We already posted about Nyko’s newest intercoolers for the PS3 and Xbox 360 and they’re pretty dope looking, so I just wanted to get some hands-on photos for you guys. The PS3 media hub that was announced the other week is clean, simple and sits flush with the system. You wouldn’t ever know it was an add-on attachment. Nyko makes great accessories that are economical and perfect all major console platforms. Can’t wait to review the new intercooler for my overheating Xbox 360 Elite. Gallery after the jump. → Read More
Console running a little hot? Come September, you’ll be able to pick up Nyko’s Intercooler TS for the Xbox 360 ($24.99) or PlayStation 3 ($34.99). The PS3 version offers variable fan-speed control and both models feature TempSmart, which provides automatic cooling levels based on the ambient room temperature around your console. Both snap right on to the back of the console and can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position. → Read More
Today, Nyko announced a tiny little media hub for your PS3. What can said hub do for you? It adds three extra USB ports in addition to a memory card slot that supports SD and Memory Sticks. The Media Hub for PS3 should be available in August for $20. → Read More
Uh oh, Nyko is in a bit of trouble over their Kama Nunchuck. Nintendo is claiming that the LA-based console accessories manufacturer has infringed on two design patents and its trademark. Nintendo is seeking financial compensation and an immediate halt of sales. “wholly appropriates the novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the color and materials used in the Nintendo Nunchuk controller,” Nintendo said You’re just noticing this, Nintendo? → Read More
We got a note today that the Charge Base 360 is shipped, and you should be able to find them at your local Best Buy. The Charge Base 360 is a charging station that powers up two Xbox 360 controllers at the same time. Smart players would have four controllers: two for head gaming while two more charge up in the background. Then if the power dies mid-frag you could swap out and keep the action going. We love it. → Read More
If you’re using your Wii Fit enough to warrant a rechargeable batter pack, God bless you. Nyko’s Energy Pak is a rechargeable battery with LED charge indicator that fits right into the Wii Fit and offers 20 hours of life. It comes with an AC adapter. Available on May 19, the pack will cost $19.99 and should be on Nyko.com shortly. We gave out about five billion Nyko products at the meet-up and just reviewed the wireless nunchuck so rest-assured these guys make good product. → Read More
[photopress:wiicont.jpg,full,center] Rid yourself of the stupid and useless cords on the nunchuck, Wii owners. Nyko’s wireless adapter for the nunchuck is now available in stores. The Cord-Free add-on lasts up to 60 hours via two AAA batteries and operates up to 15 feet away. It’s well worth the $20 price tag and you know it, Wiiers. Product Page → Read More
We first saw Nyko’s Zero controller at CES and now it’s in stores. The $60 controller is the first PS3 controller to hit the market with rumble capabilities (dual vibration motors). But it’s not a one trick pony. The Zero boasts up to 25 hours of continuous play and can be recharged via USB. Range on the Zero is up to 30 feet thanks to the utilization of the 2.4GHz wireless network and it’s packed with an accelerometer that can detect six different directions of motion. Its unique metal polymer hybrid design keeps things cool via aluminum panels that help dissipate heat. The Zero comes in silver, white and black. Product Page → Read More
Attention Wii owners, Nyko has announced that the wireless nunchuck will be loosed into the wild in February. The wireless adapter will retail for $20. That is all. Product Page → Read More
Front Man retails for $59.99 and it’s wireless. I trekked ass from the LVCC to the Hilton to check out Nyko’s line of gaming accessories for the Xbox 360, Wii and PS3. This is what I found. → Read More
[photopress:87027_WL_Nunchuck.jpg,full,center] Product Name: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck, Charge Base 360 and Frontman wireless guitar controller Description: The Wireless Nunchuck eliminates the wire between the Wii controller and the nunchuck attachment; the Charge Base 360 wireless charges the included battery for the Xbox 360; the Frontman is a wireless guitar for the Wii (and PS3 and PS2) that works with the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games. Everything’s wireless! Price: The Nunchuck is $30; the Charge Base is $30; the Frontman (Wii version) is $50 In-store date: Nunchuck comes out Q1 2008; Charge Base is Q1 2008; and Frontman’s release date is mysteriously not listed… Site: Nyko Why it’s cool: Because Nyko makes the console accessories that you really want to use. The Wireless Nunchuck, for example, just makes sense; why it’s not wireless to begin with I’ll never know. → Read More
One of the problems I’ve had with the PS3 is the sort of last-generation feel of the controller connection when you have to charge it up. A USB mini port? That’s so old-school! It works all right, I guess, but it’s ugly and the wires stick out of the ports all the time – what you want is something as advanced as the console it’s for. Nyko has you covered; their new charger is fast, good-looking, and only costs 30 bucks. You can’t go wrong, and you won’t ever have to worry about losing those cords or having their loose ends tarnish your entertainment center’s flawless facade. You put a little adapter on the USB port of your controller, then you can just stick the thing on the other thing and it’ll charge it up like nothing else. Useful for those marathon sessions where you can only break for long enough to order a pizza and change your pants. Nyko Charge Base 2 → Read More
If I were forced to pick one thing I didn’t like about the Wii, other than it being a glorified GameCube, would have to be the wired Nunchuck. Let’s face it, we live in a wireless world and why shouldn’t that apply to everything else in life? I flail around when I box and many time have I lost control of the damn thing because it’s tethered to the Wiimote. Thank the tech gods for Nyko, purveyors of all that is game console accessories. I wish they’d bring back that nacho heater thing, but alas, it cannot be done. So in return they’ve decided to release a wireless Nunchuck for the ever-lovable Wii. A receiver plugs into the normal jack on the Wiimote and will thusly communicate over a 2.4 GHz band. More details at CES. Nyko Reveals Wireless Wii Nunchuck [IGN] → Read More
I think Nyko is pretty aware of its target demographic. Let’s see: they play games in small groups, hence charging stations for four Wiimotes. Then they have a strange little scoring read-out so one of the players — the one who loves numbers — can keep score. Then it has four white drink cups and a chip dish. Finally, it has a hand dryer. Nyko, in a nutshell, has described all the things I needed as a child. Yes, I was (was! Ha!) a fat, sweaty videogame-addicted twerp with a friend who was seriously OCD about numbers and I had at most four friends at any one time. The party station will be $24.99, priced just at that sweet spot between “Christmas Money” and “Grandma PLEASE!” E3 2007: Nyko Wii Party Station [IGN] → Read More
We don’t normally tip you off on Woot deals, but this one was too good to pass up. iPods die at the most inopportune times and it really burns my biscuits because it’s happened to me too many times. Anyways, it’s Two for Tuesdays and up for grabs is a pair of Nyko iBoost Rechargeable Battery Packs for $19.99. As Borat would say: “That is quite a good deal and I think you should visit the site and purchase those items.” Woot → Read More
For those tired of constantly replacing their AA batteries because of all the Wii-mote action, here comes a way to save some money on batteries (that is, if you end up spending more than $30 for batteries in your Wii lifetime). The Nyko Wii Charge Station is now available for $30 on Amazon.com. The station includes two NiMH rechargeable battery packs that replace the two AA batteries normally needed to power the Wii-mote. It also comes with a 6-foot power cable, two rubberized battery covers and an LED indicator that lights up when fully charged. A single battery will take 1.5 to 2 hours to recharge, and two Wii-motes will take 3.5 to 4 hours to charge, according to a recent review by IGN. Nyko Wii Charge Station [via Uncrate] → Read More
If you’re like me and have serious problems holding your PSP in your hand while trying to watch a movie, you may want to check out Nyko’s new Charger Grips. Other than offering a more comforting experience while you use your PSP, the Charger Grips will give you an extra 1.5x of play time, along with the ability to hold the PSP steady without hitting the bumper buttons while watching UMDs. Nyko also says the Charger Grip will relieve strain, so if you spend hours playing Tekken: Dark Resurrection, Nyko’s Charger Grips may be up your alley. Nyko’s New Charger Grips For PSP [product page] → Read More
In response to claims that Nyko’s Intercooler 360 Xbox cooling system burns up Xbox 360s, Nyko is essentially saying that it’s impossible and that you people better calm yourselves. Fair enough. However, they’re also saying: While a small percentage of all products suffer from defects, the total defect rate for the Intercooler 360 is well under 1%, which is less than half of the average for consumer electronics products. All consumer products will suffer from a small number of defects, and Nyko is extremely proud of the low defect rates for the Intercooler 360. For those consumers who feel they have received a defective product, Nyko will replace both the damaged Intercooler 360 and Xbox 360 console upon first hand verification that the Intercooler 360 caused the system to fail. So if something happens, give them a ring, but it’s probably no their fault. Home Page → Read More
, Nyko’s still going ahead and shipping two of its own battery chargers for Xbox 360 controllers. The first is the Power Kit 360, which is their $14.99 version of the Play and Charge Kit from Microsoft. This allows you to plug in and charge while you’re still playing. The second is a Nyko Charge Station 360, which is like Microsoft’s charging station and plugs into the wall to charge your battery packs, but ships with two packs free instead of just one. They’re both $29.99. All things being equal, we’d probably go with Nyko’s since they have two packs. And because we like supporting the little guy. Product Page [Charge Station 360] Product Page [Power Station 360] Press Release [Team Xbox via Xbox 360 Fanboy] → Read More
