Nintendo Wii Replacement Straps - Arrived!
I received my replacement Wii controller wrist straps yesterday, absolutely gratis from Nintendo of America. The old strap has the thickness of fishing line, while the new strap is about twice as thick (and about four times as strong). Photos below:
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To request up to four free replacement straps, visit Nintendo’s request page. If you have already registered your Wii, you will receive an e-mail with this message:
If you think you can put these on eBay for a nice profit, think again. Not many people know about the supposed strap problem, and fewer have actually experienced strap breakage. This means that demand for the straps is low; besides, if you own a Wii, you can get the replacement straps from Nintendo for FREE. Still, it doesn’t stop people from trying.