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I personally love the Nintendo Wii. The remote control is awesome, as is the ability to surf the web and check newsletter on your main television in the house. The games are so interactive and neat that you’ll lose weight whether you play them everyday. It’s quite a different experience than any other gaming system, as any Wii owner will tell you.

The Wii Remote — or Wiimote — features infrared sensors and cameras, motion sensors and even Bluetooth. But, whether that’s not suitable for those of you who love to spout off techno-jargon to your friends and relatives, the hack shown above might be right up your alley. that is so Minority Report, as the video even says. Well, at least it’s close, eh?

Basically, you’re going to need to build a small infrared transmission grid (or array), but don’t let that term scare you. These can be purchased pre-assembled, or you can even form your own and ability it with a simple battery (like an AA). Once you have an LED array (and yes, you’ll be unable to see the infrared light transmitted), you’re ready to have some futuristic, novel fun with finger tracking. Is that yet another cool Wiihack or what?

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Original post by Brian White