Nyko Squares Off With
Latest Accessories for GameCube, Nintendo's Long-Awaited
Gaming System
NYKO
Technologies(TM), the leading manufacturer of portable
game accessories, unveiled its lineup for the highly
anticipated GameCube(TM).
Available
in November, just in time for the GameCube's release,
NYKO's accessories include the Star Pad(TM) controller,
the Advance Link(TM) cable, the Radio Flyer(TM) wireless
controller, the Knockout Pro(TM) arcade stick and the
Game Switch(TM) RF unit. NYKO's high-quality,
competitively priced accessories provide gamers with the
tools needed for the extreme gaming experience.
"We're
hoping to re-establish our brand within the console
market with our GameCube lineup," said Joseph Kim,
director of sales and marketing, NYKO Technologies.
"Core gamers will recognize the quality and the
improvements made to our console accessories."
The
highly anticipated Nintendo GameCube system launches in
North America on Nov. 18, 2001, and features an entirely
new console design, multifunctional controller and
hardware for a heightened gaming experience. Nintendo has
created the GameCube in order to realize the highest
level of performance and to enhance the productivity of
software development.
NYKO's new Nintendo GameCube
accessories include the following:
Star Pad
With an emphasis placed on
fundamentals, a 10-foot cable for comfortable play, an
ergonomic design and button layout makes the NYKO Star
Pad (MSRP $29.99) the ideal replacement controller for
the GameCube system. The Star Pad provides all the
advanced features of the Nintendo game pad, including a
separate analog camera stick/ button, built-in vibration,
directional pad and analog control stick.
Advance Link
The NYKO Advance Link (MSRP
$9.99) is a nine-foot, high-quality cable that allows the
Game Boy Advance unit to be connected directly to the
Nintendo GameCube system. The link allows data to be
uploaded and downloaded and allows the Game Boy Advance
unit to be used as a controller.
Radio Flyer
With the Radio Flyer wireless
controller (MSRP $39.99), players no longer have to worry
about tangled, messy controller cords. By utilizing RF
technology, the Radio Flyer provides a completely
unbreakable, wireless connection to the GameCube. The
ergonomic controller incorporates a directional pad and
analog control stick, dual-function left and right
shoulder buttons, separate analog camera stick/button and
primary play buttons.
Also included with NYKO's
wireless Radio Flyer is a rechargeable battery and
recharger stand.
Knockout Pro
Ideal for all types of fighting
games, this arcade stick for GameCube boasts fully
programmable analog action buttons, a built-in variable
vibration function and a programmable turbo function. The
Knockout Pro (MSRP $39.99) includes a heavy controller
base for stable control and comfortable play, as well as
a nine-foot cable.
Game Switch
The Game Switch (MSRP $9.99) is
an RF adapter switch for the GameCube which gives gamers
greater flexibility by allowing them to hook up the game
system to any TV with regular antenna plugs. With the
auto switch feature, the Game Switch allows gamers to
switch automatically from TV to game by turning on their
GameCube system.
About NYKO Technologies
Founded in 1996, Los
Angeles-based NYKO Technologies focuses on bringing
innovative designs to the market, including its signature
line of lighting accessories for Game Boy. The company
currently catalogs more than 60 different products for
all major video game platforms. For further information
on NYKO products and local retailers, call 888/444-NYKO
or visit NYKO at www.nyko.com.
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