Nyko announced last week that they plan on releasing two new accessories for the Wand, following its release during the second quarter of 2009. Both the Wired Kama with Rumble and Pistol Grip Gun will use The Wands patented Trans-Port technology which will digitally replicate the input commands of the A and B buttons.

The Wand was recognized as Best of CES 2009 in the Gaming Category and according to Nyko Technologies Director of Marketing, the Wand opens a "myriad of new features and accessories," which allows them to "improve how consumers experience games on the Wii." Nyko's Wand will be available for purchase individually in April of 2009 for an MSRP of $34.99, $5.00 cheaper than Nintendo's own Wii Remote.

The Pistol Grip Gun seeks to improve upon existing gun peripherals, particularly their delay in response time due to the mechanical activation system. The Pistol Grip also has a button located underneath that will allow players to switch the A and B button functions on the wand to the same as the hammer and trigger. Additionally, a secondary port on the bottom of the Pistol Grip has been made available in order to connect other accessories, such as the Wired Kama.

The Wired Kama with Rumble is an updated version of Nyko's Kama controller and will now be the "first and only model" to feature full vibration feedback. The physical design has been kept the same in order to assure the same fit and grip, and will connect to the Wand via a four-foot cord.

Consumers can purchase the accessories in two different Wand value packs. The Wand Action Pak is designed for gamers with an affinity for shooters and will include one Wand and one Pistol Grip Gun. This pack will be available in June for an MSRP $49.99. Nyko's second option, the Wand Core Pak is designed as a starter set for all types of gamers and includes one Wand and one Wired Kama with Rumble. This set will also be available in June for an MSRP $49.99.

Nyko Technologies® Announces New Wand Packs - Action Pak and Core Pak

New Wii Controller and Accessories to be Offered Together in Two Value Packs

LOS ANGELES - Feb. 19, 2009

Nyko Technologies®, the premier videogame accessories manufacturer, today announced two new accessories that will be available for its new Wand™ controller, expected to ship this April. Designed to work with the Wand’s patented Trans-Port™ technology, the new attachments include a Wired Kama with Rumble and the Pistol Grip gun that digitally replicates the A and B input commands. Both products are expected to be available in value packs following the Wand’s release in the second quarter of 2009.

Wand Action Pak

The Wand Action Pak is perfect for shooting games, including one Wand controller and one Pistol Grip attachment. The Pistol Grip attachment is the first gun peripheral for the Wii with digital button relocation. Existing gun peripherals that attach to the Wii Remote™ use a mechanical activation system that is prone to breakdown from prolonged use, experiences a slight delay in response time and has software compatibility issues.

The Wand’s Trans-Port technology enables the Pistol Grip to activate the A and B commands digitally, as if depressing the buttons directly on the Wand itself. A small switch on the bottom of the Pistol Grip allows the A and B button functions to be easily flipped between the controller’s two buttons, the trigger and the hammer, depending on the game and convenience of button access. A port has also been included on the bottom of the Pistol Grip to allow for the connection of additional accessories, such as the Kama controller. The Wand Action Pak will be available in June for a MSRP of $49.99

Wand Core Pak

The Wand Core Pak is the ideal starter set for any Wii gamer and includes one Wand controller and one Wired Kama with Rumble. The Wired Kama with Rumble is the latest version of Nyko’s Kama controller for Wii, the first and only model to incorporate full vibration feedback support for an immersive gameplay experience. The Wired Kama with Rumble connects to the Wand via a 4-foot cord and utilizes Nyko’s exclusive Trans-Port technology to enable vibration with all titles that utilize remote vibration. The new controller will feature the same design and form factor of the Wireless Kama for a comfortable fit and extra grip. The Wand Core Pak will be available in June for a MSRP of $49.99

The Wand is designed for maximum compatibility with Wii software and accessories and will be available individually in April for an MSRP of $34.99

”The Wand opens up a myriad of new features and accessories for us to improve how consumers experience games on Wii,” states Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing, Nyko Technologies. “Recognized as Best of CES 2009 in the Gaming category, the Wand will ship as a stand alone unit and in both the Action Pak and Core Pak so users can customize their gaming experience. We’re pleased to announce these two new Wand-compatible accessories and look forward to introducing innovative new ways of utilizing Trans-Port technology in the future.”

For more information on these and other Nyko products, please visit: www.nyko.com.