HORI releasing Link and Toad Mario Kart 8 wheels
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
HORI is bringing out two new Mario Kart 8 racing wheels in just a few weeks. Over on Amazon, Link
and Toad
wheels are listed for release on July 6. Pricing is set at $14.99 and $11.99 respectively.
Both accessories are officially licensed by Nintendo and act as attachments for the Wii Remote. They come equipped with a trigger button on the underside of the attachment to make the B button easily accessible. Additionally, they are optimized/designed for use with Mario Kart 8.
A few photos of the Link and Toad Mario Kart 8 wheels can be found in the gallery below.
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Video: A look at some upcoming Nintendo accessories
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
PDP and Hori had a number of Nintendo accessories on display at this year’s E3. You can get a look at the lineup in the video below.
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Update: Packaging – Amazon taking pre-orders for the Splatoon GamePad protector, coming to NA in July
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Update: (5/22/15) Bumped to the top. Here’s a look at the packaging:
HORI’s Splatoon GamePad protector was revealed a few weeks back. We had only heard about it as a European product at the time, but we can now safely say that the accessory will be sold in North America as well.
Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the Nintendo-licensed Splatoon GamePad protector. Based on the listing, it will be sold starting on July 13. You can reserve it here.
HORI is behind the Splatoon GamePad protector
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Earlier today, Nintendo UK added three new Splatoon bundles to its online store. Each one comes with a unique GamePad protector decorated in the style of Splatoon.
Thanks to French retailer E.Leclerc, we now know that the protector will be sold separately. A European release date of June 20 is listed, and it also looks like HORI is behind the accessory.
Metal Mario Kart 8 Wii U wheel will be coming soon to Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Screenshots, Wii U | 2 Comments
It appears as if Japan will be receiving a special edition Metal Mario Kart 8 Wii U wheel.
The special edition Wii U wheel is being released by Hori and comes with a Metal Mario Kart 8 designed wheel and skin for your Wiimote.
No word at his time if it will be coming to the West.
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Hori bringing out a Pikachu GameCube-like controller for Wii U/Wii
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments
Hori previously announced red and green Super Mario Bros. controllers that are made with Smash Bros. Wii U in mind. A yellow, Pikachu-themed controller is also in the works.
The Pikachu controller plugs into a Wiimote like the Mario Bros. versions. It will be compatible with Smash Bros. Wii U and features the turbo function with three speed settings.
The controller goes on sale in Japan on December 20. Pricing is set at 3,434 yen.
Hori to release GameCube inspired Mario/Luigi Wiimote controllers
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
There was a slew of GameCube inspired Wiimote attachments announced prior to E3 this year, where Nintendo officially announced the GameCube adapter for Wii U which prompted almost all clones to disappear from the market very quickly. It looks like Hori have decided to stay in the game with a particularly stylish controller however, set to be released on December 6 for 2980 yen. This Mario and Luigi themed GameCube inspired controller features a slightly larger d-pad and a turbo button with 3 settings.
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate getting 3DS controller accessory
Posted on 10 years ago by Jarop(@gamrah) in 3DS, Images, News | 3 Comments
When Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate hit the 3DS many people swiftly purchased for themselves a Circle Pad Pro, as the extra analogue stick made navigation in the game much simpler. Third party manufacturer Hori are trying to take this one step further with the Extended Slide Pad controller, creating console like shoulder buttons to make the playing experience closer to a home console. 2 streams of the device will be released, one for the 3DS and one for the XL each for 2 980 yen. An accessory kit is also on the way featuring a cleaning cloth, strap and decal for 2 180 (3DS version) and 2 2280 yen (XL version). Check out the accessories below and let us know what you think!
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Hori’s Mario Kart 8 accessories will be available in North America
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Hori’s Mario Kart 8 accessories are heading to North America. Amazon is listing
the Mario/Luigi racing wheels as well as the Mario/Luigi GamePad protectors. At the moment, release dates for the various products haven’t been finalized.
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Japan getting a pair of Dragon Quest X keyboards
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Hori will release a pair of Dragon Quest X-themed keyboards in Japan. Both will work with the Wii U, Wii, and PC. Consumers will be able to purchase the Dragon Quest X Slime Keyboard and Dragon Quest X Metal Slime Keyboard for 3,980 and 4,980 yen respectively.
