Post by: Kairon on January 29, 2008, 07:04:27 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=15184
NYKO ANNOUNCES CORD-FREE WIRELESS ADAPTER FOR WII NUNCHUK
New Adapter Offers Wireless Convenience for Wii Nunchuk Owners
LOS ANGELES - January 29, 2008 - Nyko Technologies®, a premier peripherals manufacturer, today announced that they will release the Cord-Free wireless adapter for the Wii Nunchuk this February.
While the highly anticipated award winning Wireless Nunchuck for Wii is a brand-new standalone product, the Cord-Free wireless adapter for Wii Nunchuk differentiates from its sibling by converting your standard wired Nunchuk into a wireless peripheral. The adapter adds a convenient self-standing sleeve for the wired Nunchuk and a wireless signal dongle to the bottom of your Wii Remote. A small dongle provides lag-free wireless connection between your Wii Remote and Nunchuk and adds up to 15 feet of wireless range. The self-standing Nunchuk sleeve features a convenient compact cord management system keeping the existing Nunchuk cord organized and out of site. The Cord-Free wireless adapter for the Wii Nunchuk runs on two AAA batteries (included) and provides up to 60 hours of continuous gameplay.
"Nyko is dedicated to providing outstanding wireless solutions for Wii gamers," said Chris Arbogast, Marketing Director at Nyko Technologies. "We want to provide multiple options for those looking to untangle their Wii experience."
Nyko's Cord-Free wireless adapter for the Wii Nunchuk will be available at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Post by: vudu on January 29, 2008, 07:16:19 AM
Also, you misspelled Nunchuk in the headline.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 29, 2008, 07:20:07 AM
Post by: NeoThunder on January 29, 2008, 07:22:09 AM
Post by: vudu on January 29, 2008, 07:57:55 AM
QuoteThe Wireless Nunchuk costs $30. This costs $20. Combine that with the price of the actual Nunchuk and you're up to $40.
Originally posted by: insanolord
How exactly is this worse than the standalone wireless nunchuk?
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 29, 2008, 08:09:06 AM
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Originally posted by: insanolord
How exactly is this worse than the standalone wireless nunchuk?
because it will still have 2 feet of wire attached to it you freaking idiot.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 29, 2008, 09:07:26 AM
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Originally posted by: vuduQuoteThe Wireless Nunchuk costs $30. This costs $20. Combine that with the price of the actual Nunchuk and you're up to $40.
Originally posted by: insanolord
How exactly is this worse than the standalone wireless nunchuk?
That works if you're looking to buy a new nunchuk for this purpose, but if you don't need an extra nunchuk this is $10 cheaper with the added benefit of only having to rely on Nyko for the wireless connection and not have to worry about whether they got the accelerometers right.
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Originally posted by: insanolord
How exactly is this worse than the standalone wireless nunchuk?
because it will still have 2 feet of wire attached to it you freaking idiot.
The product has a way of dealing with the cord. I would have thought you'd have actually read the news article in question if you felt strongly enough about it to needlessly insult me.
Post by: Kairon on January 29, 2008, 09:39:54 AM
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Originally posted by: vudu
This is even worse than their wireless Nunchuk.
Also, you misspelled Nunchuk in the headline.
D'oh.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 29, 2008, 11:05:23 AM
Post by: Kairon on January 29, 2008, 11:22:24 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
What does it look like?
Take a look see
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 29, 2008, 11:24:12 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
What does it look like?
A monstrosity.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 29, 2008, 11:51:06 AM
Perfect for dumbell exercises in No More Heroes.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 29, 2008, 12:18:02 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Oh that's not so bad. I bet it provides a better sense of weight balance.
Perfect for dumbell exercises in No More Heroes.
I would never pay 20 bucks for that and it runs on AAA which is a no-no in my book. Plus I wonder who has a wingspan of 15 feet.
Post by: Illustrious Chen on January 29, 2008, 02:16:55 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
What does it look like?
A monstrosity.
wow that is worse than i could have possible imagined.
Post by: ShyGuy on January 29, 2008, 03:15:52 PM
Post by: Morari on January 29, 2008, 03:38:38 PM
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Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 30, 2008, 08:18:43 AM
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Originally posted by: Morari
I really fail to see the point of this product. But whatever.
I am interested in their third-party Guitar Hero controller however. With the release of the official ones' individual release pushed back to March now, I'm tempted to start looking forward to Nyko's just to spite the pile of incompetence that seems to be Red Octane/Activision.
You can't seriously be willing to buy a Nyko guitar. Activision has its problems but Red Octane makes quality hardware, and nearly everything Nyko makes is horrible.
Post by: darknight06 on January 30, 2008, 09:29:45 AM
Why March, wasn't it originally January? Do they just not give a crap? This can't be because of the way the guitar works is it?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 30, 2008, 09:39:51 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on January 30, 2008, 10:52:19 AM
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Originally posted by: insanolord
Red Octane makes quality hardware
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
...Oh, wait. You're serious.
Post by: Djunknown on January 30, 2008, 01:50:14 PM
Now a wireless classic controller on the other hand, that would be useful, and doable.
