games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


Nyko Wii peripherals debut at CES (Update) photo

Nyko's got some pretty neat stuff coming up at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas for the Wii. The three accessories we've heard news of so far are the wireless sensor bar, a remote recharging station, and a high-def component cable. Here's the basic info from their press release:

Nyko’s Charge Station for Wii enables gamers to simultaneously charge two Wii remotes, maintaining a steady supply of power with two additional rechargeable NiMH batteries. The charging dock allows the user to easily keep 2 Wii-Remotes charged at all times by plugging into any wall outlet. The dock has convenient and easy to read LED indicator lights, as well as a 6 foot power cord that allows the unit to be conveniently placed in even the most crowded entertainment areas. For those active gaming sessions, the Charge Station for Wii also includes two rubberized battery covers to make sure even the most energetic gamer keeps a grip on the Wii-Remote. The Charge Station for the Nintendo Wii will has a suggested retail price of $29.99.

For the ultimate in convenience and performance, Nyko’s Wireless Sensor Bar provides a neat, obstacle-free gaming environment. With the Wireless Sensor Bar, Wii gamers can play up to 25 feet away from their television with no wires or cords. The Wireless Sensor Bar can be placed anywhere the consumer wishes, making it ideal for wall-mounted televisions and projectors. The product features up to 30 hours of battery life on four AA batteries (included), and also includes an optional built-in battery saving function which emits an audible alarm when the Wireless Sensor Bar has been left idle for a user-determined amount of time. The Wireless Sensor Bar for the Nintendo Wii will has a suggested retail price of $19.99.

To meet the needs of consumers demanding the best in visual performance from their Nintendo Wii, Nyko is proud to offer the HD-Link for Wii. The HD-Link provides a crystal clear image at a resolution of up to 480p. The cable also includes high-quality audio cables, providing realistic immersive sound. The HD-Link is 8 feet long to accommodate any entertainments setup and is shielded to provide interference-free performance. The HD-Link for the Nintendo Wii has a suggested retail price of $19.99.

Not bad. Not bad at all. Considering you'll probably save a ton on batteries in the long run, the recharging station sounds rather appealing at $29.99. And of course, everyone's been clamoring for a wireless sensor bar since the Wii's release.

[Via Gaming Bits

[Update: Pictures from CES are now available courtesy of MAXCONSOLE. Check them out at the link or in the gallery below.]


LAUNCH GALLERY (1 IMAGES)
Photo
 

Continue: More wii stories





prev next

14 comments | showing # 1 to 14

tazarthayoot's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 10:05
tazarthayoot
That is one shiny hand.
5lectro's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 10:26
5lectro
And i thought i'd seen the end of AA batteries when the gba came out... Goddamn it.
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 11:38
wardrox
30 hours and 4 AA batteries with the sensor bar? Is that good? If I, or other ppl in my house, are playing for about 4/5 hours a day it'll need the batteries changing every week.
jedipirate's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 12:16
jedipirate
I invested in 8 Rechargable batteries and a charger when I got my Wii. It's been a very worthwhile investment. 2 remotes with 2 batteries and a spare set to be ready when i need it.
cryocide's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 12:48
cryocide
I picked up Nyko's Charge Station for Xbox 360 and was sorely disappointed. One side of the charging dock and one of the battery packs was completely D.O.A. From what I've read on the reviews at EBGames's website, quality may be an issue with their "bargain price" accessories.
twesterm's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 12:54
twesterm
Bah. I don't want a wireless sensor bar, I want a wired sensor bar that can just plug into the wall and not the Wii.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 15:10
BluDesign
So, you move the batteries from the Wii mote and into the wireless sensor bar at double the battery useage. Good call Nyko.

While you're at it, why not set an uncontrolled fire to burn down a paper mill and maybe save a forest?

bigred1521's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2007 23:36
bigred1521
Go to radioshack and buy their 30 Minute battery charger. They have 2 units available, the more expensive of which ($40) can charge 4 batteries at once and comes with 4 AAA and 4 AA batteries. The batteries do cost $8 for a pair if you need more, but the investment is well worth it, as it indeed charges batteries from dead to full in about 30 minutes.
boombye's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2007 15:35
boombye
Whoa you can charge up Alkaline now?? Whoa where have I been.
iLink's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/07/2007 19:09
iLink
Im most likely going to buy the batter charger since ive gone through about $20 OF Batteries
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2007 11:02
Snaileb
fuck nyko!! I have thier rechargable 360 station with the two ports right... and it gets dissconnected from the port every 5 minutes!! I Have to plug it back in evertime. Not worth it (has rechargable batteries, thanx guys)
subnet6's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/08/2007 14:19
subnet6
So does the charger charge the batteries while they are in the controller or do you have to take them out?

Also, why can't we get a better photo of these things. It's like this is the only photo of these on the whole web.
Cieje3's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2007 02:23
Cieje3
Let's be REALLY careful about the products this brand pumps out, people.
This is the company who released the Xbox360-killing intercooler fan. Also, from personal experience Nyko makes a lot of the crappier accessories in the industries. I once worked at a used game store that would absolutely REFUSE to carry any of their products since they were known to cause systems to malfunction. Anyone remember PERFORMANCE brand? That little S#!tty bastard child of INTERACT? They were the worst! Wonder what happened to them? They were devoured by MADCATZ!!

Again let's all be careful with the brands of accessories we buy. Just my words of caution.
dprime's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/09/2007 13:04
dprime
It's cheaper and more convenient for two Wiimotes to get a rechargable battery docking station and eight rechargable batteries. You'd never be unable to play because of recharges, as you could always have the other batteries charging. With the above you'd need to put the Wiimote away and wait. If you play all day every day like myself that'd be a problem.

I'm mostly only into accesories made by Nintendo (or Microsoft) themselves. But Intec seems to be pretty reliable.
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos


    Win this!
    Dive in! meetup+play for a chance to win a PC

    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Crossfire Remote Pistol review
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review
    Left 4 Dead 2 review
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex review
    Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP! review
    more reviews
    Driver
    Avatar
    GT Racing Motor Academy
    Bad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 50868 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing

    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jonathan Holmes: Why No More Heroes HD could mean a Wii total victory





















    More Destructoid Originals




     Popular now more






















    Team Destructoid   tips@destructoid.com
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Dale North
    News Editor
    Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor
    Colette Bennett
    Tom Fronczak Brad Nicholson
    Ashley Davis Ben Perlee
    Conrad
    Zimmerman
    Chad Concelmo
    Jonathan Holmes Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Will Maddock Matthew Razak
    Dyson Joseph Leray
    Topher Cantler Samit Sarkar
         
      Dexter
    Adam Dork
    Daniel Lingen
    Hollie Bennett
    Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Stella Wong

    Josh Tolentino




     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online
    seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap
    our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?




    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006