Nyko Charge Station IC

Yesterday I told you about Nyko announcing some new accessories for the Wii, including a new charge station. Today there is a little more known about it as well as the picture to go along with it. Not only does it look really cool, it works really cool as well. The station grips the Wii Remotes with a somewhat powerful magnet and charges the Wii Remotes via induction. You can leave them in their jackets, you can take them out, you can have the Motion Plus attached. It doesn't matter. It also has an extra USB port on the back that can be used to charge other things with an cord.

There is no word yet on release or pricing, but you can bet you'll find that out as soon as I do. I'm quite excited about this product. I've been using Nyko's Charge Station for almost two years now and love that thing.

Source: Gizmodo

Nyko Unveils New Accessories at GamesCom

Nyko has lifted the veil on what it's been working on lately. Announced at GamesCom today was the addition of ten new colors to their line that will be available in Japan. Of those ten new colors, four will be available in America; black, blue, purple, and red. These are nice additions to their already well made controller. I really like their Wii Remote alternative, especially since it's cheaper. The only issue I have with it is that if you bought it before the Motion Plus was available chances are it won't work with the add on. That has been fixed and the newer controllers are compatible.

Also announced was the Charge Base IC. The new battery charger works on induction technology and will allow you to charge your Wii Remote without having to remove the silicone jackets, which is a major plus. It also uses powerful magnets to hold it in place while it is charging.

Another welcome announcement was that of the Type Pad Pro. This device plugs into the bottom of your Wii Remote and gives it a bit of the look of an airplane. It functions just like the chat pad for Xbox 360 controllers and will allow you to type out messages without the need of an additional keyboard.

If you happen to be at GamesCom this year head over to the Nyko booth and take a look at these new products. You can find them in Hall 8, Aisle B, Booth #036.