Speaking at their big-hitting E3 media briefing, have revealed a Zapper 'lightgun' for the Nintendo console - adding yet another peripheral to the growing range of attachments available for the 'disruptive' system.

Ninty describe the Zapper as the "first offspring" of their Wiimote and Nunchuck controllers, and we're told it will function like "a machine gun".

We're also informed the new controller will function with the new Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles game as well as Ghost Squad. Medal of Honour will also use the Zapper in some fashion. Software bundled with the controller may also help show-off what it can do.

The Zapper will cost 19.99 USD in North America. More shortly.

By Luke Guttridge