14 DAY TRIAL // One of the major problems posed by just about every accessory for the Nintendo Wiimote available out there is the fact that they provide a very low level of realism, but that's not really the case with the new table tennis bat from Shinobii Technologies, a Nintendo Wii accessory that looks and feels almost exactly as the real thing. Dubbed the TT Champion Bat, the device delivers a look, feel and weight as close to the real thing as it gets, all of the electronics required to interact with the Wii console being built right in.
This means players don't have to slip the standard Wii Remote into the handle like they do with other sports equipment for Wii, which is indeed a major plus, because that's one of the most nagging parts of using all sorts of extra accessories, at least as far as we're concerned.
The TT Champion Bat has a built-in remote that eliminates the need to use the traditional Wii Remote and is compatible with all Wii Motion Plus games.
The accessory contains XtraMotion Technology that translates paddle movement, torque, and spin control from the paddle directly to the software, and is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery.
"Part of the strategy of beating your opponent in this high-speed action game is learning precise bat control," according to Andy Mitchell, Sales Manager at Shinobii Technologies.
"And the feeling of grabbing a handful of air every time you swing the remote is counter-productive to developing that strategy," Mr. Mitchell added.
The TT Champion Bat has a suggested retail price of $69.99, which is not exactly a very low price to pay for a Nintendo Wii, but, then again, we're pretty sure that the hardcore fans of table tennis will have no trouble coughing up this amount in order to enjoy an enhanced level of realism.