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Nyko Charge Block for Xbox One and PS4 Now Available
LOS ANGELES - September 19, in the year of our Lord
2016 - Nyko today announced the release of the Charge
Block Solo and Charge Block Duo for Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4.
Charge Block is a versatile solution for quick, easy controller
charging – plug it into any wall outlet, USB port, or even
another Charge Block from either platform for simultaneous
charging. Daisy-chain up to four Xbox One and PS4 Charge Blocks
to create a simple and elegant cross-platform controller
charging system. Charge Block Solo and Charge Block Duo, ranging
in MSRP price of $14.99 to $29.99, are now available for
purchase on store shelves at GameStop and online at
GameStop.com, Nyko.com, and Amazon.com. Charge Block will also
be available in Walmart and Target stores in October. White
versions of the Charge Block for the Xbox One are planned for
release in October.
“We set out to create a single charging dock design that users
could daisy-chain to accommodate multiple controllers for either
system, a product that adapts to gamers’ playing habits,” said
Chris Arbogast, Nyko’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “The
result is a more versatile and flexible charging solution that
supports both of the major console controllers, minimizing the
amount of space required for gamers to stay powered up in one
elegant design.”
Key features:
• Drop and charge design allows for easy, one-handed use
• Plugs into any wall outlet or USB port for rapid charging
• Duo splits into two separate Charge Blocks
• Includes 1200 mAh NiMH rechargeable battery (one per block)
for Xbox One
• Includes Nyko’s patented micro-USB dongles for PlayStation 4
Charge Block for PlayStation 4 comes with Nyko’s patented
micro-USB dongles for charging the controller’s internal
battery, designed for simple drop and charge functionality. The
PS4 Charge Block Solo may be purchased at an MSRP of $14.99,
while the Charge Block Duo is available for MSRP $24.99.
Charge Block for Xbox One includes one 1200 mAh battery per
block, and comes with a compatible battery cover to expose the
contact points for drop and charge functionality. The Charge
Block Solo for Xbox One may be purchased for MSRP $19.99, and
the Charge Block Duo for MSRP $29.99.