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Nyko introduces wild looking Wing Classic Wireless controller for Wii

2:39 PM on 09.02.2008, Nick Chester 13 comments

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I haven't really had any problem with Nintendo's official Classic Controller for the Wii. Well, except for the fact that it had a wire. Oh, and that it wasn't colorful enough. 

Introducing the Nyko wireless Wing controller. The Wing communicates with your Wii remote via a dongle, providing a 10 foot wireless range. Two AAA batteries power the Wing, and should provide up to 30 hours of playtime; additionally, the Wing has a USB port that can be used to charge rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately, the wing doesn't come with those, so you'll have to provide your own. 

This baby will cost $29.99, and will be available this October. I'm pretty happy with my standard Classic Controller, but I must admit that I don't use it enough to warrant any real complaints. This thing is also crazy colorful, to the point where my eyes kind of burn a bit. 

Still, for those of you who have nightmares about tangled wires, the Wing might be your (RHYME ALERT!) thing.

LOS ANGELES - September 2, 2008

Nyko Technologies®, the premier game console peripherals manufacturer, today revealed its new wireless controller design, the Wing™, for the popular Nintendo Wii™ game console system. Using Nyko’s wireless dongle system that conveniently plugs into the bottom of the Wii Remote™, the Wing eliminates the cord for games that require the Classic Controller.

With a sleek aesthetic, colorful appeal and an ergonomic design, the Wing incorporates utility with a refreshing look for a value unmatched by any other controller available on the market. Nyko’s wireless dongle plugs into the Wii Remote, providing up to 10 feet of wireless range and up to 30 hours of playtime on two AAA batteries. For the environmentally conscious, the Wing comes equipped with a USB port and cable for easy charging of rechargeable batteries (not included) and it boasts a rugged, durable build.

“As more and more games utilizing the classic controller scheme become available through the Virtual Console and WiiWare Channels, we wanted to offer a step up to what was currently available,” said Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing at Nyko Technologies. “With the new Wing controller, we’re providing gamers with old-school gaming compatibility, combined with modern ergonomics and wireless technology.

Nyko’s wireless Wing classic controller will be available in October for the suggested retail price of $29.99. Please visit www.nyko.com for more information.

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Artimecion's Avatar
Artimecion at 09/02/2008 15:03
wow.. just.. wow.

It's like a controller for the under 2s. And special people.
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ChunkyB at 09/02/2008 15:24
It makes me want some skittles. That's all.

I played SMRPG for a few hours yesterday, and the cable never bothered me a bit. Plus, the classic controller is like the best controller ever, so why would anybody buy this monstrosity.

I'm guessing they just made this in hopes that the classic controllers would be pulled from the shelves because of that lawsuit.
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MisterMingo at 09/02/2008 15:27
Looks ugly as hell with the red, but actually, I kind oflike the overall design. And at least it's wireless. Might pick one up.
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killatia at 09/02/2008 15:50
No use for me i have 2 wavebirds for my wireless needs.
twentythoughts's Avatar
twentythoughts at 09/02/2008 16:40
The Classic Controller is good enough for me, but for the fact that the shoulder buttons are useless for games that require that they be pressed a lot. Too damn squishy.
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Cube at 09/02/2008 17:30
GOD NO.

the last thing I want for my nintendo is a junk sony controler wannbe since sony has only made sucky ass controlers since 1995.


You can get areal controler for wii it called the SNES controeler knock off

or you can get the real thing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C2YgypSZWQ
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Daxelman at 09/02/2008 19:07
I like it, I could do without the red buttons, but I like it alot.

Added to the Stuff I Need for my Wii list.
WutDaHeckMan's Avatar
WutDaHeckMan at 09/02/2008 20:41
why do turd party peripherals always always look like playschool toys for toddlers
megatron0016's Avatar
megatron0016 at 09/02/2008 22:01
i dont like the color scheme but on the flipside i play a lot of geo wars for wii and i could do with a controller with better placed thumbsticks
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 09/02/2008 22:31
I'm not a big fan of any third-party controller, but this one at least looks interesting. Gotta love the patriotic colors.
MF DOOM's Avatar
MF DOOM at 09/03/2008 01:18
Look like tampon with extra wings for leakage.
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