Posted July 15, 2006 Yes, things have gotten interesting, as we begin to speculate if there is, or isnt a new button on the new style Wiimote. We already know that there is a speaker, and that the size of the Wiimote is bigger than it was before, but now from a scan from Nintendo Power, a new button can be seen on the side. This is a small button, and it bears resemblance to the Gamecubes top Z button. Whether this is actually a button for playing games with, or an extra convenience button, eg an eject button, is yet to be known, but still, there may well be an extra button...Take a look. So Nintendo have decided to trademark various words. Some of them sound like "wii"...some of them...dont.Here they are : Uikon Pointer We Oui Taru Jetrace Butsumori Doubutsu As you can see, We, and Oui are very similar to Wii, and Pointer may be related to the sensor, which may be called a pointer. The rest are clearly other languages, some translating of these would be great, so if you know what they mean, can you tell us? Thank you. SOURCE: DSpot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Yeah I posted that about the button in the Speculation thread about a week/10 days ago. Strange names though! Taru Jetrace Butsumori Doubutsu Uikon WTF!?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 That button had already apperead but now is a diferent pic right? I thought the number of buttons was ok. BTW there's no way to press A and that button at the same time so I just can see its use as a shoulder button. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Well Oui sounds like We, granted, but is French for yes. Maybe the other weird words are similar in ways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Taru Jetrace? Jet race? Does that sound like a new game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Taru means barrel. It's MOST LIKELY Donkey Kong: Jet Race (Bongo Blast), which is mentioned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Maybe there's one at both ends... that way it'd be a snes pad when on the side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Interesting. Although I understand their need to simplify the wiimote lack of buttons might be a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 I another button was all I wanted, I'm really happy with this, as long as they change it's colour to fit in the controler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 How can you trademark everyday words? I thought you couldn't do that. As for the "button", I doubt it's real, could be an error made while printing the magazine. Surely, they would've talked about the extra button in the article, right? It's also a dumb place to put it in if you're going to use it in-game. Like some other person said, it might just be an "eject" button or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 I believe it might be an Ipod-style buttonlock. Y'know, so you wont accidentally press the off button in the middle of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Maybe there's one at both ends... that way it'd be a snes pad when on the side! Can't be, because if you hold the remote sideways (D-pad on the left, 1 and 2 on the right), the buttons would be under the controller, not on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 I believe it might be an Ipod-style buttonlock.Y'know, so you wont accidentally press the off button in the middle of the game. Great Idea, definitely most plausible explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 I believe it might be an Ipod-style buttonlock.Y'know, so you wont accidentally press the off button in the middle of the game. Looks way too big for something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 omg, I can't believe you were actually fooled by this pic. It's just her fingernail. edit: ok, so it's not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Can't be, because if you hold the remote sideways (D-pad on the left, 1 and 2 on the right), the buttons would be under the controller, not on top. Oh yeah, clever me! haha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 How can you trademark everyday words? I thought you couldn't do that. Maybe you can if its a product/company or whatever (I'd imagine stuff like "Reef" (the band or the drink) are trademarked) but you don't own the rights to the word, but rather using that name in its context (as a drink or band in this example). So no other drink or band could be called "Reef" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Maybe you can if its a product/company or whatever (I'd imagine stuff like "Reef" (the band or the drink) are trademarked) but you don't own the rights to the word, but rather using that name in its context (as a drink or band in this example). So no other drink or band could be called "Reef" I think thats it. Nintendo should trademark "Puu" before Sony start on their next console. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 OMGZ, ITZ TEH_BUTTON 2 DESTROY DA HOLE WORLD!!!!1!11!!!ONE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2006 Retro lover is my gay lover. yo heard 9oit here first. lauwl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2006 Another button wouldn't hurt at all, as long as it's not easy to press accidently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2006 Obviously, that button's for the camera on the back on the Wiimote. Nintendo Power have just edited it out. I've put it back in for your convience Maybe as the Wiimote can 'see' 1MP worth it will actually be able to take a sort of picture that will be transmitted straight to the Wii? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2006 I don't know, but it could be a slot for SD cards or something of the likes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2006 I think thats it. Nintendo should trademark "Puu" before Sony start on their next console. i actually did lol at this one. i dont know why. just so damn funny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
