Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[IRL: gfxCardStatus, Nyko Charge Base 3 for PS3 and the OG iPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/irl-gfxcardstatus-nyko-charge-base-3-for-ps3-og-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/irl-gfxcardstatus-nyko-charge-base-3-for-ps3-og-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/irl-gfxcardstatus-nyko-charge-base-3-for-ps3-og-ipad/#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Different strokes for different folks. While Darren may have long since sworn off tablets as productivity machines, our very own Billy Steele (a designer by trade, don'tcha know) has been using one to workshop projects with clients. For Darren, anyway, productivity means having a laptop with a discrete GPU at the ready -- except for when the GPU drains his battery life, which is where an app called gfxCardStatus comes in. Rounding things out, we've got Jason Hidalgo talking up the different ways he's attempted to charge his needy PS3 controllers. All that and more after the break.

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IRL: gfxCardStatus, Nyko Charge Base 3 for PS3 and the OG iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PlayStation Vita may not have the electric longevity to replace your portable music player, but Nyko figures there's no good reason it can't take up the role of rocking your bedroom. The accessory outfit's stereo speaker charging dock for the Sony's fledgling handheld hasn't changed much since we saw it at CES, save for the fact that it's available now. $30 turns your Vita into the most overpowered alarm clock (assuming you download the upcoming app from the PSN store) your nightstand has ever seen. What of the PS Vita Power Grip? A Nyko representative tell us it's on the way, but doesn't have anything to announce at this time. Read on for the charging dock's official press release.

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Nyko's PlayStation Vita speaker stand goes on sale for $30, Power Grip still MIA originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nyko Kindle Fire power case, Vita speaker stand hands-on

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Nyko Kindle Fire power case, Vita speaker stand hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kindle Fire owners will be happy to hear that their lightweight tablet is getting hit with the same assortment of accessories, including a speaker stand, an assortment of charging accessories and even its very own battery life-extending Power Case. You'll find the full press release after the break -- in case you really need to know more about that Yo Gabba Gabba! clock radio / charging dock.

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Nyko drags Yo Gabba Gabba to CES, unveils PS Vita, Kindle Fire accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nyko Power Grip review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsbatterybattery packBatteryPackcharge baseChargeBaseextended batteryExtendedBatteryfeaturefeaturedfeaturesGripnintendonykoPowerPower Grippower pak+PowerGripPowerPak+reviewFri, 18 Nov 2011 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Nyko Zoom for Kinect hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/nyko-zoom-for-kinect-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/nyko-zoom-for-kinect-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/nyko-zoom-for-kinect-hands-on/#comments Microsoft's next Xbox 360 Dashboard update may be packing enough deep Kinect integration to make your inner Anderton tingle with glee, but it won't do you much good if you live in a shoebox apartment, cramped dorm, or happen to own a couch. For all of its fun tricks, the Xbox's depth sensor is woefully farsighted, and doesn't play nice if you stand too close. What's a motion loving, spatiality challenged gamer to do? Well, we've heard of one option.

Nyko announced the Zoom for Kinect quite some time ago, making lofty promises of reducing the sensor's minimum required play distance by up to 40 percent. It performed notably well when we gave it a whirl at E3, but with Redmond's Kinect heavy Dashboard redesign just around the corner, we thought we'd give it a second look.

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Nyko Zoom for Kinect hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fisheyefisheye lensFisheyeLensGaminghands-onKinectKinect AccessoriesKinect AccessoryKinectAccessoriesKinectAccessorylensMicrosoft KinectMicrosoftKinectMotionMotion GamingMotionGamingNykoNyko ZoomNyko Zoom KinectNykoZoomNykoZoomKinectvideoZoom KinectZoomKinectThu, 20 Oct 2011 11:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Nyko's $30 Zoom for Kinect now shipping to tiny-roomed gamers worldwide]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/nykos-30-zoom-for-kinect-now-shipping-to-tiny-roomed-gamers-wo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/nykos-30-zoom-for-kinect-now-shipping-to-tiny-roomed-gamers-wo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/nykos-30-zoom-for-kinect-now-shipping-to-tiny-roomed-gamers-wo/#comments Kinect ownership means you've got to keep a good ten square feet of space totally free to play in, and that's nearly impossible for many inner-city, bedroom and dorm-room gamers. Fortunately for them, Nyko has developed a solution so simple it's positively genius -- clip-on lenses that reduce the distance the Kinect can see, bringing players closer to the TV. After the break you'll find a video and press release -- but more importantly, the Nyko Zoom is available right now for $29.99 in all good retailers, and some of the bad ones too, probably.

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Nyko Zoom for Kinect

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Nyko's $30 Zoom for Kinect now shipping to tiny-roomed gamers worldwide originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's be honest, balancing coursework with recreation is just as important as maintaining a balanced food diet -- perhaps even more. After you spend countless hours hitting the books, cramming for tests, and writing papers, you're just going to need something to turn your brain to mush. Don't worry, we have just the thing: video games. It doesn't matter how many midterms you have, we're sure we can find something to help you slack off. Of course, it's not going to be easy; you'll have to wait until next semester (at least) to get your hands on the PlayStation Vita, but that doesn't mean that you don't have options now. Jump past the break -- we can probably help you find something to get you through mid-terms with your sanity intact. Don't want to shell out cash to have fun this semester? Enter our back to school sweepstakes! Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win, and drop by our giveaway page for more details.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: gaming originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nyko Zoom gives space-limited Kinect users more room on August 23 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hands-on with Nyko's Zoom Kinect and extended battery packs for the 3DS originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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E3 2011 is upon us, and you know what that means, a heaping helping of new gaming gear from Nyko. Zoom for Kinect is a set of clip-on specs that lets you get 40 percent closer to the sensor bar with no loss of function -- so the studio apartment set can get in on the gesture gaming craze. Nyko's Play Clock is a charging dock for Nintendo's 3DS that doubles as an alarm clock, because you always wanted to turn your 3DS into an alarm clock. Nintendo's new handheld could definitely use some longer battery life, however, so the company's also rolling out three new extended battery packs for the 3DS. There's the Shock n' Rock that brings thrice the juice, "added vibration feedback," and four speakers to your personal gaming party, while the Power Grip is an ergonomic external battery that also triples the 3DS' battery life. Lastly, the Game Boost battery simply snaps on for an extra hour or two of gameplay. Prices and availability remain unsaid, but there's eye candy in the gallery below and PR's after the break.

Gallery: Nyko Accessories at E3 2011

Continue reading Nyko cures Kinect's farsightedness, brings bountiful battery life and alarm clock capability to the 3DS

Nyko cures Kinect's farsightedness, brings bountiful battery life and alarm clock capability to the 3DS originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nyko Power Pack+ and Charge Base for Nintendo 3DS review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsbatterybattery packBatteryPackcharge baseChargeBasefeaturefeaturedfeaturesnintendonykopower pak+PowerPak+reviewSun, 03 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nyko solves your 3DS battery concerns with Power Pak+]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/nyko-solves-your-3ds-battery-concerns-with-power-pak/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/nyko-solves-your-3ds-battery-concerns-with-power-pak/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/nyko-solves-your-3ds-battery-concerns-with-power-pak/#commentsNyko solves your 3DS battery concerns with Power Pak+ If you took the time to peruse our early review of the Nintendo 3DS, and it sure looks like a lot of you did, you're probably well aware that battery life is a serious concern. We managed just over three hours on a charge, which is really bad for a handheld gaming console. Nyko is the first to offer a solution, the Power Pak+, which actually replaces the stock Nintendo pack, screwing on to the back and offering double the battery life -- which still sadly doesn't approach the longevity of the DS Lite. The company is also releasing a new charging stand that will let you juice up that pack just by setting it down, useful because once you affix this bump the stock charging pad won't work. The Power Pak+ will cost $19.99 and ships on March 27, while the Charge Base is $29.99 and hits stores a week later. It'll be up to you to provide the pants with bigger pockets necessary for the extra bulk added here.

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Nyko solves your 3DS battery concerns with Power Pak+ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsaccessorycharge baseChargeBasecharging baseChargingBasenintendonykopower pak+PowerPak+third-party accessoryThird-partyAccessoryWed, 09 Mar 2011 23:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Nyko's CES 2011 gaming peripheral lineup: Intercooler STS, Perfect Shot Pro, and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/nykos-ces-2011-gaming-peripheral-lineup-intercooler-sts-perfe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/nykos-ces-2011-gaming-peripheral-lineup-intercooler-sts-perfe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/nykos-ces-2011-gaming-peripheral-lineup-intercooler-sts-perfe/#comments A pinch of gaming here at the annual Consumer Electronics Show? Yeah, we'll take that. Nyko's just revealed a wheelbarrow full of new goods to pore over at this year's edition of the show, and we get the feeling that PlayStation Move owners will be particularly pleased with what's on offer. For the PS3, the outfit has revealed that its Raven Standard and Raven Alternative controllers are shipping now for $34.99 apiece, as is the 2- / 4-port charging station. Moving onto newer goods, the Power Shot for Move is a newfangled rifle attachment (seen above) for Sony's play on motion gaming, with an MSRP that's not quite final and a projected release date of March 2011. Moreover, there's a pistol-like Perfect Shot for Move (also shipping in March at a price that's TBD), and if you're looking for a similar charging solution for your Xbox 360, the Charge Base S will do just that for $24.99.

Comically enough, this year marks the return of the infamous Intercooler, but hopefully the STS version won't cause your Xbox 360 S to go up in smoke. For those who like to take chances, it'll hit retail next month for $19.99. Closing things out is the Perfect Shot Pro for Wii, which is a revamped version of the original Perfect Shot that features vibration support; it'll ship in April for right around $20. Head on past the break for the full release, or spend a few precious minutes digging into the eye candy below. Or both.

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Nyko's CES 2011 gaming peripheral lineup: Intercooler STS, Perfect Shot Pro, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - GamingBits
Read - IGN
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PlayStation Move accessories charge controllers, keep your pesky imagination in check originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nyko Wand+ hands-on

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have five Nyko Charge Base IC units to give away to five lucky winners. Just admit it: you want one!

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out!

Huge thanks to Nyko for providing the gear!

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Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part five: win one of five Nyko Charge Base IC units! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nyko's just unleashed its latest charging base for Wii controllers. This newest unit makes use of induction charging, so you can dispense with the sleeves, and just throw your contollers or Wands straight onto the dock for charging. The controllers are attached to the dock via magnets, and it also boasts a USB port for charging up other devices. The Nyko Charge base comes with two battery covers that are compatible with both Wiimotes and Nyko's own Wands, as well as two rechargeable battery packs. It's available now at Sam's Club and Amazon, and retails for $39.99. Full press release is after the break. Also, be on the lookout -- we'll be giving away five of these puppies on Black Friday (among many, many other things).

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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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Gallery: Nyko ships $25 Zoom Case for DSi: because your DSi totally needs a zoom lens

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Hey there, happy Friday! We here at Engadget love giving things away, as you probably already know... and today we have something very special for our dear, beloved readers. Nyko's graciously provided us with 10 very special pink Kama wireless nunchuks for the Wii (which should go very nicely with those just-unveiled Wii Wands). These Kamas aren't available to purchase -- so if you win, you'll be one of a very select few to own them, which is always nice to hear, right? Read the full rules after the break, and get commenting to win! Good luck.

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Oh, Nyko -- always keeping us on our toes. After showcasing the Wii Pistol Grip at CeBIT, the company is swinging big at E3 with a few new accessories. Starting things off is the abomination you see above, which sure looks an awful lot like some janky knockoff cellphone we peeked back in August. Officially, the Zoom Case for DSi protects your handheld and provides an 8x zoom for magnifying the external camera; never mind the fact that it makes your DSi infinitely less portable. Moving on, there's the Charge Grip Flex, a accessory for the PSP-2000 and PSP-3000 that sports a built-in rechargeable battery and a bonus gripping surface. For the Xbox 360, there's the SpeakerCom 360, which enables your parents to hear all those whining tweens brag in fantastically high tones about how they just "pwned you." Lastly, there's the Type Pad Pro for Wii, a wireless keypad (via USB) that makes typing in Opera or messaging your pals a heck of a lot simpler. Mum's the word on pricing and availability right now, but all that should change soon enough.

Gallery: Nyko launches Type Pad Pro for Wii, gonzo Zoom Case for DSi

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Gallery: Nyko Wand Wii remote flung wildly in Wii Bowling



Update: Nyko pinged us to say that the gun we toyed with is actually the newer, more refined version of the Perfect Shot, or more specifically, the Pistol Grip attachment for the Wand. It'll be available this Spring in the Wand Action Pack.

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What would CES be without a little video gaming, huh? Thanks to Nyko, we won't ever have to find out (at least in 2009), as it's bringing a smattering of new Nintendo Wii accessories to the desert. Kicking things off right is the simply titled Wand, which is said to be the "world's most advanced alternative to the Wii remote." Aside from doing everything the Wiimote does, the April-bound device also features the firm's Trans-Port technology, which "enables control and vibration feedback to be electrically replicated on a compatible attachment accessory." Up next is the Charge Station EX ($34.99 this April), which improves upon its successor by adding a LED battery indicator and a "new sleek look." Finally, the Kama Charge Kit is an all-in-one charging solution while simultaneously stores and charges both the Wiimote and Kama controllers in one unit. All the fine print is hosted just after the break.

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After six months of what we can only imagine were pained, laborious negotiations, Nintendo and Nyko announced today that they've settled that lawsuit over Nyko's Kama wireless nunchuk controllers. No mention of how much Nyko had to pay up to make this all go away, but apparently the company's agreed to tweak the Kama's design to make it looks less like Ninty's original -- we'd say a good beginning exercise would be to try and figure out why anyone actually needs an off-color wireless nunchuk, and then going on from there.

[Via Joystiq]

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Dry your eyes, drummer. We feel your sense of loss at the news that Rock Band 2 may not be getting its promised second kick pedal after all, ruling out proper reenactments of Lars' two-foot prowess (without a little modding). Now at least you can improve the quality of that one kicker you do have, replacing it with something a little more weighty. Nyko's aptly-named Metal Pedal, a bargain at $20, works with both Rock Band games as well as Guitar Hero: World Tour on all platforms, and is made of real metal to give a more authentic heft. No, nothing will feel quite like the real thing, but it's surely better than that cracked hunk of plastic you've been meaning to send back to Harmonix for months.

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So, here's a conundrum for ya. Sony's PlayStation 3 has been all but universally hailed as a stellar Blu-ray player and a respectable part of any home theater. But Sony forgot to include an IR receptor on the thing, making it incompatible with the vast majority of universal remotes on the market. Solution? An Infrared-to-Bluetooth converter. For the longest while, the original IR2BT was the de facto choice for handling the conversion, but now that it has been replaced with the more expensive (and versatile, in fairness) IR2BTci, CNET decided to roundup three other viable options so you, the almighty consumer, could make the choice that serves you best. Hit the read link for a gathering of the reviews, and don't forget to curse Sony for making you go through this exercise in the first place.

Update: RemoteShoppe has a similar, and equally helpful, roundup of its own.

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So, here's a conundrum for ya. Sony's PlayStation 3 has been all but universally hailed as a stellar Blu-ray player and a respectable part of any home theater. But Sony forgot to include an IR receptor on the thing, making it incompatible with the vast majority of universal remotes on the market. Solution? An Infrared-to-Bluetooth converter. For the longest while, the original IR2BT was the de facto choice for handling the conversion, but now that it has been replaced with the more expensive (and versatile, in fairness) IR2BTci, CNET decided to roundup three other viable options so you, the almighty consumer, could make the choice that serves you best. Hit the read link for a gathering of the reviews, and don't forget to curse Sony for making you go through this exercise in the first place.

Update: RemoteShoppe has a similar, and equally helpful, roundup of its own.

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It's certainly not for everybody, but if Wii-playing parties are a regular occurance at your place, or if you happen to have a bunch of Wiimotes lying around for some other purposes, you may want to consider Nyko's new Charge Station Quad, which promises to keep four of 'em topped off at all times. You'll also, of course, get four of Nyko's own NiMH rechargeable battery packs with the package, and four rubber battery covers to prevent any unfortunate accidents. Look for this one to hit all the usual locations sometime next month, when it'll set you back $50.

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Let's be honest here -- you skimped by snagging the 40GB PlayStation 3 back in the day, and now you're in need of a few extra USB ports and a multicard reader. Thankfully, your fortunes have changed since the days of your original purchase, primarily due to your drunken decision to bet the farm on Seth Petruzelli over the weekend. Whatever the case, Nyko's unsightly Media Hub+ -- which adds a trio of USB sockets and a multicard reader to the 40GB PS3 -- is finally available, and it's just $19.99 for those with no shame in adding it to the face of their console. So, who's tossing a brown grocery bag over their head and picking one of these up?

[Via IGN]

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We just never got the hang of that little blue robotic man, with his arm-blaster and his wall jumping and his awesome friends, and the Nyko Wing helped none at all: we managed to kill they guy about five seconds after picking up the controller. Still, it's a nice little chunk of plastic. It's much more natural in the hand than that funky Classic Controller, and seems rather high-quality for a Nyko product, but the d-pad is too mushy for our taste, and the whole assembly seems a tad too light. Either way, we're sticking with Mario.

Gallery: Nyko Wing hands-on: we still suck at Mega Man

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Nyko Wing hands-on: we still suck at Mega Man originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Love your Wii but tiring of your standard control options? Looking for something that involves less arm swinging, feels a little bit more like an Xbox or PS3 experience, and loses that Classic Controller cable? Well the folks from Nyko are here for you, and they want to hold you all night long... and they brought the Wing. What's the Wing you ask? It's essentially a standard gamepad on highly concentrated crack-cocaine. The wireless controller features two analog sticks and a plethora of buttons (both up front and around the back), and can run for around 30 hours on a pair of AAA batteries. No word on price or release date, but if you notice a sudden crime wave and rash of unexplained fires, the Wing is probably out.

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Nyko's Wing Wii controller floats into your waiting hands originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nyko's got a knack for delivering some of the ugliest, most preposterous third-party peripherals on the planet, yet -- for whatever reason -- we can't help but love 'em. The latest abomination from the outfit that begins to grow on you almost immediately is the Media Hub for PlayStation 3. For those that went cheap on the 40GB PS3 and missed out on a multicard reader and the full array of USB ports, this here adornment presumably connects to one of those USB sockets and adds three more while tossing in the card reader you've so dearly missed. Thankfully, Nyko's only charging $19.99 for this, so you should be okay even if your ship has yet to come in.

[Via Joystiq]

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Nyko's Media Hub for PS3 inelegantly adds USB ports, multicard reader originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like Nyko's nunchuck controllers for the Wii could possibly be getting a whole lot more limited, at least if a recently filed lawsuit plays out the way Nintendo would like. As Bloomberg reports, Nintendo is claiming that Nyko's wireless Kama nunchucks not only infringe on its trademarks for the Nunchuk name and packaging, but that they wholly appropriate the "novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the color and materials used in the Nintendo Nunchuk controller." For its part, Nyko is not surprisingly only saying that it has "not knowingly violated anyone's intellectual property," and that they're "still examining this."

[Via Wii Fanboy]

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Nintendo sues Nyko over nunchucks, ninjas still silent originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're anything like our boy Ryan, you've been wearing that Wii Fit out ever since you took delivery. Unfortunately, you've probably been doing a bit of unintentional jogging when logging miles back and forth to the local mini-mart for batteries. If you can't seem to keep your Wii Balance Board charged, Nyko has introduced a novel solution: the Energy Pack for Wii Fit. Our pals over at Nintendo Wii Fanboy were able to get ahold of this very unit and put it through its paces, and generally speaking, they were quite impressed with the $20 peripheral-for-a-peripheral. Head on over for the full writeup and a smattering of pics.

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Nyko's Energy Pack keeps your Wii balance board juiced originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 May 2008 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's about time 360 owners get some rechargeable Nyko love via the Charge Base 360, which is shipping to stores at a $34.99 clip. So why should you care? This charger / controller storage solution comes with two NiMH drop-in (i.e. shaped for your 360 controller) rechargeable batteries that promise to make your gaming downtime a lot less extant. Nyko says a single charge will provide "up to" 25 hours of play time while charge time takes about 2 hours per controller. If you act quickly, you could get one of the limited 80s coffee table-friendly Black & Gold-colored units which go on sale June 2.

[Via IGN]

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Nyko ships Charge Base 360, first 200 come from 1986 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 May 2008 20:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nyko's already let loose a wireless nunchuck and a cord-free adapter for your standard issue nunchuck, but if those options are a little too subdued for your taste, you may want to consider one of the company's new "limited edition" Kama models, which are also wireless and available in your choice of four colors of varying degrees of garishness. That includes gray, black, pink and gold (or gold details, it seems), each of which are limited to between 150 and 300 units and cost $35 each. Yes, that's a premium over the standard model, but just imagine the looks of adoration you'll get when you whip one of these out at your next Wii Sports tourney.

[Via Wii Fanboy]

Update: Nyko's PR rep informs us that the limited edition Kama wireless 'chucks are in fact the same price as their standard wireless nunchuck ($35), which itself demands a premium over Nintendo's regular wired model.

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Nyko intros "limited edition" Kama Wii nunchucks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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