Nyko reveals Wii Wand with built-in MotionPlus, more at CES

by JC Fletcher on Jan 7th 2010 10:25AM

Last year at CES, Nyko unveiled the Wand, its take on Nintendo's Wiimote. This year, the peripheral maker's big item is ... abracadabra ... the Wand -- with one exciting addition! The $40 Wand+ is a single, self-contained unit that includes MotionPlus compatibility. The device still supports the crazy Trans-Port stuff, like the original Wand does, which means that Wiimote buttons can be automatically remapped to buttons on other Nyko accessories, including its gun controller.

Nyko has also introduced two variants of its cookie-inspiring Charge Base IC remote charger: a version of the original in black and a new one that can accommodate four Wiimotes.

For PS3, the company has designed a new version of its Intercooler made to bulk up Sony's Slim model, and the Media Hub Slim, a combination of a tiny remote control and a USB hub.

The Wand and Charge Base Quad IC are due in stores this March. The Intercooler will be available next month for $19.99, and the Media Hub Slim will retail for $19.99 when it's released in April.

Nyko CES 2010 lineup

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Tags: ces-2010, charge-base-ic, charge-base-quad-ic, intercooler, intercooler-slim, media-hub, media-hub-slim, motionplus, Nintendo, nyko, nyko-wand, wand-plus, Wii

Reader Comments (53)

Nintendo won't have it. They'll probably sue.

I think I'll get this. I don't want to pump more money into Nintendo if I don't have to, so this works out. I've been wanting to get a Wand anyway.

I would like to highlight this as a GOOD IDEA! Nintendo, pay attention here...less attachments/hassle...GOOD!!!! I'll be picking up a couple of these when they launch I think.

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