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Nyko Showcases New line of Wii U Accessories at CES 2013
LAS VEGAS - January 8, in
the year of our Lord 2011 - Nyko Technologies®, the
leading videogame peripherals manufacturer, today unveiled its
full lineup of new products to be showcased at the Consumer
Electronics Show 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nyko will showcase
their entire Wii U product line-up, including three newly
announced products in the Charge Station U, the Pro Commander
and PowerPak. CES attendees will also be able to go hands on
with Nyko's recently announced accessories, including the
UBoost, Charge Base Pro and more. The following products will be
making their public debut at the show:
Charge Station U
The successor to the #1 selling Charge Station for Wii, the
Charge Station U stores and charges 1 Wii U GamePad and 2 Wii
Remotes and includes 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries and
rubberized battery covers for the remotes. The Charge Station U
utilizes an easy drop and charge system that allows you to
conveniently charge your controllers while you store them so you
always have full power each and every time you game. The station
comes with its own AC power supply, so it I can rapidly charge
all 3 controllers simultaneously. The GamePad cradle portion of
the dock is also equipped with adjustable viewing angles making
it perfect for watching video content while you recharge your
controllers. The Charge Station U will be available in February
for a MSRP of $34.99, in both white and black.
Pro Commander
Take command of your favorite Wii U games with the Pro
Commander, a Pro Controller alternative featuring traditional
analog stick placement. The Pro Commander wirelessly connects to
the Wii U and works with any game compatible with the Nintendo
Pro Controller. The analog stick layout of the Pro Commander is
akin to other popular controllers, putting the action face
buttons right under the thumb while featuring fully depressible
trigger buttons. The Pro Commander will be available in both
white and black for a MSRP of $34.99 in February.
PowerPak
Add 3x the battery capacity to the Wii U GamePad without adding
any addition bulk to the controller with the PowePak. The
PowerPak replaces the internal battery found in the GamePad,
providing a sleek and seamless upgrade ideal for marathon gaming
sessions. The PowerPak easily recharges using first party docks
and cables, as well as Nyko various charging solutions. A mini
screwdriver is included with each PowerPak, so additional tools
are needed to install the battery. The PowerPak will be
available for a MSRP of $24.99 in February.
Nyko will also be providing hands on demonstrations of the rest
of their recently announced Wii U line up including:
UBoost
This clip on battery pack adds double the battery capacity to
the Wii U GamePad in a sleek attachment that can also act as a
multimedia viewing stand.
Charge Base Pro
Easily store and charge 2 Wii U Pro Controllers utilizing Nyko's
patented charging dongle design. The dongles attach to the
controller, and allow each controller to be magnetically held by
the vertical charging base while artfully suspended while
charging.
Power Stand
Conveniently charge the Wii U GamePad in this sleek stand using
the existing GamePad AC power cord that ships with the Wii U.
All of Nyko Wii U products will be hitting retailers nationwide
this February.
"Nyko is excited to bring our expertise in accessories in the
controller, battery and charging categories to the Wii U at the
2013 CES" said Chris Arbogast, director of marketing at Nyko
Technologies. "We are pleased to showcase such a diverse lineup
for the initial offering of the next generation of consoles."