After watching Sergio’s video review of the HyperKin Wii Sound Plus, admittedly I chuckled, but then it hit me with a “POP!”. This product is not made for Sergio or me, so a review coming from one of us would be slanted. It’s like hoping the movie “Shoot ‘em Up” will win an Oscar. Never gonna happen, its not like I have ever liked any Oscar Awarded pictures either. We are adults, we no longer have an imagination. So I decided to place these items in the hands of my nephews, ages 4 and 16 and observe. Sorry no pictures, my nephews anonymity will be protected. Also I never got consent from my sister, though its like she would ever sue me. Just playing, “Luv ya sis.”
Upon presenting the Blue Tennis Racket and “PINK” baseball bat(sorry no nieces) the boys immediately fought over the more manly of the two. Of course the older brother won just before being struck over the head with a cotton candy blur, resulting in a loud pop that made it “Sound” a lot worse than it was putting a devilish grin across the four years lips. After a little man to man with uncle, the brothers were sharing. Onward to the games.
We began with Wii Sports baseball. First thing I noticed was the “Pop” sound is not really that loud when the kid’s have the surround sound turned to “11″. After a volume tweak we tried it again. I must say the “Pop” has very good timing. It is pretty much synced with the Wii-mote speaker’s bat “Crack” (onomatopoeia) combining into an echoing “thwack.” Was a little hard to test golf since the kids do not care much for it, but it was still entertaining to watch the four year old strike the ground on his swings with the added length of the Wii-mote. The Hyperkin Tennis packet is bundled with two rackets which is greatly appreciated for two spoiled little boys. The “Pop” however did not feel quite right for Wii Sports Tennis (the boys do like the Williams sisters, especially the 16 year old) but was okay for Wii Sports Resort table tennis. My older nephew really enjoyed the sound for Wii Sports Resort Swordplay. Constantly tormenting his little brother with “I Popped You” taunts resulting in a real life bat versus racket. Thankfully these accessories are soft but can still be damaging in direct to face impact. So parents listen closely for a “Pop!” followed by a “Waah!”.
Would I recommend this product? In all honesty, No. In a time when we are inundated with excess gaming plastic, I’m looking at you Rock Band, Guitar Hero. I myself can not store anymore. Ever wonder why Tony Hawk Ride failed. We have to many peripherals that only serve a singular purpose. Now on the other hand, if your kid’s have neither of those games and accessories, are below puberty, have a toy chest, and The Hyperkin Wii Sound Plus either drops in price or comes in a “get it all” bundle like this then I say go for it. It has exactly what gets young kid’s attention, bright colors and obnoxious sounds. Don’t worry parents, that loud “POP” you hear is coming from the pink bat and not your little one’s pink skull from impact of said bat. Wow these are things are solidly constructed.
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