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USA - Looking at its size, shape, white wrist strap and B-button on the bottom, it's easy to compare the Stix with the Wiimote, the wireless controller for the popular Nintendo gaming console. Except the Stix is for your PC.

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The Stix comes from Playhut, a toy company that also makes cute little indoor tents for kids. The Stix 200 remote, which began selling for US$49.99 at Target, Costco and other retailers this week, promises to "redefine the PC and online gaming experience" with the motion-sensing controller.

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