Wii wriststraps: version 3.0
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 at 12:07am by Jake
I just received the latest generation of wrist straps today. “Version 3.0” was silently released a few weeks ago, which has left die hard Wii Sports fans requesting an immediate shipment. The great new feature is the locking mechanism which grips the strap to prevent the slider from loosening. This helps greatly with physical input Wii games.
Nintendo is now packaging the new straps with their respective products. Getting the updated straps is free and easy. Just head over to Nintendo customer service, tell them that you want the new straps, and poof, you got’em.
Update: I’ve been getting a lot of emails due to ordering issues. Let me clarify the process. Since most of us ordered the version 2 straps via wrist strap replacement order form back in January, Nintendo won’t let you use that order form a second time. That’s why I provided the link above. It will send you directly to a customer service request, where you just write up a few lines asking for the latest straps. Within a few days, Nintendo will reply with your ordering needs. Simple. Shoot me an email if you are still having trouble understanding/ordering.
September 11th, 2007 at 12:51 am
woot! first comment!
I really don’t see what was wrong with 2.0; mine never slipped down…
September 11th, 2007 at 1:00 am
I’ve only used the straps when playing Wii Sports, and I haven’t been putting much time into it recently. But for the few times that my cousins come over (or someone not properly trained in “Wii-etiquette”) it’s a necessary precaution. Anything to keep the TV from lying shattered in ruin.
September 11th, 2007 at 1:06 am
My question is do i fill out a email or go to their site and fill out that strap request again?
and if I have 2.0 am i able to get 3.0?
anyone?
September 11th, 2007 at 1:27 am
I just order them!!!!!!!
September 11th, 2007 at 1:58 am
I got these Wii straps as well a few weeks ago.
September 11th, 2007 at 3:02 am
Nintendo are genius’. By constantly replacing the wrist straps at even the smallest complaint, it shows everyone how much they care, without them having to spend any money! I mean, how much do wrist straps really cost them to produce on a large scale? 0.001p?
September 11th, 2007 at 5:01 am
Does anyone know if these are available in the UK?
I have checked the Nintendo Europe site and their diagrams are showing the 2.0 – thicker straps only – version.
September 11th, 2007 at 5:20 am
I just ordered some from the website, however, since I had already gotten 2 replacements (V2.0) and I had requested 4, they have stated the following:
Wii Remote Wrist Strap Replacement Request
Your request for additional strap(s) has exceeded the maximum quantity allowed per Wii serial number. We’ve added a total of 2 strap(s) to your earlier request. Please note that additional requests for straps are shipped separately.
It seems like the maximum allowed per Wii Serial # is 4.
September 11th, 2007 at 7:15 am
I was told by Nintendo that I did NOT buy my system before the cut off date and so no straps. You might want to unpdate your info telling people that EVERYONE gets free straps.
September 11th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Still have version 1.0, and still don’t have any issues
September 11th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
How long until someone pulls them too tight, locks it on, and their hand rots and falls off?
September 11th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
[...] http://www.infendo.com [...]
September 11th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Better Link? : http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
September 11th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Jeff^
That link is if you havn’t already ordered ver 2.0. Since I already ordered 2.0 through that order form, they wouldn’t let me again. That’s when you send them a written request.
September 11th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
I ordered 3 Wiistraps V2.0… can i still order the V3.0 ones?
September 11th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I sent this in to Infendo almost 3 weeks ago! Anyways if you want the wrist straps do what I did (I already used my serial number to get 4 version 2.0 wrist straps). Write down a friends or relatives serial number for their wii who are not going to get the new wrist straps and enter it in and get the new ones for yourself! worked for me!!!
September 12th, 2007 at 7:55 am
@ Jack
Yeah, I still have my ORIGINALS.
You see, if you do not act like a moron, and you hold tight the Wii mote, there is nothing to worry about, seriously.
However, if you have kids and a nice LCD tv, I see why people might be interested in getting the ” better” ones.
For me, with no kids , my originals are just fine. My HD LCD is safe.
September 13th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
So … is this US only or what?
September 13th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
I received 4 of the v2.0 straps. I used the webform and sent this:
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I would like to request the new wiimote locking straps. Pertinent information below.
wii serial number: xxxxx
My Name
555 My Address
Mytown Mystate, 55555
thank you.
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I received this reply:
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Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Wii Remote wrist straps. The free replacement offer for straps was made available for consumers who had purchased their Wii Remotes back in November and December of 2006 and received the original version of the strap. If you have a later version of the strap, it is not necessary to replace them with the most current version. More information on the original strap replacement offer is available at:
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp
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My guess is, they misunderstood what I was asking for, or they’re making it harder to get free straps!
September 13th, 2007 at 10:20 pm
I just used the original strap replacement form as I never got replacement straps in the first place. I’ve been using 1.0 straps since launch with no problems.
September 15th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
How is it not necessary? I hate my current 2.0 straps, they always loosen around my wrists. It’s annoying.
October 9th, 2007 at 11:56 am
[...] For those still flailing wildly during Wii Sports, good news. Nintendo has released the fourth version of its Wii-mote strap and giving them away. For free! Remember, these have little lock thingy that keeps the strap from loosening. Nintendo’s packaging the updated straps with its products and is also giving out four per serial number to those who need them. How nice of them! Just provide the necessary info on the Nintendo site. I’m curious: Do people continue to swing their Wii-mote around all crazy like? Request one here [Nintendo via Infendo] [...]
October 7th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
This does not work! I got the v2 straps and tried the customer service route telling them the slides come loose on kids smaller wrists. first I received this email:
It sounds like you may be putting the straps on incorrectly. To use them properly, slide the clip to the center of the wriststrap, so the two loops are like a figure eight. Slide your hand into the loop that’s furthest away from the controller. Slide the clip to your wrist. Now, as you play, the clip will tend to grip a little tighter. (If you put your hand through the loop closest to the controller, the clip will tend to get looser as you play.)
You can order replacement Wii Remote wrist straps via Nintendo’s Online Store (http://store.nintendo.com). When you find what you’re looking for, click the “Buy” button next to the item, then follow the instructions to check out using your credit card. If you wish to pay by check or money order, complete the process as if you were going to pay by credit card. At the end, click the button marked “Print Mail-In Form” to generate a printable order form.
If you would like to order by phone using your credit card, please call our Consumer Service line at 1-800-255-3700. Representatives are available to take your order or provide mail-order instructions between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time, seven days a week.
Sincerely,
Mike Chandler
Nintendo of America Inc.
I then insisted I knew how to use the straps and wanted the locking ones, and then received this email:
I’m glad you contacted Nintendo about wrist straps for the Wii Remotes. While we are typically able to provide written responses to those who email us, in this particular instance the issue you’ve brought up is one that requires that we discuss it with you directly in order to collect additional details and provide you with the best solution.
Our representatives are waiting to speak with you. At your earliest convenience, please contact Nintendo’s Consumer Service Department by calling 1-800-255-3700 any time between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time, seven days a week.
Sincerely,
Kurt Wagner
Nintendo of America Inc.
If anyone who has previously ordered the v2 straps has had any luck getting the newest straps please let me know the secret.