Wii Bowling Ball - LCDs everywhere shudder

By: JP Smith | Published: June 29, 2009

Categories: Gaming, What The Tech?!

OhGizmo! shares the same sentiment that many do regarding CTA Digital's new Wi-Bowl bowling ball accessory for the Wii -- it might be a little over the top.

For my part, I cringe at the notion of my 6-year-old playing with this in front of my television. Basically, you place your Wiimote inside of this ball and use it to mimic the motion of bowling.

Now, from what I gather, you are not supposed to actually release the ball and the wrist strap is supposed to lock things in place but, I'm not so sure about this one.

But, don't take my word for it.  Here is CTA Digital's overview of how it works:

To operate simply press the release button to open the ball in half, place the Wii remote (even with a Wii Motion Plus adapter, if you have one) inside and close the ball. Compatible with the Once the remote is set inside, plug the three holes with your fingers, as you would a bowling ball. Lastly, make sure to wear the wrist strap securely around your wrist, lock the strap to tighten the hold, preventing the ball from accidently flying out of your hand, and you are ready to bowl virtual strikes like a Pro!

I'm sorry but, this does little to comfort me.  Honestly, I could be all wrong on this but, just to be on the safe side, I am going to have to pass on this one.