Author Topic: Nyko Wireless Nunchuck Wins Consumer Award (Read 11644 times)

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.

TheFleece · « **Reply #1 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

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #2 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.

shammack · « **Reply #3 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.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2008, 02:55:04 AM »

I also think 29.99 for the wireless nunchuk is too much.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2008, 03:08:51 AM »

Wait, this thing is 30 bucks? Never mind then.

Illustrious Chen · « **Reply #6 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

matt oz · « **Reply #7 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.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #8 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.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #9 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!

Morari · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2008, 05:02:02 AM »

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Illustrious Chen · « **Reply #11 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.

Kairon · « **Reply #12 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.

Crimm · « **Reply #13 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?

Smoke39 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2008, 12:09:36 PM »

You don't have to have a wire in your lap when playing sitting down?

UncleBob · « **Reply #15 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....

Crimm · « **Reply #16 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.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2008, 03:30:43 PM »

Wow, CES must have really sucked this year.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #18 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.

Arbok · « **Reply #19 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?

Crimm · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2008, 05:41:58 PM »

I would like a wireless gamecube extension cord.

Illustrious Chen · « **Reply #21 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.

UncleBob · « **Reply #22 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?

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #23 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.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #24 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.

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