Nintendo dates Wii Zapper, Link's Crossbow for Nov. 19
- September 10, 2007 16:25 PM PST
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Nintendo confirmed on Monday that the Wii Zapper will launch on November 19 and come bundled with Link's Crossbow Adventure for $19.95.
Not since Apple iPods will white plastic peripherals sell so well
As rumored earlier today, the Wii Zapper will included a Zelda mini-game, Link's Crossbow Training, to demonstrate potential uses for the add-on peripheral.
"The Wii Zapper combines our remarkable controllers into one housing with a classic style reminiscent of arcade-style games," said Nintendo vice president George Harrison in a statement. "Both veteran and first-time players will find it brings a whole new dimension to games where targeting is key."
Link's Crossbow Training is said to resemble Twilight Princess. Players progress through a series of tests while perfecting Link's crossbow chops.
Nintendo also announced additional titles to support the accessory housing including EA's Medal of Honor Heroes 2 which supports 32-person multiplayer, Capcom's Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, and Sega's Ghost Squad.
The Zapper is clearly a way in which Nintendo can milk the phenomenon that is Wii. Apple does it with iPod accessories, so it's really no surprise Nintendo is doing the same. But is a fancy piece of plastic and a Zelda minigame worth $20? We report. You decide.
