal, things continue to improve with network presence and availability on the internet, but if networks (and movie studios for that matter) want to really utilize the web as a distribution tool a lot of work still needs to be done.
The time has come, Lost and Heroes are both going to be on Hulu!
Disney has officially joined Hulu and thus ABC shows will be available on the great legal video streaming site. Supposedly ABC shows will start appearing this summer. I’m all for it, Hulu is simpler, clearer, and more convenient than most other video streaming services, but the truth is, if the shows aren’t there we all find ways to watch anyway (that’s why Disney was wise to join up).
Now, many shows appear on Hulu the next day already, but not all. House for instances does not post episodes until the week after they have aired. I understand that this is supposed to bottleneck viewers off to the network’s official web site, but the truth is it doesn’t. Lots of the time people don’t even wait until the next morning none the less the next week. On other less reputable sites shows often make appearances a mere hour after they air. When you don’t have a Tivo these sites are a big draw.
As always, as with the Disney deal, things continue to improve with network presence and availability on the internet, but if networks (and movie studios for that matter) want to really utilize the web as a distribution tool a lot of work still needs to be done.
Car Shopping Help
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about how you can really get the best deal on a used car.
We just bought a new (used) car for my husband. Our last car lasted about 5 years longer than we thought it would. We had purchased it quickly to get us by after his original car burned up in our driveway days after we moved in to our house (long story). Anyway, it’s been a while since we have been car shopping.
Unfortunately, I didn’t find this site until after we already bought a car, but I’ll be using it next time we go car shopping. TrueCar shows you what people are paying for specific car models in your area.
The site collects and analyzes data from 25% of the car buying market to show you want dealer invoice prices are, sticker prices and what people actually pay. In addition the site tracks car models with greatest price drops and increases. You can plug in specific features and see what dealer invoice vs. sticker prices are.
All of this information is free and is designed to help you get a fair deal from your auto dealer.
Via LifeHacker.
We just bought a new (used) car for my husband. Our last car lasted about 5 years longer than we thought it would. We had purchased it quickly to get us by after his original car burned up in our driveway days after we moved in to our house (long story). Anyway, it’s been a while since we have been car shopping.
Unfortunately, I didn’t find this site until after we already bought a car, but I’ll be using it next time we go car shopping. TrueCar shows you what people are paying for specific car models in your area.
The site collects and analyzes data from 25% of the car buying market to show you want dealer invoice prices are, sticker prices and what people actually pay. In addition the site tracks car models with greatest price drops and increases. You can plug in specific features and see what dealer invoice vs. sticker prices are.
All of this information is free and is designed to help you get a fair deal from your auto dealer.
Via LifeHacker.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Virtual in Reality
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing. Read up on the latest in making virtual seem more real.
Virtual reality has been around long enough, but lets be honest, it has always been far more virtual than realistic. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan hope to change at least part of that.
Researchers have been developing what they call CirculaFloor which would simulate and, in a sense, solve the issue of mobility surrounding all virtual reality games today. How do you walk and not bump into a table that exists in your living room but not in your game? Basically the system would use four robotic tiles that change position and move backwards to keep the player in relatively the same spot while simulating the idea of movement.
At the moment the tiles still move pretty slowly, and are pretty bulky, but the concept is solid. The cartoon simulation definitely makes the whole idea look pretty cool.
Virtual reality has been around long enough, but lets be honest, it has always been far more virtual than realistic. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan hope to change at least part of that.
Researchers have been developing what they call CirculaFloor which would simulate and, in a sense, solve the issue of mobility surrounding all virtual reality games today. How do you walk and not bump into a table that exists in your living room but not in your game? Basically the system would use four robotic tiles that change position and move backwards to keep the player in relatively the same spot while simulating the idea of movement.
At the moment the tiles still move pretty slowly, and are pretty bulky, but the concept is solid. The cartoon simulation definitely makes the whole idea look pretty cool.
Scribblenauts stretches the mind
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about a game that could really make you think.
Talk about a game with some critical thinking skills–Scribblenauts (on Nintendo DS) is a great idea.
What if anything you could think of could be used to help you in a video game?
The premise is simple: Help Maxwell gains starites as he moves through levels–nothing new there. But to solve each level you write a word with your sylus for an object that then appears in your gameplay and acts as it would in reality.
For example, you could write “ladder” and one would appear in the game that you could use to reach something high.
There are 100s of levels and endless possibilities. Coming this fall.
Very clever.
Talk about a game with some critical thinking skills–Scribblenauts (on Nintendo DS) is a great idea.
What if anything you could think of could be used to help you in a video game?
The premise is simple: Help Maxwell gains starites as he moves through levels–nothing new there. But to solve each level you write a word with your sylus for an object that then appears in your gameplay and acts as it would in reality.
For example, you could write “ladder” and one would appear in the game that you could use to reach something high.
There are 100s of levels and endless possibilities. Coming this fall.
Very clever.
Rainbow of Opportunity
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read up on the latest colors your Macbook can be.
The greatest deign jump forward in Macintosh history, in my opinion, were the jewel toned iMac originals. While the Mac has obviously moved onwards and upwards with slimmer stylings, the idea of the personalized color pallet has never quite died.
In that respect Speck Products has recently released a new line of hard plastic casings for the new Macbooks. The color options have never been as diverse as they are now: Clear, red, green, aqua, purple, pink, and orange (although orange is only for a limited time). The plastic itself is $50, but Speck cases have always been priced in that area. The cases are cool, but also protect your computer, which is a definite bonus.
Macs continue to gain popularity, especially on college campuses, it’d be especially nice to be able to pick your own out of any crowd.
The greatest deign jump forward in Macintosh history, in my opinion, were the jewel toned iMac originals. While the Mac has obviously moved onwards and upwards with slimmer stylings, the idea of the personalized color pallet has never quite died.
In that respect Speck Products has recently released a new line of hard plastic casings for the new Macbooks. The color options have never been as diverse as they are now: Clear, red, green, aqua, purple, pink, and orange (although orange is only for a limited time). The plastic itself is $50, but Speck cases have always been priced in that area. The cases are cool, but also protect your computer, which is a definite bonus.
Macs continue to gain popularity, especially on college campuses, it’d be especially nice to be able to pick your own out of any crowd.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Twitter is a life-saver, literally
Chris McGinn posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about how Twitter can be a faster way to get information you want to know.
Twitter is changing the way people get information. One big clue was when the first pics from the Hudson River plane crash were posted on Twitter before they hit anywhere else.
Now it’s swine flu! If you want the latest info, don’t wait for news outlets to update stories or the CDC to change its website–go to Twitter.
Whether it’s CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the ground in Mexico City or the CDC’s own Twitterstream, you can get faster and more up-to-date info than anywhere else. Of course, always be sure to check the source but there are lots of reputable ones out there on the topic.
Another timely (although perhaps less trustworthy option) are local message boards like The Mommies Network sites where residents in your community may post information about themselves or those they know before local media has information.
Just something to add to your emergency preparedness plans.
Twitter is changing the way people get information. One big clue was when the first pics from the Hudson River plane crash were posted on Twitter before they hit anywhere else.
Now it’s swine flu! If you want the latest info, don’t wait for news outlets to update stories or the CDC to change its website–go to Twitter.
Whether it’s CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the ground in Mexico City or the CDC’s own Twitterstream, you can get faster and more up-to-date info than anywhere else. Of course, always be sure to check the source but there are lots of reputable ones out there on the topic.
Another timely (although perhaps less trustworthy option) are local message boards like The Mommies Network sites where residents in your community may post information about themselves or those they know before local media has information.
Just something to add to your emergency preparedness plans.
Classic Gaming
Jessie Atkin posted a new blog on Digital Landing! Read about the new controller to match the classic style.
Yes, the point of the Nintendo Wii is its originality and specific controller use and game play, but that doesn’t change the fact that Nintendo itself has been cool for quite some time before this.
In the respect there’s the Super Famicom Classic Controller, only recently released to the general public. It looks like the greatness that was the classic super famicom controller back in the day. It’s your basic gray with those red, yellow, green, and blue buttons, and its ready to connect to the Wii for the first time.
It’s about $80, which is definitely steep for one controller, but if you’re up for the nostalgia maybe it’s worth it to you. So while I wouldn’t recommend the controller for games like Wii Sports, Mario Party, or Wii Fit, it could work really well for Super Smash Brothers.
Yes, the point of the Nintendo Wii is its originality and specific controller use and game play, but that doesn’t change the fact that Nintendo itself has been cool for quite some time before this.
In the respect there’s the Super Famicom Classic Controller, only recently released to the general public. It looks like the greatness that was the classic super famicom controller back in the day. It’s your basic gray with those red, yellow, green, and blue buttons, and its ready to connect to the Wii for the first time.
It’s about $80, which is definitely steep for one controller, but if you’re up for the nostalgia maybe it’s worth it to you. So while I wouldn’t recommend the controller for games like Wii Sports, Mario Party, or Wii Fit, it could work really well for Super Smash Brothers.
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