Wii Zapper

[max herman]

Has anyone bought/tried the zapper yet and what's the verdict?

Now that Umbrella Chronicles is out today, I was thinking of pre-ordering
the zapper on amazon but then I saw these comments on metacritic:

"Link's Crossbow Training is a fun shooting game that's good enough to overshadow the faults of the main part of the package, the Wii Zapper"

"The Wii Remote and Nunchuk work perfectly fine on their own - especially considering the Wii Zapper is both less accurate and less comfortable."

so now I'm not so sure! Also, are the other makes any good?

-m.

[Shortay]

I was really looking forward to the Zapper when it was announced but after reading reviews of it and LCT, I've decided not to. Appparently the Zapper adds no benifit to your gaming experience when playing the Zapper-compatible games and in some games, actually lessens the experience... I still want some of the "Zapper Games" though.

[Serge.EXE]

Honestly, I still plan on getting a Zapper for the purpose of having a faithful Arcade-shooter experience. The Wii Remote makes these types of games too easy, as you can just move your wrist and still be aiming very well. It's harder to maneuver a larger gun, and honestly I want a bit more challenge to games like Ghost Squad, which is an awesome arcade game. I want to keep the same feeling as that is why we play the games in the first place.

[Sektor]

Honestly, I still plan on getting a Zapper for the purpose of having a faithful Arcade-shooter experience. The Wii Remote makes these types of games too easy, as you can just move your wrist and still be aiming very well. It's harder to maneuver a larger gun, and honestly I want a bit more challenge to games like Ghost Squad, which is an awesome arcade game. I want to keep the same feeling as that is why we play the games in the first place.


same here...


im going wii zapper (and zapper games) mad this crimbo =D

[Angelic Lapras King]

I m getting one for Xmas. I was worried it would be another assessory that won't get used much after release (DK Bongos anyone?) and me not being a RE or MOH fan doesnt help, but the annoncement of HOTD2+3 is enough for me. ^^

[Shortay]

I m getting one for Xmas. I was worried it would be another assessory that won't get used much after release (DK Bongos anyone?) and me not being a RE or MOH fan doesnt help, but the annoncement of HOTD2+3 is enough for me. ^^

Yep, DK Bongos were a disgrace IMO. I'll get the Zapper over Christmas but I don't have huge expectations for it.

[Stifler]

Zapper + Medal of Honor 2 = Balls deep fun

[neuzd]

No one posted a real answer, so here I am.

First of all this sentence you quoted:
"The Wii Remote and Nunchuk work perfectly fine on their own - especially considering the Wii Zapper is both less accurate and less comfortable."

About this sentence, I'd like to ask who wrote it why revolver's design is always the same and why no one made one which shape is that of a wiimote...dumb people!
I'm sure it comes from IGN, isn't it? Stop reading reviews from those narrow minded guys; ultimate fanboys would be more trustable....
And they never, never, never try to change the options settings. Smart guys, really smart.

We all know the zapper doesn't do anything particular to the games. It just lets you have a different holding position for the remote.
For what concernes myself, I found that I can keep my hand more firmly than with the classic wiimote position. Also pulling the trigger is something that always makes my hand tremble (Metroid Prime 3) while keeping the hand in vertical position (with the zapper) makes my arm and hand stay more rigid, so I feel I'm deeply more accurate.

The zapper itself (without the controllers attached) is heavy and robust. It has screws everywhere and makes you feel it is a real piece of hardware, even if it's nothing more than a shell.

So, if you like having a light gun feel, I think it works perfectly that way.
If you're worried about real innovation and usefulness, well the zapper is nothing to care about.

Another complain about a review sentence I read.
Someone was arguing about the use of dominant hand over the other...well this was a crazy guy...there is nothing that blocks you from using the hand you want in whatever configuration, being it using the zapper or classic wii-mote+nuchuck. It is absolutely the same.

[Shortay]

Zapper + Medal of Honor 2 = Balls deep fun

I want MoH so much! :( What's it like with the Zapper though?

[Angelic Lapras King]

Ugh, they re sold out everywhere here o.o

[Shortay]

No one posted a real answer, so here I am.

First of all this sentence you quoted:
"The Wii Remote and Nunchuk work perfectly fine on their own - especially considering the Wii Zapper is both less accurate and less comfortable."

About this sentence, I'd like to ask who wrote it why revolver's design is always the same and why no one made one which shape is that of a wiimote...dumb people!
I'm sure it comes from IGN, isn't it? Stop reading reviews from those narrow minded guys; ultimate fanboys would be more trustable....
And they never, never, never try to change the options settings. Smart guys, really smart.

We all know the zapper doesn't do anything particular to the games. It just lets you have a different holding position for the remote.
For what concernes myself, I found that I can keep my hand more firmly than with the classic wiimote position. Also pulling the trigger is something that always makes my hand tremble (Metroid Prime 3) while keeping the hand in vertical position (with the zapper) makes my arm and hand stay more rigid, so I feel I'm deeply more accurate.

The zapper itself (without the controllers attached) is heavy and robust. It has screws everywhere and makes you feel it is a real piece of hardware, even if it's nothing more than a shell.

So, if you like having a light gun feel, I think it works perfectly that way.
If you're worried about real innovation and usefulness, well the zapper is nothing to care about.

Another complain about a review sentence I read.
Someone was arguing about the use of dominant hand over the other...well this was a crazy guy...there is nothing that blocks you from using the hand you want in whatever configuration, being it using the zapper or classic wii-mote+nuchuck. It is absolutely the same.

Do you like it then? :)

[neuzd]

Do you like it then? :)


For what concernes myself, I found that I can keep my hand more firmly than with the classic wiimote position. Also pulling the trigger is something that always makes my hand tremble (Metroid Prime 3) while keeping the hand in vertical position (with the zapper) makes my arm and hand stay more rigid, so I feel I'm deeply more accurate.


I know I generally write too much and some concepts may get lost..
This sentence of mine that I quoted, meant that I like it because I feel I'm more accurate in pointing and specifically, at the moment of the trigger action.

[Shortay]

I know I generally write too much and some concepts may get lost..
This sentence of mine that I quoted, meant that I like it because I feel I'm more accurate in pointing and specifically, at the moment of the trigger action.

No problem :) It's good you like it anyway, I'll probably get it soon too.

[Stifler]

I want MoH so much! :( What's it like with the Zapper though?
Completely different experience than just using the remote, very challenging. Bring more replay value to games.

[Shortay]

Completely different experience than just using the remote, very challenging. Bring more replay value to games.

Great :) Is MoH worth a purchase if you like FPS though?

[Angelic Lapras King]

After nearing giving up hope in getting a Zapper for Xmas, I was able to get one today! =D Thank you Toys R Us.

[The shoemaker]

Really you couldn't find any? I just went to zellers for some wii points and they had like 10 zappers

[Shortay]

Really you couldn't find any? I just went to zellers for some wii points and they had like 10 zappers

He's not from Canada or NA though, as far as I know...

[The shoemaker]

oh I didn't know toys r us was world wide

[Rossi]

Oh if you live in the UK go to gamestation there £19.99 there a bargin! I agree with the comments saying the game is so short.. but in my opinion its hard.. i get bronze on all of them... But its a tech demo not a fully blown game.. What do you expect for 19 quid? lol Anyways Duck Hunt was a tech demo and was a game cult hit..

So think about it, there great with the new resident evil and medal of honour!

[Angelic Lapras King]

Theres 2 Gamestations near where I live and none had them.

I think its selling well because its cheap for a game+assessory combo present, kinda like Wiiplay and its free Wiimote...

[ICEknight]

kinda like Wiiplay and its free Wiimote...
More like the "Wii Remote + Cheap Wii Play" bundle. There's nothing for free in there.

[Shortay]

More like the "Wii Remote + Cheap Wii Play" bundle. There's nothing for free in there.

After playing Wii Play, I didn't think the game was worth £5.

[Angelic Lapras King]

After playing Wii Play, I didn't think the game was worth £5.Then you can pretend you brought the Wiimote and got the game for free! lol. (Well, if you got the game for £29.99)

[Shortay]

Then you can pretend you brought the Wiimote and got the game for free! lol. (Well, if you got the game for £29.99)

Good point! :lol: I will probably need a 3rd remote in the future, so I'll probably save Wii Play for then :)

[Pit 42]

Well, just got a Zapper and a copy of Ghost Squad, and I must say, I'm impressed.The Zapper takes a little while to get used to, but once you're used to it, it's a blast.Link's Crossbow training was a little difficult for me, and the game is seriously lacking depth, but it comes with the Zapper free so I'm not complaining much.Ghost Squad is decent. It's basically shooting every enemy in sight, rescuing hostages, along with the occasional sniper job.The camera moves for you, so all you have to do is shoot or do whatever onscreen action it tells you to do with the Z button on the nunchuk.Ghost Squad was originally an arcade game, so there's only 3 levels, but as you play through them and get higher scores you can unlock more missions within those levels.All in all, if you're looking for shoot 'em up arcade action, Ghost Squad is your game. And for only $30, it's a steal.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Finally got to play with the Zapper and Link's Crossbow Training. Pretty good. True, LCT is short, but its a free game with the hardware isnt it? Besides, you can always get the plat medals or keep trying to top your score. The Zapper its self isnt bad either. Kinda wish though the back part was removeable so it could be used like a proper lightgun, but I guess you can always hold it in your right hand like a lightgun....

[The shoemaker]

I just got the zapper and Links crossbow Is pretty fun. I really suck though.

[Sektor]

I just got the zapper and RE:UC


LCT is short but i'll get back to it, its RE i love.

RE works well with the zapper but u cant kinda feel it was rushed for the release, i mean sometimes its unresponisve and the buttons are mapped out bad, but don't let this put you off, i play with it with the zapper and if you look past all its flaws, theres a gold game underneath.

[ICEknight]

RE works well with the zapper but u cant kinda feel it was rushed for the release, i mean sometimes its unresponisve and the buttons are mapped out bad
How "bad" are they mapped?

[Sektor]

How "bad" are they mapped?


Well just stuff like nunchuck shaking is bad etc

[RoylAsult]

i got the zapper for 9$ at my local target because it was marked wrong plus i also have 4$ on a gift card. so i basically got it for 5$ and im very happy with my purchase. The Crossbow game is very fun, good for when you just want to lay back and enjoy a game just like how wii sports is. the Zapper will come in handy later when more fps game are released.

[Serge.EXE]

I just got the zapper and RE:UC


LCT is short but i'll get back to it, its RE i love.

RE works well with the zapper but u cant kinda feel it was rushed for the release, i mean sometimes its unresponisve and the buttons are mapped out bad, but don't let this put you off, i play with it with the zapper and if you look past all its flaws, theres a gold game underneath.

The only bad mapping I found for RE:UC was the nunchuck, but only because the game tells you to shake it from side to side, when you actually have to shake it up and down. If you remember this, then everything works fine.

With that in mind, I think the Zapper definitely feels better for RE:UC then just the Wiimote.

As for Link's Crossbow Training, it's a simple yet fun game. I don't have the Zapper yet myself, but I played this and RE at a friend's, and it was funny when I completely demolished one of their high-scores by over 30000 points in LCT.:p


EDIT: I picked up the Zapper today, and I will admit, even though Link's Crossbow Training is indeed very short, it's actually very addicting trying to get the high scores. I can't wait to get Resident Evil or Ghost Squad for this.

[theUndead_feature]

I'm being real cautious about it. Me, I'm still playin' Duck Hunt so I'm use to the "handgun" zapper. Nyko's Perfect Shot almost blows Nintendo's effort out of the water. Too bad they've got that darn LCT with it.

Fact is, I went ahead and got RE:UC and I'm getting my ass kicked in the Resident Evil 3 scenario. I think either Zapper perephrial would help. Decisions, decisions...

[Pegasus]

Nope, the Zapper won't help; certainly not in the way Capcom has implemented its controls. It's just too awkward for the game.

[theUndead_feature]

But it was designed for the Zapper, atleast that's what the little blue icon on the back indicates. Surely they wouldn't be that stupid!

They just might, actually...

[Shortay]

But it was designed for the Zapper, atleast that's what the little blue icon on the back indicates. Surely they wouldn't be that stupid!

They just might, actually...

The game works better without the Zapper IMO, and a lot of reviews I've read have said the same.

[theUndead_feature]

The game works better without the Zapper IMO, and a lot of reviews I've read have said the same.

I haven't read them, but considering the design I see where they're coming from. I remember the E3 shell that looked like a shotgun. What fun that would have been. Now, if only I could find Nyko's Perfect Shot I'd be in business.

[Shortay]

I haven't read them, but considering the design I see where they're coming from. I remember the E3 shell that looked like a shotgun. What fun that would have been. Now, if only I could find Nyko's Perfect Shot I'd be in business.

I'm definitely gonna get the Perfect Shot when it's released; it looks amazing and IGN gave it a great review.

[Serge.EXE]

Like I've said before, I like the Zapper. It gives the games an old-school arcade shooter feel to them, which is why the Zapper exists in my opinion. For me at least, it doesn't make the games too much easier or harder, but gives them a different feel.

[Kenryoku_Maxis]

All I know is, I'm getting the Perfect Shot when its released. Not because IGN game it a good review, because their opinion isn't worth the hype and following they’ve built up around themselves.

But the device itself looks like the kind of peripheral I've been waiting for, and the exact idea everyone thought the Zapper was going to be for Wii.

Now the big question is, with Wii having the lead and all the 3rd party support in Japan, will they make more shooters for the system? Or will the shooters suffer the same fate as RPGs, racers and fighters and only a handful of them will be made from 1 or 2 companies over the consoles life cycle.

[theUndead_feature]

Sega is offering good shooter support with HOTD 2 and 3 Return this March. I think we can expect a steady flow here and there. At least, HOTD2 will tide me over till any other shooters come out. That game has infinite replay value, like most older games.

[shroomrobo]

don't get the wii zapper get the WII perfect shot from nyko it's 15 bux minus links crossbow training it is not as bulkier nd it has a nunchuck pass through port for ease, the perfect shot from nyko is superior to the zapper in every way, lol, I made the mistake of getting the zapper nd now regrettin it

[PoisonedV]

I honestly love the Wii Zapper and with it, when you play Ghost Squad it truly feels like the lightgun experience- except for the money wasting, loud noises, and the Pretzel shop's garlic smell wafting from the other side of the mall corridor.

[DarkMatter]

The Wii Zapper looks way too clunky and awkward to me. I think I'll spend my money on the Nyko Perfect Shot, which looks more like how a Zapper should look and, from what I understand, handles much better than Nintendo's Wii Zapper.

[PoisonedV]

I think the developers of the perfect shot have 4 fingers. I have one and it sucks.

[Kenryoku_Maxis]

I think the developers of the perfect shot have 4 fingers. I have one and it sucks.

Well most of us have eight fingers and two thumbs and are able to hold a gun.

I think you might want to rephrase that differently. Especially since most people DO have 4 fingers on each hand, not including their thumb.

[Mr.Rodriguez]

At the end get the perfect shot it looks nice and it plays well and the wii zapper......... is a hunk of plastic

[PoisonedV]

Well most of us have eight fingers and two thumbs and are able to hold a gun.

I think you might want to rephrase that differently. Especially since most people DO have 4 fingers on each hand, not including their thumb.
I think the last time I heard someone say something like that was in preschool.
(how many fingers am I holding up? 5! no, 4, thats a thumb not a finger!)

1: any of the five terminating members of the hand

[Jamojojoe]

Bought the wii zapper a while ago, and ghost squad. A very very fun game, wii zapper definatly adds alot to it. Best thing about ghost squad, you can play without the aiming recticle so it does feel like a light gun game.

Also 4player party mode is tonnes of fun, and there's so much to unlock.

I dont think the zapper is heavy, if im really into the game, ill play with two hands, but if im relaxing after work, i always choose the shotgun in Ghost squad, one hand on the zapper, other hand holding my beer -works great

[Rich]

I wrote the Wii Zapper off ages ago just because I didn't like the look of it. I thought it was too big.

I spent ages looking round shops for the Nyko Perfect shot but it appears as if there are no retail outlets in the UK that stock it. I even wrote Nyko an email asking if they had plans to release it in the UK, but I didn't even get a response.

In the end I found a gun shell in HMV that is just like the perfect shot. It even has the little thing on the end that you fold over to keep the remote locked in. The shell is called the Wiigun and is made by Venom; it cost £10.00.

I'm really pleased with it, it works great for Ghost Spuad and Umbrella Chronicles, although I do find UC slightly easier with the remote.

Here is a link to the gun on the HMV website. http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=777932

[charger_21]

i luv my zapper. i got it 4 $20 and its very cheap, cuz u get a good pack in game 4 a packin game; crossbow training shows off the zappers abilities. also u get a good shell 2 play 1st person shooters with.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Does anyone here play Link's Crossbow Training without the zapper? How is it?

[Kenryoku_Maxis]

I finally found a Nyko Perfect Shot! Geez...took almost a year. Just sitting there in a Circuit City for 15 bucks.

Got it and Ghost Squad. And man, the thing is EXACTLY what Nintendo should have made the Wii Zapper into. But I understand why they didn't. It looks exactly like a Desert Eagle Pistol.

[coire]

I cannot find a Wii Zapper in shops, and online they are going for £30+! If this continues, I might just have to settle (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLASTER-SHOOTING-GUN-FOR-NINTENDO-WII-REMOTE-NUNCHUK_W0QQitemZ350060340914QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem350060340914&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14).

[Tull]

Does anyone here play Link's Crossbow Training without the zapper? How is it?

Havent tried it without zapper yet. But Wiimote feels good on Umbrella Cronicles/Ghost Squad. Small wrist moves insted off arm-moves.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

There are zappers all over the place here. The city's crawling with zappers. For their original price or cheaper. I didn't know they were getting rare. Ditto Perfect Shots. I see them everywhere.

If LCT is good without the zapper, I may just poke around for a used copy of the game alone. It's a fun little mini-game, and I think it'd be worth $5 or so.

[coire]

I can't find any in the UK at all. GAME's website is out of stock of them. Ebay is selling them, labelling them as 'Rare', I don't know whether Nintendo has ceased or slowed production of them, but something must be causing this shortage...

[Tull]

used copy of the game

Nooo, i want a sequel.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

I cannot find a Wii Zapper in shops, and online they are going for £30+! If this continues, I might just have to settle (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLASTER-SHOOTING-GUN-FOR-NINTENDO-WII-REMOTE-NUNCHUK_W0QQitemZ350060340914QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem350060340914&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14).

Do you want me to send you one? I'll do it for the cost of the zapper and shipping. Do you just want the zapper or the game too? If the former, we could kill two birds with one stone! ;)

[coire]

Do you want me to send you one? I'll do it for the cost of the zapper and shipping. Do you just want the zapper or the game too? If the former, we could kill two birds with one stone! ;)

No thank you. Although a Zapper would be nice to have, Link's Crossbow Training was the only reason I have for wanting one. Other Lightguns exist, so I might just try to get one of those, and find LCT seperatly on eBay. Thanks anyway though.

[coire]

Bump Get!


I should've mentioned a while ago that I got A Zapper, Link's Crossbow Training and Umbrella Chronicles on eBay and I really like it. Now I just wanna see more developers taking adantage of it.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Hahah, I was considering bumping this today as well. I just got a copy of Link's Crossbow Training without the zapper at the local EB. I was glad to find one without the zapper, since I was just going to box it up and put it on eBay anyway.

[coire]

Hahah, I was considering bumping this today as well. I just got a copy of Link's Crossbow Training without the zapper at the local EB. I was glad to find one without the zapper, since I was just going to box it up and put it on eBay anyway.

On eBay UK you could have made about $20 for only the Zapper. They are quite sought after.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

On eBay UK you could have made about $20 for only the Zapper. They are quite sought after.

I'm sure I'd be one of the last people you Euros would buy from, given the higher shipping costs I would have to charge.

[Relavant Latrommi]

I can't find any in the UK at all. GAME's website is out of stock of them. Ebay is selling them, labelling them as 'Rare', I don't know whether Nintendo has ceased or slowed production of them, but something must be causing this shortage...

lol I see them everywhere and can't get away from them! Even Morrisons have them in stock! (Where I got mine)

The Zapper is great for HotD though :P

[coire]

lol I see them everywhere and can't get away from them! Even Morrisons have them in stock! (Where I got mine)

The Zapper is great for HotD though :P

I just noticed them today funny enough on the GAME website. I thought I was going to keel over!