Tag: Nyko

  • Nyko Smart Clip Brings Second Screen Gaming On The Cheap

    Photo courtesy polygon.com
    Photo courtesy polygon.com

    With new consoles come the inevitable third-party accessories, but Nyko showed off one at E3 that actually caught my eye.

    This is the Nyko Smart Clip and it is a simple idea that will most likely find its way into my living room. It is a plastic clip that attaches to either your PS4 or Xbox One controllers and had a rubberized grip that can hold any iPhone, Android, Windows or Blackberry phone as you game. With the integration of Smartglass and other second screen experiences, the Smart Clip looks like a useful option.

    Also for someone, like me, that texts while gaming this is a huge help. Thanks Nyko!

    The Nyko Smart Clip will release this fall. No price was given.

    Photo courtesy polygon.com
    Photo courtesy polygon.com
  • New Nyko Wii U Accessories Impress At CES

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    Nyko showed off some new [amazon_link id=”B009AGXH64″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U[/amazon_link] accessories at the CES show this week and they look to be very good additions for any Wii U owner.

    Above you see the Pro Commander controller which is their answer to Nintendo’s Pro Controller butthere is one big difference in that Nyko has staggered the sticks on the controller so now it is almost the perfect twin of an Xbox 360 controller. It is wireless and will hold a 25 hour charge with the battery which is well below the 80 hours that Nintendo’s controller carries. The real selling point should be the $34.99 price point which is $15 dollars cheaper than Nintendo.

    Below is the Charge Station U, a dock that charges your Gamepad but also has two charging spots for Wii controllers as well as rechargeable battery packs for each. The Charge Station will also cost $34.99.

    Finally, the UBoost may be the most needed accessory for Wii U owners who play for extended periods of time and need more than a few hours charge from their Gamepad. It will double the Gamepad’s battery life and also comes with a kickstand for when you sit your Gamepad down or for TV viewing. It will come in white or black and only retail for $19.99, which sounds completely reasonable.

    We all know Nintendo systems are the king of peripherals but these new items from Nyko appear to be more useful than fluff.

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