It's goin' nowhere

by Jason Wishnov { Dec 13th 2006 at 1:30PM }

We knew the straps were a little weak. This user decided to protect his loved ones and shiny TV set in the most authoritative way he knew how: chaining that wand to his wrist, nuclear-bomb-code-briefcase style. We ourselves have used thick shoelaces at parties to ensure ... ah ... inebriated members of the populace wouldn't deface and destroy; how about you guys? Come up with any creative solutions in the realm of protective measures?

[via VG Cats]

Tags: Chain, Cops, Handcuff, Police, Protect, Strap

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Aubrey Grossman @ Dec 13th 2006 2:11PM

Excellent word choice: authoritative.

Ed @ Dec 13th 2006 5:38PM

How come no has ever thought to use griptape that oftenly is used on skate boards? I thought some one would do that right away... Im still waiting for a wii ;(

Thrillho @ Dec 13th 2006 5:43PM

controller gloves. you can get them for 8-10 bucks, and most of the time with your favorite nintendo character logo on them (mario, yoshi, princess peach, the triforce, and the crest logo's are all available)

and my hands never sweat. i havent played a minute without them.

kevin @ Dec 14th 2006 3:32PM

grip tape is really tough on your hands, it is practically sand paper but maybe even more abrasive. also, it would leave a terrible residue.

Mido @ Dec 13th 2006 6:08PM

The controller gloves work good, and the new wrist straps shipping from Nintendo are a lot thicker and supposedly sturdier. I say supposedly because I never had a problem with the old ones - don't know how people were breaking those things aside from taking scissors to them for some brief internet fame.

Chiwotweiler @ Dec 14th 2006 2:30PM

"Come up with any creative solutions in the realm of protective measures?"

Yes. Not swinging it like a jackass. I've had over 40 people play on this system and not one accident.

Kriskb @ Dec 13th 2006 6:23PM

Not creative. When I heard that Nintendo secretly replaced the replacement straps on their site I bought a few. They are pretty beefy and have laid to rest my fear of bowling my remote into my 37 inch HD LCD or beaming my wife or friends breaking the 40 dollar controller against the wall.

James @ Dec 16th 2006 3:51AM

Ed, You have to be kidding. Sometimes I would spend a day skating after replacing the grip on the deck, by the end of the day the skin on my thumb and fingers was so raw it hurt to pick up the board.

It would not be pleasant at all to have on a controller, it would be like wrapping a sheet of coarse sand paper around it.