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Cigarette Smoke Causes Nintendo Wii to Malfunction

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As if there weren't enough risks related to smoking cigarettes, it is now being reported that prolonged exposure to second-hand smoke can cause serious damage...to your Nintendo Wii (product page). Essentially, the smoke damages the laser that reads Wii game discs.

Heightened international attention to the issue has coincided with the release of 'Super Smash Bros Brawl,' the latest installment of the Mario Bros franchise. The new game, which was released in the United States on Sunday, contains so much data that it had to be produced on a double-layer DVD. This amount of data requires significantly higher levels of accuracy from the internal laser that helps "play" the disc, and thus amplifies any deficiencies inherent within the system. Apparently, second-hand smoke can seep into the Wii itself and leave residue or other contamination on the laser's lens, thus interfering with the ability of the console to run a game.

If you find yourself unable to host Wii parties due to this issue, rest assure: Nintendo has promised to fix the problem for you. Simply ship the product back -- for free -- to the company. For more information, go to Nintendo's Web site.


From BostonHerald


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