The Wii Zapper is an accessory for your Nintendo Wii system. The Wii Zapper is not similar to the Wii Blaster, a Wii controller. It’s a sleek and sexy accessory that turns your Wii remote and nunchuck controller into a handy new weapon accessory. Nintendo hasn’t given out a weapon controller since the original NES Zapper for Duck Hunt. Not a light gun or controller, the Wii Zapper is a simple gun-shaped plastic shell that holds the Wii Remote and Nunchuck for use in shooting games.
The Nintendo NES Zapper
For the first time in almost 20 years, Nintendo has released an accessory, a cool device, called the Zapper. It is a 2007 Nintendo Wii version of the NES Zapper controller. The NES Zapper Controller is a bright gray or orange light gun that allows you to shoot ducks, bullseye, and bandits for the NES gaming system.
The 2007 version of the Zapper is neither a light weapon nor a controller. It’s a simple, gun-shaped plastic shell that contains the Wii Remote and Nunchuck. This attractive device comes with Link’s Crossbow Training, a training game based on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Crossbow Training is a game that helps you get familiar with using the Zapper in a shooting gallery style game.
The Zapper is a handle that holds the Wii Remote and Nunchuck.
The Zapper does not add any significant or unique features to your Wii’s control system. It provides an almost ideal grip for shooting games. This attractive device feels better than just holding the remote and Nunchuk. It is easy to set up. The Nunchuk’s control stick controls the player’s movement. Aiming with the Wii Zapper moves the targeting crosshairs on the screen.
Games using Zapper are now available: Medal of Honor: Heroes 2, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, and Ghost Squad. Others will come later this year. The Wii Zapper only works with games designed to use it. A sexy accessory that’s a great peripheral for your Wii system, considering the current crop of shooters.
