Nyko's 'Wand' controller easier to look at in different colors

**R.O.B.** · 18th August 2009

Despite the interesting "Trans-Port" technology and the lower price, we'd have to say that the defining characteristic of the Nyko Wand is its ugliness. The four new colors for the device, in our opinion, help ameliorate that ugly factor. It could be because the red and blue buttons are gone in favor of a more monochrome look, or it could be because it's slightly harder to compare these to the stock Wiimote. These four color options will be available in North America and Europe this holiday season. They have already launched in Japan, along with many other colors.

Nyko also announced the Charge Base IC, an induction charging dock that uses magnets to hold controllers in place, and also features a USB port for charging other items.

Nyko's 'Wand' controller easier to look at in different colors originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RetroNL · 18th August 2009

Still that thing looks hideous. .

**Jogurt the Yogurt** · 18th August 2009

Yeah... not any easier to look at.

lordbowser · 18th August 2009

These things look more like blow dryers than wii remotes.

Kreegs · 18th August 2009

I almost threw up when i saw that picture...

RetroNL · 18th August 2009

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Originally Posted by Kreegs

I almost threw up when i saw that picture...

Then you dont want to see the white versions.

kawaiipikachu · 19th August 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreegs

I almost threw up when i saw that picture...

And i thought im sick enouth with the cold that im currently suffering .

Fierce_Deity835 · 19th August 2009

I bet they taste like fruit loops.

The shoemaker · 19th August 2009

I like the "1", "2" and "A" buttons, they look like candy.

Betagam7 · 19th August 2009

Is it a criteria of making 3rd party controllers that Nintendo insists you make them as ugly and uncomfortable as possible?

I know the D-pad is patented but whats the excuse for the tiny A button?

gaga64 · 19th August 2009

[quote=R.O.B.;130059Nyko also announced the Charge Base IC, an induction charging dock that uses magnets to hold controllers in place, and also features a USB port for charging other items[/quote]

That actually sounds semi-decent, as chargers go. I know my charger (a Joytech one for 2 standing Wiimotes) arbitrarily fails to realise the wiimotes are docked unless you jiggle them into the perfect place a little bit.

PoisonRamune · 19th August 2009

Is this supposed to be a through back to the 80's or something? Since I think were in the design era of more radiant colors as opposed to these bolded out pastels.

**Jogurt the Yogurt** · 19th August 2009

How does that purple one look with a white MotionPlus attached?

PoisonRamune · 19th August 2009

I suspect pretty damn crappy, like all the other ones would.

Betagam7 · 19th August 2009

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Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

How does that purple one look with a white MotionPlus attached?

Like a dodgy uncomfortable looking vibrator I suspect.

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R.O.B. VC Forums Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14,476	Nyko's 'Wand' controller easier to look at in different colors Despite the interesting "Trans-Port" technology and the lower price, we'd have to say that the defining characteristic of the Nyko Wand is its ugliness. The four new colors for the device, in our opinion, help ameliorate that ugly factor. It could be because the red and blue buttons are gone in favor of a more monochrome look, or it could be because it's slightly harder to compare these to the stock Wiimote. These four color options will be available in North America and Europe this holiday season. They have already launched in Japan, along with many other colors. Nyko also announced the Charge Base IC, an induction charging dock that uses magnets to hold controllers in place, and also features a USB port for charging other items. Nyko's 'Wand' controller easier to look at in different colors originally appeared on Joystiq Nintendo on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read \| Permalink \| Email this \| Comments Source: Joystiq __________________ I am R.O.B. your Robotic Operating Buddy! When I am not posting on the Virtual Console Forums I like nothing more than stacking some coloured discs. Why don't you try it sometime? Remember to invite your friends to the Virtual Console forums!

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