Nintendo and Nyko settle Nunchuk dispute peacefully
Filed under: News
Nintendo and Nyko have finally come to an agreement over the Kama Wireless Nunchuck. Nintendo filed suit against the peripherals manufacturer back in June, claiming that the Kama imitated Nintendo’s own Nunchuk too closely in form and shape.
As part of the settlement agreement, Nyko will be allowed to continue selling the Kama, but in a redesigned form. Even before this announcement, Nyko changed the shape of the Kama to this weird ridged thing. Nyko will show a wired Kama controller and Wing Classic Controller at the 2009 CES.
“We are pleased to have resolved this dispute,” NOA’s Reggie Fils-Aime said in the very short press release announcing the settlement. “The Nunchuk and Wii brands are familiar to consumers worldwide, and Nintendo is dedicated to vigorous defense of those brands.”
Nintendo and Nyko settle Nunchuk dispute peacefully originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wii Fanboy hands-on with the Nyko Wing controller
Filed under: Reviews, Peripherals
Nyko’s been manufacturing peripherals for awhile now. We’ve spent time with the Kama wireless Nunchuk, their wireless Nunchuk adapter and even the Perfect Shot. Now their latest peripheral, the Wing, attempts to best Nintendo’s Classic Controller through wireless technology. Does it succeed? Read on and find out!
The first thing I noticed stacking them up side-by-side was that the Wing feels more natural in my hands. Not that the Classic Controller doesn’t, but the ergonomic design of the Wing makes it easier to grip and more comfortable. Also, Nyko’s controller is just a tad bigger, meaning its more suited to an adult’s hands.
Another area the Wing succeeds over the Classic Controller is the analog sticks. The Wing’s analog sticks have extra grip on them, more than the Classic Controller’s single ring, meaning there’s less slipping and sliding your thumbs around on the sticks. Not a huge problem, mind you, but it does help one notice the fault in Nintendo’s controller.
The Wing doesn’t beat the Classic Controller in all areas, however. For one, the d-pad on the Wing is a lot less sturdy than the Classic Controller’s. It has more play, but it’s made from less sturdy material than that of Nintendo’s controller. I’ve used the Wing for several hours, and the d-pad hasn’t become less stable and games haven’t failed to recognize my inputs, but I am still concerned at the longevity of the Wing’s d-pad.
And, finally, what of battery life? Well, to tell the truth, I haven’t noticed a big difference. Since it uses a wireless dongle that attaches to the Wiimote, it uses the AA batteries in the Wiimote, as well as the AAA in the Wing. However, before using the Wing, I would generally get 8-10 hours of gameplay out of the Wiimote, depending on what I was playing, of course. With the Wing, it’s about the same. To say I was surprised would be an understatement.
In the end, the Wing is a great solution. Sure, it’s an extra $10 (MSRP lists it at $30, but you can find it for just a few bucks over $20 online), but you’re going wireless and you’re getting a controller that is more comfortable and will let you play for longer. If you’ve got the extra cash and are in need of a Classic Controller alternative, check out the Wing.
Wii Fanboy hands-on with the Nyko Wing controller originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nyko unveils a strange concept: a wireless Classic Controller
Filed under: News, Peripherals
Nyko’s Wing is the first truly wireless Classic Controller alternative (that isn’t actually a GameCube controller): instead of a short cord, it communicates with the Wiimote via a wireless adapter. Unfortunately, it also looks about as comfortable to use as the Turbo Touch 360. The patriotic-looking Wing runs on two AAA batteries, and can even recharge them while playing via a USB cable. Nyko has yet to release any price or release date for this controller.
What’s so weird about a wireless Classic? It may not connect to the Wiimote with a wire, but it’s still connected. You still have to have the Wiimote sitting next to you (which isn’t really a problem). The controller communicates wirelessly with the Wiimote, and then the Wiimote communicates with the Wii. It’s like a relay for your button presses. We want one like GameCyte’s preview copy.
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Wii Warm Up: Wing of Freedom
Filed under: Wii Warm Up
Is the wirelessness worth the battery thing and the slightly less elegant presentation? Have you been waiting for a wireless Classic Controller solution? Have you ever wanted to be, like, three feet away from your Wiimote?
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