Nyko’s new colored Wands available at selected retailers
Peripheral manufacturer Nyko is adding several new colors to its line of Wand controllers. Each color will be available at a specific retailer, so if you’re looking for a red Wand, but have never even heard of a Fry’s, try purchasing it online. The Wand colors and selected retailers are as follows:
- Gamestop: Green and Orange
- Walmart.com: Yellow
- Fry’s: Red
- Meijer Supercenters: Grey
The Wands are priced at about $30. The absolutely not recommended “paint it yourself” method will run you under $20 in materials.
Nyko’s new colored Wands available at selected retailers originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko reveals Wii Wand with built-in MotionPlus, more at CES
Last year at CES, Nyko unveiled the Wand, its take on Nintendo’s Wiimote. This year, the peripheral maker’s big item is … abracadabra … the Wand — with one exciting addition! The $40 Wand+ is a single, self-contained unit that includes MotionPlus compatibility. The device still supports the crazy Trans-Port stuff, like the original Wand does, which means that Wiimote buttons can be automatically remapped to buttons on other Nyko accessories, including its gun controller.
Nyko has also introduced two variants of its cookie-inspiring Charge Base IC remote charger: a version of the original in black and a new one that can accommodate four Wiimotes.
For PS3, the company has designed a new version of its Intercooler made to bulk up Sony’s Slim model, and the Media Hub Slim, a combination of a tiny remote control and a USB hub.
The Wand and Charge Base Quad IC are due in stores this March. The Intercooler will be available next month for $19.99, and the Media Hub Slim will retail for $19.99 when it’s released in April.
Nyko reveals Wii Wand with built-in MotionPlus, more at CES originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko Charge Base IC Hands-on/Butter Cookie Tutorial
When the holidays roll around, the gamers who buy everything they want throughout the year might find themselves stymied asked for a wish list. Today, we put the Nyko Charge Base IC through its paces, and it looks like a great way to pad your list to Santa. The Wiimote charger uses induction, which not only alleviates the need to plug everything in, but — as you’ll see in the above video — also looks really slick.
Also, to help justify this video’s existence, we teach you how to make butter cookies.
Nyko Charge Base IC Hands-on/Butter Cookie Tutorial originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko Charge Base IC for Wii now shipping
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Nyko Charge Base IC for Wii now shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko Zoom Case for DSi unleashed upon the world
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The last of Nyko’s Big Three from E3 has hit the marketplace, and it’s a doozy. The “Zoom Case” is, uh, well, it’s a protective case for the DSi with, yep — that’s a gigantic camera lens attached to it. And would you look at that? Nyko saved up enough for a real-life model. She really helps to sell the image of a social networking enthusiast. Don’t you think?
No, seriously, the Zoom Case “improves upon one of the landmark features of the DSi, enabling gamers to take higher quality images, which is perfect for the growing suite of social networking capabilities available on the platform,” says Nyko marketing director Chris Arbogast.
Ohhh … that explains it!
Nyko Zoom Case for DSi unleashed upon the world originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko’s ‘Wand’ controller easier to look at in different colors
Despite the interesting “Trans-Port” technology and the lower price, we’d have to say that the defining characteristic of the Nyko Wand is its ugliness. The four new colors for the device, in our opinion, help ameliorate that ugly factor. It could be because the red and blue buttons are gone in favor of a more monochrome look, or it could be because it’s slightly harder to compare these to the stock Wiimote. These four color options will be available in North America and Europe this holiday season. They have already launched in Japan, along with many other colors.
Nyko also announced the Charge Base IC, an induction charging dock that uses magnets to hold controllers in place, and also features a USB port for charging other items.
Nyko’s ‘Wand’ controller easier to look at in different colors originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko drops price on Wand, ships controller bundles
Nyko announced today that its two Wand controller bundles, which include the company’s weird-looking Wiimote and extension controllers, have shipped — a bit late of the original June date, but at least they made it out before spring 2010. The Action Pak includes a Wand and a gun controller, which uses Nyko’s “Trans-Port” function to include operable buttons on the gun itself (and not just a lever that hits the B button). The Core Pak includes a Nunchuk-alike with rumble.
The company also announced that it has knocked five bucks off the price of the standalone Wand controller, now offering the device for $29.99. That seems like a boon to Wii owners in a hurry to acquire a full complement of four Wiimotes.
Nyko drops price on Wand, ships controller bundles originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Well, Nyko’s lost it
Guys, Nyko just sent over its line-up for E3 and well, unless they’re giving us a little E3 humor (and trust us, we’d appreciate it) the entirety of the company is hopped up on goofballs. More than just out of ideas, Nyko seems to have sacrificed other good ideas on some sort of altar.
The Charge Grip Flex for the PSP we get, it’s a grip that charges. But the Type Pad Pro, a keyboard addition for the Nyko Wand? Nutty. And please, let’s all just bask in the glow of the Zoom Case, a protective case for the DSi with a 8x zoom built in: You know, for all the serious photography you’re doing with the DSi.
See what we mean? Lost it.
Well, Nyko’s lost it originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko’s Metal Pedal now available, includes splitter for double bass
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Are you bored of only using one foot in your music games? Did you decide not to slap down the cash for a Guitar Hero: Metallica pre-order? If you answered yes to both of these question, then this post is for you! Nyko announced today that it has released its Metal Pedal, a replacement bass pedal that’s compatible with all Rock Band and Guitar Hero drum kits on all platforms. Sure, the pedal’s metal-plated construction should make it attractive to all the leadfoots out there, but there’s another addition worth noting. The Metal Pedal comes with a splitter that allows players to hook up two bass pedals to either Rock Band or Guitar Hero drum kits.
A quick note on compatibility: According to Nyko, the Metal Pedal splitter can be used with the standard bass pedal for Rock Band 2 or Guitar Hero drum kits. The splitter functionality does not work with Rock Band 1 drum kits. Keep in mind that this only applies to the splitter, the Metal Pedal by itself is still compatible with all existing Rock Band and Guitar Hero drum kits.
The Metal Pedal is shipping now and will retail for $19.99.
Nyko’s Metal Pedal now available, includes splitter for double bass originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko reveals price, date, bundles for Wand controller
The Wand, Nyko’s take on the Wiimote, has a feature unique enough to interest us despite the appearance of the thing (seriously, it wasn’t just hit with the ugly stick, it is the ugly stick): its “Trans-Port” allows for extension controllers to have real, digital buttons of their own, instead of having to leave space for the Wiimote buttons or use levers to manually push them. The attachments also use their own rumble motors.
Nyko has just announced the details of the Wand’s release, revealing that it will be released on its own in April for $34.99, and in two bundles in June: the “Core Pak” and the “Action Pak.”
The $49.99 Action Pak contains one Wand and one Pistol Grip attachment, which has its own Trans-Port connector on the bottom for connection of additional Nyko accessories. It also features a hilarious orange cap, so people don’t think the Wiimote is a real gun. The Core Pak includes a “Wired Kama with Rumble,” a version of the Nunchuk with separate rumble motors. It will also be available for $49.99.
Between the slightly reduced price and the improved functionality, we’re starting to think about going all-Nyko with our Wii controllers. That seems … wrong, somehow.
Gallery: Nyko CES 2009 accessories
Nyko reveals price, date, bundles for Wand controller originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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