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Nyko Enters Mobile Charging Sector
LAS VEGAS - January 7, in the year of our Lord 2014
- Nyko Technologies®, the leading videogame peripherals
manufacturer, today unveiled its full lineup of new products to
be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 in Las Vegas,
Nevada. Nyko will showcase new power and cooling accessories for
next-gen systems. CES attendees will also be able to go hands on
with Nyko's Power Base™, a Qi™ induction charger compatible with
some of the most popular mobile phones. The following products
will be making their public debut at the show:
Power Base
After selling millions of chargers for various controllers and
portable systems, Nyko now brings its charging expertise to the
mobile market with the Power Base. The Power Base is a Qi
enabled charger compatible with the Galaxy S® 4, Nexus™ 5 and
other Qi enabled phones. The Power Base includes the Qi charging
adaptor required for the Galaxy S 4 while support for the Nexus
5 is already built-in with no additional hardware required. Its
unique wedge design stands out, and allows for easy use when
charging, while keeping your phone attractively displayed on
your nightstand or desk. The Power Base will be available this
spring for a MSRP of $39.99.
Intercooler for PlayStation 4
Nyko brings its Intercooler line to next-gen with the
Intercooler for PlayStation 4. Designed to pull hot air out and
away from the system, the Intercooler is ideal for keeping your
home theater setup at optimal temperatures. The Intercooler
attaches to the back of the PlayStation 4 console, and does not
interfere with any of the rear ports on the system. Nyko is
debuting concept images at CES 2014 with a release schedules
this spring for a MSRP of $24.99.
PowerPak™ for PlayStation 4
Add up to 2x the battery capacity (1000 mAh) to the DualShock® 4
controller with the PowerPak. The PowerPak attaches to the back
of the controller adding minimal bulk while providing a sleek
and seamless upgrade ideal for marathon gaming sessions. The
PowerPak easily recharges though the Micro-USB port or through
Nyko's Charge Base for PS4. The PowerPak will be shown in
concept images at CES 2014 with a release schedules this spring
for a MSRP of $19.99.
Charge Link
Nyko will be showcasing specialized Micro USB cables for both
the Xbox One™ and the PlayStation 4 designed for simultaneous
play and charging on each console. Both Charge Links for Xbox
One and PlayStation 4 will be 8ft long, and the Xbox One version
will feature LED charge indicator lights. The Charge Links for
Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will be available this January for a
MSRP of $9.99.
Power Grip for PS Vita (2000 Series)
Nyko's best-selling PS Vita accessory is back and customized for
the new slim form-factor of the PS Vita 2000 series. The Power
Grip adds 2x the battery life to the portable console, as well
as ergonomic grips, ideal for marathon Remote Play sessions or
road trips. Utilizing a standard Micro USB port, the Power Grips
are easily rechargeable from the same cables used to charge the
PS Vita. The Power Grips will be available in North America once
a formal launch date is set for a MSRP of $19.99.
"Nyko is excited to bring our expertise in the charging category
to devices like the Galaxy S4 at CES 2014" said Chris Arbogast,
director of marketing at Nyko Technologies. "We are eager to
bring a fresh take on the mobile charging market by replacing
the plane pad design of most induction chargers with an elegant
and user friendly wedge."