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Title: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Les Thomas on January 12, 2008, 01:56:15 AM
Get ready to go completely wireless Q1 2008.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=15104

 NYKO'S WIRELESS NUNCHUCK FOR WII WINS CNET'S "BEST OF CES" AWARD FOR THE GAMING CATEGORY AT 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW    


Las Vegas - January 10, 2008 - Nyko Technologies announced today that its Wireless Nunchuck for Wii received a "Best of CES" award from the editors at CNET (www.cnet.com). The winners of the "Best of CES" awards were announced Wednesday, January 9 at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.    


"The nomination for CNET's 'Best of CES' award was an honor in itself, but taking home the award for the gaming category is an even greater privilege," said Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing at Nyko Technologies. "Winning this prestigious award showcases how highly consumers and the tech community think of Nyko's commitment to advancing gameplay technologies."    


"Chosen from hundreds of products at CES, Nyko's Wireless Nunchuck for Wii demonstrates the creativity, excellence and vision that sets the standard in gaming," said Jai Singh, editor-in-chief of CNET and senior vice president for Content Development. "The 'Best of CES' awards bring together the top consumer electronics that will impact the coming year for consumer electronics."    


Selected by CNET's unbiased and expert editors, winners are recognized as the hottest products in their respective technology categories for unmatched innovation, creativity and ability to excite consumers while helping them explore the digital world. CNET's editors not only received and reviewed hundreds of entries, but also scoured the CES show floor for products to consider for the prestigious award.    


The ten categories included digital photo and video, car tech and GPS, cell phones and smart phones, computers and hardware, emerging technologies, gaming, home audio, home video, MP3 and portable video players, and televisions. A video of the winners and finalists showcasing their technologies can be found at http://www.cnet.com/ces.    


Using a dongle that attaches to the bottom of the Wii Remote, the Wireless Nunchuck features full accelerometer support for motion-based gameplay and is compatible with all games that require the Nunchuck controller attachment. The Nunchuck's ergonomic design is perfect for both left and right-handed players. Two AAA Batteries (included) provide up to 30 hours of gameplay. The Wireless Nunchuck for Wii will be available in the first quarter of 2008.

Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: TheFleece on January 12, 2008, 02:18:06 AM
Is there a place for the wrist strap? Maybe future designs will have grips, but I don't think the Wiimote should get more encouragement to be any more phallic than it already is. Maybe wear some gloves. Cool product nonetheless.

http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=133  
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 12, 2008, 02:31:22 AM
I believe that this comes with a separate strap that hooks into the nunchuk. I'll wait until someone puts the accelerometer through its paces to make sure it's as good as Nintendo's, but if it is I'll probably pick one of these up.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: shammack on January 12, 2008, 02:48:12 AM
I can see how this would be a useful product if your arms are thirty feet long.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 12, 2008, 02:55:04 AM
I also think 29.99 for the wireless nunchuk is too much.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 12, 2008, 03:08:51 AM
Wait, this thing is 30 bucks? Never mind then.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 12, 2008, 03:56:35 AM
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Originally posted by: shammack
I can see how this would be a useful product if your arms are thirty feet long.


or just the length of normal arms, idiot
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: matt oz on January 12, 2008, 04:20:44 AM
$30 + AAA batteries = no buy for me.

I've already spent a lot of money on a AA charger and a bunch of batteries, so I really have no interest in buying AAA batteries for a Wii accessory.  I guess size was their reason for doing it, since one AA wouldn't be enough, and two AAs would be too big.  The nunchuck isn't meant to be wireless.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: DAaaMan64 on January 12, 2008, 04:25:26 AM
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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
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Originally posted by: shammack
I can see how this would be a useful product if your arms are thirty feet long.


or just the length of normal arms, idiot


I'm six feet tall and have never had a problem with the chord length.  I agree with shammack.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: ShyGuy on January 12, 2008, 04:52:37 AM
 The Nyko Wireless Nunchick is neither wireless nor a nunchuck, talk amongst yourselves.

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idiot


Ha! hutspah!
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Morari on January 12, 2008, 05:02:02 AM
THIS POST HAS BEEN CENSORED FOR YOUR PROTECTION

--Bureau of Internet Morality
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 12, 2008, 08:59:25 AM
you guys are just hating on it because that one kotaku writer didnt like it (because he is a moron.)  thats cool though, i will get one or a couple of these and play with one controller on my head and the other resting on the floor the way i like and laughing, at you specifically.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Kairon on January 12, 2008, 09:26:46 AM
I'd get this if I could fit it in some of my third party Zappers, but that thing you attach to the bottom of the wiimote must make it incompatible with my zapper casings.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Crimm on January 12, 2008, 12:04:49 PM
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Originally posted by: shammack
I can see how this would be a useful product if your arms are thirty feet long.


QFT

There is no reason this thing should have won an award.  What problem does it really solve?
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Smoke39 on January 12, 2008, 12:09:36 PM
You don't have to have a wire in your lap when playing sitting down?
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: UncleBob on January 12, 2008, 12:37:18 PM
I seriously don't see what the deal is with this thing...  I would have preferred a Wireless Classic Controller before this thing....
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Crimm on January 12, 2008, 12:44:32 PM
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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
you guys are just hating on it because that one kotaku writer didnt like it (because he is a moron.)


I can taste bile in the back of my throat every time I agree with the preeminent "OMG THERE IS PORN OF FF7" news site.  Good job guys, now go back to posting your totally asinine rumors.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 12, 2008, 03:30:43 PM
Wow, CES must have really sucked this year.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 12, 2008, 04:18:24 PM
While it does sound interesting and mimics the first party nunchuk nicely its still retarded since its 10 bucks more, no one knows how well the motion sensor is on that thing and AAA batteries suck.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Arbok on January 12, 2008, 04:22:28 PM
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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
you guys are just hating on it because that one kotaku writer didnt like it (because he is a moron.)  thats cool though, i will get one or a couple of these and play with one controller on my head and the other resting on the floor the way i like and laughing, at you specifically.


Are you a Nyko stockholder by chance?
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Crimm on January 12, 2008, 05:41:58 PM
I would like a wireless gamecube extension cord.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 13, 2008, 12:08:50 AM
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Originally posted by: Arbok
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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
you guys are just hating on it because that one kotaku writer didnt like it (because he is a moron.)  thats cool though, i will get one or a couple of these and play with one controller on my head and the other resting on the floor the way i like and laughing, at you specifically.


Are you a Nyko stockholder by chance?


yeah i have been a member here for seven years just for that, a clever sneak i am.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: UncleBob on January 13, 2008, 01:44:52 AM
Nyko sucks.  This will too.

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Originally posted by: Crimm
I would like a wireless gamecube extension cord.


Ummm.... what?
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 13, 2008, 05:03:01 AM
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Originally posted by: UncleBob
Nyko sucks.  This will too.

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Originally posted by: Crimm
I would like a wireless gamecube extension cord.


Ummm.... what?


I think he means a device where you plug one thing into the end of the GC controller cord and one into the GameCube (or Wii) and you could tie up the rest of the GC controller cord and presto, you have a Wireless (sort of) GameCube controller without having to settle for a third-party controller.

And Nyko did make one great product recently, the Classic Controller Grip. Of course, it didn't involve anything electronic, it was just a couple pieces of plastic, but it makes the Classic controller a lot more comfortable to hold and has a place for the remote. Best $7 I ever spent on a gaming accessory.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 13, 2008, 06:06:12 AM
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Originally posted by: Crimm
I would like a wireless gamecube extension cord.

Now that is an attachment that I originally proposed back when we first saw the Wii.
Think of the SNES 4-player adapter only wireless and with GC controller ports. I sit way too far from the TV to ever hook up GC controllers.
I'm not quite sure how it was accomplished before, but its really not gonna work now.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 13, 2008, 10:52:16 AM
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Originally posted by: Crimm
I would like a wireless gamecube extension cord.


WAVEBIRD??
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Kairon on January 13, 2008, 01:01:12 PM
LOL.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: ShyGuy on January 13, 2008, 01:20:27 PM
Oh man, this thread is gold, Jerry, gold!

Illustrious Chen is playing everything so humorlessly, it's awesome.

One of Ty's Dupes?
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 13, 2008, 07:57:59 PM
watch out fur me bubby, my humor style got me perma banned from 3 forums already, many years of membership or no.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Stogi on January 13, 2008, 08:08:27 PM
Uh OHHHHHHHH


SPAGHETTIOS
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: trip1eX on January 14, 2008, 03:45:13 AM
This is needed for WiiSports Boxing.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 14, 2008, 04:08:33 AM
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Originally posted by: trip1eX
This is needed for WiiSports Boxing.


thank you, all that punching is really bad for whipping the wire around in your own face i agree, and punching in different directions, (sometimes i like to punch the person standing next to me) is really difficult with the wire getting stretched out.   also since i have a bunch of cats, just normal play is enough to drive them wild and grab the wire all the time.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Kairon on January 14, 2008, 04:32:41 AM
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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
Quote
Originally posted by: trip1eX
This is needed for WiiSports Boxing.


thank you, all that punching is really bad for whipping the wire around in your own face i agree, and punching in different directions, (sometimes i like to punch the person standing next to me) is really difficult with the wire getting stretched out.   also since i have a bunch of cats, just normal play is enough to drive them wild and grab the wire all the time.


Truth. Cats love wires.
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 14, 2008, 06:49:00 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Truth. Cats love wires.


do cat-buses love wires, kairon-chan?  
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: ShyGuy on January 14, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
idiot

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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
because he is a moron

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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
sometimes i like to punch the person standing next to me


GOLD JERRY GOLD

On the subject, I have a Nyko wireless sensor bar and it sucks batteries like a Flowbee. Will this Nunchuck suffer the same fate?
Title: RE:Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Kairon on January 14, 2008, 06:03:15 PM
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Originally posted by: Illustrious Chen
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Truth. Cats love wires.


do cat-buses love wires, kairon-chan?


No. Cat-buses love wire-buses. Duh.
Title: RE: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award
Post by: Kairon on January 29, 2008, 06:59:25 AM
I... just decided I wanted one of these... *boggle*