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PDP Announces Christmas 2009 Line Up
Energizer Wii All-In-One Charger
What it is: Charging your Wii remote has never been simpler. With the Wii Energizer All-In-One Charger, gamers can charge two or four Wii remotes without having to remove remote sleeves, Wii Motion Plus or lanyards. This system uses contactless charging: simply place the Wii remote on the charger - no fussing with wires or battery packs necessary.
Consumer Benefit: This hassle-free charging system is easy-to-use and relieves the frustration of 'undressing' your Wii remote.
Cost: 2X Energizer
All-In-One Charger = $29.99 MSRP
4x Energizer All-In-One Charger = $49.99 MSRP
Other info: Last year, PDP partnered with Energizer, the world's number one selling rechargeable battery brand, to introduce an elite series of products to power game controllers. The Power & Play line includes charging docks, charging cables and battery packs for the Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles and controllers.
"Squeeballs"
What it is: "Squeeballs" is a new multi-platform video game with a collection of more than 150 unique challenges. The game provides hours of fun and entertainment for the whole family. In the game, Squeeballs are toys that are manufactured on a secret island somewhere in the Pacific and they must be fully tested - players can blow up, cook, slice, bat, bowl, shoot and bounce the Squeeballs. The Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS versions will be available October 2009. The Xbox 360 version with Gametrak Freedom - a technology that turns your Xbox 360 into a motion-control gaming system - is anticipated to launch in early 2010.
Consumer Benefit: With over 150 party games, "Squeeballs" provides endless hours of entertainment for the whole family. The game is a nice mix of fun and guilty pleasure that both kids and adults will enjoy it.
Cost:Wii = $29.99
MSRP
Nintendo DS with Squeeballs stylus = $29.99
NERF products for the Wii
What it is: PDP has partnered with NERF to offer two great products for the Wii. The NERF Sports Pack comes with a durable grip handle and three NERF safe attachments: a golf club, baseball bat and tennis racket. The NERF Racing Wheel is a racing steering wheel with a thick molded layer of NERF material that adds comfort and control.
Consumer Benefit: These NERF products add fun and realism to Wii games while also promoting safety.
Cost: NERF Sports
Pack = $19.99 MSRP
NERF Racing Wheel = $9.99 MSRP
NERF Armor for the iPhone and iPod Nano and Touch
What it is: Protect your iPhone and iPod with NERF armor. Due out in September, these armors come in various colors and offer two designs -- plain or with an NBA team logo. Various NBA teams are available to help you show your team spirit. NERF Armor users have full touch access to the screen and controls, as well as full sync and charge access.
Consumer Benefit: A thin layer of soft yet durable NERF material offers stylish protection while improving grip and comfort.
Cost: NERF iPhone
Armor = $29.99 MSRP
NERF iPod Touch Armor = $29.99 MSRP
NERF iPod Nano Armor = $21.99 MSRP
Super Mario Bros. Wii Classic Grip
What it is: The new Super Mario Bros. Classic Grip is a plastic, ergonomic grip that clips securely on top of a Wii remote. It features enlarged action buttons and an enlarged D-pad that are activated by pass-through mechanisms.
Consumer Benefit: The Wii Classic Grip provides a better ergonomic shape when the Wii remote is being used as a classic controller, and retains that "classic feel" that ties into the nostalgia of Super Mario Bros.
Cost: $9.99 MSRP