Wikio - Wiimote

GoLive2 Introduces a Wiimote for PC Games (Physorg)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:35:36 GMT

For all Wii-lovers out there, GoLive2 has recently announced the Stix, a motion-sensing remote control that can be used to play PC games.

Source : Physorg (subscribe)

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“Stix” Is A Wiimote For Your PC, Nintendo Better Watch Out… (NerdwithSwag.com)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:42:42 GMT

It appears the Nintendo Wii’s territory is being infringed upon. Via Kotaku: “Stix will completely change the way people experience online and PC gaming,” said Brian Zheng, President, Plahut. “At purchase, Stix will be compatible with thousands of free online and retail games, and we’re adding more games to that list daily. [...]

Source : NerdwithSwag.com (subscribe)

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PCs Get Their Own Wiimote (Gizmodo UK)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:13 GMT

The mouse/keyboard control system for most PC games is second nature to most gamers but now someone is promising Wii-like control for those that like a more, er, 'interactive experience'. Unlike the rumours about an Xbox 360 Wiimote and a PS3 Wiimote, this one exists. Meet Stix, a Wiimote-clone if ever there was one and I'm sure some Nintendo legal sharks will be checking this...

Source : Gizmodo UK (subscribe)

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Wiibrew Chess v0.0.2: now with Wiimote support (QJ.NET)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:04:44 GMT

Wiibrew Chess, one of the earliest homebrew ever released on the Wii, finally gets an update. This version doesn't come from the original author, but from coder vader347. Now on version 0.0.2, the game now comes with Wiimote support. The original version of the game only had support for the Game Cube controller - not surprising, considering it was made during the early days of Wiibrew. Vader347...

Source : QJ.NET (subscribe)

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GoLive2 Unveils Wiimote-like PC Controller (IGN)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:43:00 GMT

That's no Wiimote, that's a PCmote.

Source : IGN (subscribe)

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Pimp my Pong - rumbling paddle fun with Wii remote (QJ.NET)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:19:16 GMT

Thanks to a code that Captain_Hero sifted from the early Wiimote Demo source, the homebrew developer grafted rumble feedback plus Wii remote control to an old arcade classic. What resulted became Pimp my Pong, and it was named so, because coder Captain_Hero hopes to add interesting features that could only be Wii-inspired or simply all out fun. Rumble feedback kicks in every time the ball bounces...

Source : QJ.NET (subscribe)

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Play PC games with wireless Stix controllers (Gadgets News)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:06:12 GMT

FROM GAMERTELL - GoLive2 is releasing Stix 200 and Stix 400 in August, 2008. The controllers act like the Nintendo Wii’s wiimote, and can control Games for Windows titles and games from GoLive2’s Sphere site. MORE » Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed →

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Play PC games with wireless Stix controllers (Gadgetell)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:21:28 GMT

FROM GAMERTELL - GoLive2 is releasing Stix 200 and Stix 400 in August, 2008. The controllers act like the Nintendo Wii’s wiimote, and can control Games for Windows titles and games from GoLive2’s Sphere site. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell . | Comment on this Article »

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Animal Crossing teased in UK's Official Nintendo Magazine (Joystiq)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Filed under: Nintendo Wii The first time we all saw big headed Mii's strolling around the plaza, we imagine we all had the same thought: Animal Crossing on the Wii is a lock. But here we are, a year-and-a-half after the system's release, and we still haven't gotten to use a Wiimote to rock with KK Slider. However, if we're reading a hint in UK's Official Nintendo Magazine right, the wait may...

Source : Joystiq (subscribe)

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GoLive2 reveals wireless Stix, we can't quite pinpoint the inspiration (Engadget)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:36:46 GMT

Filed under: Gaming , Peripherals Oh, that's right -- the Wiimote ! For the second time in as many months we've got ourselves a bona fide Wiimote wannabe, except for the PC. GoLive2's Stix collection (200 / 400) are wireless motion-sensing controllers designed to play PC and internet-based games, with Games for Windows titles and "thounsands of free web-based games" called out in particular....

Source : Engadget (subscribe)

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New rhythm game happily dances into Famitsu (Nintendo Wii Fanboy)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Filed under: News , Imports The same new Famitsu that gave us Mega Man 9 details has also unveiled a new game from Namco Bandai. Tentatively titled Happy Dance Collection , the new game is a rhythm dancing game that uses Wiimote motions to simulate dance. From what we can tell, arrows appear on screen, and you follow them with the Wii Remote to score combos. Miis will integrate into the game...

Source : Nintendo Wii Fanboy (subscribe)

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Stix is a Wiimote for the PC (SlipperyBrick)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:39:23 GMT

So you’ve wanted some motion control on your PC, but so far every mod you’ve attempted fails miserably. The folks at GoLive2 are here to help with Stix, a Wiimote for the PC. No, it won’t sing Mr. Roboto or Come Sail Away, but it will let you have a Wii-like experience on your PC. [...]

Source : SlipperyBrick (subscribe)

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PCs Get Wiimote-esque Motion Controller: The Stix [Motion Control] (Gizmodo)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:46:00 GMT

Motion-controller fans who don't want to get into Wiimote modding now have a way of playing interactive internet games on their PCs with the Stix. No, not the 70's band... it's a new and very...

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Wii Spray - Electronic Spray Paint (Hack a Wii)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:27:44 GMT

Did you ever think that your Wiimote would be used to spray electronic graffiti? This cool Wiimote in a spray can do exactly that! “The basic idea was to build a computer hardware interface which is similar to an existing analog tool. An new interface will force new experiences. Forget about keyboard and mouse: with WiiSpray [...]

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Drawing Box: v1b2 (QJ.NET)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:39:14 GMT

Now here's something very impressive from the wellspring of Wii homebrew gaming. Check out Drawing Box, a " child's game " that sports a good demonstration of Crayon physics . Drawing Box basically lets Wii gamers create boxes of all shapes and sizes (presumably using the Wiimote ), but the amazing thing about the "game" is how the boxes fall on top of each other. So we now have a homebrew game...

Source : QJ.NET (subscribe)

Stix - A Wiimote For Your PC [PC Peripherals] (Kotaku)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:40:00 GMT

This August PC gamers can briefly jump on the motion sensing bandwagon before shrugging and going back to keyboard and mouse control with a new line of vaguely Wiimote-looking controllers from...

Source : Kotaku (subscribe)

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Cooking Mama Returns to Wii, in 3-D (Game|Life)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:34:53 GMT

If you crave nothing more than Mama's approval over your Wiimote cooking skills, you will be excited to know that she is headed back to the Wii this year. Cooking Mama World Kitchen is getting prepped for release this holiday,...

Source : Game|Life (subscribe)

Wiimote repurposed for multi-point interactive whiteboard - Engadget (Lemmingworks)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:44:53 GMT

One of my students in CS8932 sent me this link: Wiimote repurposed for multi-point interactive whiteboard We’d been talking a bout the use of whiteboards in schools now, and with this ‘hack’ anyone can have a digital whiteboard for a fraction of the cost using a data projector and a Wii controller. Johnny’s included the software [...]

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Man uses Wii Balance Board to control robot, takes aim at Segway next (Its Electronica)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:36:47 GMT

by Donald Melanson , posted Jun 27th 2008 at 3:17PM It may never garner quite the same broad appeal among DIYers as the incredibly versatile Wiimote, but it looks like the Wii Balance Board is nonetheless spurring on some hackery of its own, including being used as a navigation device for Google Earth and World of Warcraft. While those hacks are certainly impressive enough, the board has only...

Source : Its Electronica (subscribe)

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Wii: Save a Mii Character to Your Remote (Wiimote) (Tech-Recipes.com)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:36:45 GMT

You can save as many as 10 Mii characters to your Wiimote, making it simple to take your favorite characters with you when you go gaming at a friend's house.

Source : Tech-Recipes.com (subscribe)

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