Wii Weighted Gloves turns gamer into virtual badass, actual outcast

We’re beginning to encounter an odd psychological effect of too much exposure to CTA’s wild and wacky game accessories. It’s almost as if we’ve developed some strange variant of Stockholm Syndrome that’s tricked us into believing that the Weighted Gloves for Wii are worth twenty bucks. At least the premise makes sense — strap your Wiimote and Wii Nunchuk into these weighted gloves and start in on your fave boxing game. The space-age velcro fasteners will hold your controllers tightly in place as you throw punches and dodge jabs with the best of ‘em. And if you really want an out-of-this-world experience, try it while wearing wings! Get a closer look after the break.