With Mario Kart 8 on the way, it should come as no great surprise to see peripheral makers attempt to capitalize on the renewed interest in racing titles, but Japanese firm CyberGadget has come up with the most unusual idea yet.
Its Handle Stand fixes to your desk and allows you to clamp the GamePad in place, effectively turning it into an F1-style steering wheel.
For those who prefer using the Wii Remote, there's a special attachment for that, too.
The device comes out next month in Japan and will retail for 4,298 Yen — which works out to about $42 / £25 / 30 Euros. Is this something you'd like to see come to the west? Or do you already have enough pointless plastic attachments from the Wii era? Let us know with a comment.
[source kotaku.com]
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Ummmmmm...no.
That's actually kind of cool and could be useful for Project Cars!
I thought using the Wii Remote to steer in Mario Kart Wii was a good control scheme, so I think this is a good idea to use the GamePad in the same way.
I will take one as soon as Project C.A.R.S. comes out! Will be nice to be able to drive and use the game pad screen as a dahsboard for the car information.
$42 for plastic? Eh, no. I rather use $5 and get the original Wii Wheel, thank you very much. v_v
DUDE, this is the dream. I'd LOVE to see it come to the west, for less money.
The hugeness of the Gamepad pretty much eliminates the need for any extra wheel attachment, so I'll pass.
I'll use my Wii wheels thanks. Doesn't seem like an overly bad idea, but it doesn't appear to actually add any extra functionality aside from keeping the wheel in a fixed position.
I wouldn't mind if Nintendo had one of those force feedback wheels with gas/break pedals though, my friend had one for Xbox and it was kinda cool, though it had to be bolted to his table, good arcade experience.
Not a fan of steering wheels (not even real ones). Also, that price tag is a bit hefty...
For racing simulation i like it. Like Project Cars. Now if it does anything like the Force Feedback for Gran Torismo then its TOTALLY worth it. The Force Feedback felt like real racing wheel resistance.
I would like it as I keep my Gamepad in it's charger on a tv stand right in front of my tv that I could set this stand up on. Too expensive though. 15 bucks at the most.
i need pedals...tired of buttons.
I heard an interesting take on these peripherals and motion controlled steering on a game related podcast recently.
They mentioned that kids seem to like the Wii wheel, because they don't actually drive a car, and don't expect resistance and the boundaries of an actual motor vehicle steering wheel.
These peripherals seem to offer that natural resistance and physical boundary that adults and teens who drive cars will come to expect.
I like it!
How is this unusual exactly? We already saw this with the Wii Remote in Mario Kart Wii.
If they get it down to $20 I could see it working. Otherwise it'll flop at retail.
Not so good for wheelies and stunts in MK..
I am surprised there weren't more of these and even a flight yoke thing for wii. I would use it if I could use the balance board for pedals but I'd still find a traditional controller easier. Definitely better value than my PC racing wheel which stopped being supported after XP.
I don't think it weird, but I don't think I'll be getting it either.
NintendoLife should review this thing.
This is perfect. I'd definitely want one.
They could have made something better looking. Just a piece of black plastic ... no.
$42? NO. $20? YES.
If they come out with an attachment that ACTUALLY has pedals and brakes, I'll pay any money they ask for it. Imagine the possibility! The Gamepad itself is the steering wheel, gas and brake pedals to replace the stupid digital triggers, and we have the touch screen for on-board car controls. I'm I the only one who is fantasizing about these possibilities?
@Hy8ogen You're not the only one. Nintendo consoles always seem to miss out on all of the cool car peripherals.
DAMN! I KNEW I should have registered my trademark!!!!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img198/2285/jpr0.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img856/3922/s14g.jpg
...if you need proof:
http://wiiuforums.com/wii-u-accessories/18270-beginning-my-gamepad-steering-thingy.html
I'll rather use the superb Wii Wheel, thanks.
It would not work. I would rip the whole thing off whatever it was sitting on to rapidly twist the gamepad. It's a terrible invention and at a terrible price.
I doubt that it would be $42/£25 if released outside of Japan as it's never just a straight conversion. I would guess $25 -$30.
It would be worth $42 if it had analogue pedals though.
Depending on how well it works... pretty cool!
$42? I'll wait for a copy cat version for half that... Mad cats usually replicates everything for a cheaper price
This device wouldn't be so bad if it were real quality (force feedback, clutch, pedals, etc.). But for a plastic mold, it's pointless.
It's not actually that weird... It's more like "Bound to happen".
@element187 I totally agree with you.
I never understood this. Who plays console games from behind a desk or table?
These barely work with computer desks. Especially considering most of the world uses laptops now.
@element187 You had me dying when you literally said 'copy cat' and 'mad cats' and your avatar is ALF XDXDXD
I think that seems pretty good provided it turns well and all. I'd love to use the wii wheel but I hate the fact that you need BATTERIES for the wiimote... ugh.
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