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MTV was playtesting their Wii when it happened. During a heated game of Suoer Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, a reporter let go of the Wiimote.
‘Of course, you shouldn’t actually let go of the controller during Monkey Darts. But MTV News reporter James Montgomery did, either accidentally, or — yeah, that’s it — experimentally. The Wii-turned-dart sailed five feet forward and four feet down to the floor (James was sitting at the time). The battery hatch flew off. Two double-A batteries spilled out. A red disconnect error flashed on the screen. The room went quiet.

Montgomery picked up the pieces and reassembled the unit. He pressed a button and … it worked!‘

The Wiimote looks to be built Nintendo tough. Which for those of us playing on slate, concrete or tiled floors… is a god-send.

MTV Source

Thanks to jean_gray1 for the tip! 

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