According to Nintendo’s website, South African gamers will soon get the chance to try out the Wii Zapper when Link’s Crossbow Training hits our shelves this month.

Link’s Crossbow Training comes bundled with the latest accessory for the Wii, the Wii Zapper. The Wii Remote and Nunchuk fit snugly inside this gun-like apparatus (with the Nunchuk’s chord wrapped safely inside a handy compartment) and voila, you can play arcade style games in your living room.

The Wii Remote slides on top of the gun, the barrel as it were, while the Nunchuk forms the gun handle. There is a grip beneath the barrel for your right hand, while your left hand wraps around the lower handle and the Nunchuk.

Set in the Hyrule realm from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, this shooting-gallery-style game sees players stepping into the shoes of hero Link to guide him through a series of crossbow shooting tasks.

The Wii Zapper is also compatible with various other Wii games including Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, Ghost Squad, Medal of Honour Heroes 2 and House of the Dead 2 & 3 Returns.

More details about an exact date and pricing when it hits the wires.

[UPDATE] Core Gaming has confirmed that Link’s Crossbow Training will arrive on South African shelves this October. It will cost R349 and will come bundled with the Wii Zapper.