Shinobii’s table tennis bat for Wii hitting shelves soon for $70

Remember that prototype Wii tablet tennis controller that was reviewed (and adored) recently? You know — the one that had no official maker and no official release date? Turns out that very device is made by Shinobii Technologies, and the outfit is finally coming clean with a bona fide version that’s suitable for public release. The TT Champion Bat is said to be a true 1:1 replica of an actual table tennis paddle in both size and weight, and the electronics required to interact with the Wii console are all integrated; in other words, this is your Wiimote when playing a tennis or ping pong title. There’s also a rechargeable battery within to keep things humming along, and best of all, it’ll soon be available online and at traditional video game retailers throughout the EU and North America for $69.99. Hello, stocking stuffer. Gallery: Shinobii Technologies TT Champion Bat for Wii Continue reading Shinobii’s table tennis bat for Wii hitting shelves soon for $70 Shinobii’s table tennis bat for Wii hitting shelves soon for $70 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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