kotaku.com - 10/19/2009
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That infamous "Mama!!!" video where the Wiimote destroys the flat-screen has been endlessly debated: staged or real? In this, it's safe to assume the Home Shopping Network did not intend to smash its...
nintendo.co.uk - 10/20/2009
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nintendo.co.uk —
20 October 2009 – The Wii console is
about to get an exciting new look as it...
launches across Europe in sleek black. The black Wii will be available to buy in UK and Republic of Ireland from 6 November and mainland Europe on 20 November, and will come ...
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Limited Edition Black Wii bundle announced for Europe, ...
pocket-lint.com - 10/16/2009
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Home Shopping Network Host Accidently Breaks TV with Wiimote
Tech Blog —
... No, this isn't some fan-made spoof, but a real Home Shopping Network host accidentally smashing the TV while playing Wii Sports. Continue reading for the video -- it gets good at 5:00.
Hand it to that guy, he does not deviate from the sales pitch after such a colossally embarrassing fkup and no doubt a production crew trying to keep it together.
[via Kotaku]
Video: Wii TV Smash On Live Television
The UberReview —
Wii related mishaps are nothing new; they are so frequent that Nintendo decided to include a wrist strap, but that could not stop accidents like this one.
It is not too often, however, that one has the pleasure of witnessing a live Wii accident on television.
They should have bundled some TV armor with their overpriced Wii. [Kotaku] ...
Wiimote destroy flat-screen during Promo
2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday! —
Wiimote destroy flat-screen during Promo HSN.com (Home Shopping Network) is promoting the Wii accessories, during the demo, the Wiimote tennis racket attachment flies off and destroyed the flat-screen. Is that a made up or real? Anyway, if I’m getting a Wii, I’m going to get a clear plastic to protect my flat-screen, that’s possible happen. Video after the break. Bonus Vid – Wii Bowling Accident [via Kotaku ] ...
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