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Switch Adapted Nintendo Wii Wiimote Package


Switch Adapted Nintendo Wii Wiimote Package

No grasp or finger dexterity required! Get into the game on the Nintendo Wii!  Attaches to forearm or hat to play most games with arm or head movement.  Operate A & B buttons using adaptive switches with the opposite hand or sip and puff.

The Nintendo Wiimote with its ultrasensitive spatial motion sensing and infrared position sensing is truly a unique and amazing piece of technology and offers great potential for therapists to work with clients in a new, FUN way!  Much anticipated by many disabled gamers, they hoped it would revolutionize gaming for those with limited dexterity to push little buttons.  Unfortunately, with the continued need to push buttons that never materialized.  It was a challenge, but by switch adapting the two buttons used in most games, we hope you will enjoy the new possibilities!
-Mark Felling, President

Switch Adapted Wiimote & Classic Controller Compatible Controllers
In stock for next day shipment.   (With a variety of unique Ability Switches)
A and B (trigger) buttons switch adapted.  Buttons remain functional.
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Wiimote on Forearm
Classic Controller Expansion
Head control possible with optional hat!
The ultimate FUN therapy tool for improving strength and posture!
Switch Adapted Limited Dexterity supports Classic Controller compatible games. Switch adapted joystick optional (4 jacks on the side)

Purchase Now for $329! (High demand anticipated: First come first served!)

Included Standard:
2 Wiimote Forearm Straps & 1 bicep wire strap
Choice of colorful protective silicone cover!
Li-ion USB rechargeable battery pack
Comes in a Protective Case
Upgrades & Options
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Switch Adapted Wireless Nunchuck with Joystick Extension
Expands the game play options
No Restrictive Cords to deal with
Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
GimpGear Wiimote Head Control Hat
Perfect with PC mouse controller package
Play most games that use infrared sensor such as  including Wii Play's Shooting Range, Table Tennis, & Find Mii.
Play some games that use motion sensing such as Wii Sport's Baseball, Bowling, Golf,  & some Wii Winter Sports games expected.
No Wii Game Console Needed!
Wiimote PC Mouse Controller Pkg
Experiment without Wii Game Console
Supports both Gyro motion sensing or infrared position sensing!
Use as head controlled mouse with GimpGear Wiimote Hat
Includes
Wireless Infrared Sensor Bar for PC/Mac
Compatible Bluetooth Adapter & Drivers
Wiimote Mouse Drivers (XP & Vista) (experimental alternative available for OSX 10.4+)
Scripting Drivers for custom application and PC game support
Dual Pushbutton Switches
Light, feather touch activation
Auditory feedback, easier for users lacking sensation to confirm actuation
Rugged long term durability even for use on power wheelchairs!
Only 2.3"x 1.38"x .8"
Pair Fist/Foot Switches
Limited Time Discount with controller!
Easy, Low Force Activation
Auditory feedback, easier for users lacking sensation to confirm actuation
Rugged durability
Great as Gas & Brake or Rudder pedals
Playing More Competitively!  Replaces any 2 buttons for quick response without looking down at buttons to be pressed
Makes one-handed Play possible
Mounted on PS2/PS3 gaming headset ideal for online chat play
Bite Switch
Alternative to a breath switch ideal for anyone with breathing difficulties such as ventilator
Sensitive & responsive, hold between lips or teeth and bite gently to activate.
Durable, approximate 4000 bites life!
$99
Tongue Switch
Hold between teeth & push button with tongue - good for holding in mouth for extended periods of time when gaming
Slightly more difficult to maintain closure (hold button) than bite switch
$99
Eyebrow Switch(es)
Clips to hat brim
Simply activate by raising eyebrow!
2 can be optionally used simultaneously

*90 Day Warranty of  Workmanship.  Excludes physical damage or misuse.  Repair, when possible, outside of coverage available at shop rate.
**More Adaptive Switch & Directional Joystick Options: Tash or EnableMart

Professional Wii Therapy Clinic Packages
Since Wii Consoles are so difficult to find, we do the legwork in advance for you!  (limited availability)
2 Player Ultimate Competition
1 Player Versatile Complete
$2079 Includes:
2 Switch Adapted Wiimote Packages for competitive play of equals
2 GimpGear Wiimote Head Control Hats
2 Switch Adapted Wireless Nunchucks with Joystick extension
1 Switch Adapted Classic Controller Expansion
1 Pushbutton Switches for Wii
2 Fist/Foot Switches
Sip and Puff Switches on USB Headset
Wiimote Mouse Head/Arm Control Pkg
12 Games: Wii Sports & Wii Play
2000 Download Points for new arcade and classic games
Professional Aluminum Travel Case
Optionally add hard-to-find,retail-boxed Wii Console for $399.95 with Wii Sports
$1399 Includes:
1 Switch Adapted Wiimote Package
GimpGear Wiimote Head Control Hat
Switch Adapted Wireless Nunchucks with Joystick extension
Switch Adapted Classic Controller Expan.
Dual Pushbutton Switches for Wii
Sip & Puff Switches on USB Headset
Wiimote Mouse Head/Arm Control Pkg
12 Games: Wii Sports & Wii Play
Professional Aluminum Travel Case
Optionally add hard-to-find,retail-boxed Wii Console for $399.95 with Wii Sports


Or Build Your Own Package!


Game Playability Reference
Game
Forearm
Head
Multiplayer
Wii Sports
Designing Mii's
Great
Great
1
Tennis (Wii Sports)
Great
difficult
4
Baseball (Wii Sports)
Great
Great
2-4?
Bowling (Wii Sports)
Great
Great
4
Golf (Wii Sports)
Great
Great
4
Boxing (Wii Sports)
Quick Thrust
with Both Arms
2
Wii Play
Shooting Range (Wii Play)
Great
Great
2
Find Mii (Wii Play)
Great
Great
2-4?
Table Tennis (Wii Play)
Great
Great
2
Cow Racing (Wii Play)
Requires Supination and Pronation
Requires lots of head movement
4?
Tanks (Wii Play)
Requires D-Pad with Opposite Hand
with partner to operate Dpad
2?
Wii Summer Sports
Most Sports
Expected
Expected
4
Wii Winter Sports
Most Sports
Expected
Expected
4
Mario & Sonic - The Olympic Games
Most Events
Expected (repetitive motion)
Expected (repetitive motion)
4
Carnival Games
Most Games
Expected
Expected
4
AMF Bowling Pin Busters
Expected
Expected
4
Backyard Baseball
Expected
D-pad* to select
Expected
D-pad* to select
2-4?
Big Brain Academy - Wii Degree
Expected
Expected
Cooking Moma
Expected
Expected
2
Ghost Squad
Expected
Expected
House of the Dead
Expected
Expected
2
Madden '09
Great
Expected
4
Mario Kart
Great
requires btns 1 & 2
Great
requires btns 1 & 2
4
Petz (Dogz & other animals)
Expected
Expected
Puppy Luv
Expected
Expected
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles
Great
D-pad* or nunchuck
Great
D-pad* or nunchuck
2 or more?
Sega Bass Fishing
Good
Requires D-pad*
Difficult
Partner for D-pad*
1
Sega Superstars Tennis
Expected
Maybe?
4
Sea Monsters - A Prehistoric Adventure
Great
Great
2
We Ski
Expected
Expected
4
Switch Adapted Wireless Nunchuck Required or Recommended
Game
Forearm
Head
Multiplayer
Alone in the Dark
Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
Bee Movie
Expected
?
2
Blazing Angels
Nuchuck
with partner using Nuchuck
Cabelas Big Game Hunter
Requires D-pad* Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
with partner assistance*
Geometry Wars
Nunchuck Joystick
Mounted Nunchuck
Joystick
Heat Seeker
Nunchuck Motion
Nunchuck Motion
History Channel Battle for the Pacific
Requires D-pad, Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
Hot Wheels Beat That
Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
Mounted Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
4
Lego Indiana Jones
Nunchuck Buttons
Mounted Nunchuck Buttons
2
Mario Kart
Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
Mounted Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
4
No More Heroes
Btns 1 & 2* Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
Complex setup but should be possible.
Prince of Persia Rival Swords
Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
Mounted Nunchuck Joystick & Btns
2?
Super Mario Galaxy
Nunchuck Joystick
Mounted Nunchuck Joystick
2
WWE Smack Down vs. Raw 2008
D-pad* moves,
Nunchuck btns
4 (maybe 8?)
Limited Dexterity Classic Controller Extension Compatible Games
Limited Dexterity Controller
Multiplayer
Smash Brothers Brawl
Great
2?
All Download NES
Great
All Download Super NES
Great
Many GameCube Games
Joystick replaces D-pad
Please send your Playability report to us to share with everyone!

Wii Limited Dexterity Classic Controller Expansion
All 8 action buttons ability switch adapted!  Use with our Fist/Foot Switches, Sip and Puff switches for responsive and competitive play, Dual Pushbutton switches to position them anywhere in easier reach, our nine pin joystick adapter to use a secondary joystick in place of 4 switches, Buddy Buttons, or even our eyebrow switches mounted on a GimpGear hat visor!
Joystick wrapped with Broadened Horizons exclusive sticky rubber coating - no grasp needed, simply rest palm of hand over joystick
Upgrade option to alternatively control joystick with switches

Differences Between Standard Controller to Be Aware of...
Wiimote and Wii Limited Dexterity Classic Controller Expansion uses analog buttons which means if the button represents acceleration, pushing it down half way accelerates the vehicle 50% whereas pushing it down all the way it accelerates the vehicle 100%.  Ability Switches are discrete instead of analog (actually the preference of many gamers) and consequently either fully on or off (0% or 100%).  This generally doesn't limit gameplay but may change the dynamics of gameplay on some games.
Wii Limited Dexterity Classic Controller Expansion only has Left Joystick and does not have a method of controlling the right analog joystick on the standard OEM controller. this is a nonissue on many older games or can be resolved by selecting a controller configuration in the game setup which only utilizes the left joystick and button controls.
Try or rent games before buying and select ones appropriate to your skills and physical abilities.
Question: Why didn't you switch adapt all of the Wiimote buttons?
Answer: This simply was a choice or trade-off. There is very limited space to bring wires for more buttons out of the controller so we focused on the most important ones.  More wires would require finer wires which would be more susceptible to breaking.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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