Alright, E3 has officially kicked off. No, I’m not there, but it’s all good. Seriously, don’t be sad for me. Before we the E3 train gets going at full speed, how about some news that comes from out of nowhere?

POWER A has just announced they will be releasing the world’s first “Mini” Wiimotes!! I’m sure all of you are just like me and thinking, “Are Wiimotes too big?” Honestly, no, they’re not. The thing is, we’ve never seen any sort of drastic redesign of the controller. They have all been well made replications that basically offer different colors, like the ones I reviewed from UltraSaves. So, the fact is that we don’t know if making them smaller is necessary or not. What I do know, is that I love the fact that POWER A is making something we haven’t seen yet, and certainly didn’t expect.

The Pro Pack Mini will include a MiniRemote and MiniChuck (awww….cutest name ever!). They will offer full functionality with WiiMotion Plus; I do hope the add-on doesn’t look silly when attached… The Pro Pack Mini will be available sometime in August for $49.99 in multiple colors, including thundersex black!! I haven’t gotten any media for the controllers yet, but you can find the full press release after the jump.

POWER A UNVEILS FIRST MINI CONTROLLERS FOR WII™

New MiniRemote™ and MiniChuk™ Put Big Game Play in a Smaller Package

Los Angeles, CA– June 14, 2010 (E3 EXPO, Booth #5312) – POWER A, the retail consumer products brand of Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA), today announced the launch of its Pro Pack Mini, a MiniRemote™ and MiniChuk™, for Wii™. The first of its kind, the Pro Pack Mini offers the same functionality as the Nintendo Wii™ Remote and Nunchuk, in a sleek, miniature size ergonomically designed to provide a more comfortable grip for players of all ages. POWER A will be showcasing the new controller, along with introducing additional video game accessories, at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles from June 15-17.

Including the MiniRemote™ that is 35% smaller than the original Wii™ Remote, the Pro Pack Mini features:
· MotionPlus™ compatibility
· Contoured surfaces providing a natural grasp for more precise handling and eliminating edge pressure points during extended play
· A silky, soft touch finish for a no slip grip that doesn’t require a glove
· Larger A, 1 and 2 buttons for overall increased accuracy and enhanced game play
· Glowing main control buttons for anytime use in any environment
· A variety of color options including Black, Purple, Pink and Teal

The Pro Pack Mini will have a MSRP of $49.99 and will be in all key retailers beginning in August 2010.

“Players will immediately enjoy the sleek feel and handling of the MiniRemote™ and MiniChuk™,” said Eric Bensussen, president of POWER A and BDA. “While the smaller devices work well for children with smaller hands, they really provide a more comfortable grip for kids and adults, extending game time, control and enjoyment.”

About POWER A
POWER A creates reliable, high quality and innovative accessories that amplify consumers’ experiences with the world’s best technologies. This consumer products division of Seattle-based BDA, Inc. partners with some of the most popular consumer electronics companies in the world, including Nintendo of America Inc, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, Microsoft® and Apple®. Committed to producing the safest products possible, POWER A carefully monitors product development and quality assurance to exceed the testing requirements of its licensors. POWER A products are available at major retailers in North America, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. To learn more about POWER A accessories, please visit www.PowerA.com . POWER A: Amplify Your Experience™.