Tag archive: Zapper

The iPhone and iPad lends themselves perfectly to use as cool universal remote controls, but thanks to their lack of infrared sensors, it was never going to be a standard feature. However, a legion of aftermarket manufacturers have come up with ingenious ways of getting around this problem; the latest of which is the VooMote Zapper. Unlike the recently announced Logitech Harmony Link, the VooMote Zapper goes down the tried and tested route of… Read More

Nintendo is getting a jump on the holiday buying season with the introduction of its gun-like Wii Zapper accessory, and two new custom-colored Nintendo DS bundles. The Wii Zapper is a gun-shaped housing for both the Wii Remote and Nunchuck motion-sensitive controllers, offering players a different controller option in games where accuracy is important—like, say, shooting games. The Wii Zapper comes with the Zelda-style game… Read More

The Nintendo Wii has made its mark not so much for its technology, but for its innovative wireless controllers, fun games, and its consumer-friendly price. But fans of traditional shoot-em-up games have been frustrated by the Wiimote and its companion Nunchuck controller: they want to point something at the screen to shoot bad guys. Now, Nintendo has announced when its Wii Zapper accessory will land at retailers: November 19, for a suggested… Read More