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[sonycowboy]

Monday January 3, 3:39 pm ET
Nyko Will Introduce Entirely New Products, Update Existing Line, With Accessories Including Theater Experience(TM) PSP(TM), Wireless Headset(TM) for Xbox Live(TM), Air Flo EX for PC/Mac(TM)

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2005-- Nyko Technologies®, a peripherals manufacturer dedicated to enhancing the digital lifestyle, will unveil a brand-new line of innovative videogame and PC products at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology. Among other products, the company's inventive gear for the highly anticipated Sony® PSP(TM) proves Nyko is on the leading edge with the next generation of handheld gaming.

Videogame and PC products Nyko will exhibit at the show include:

* Wireless Headset(TM), an ergonomically-designed wireless headset that allows Xbox Live(TM) players to chat with fellow gamers hands free for 6 hours, with maximum comfort and clear sound quality up to a 35-foot range
* SpeakerCom(TM), an ideal headset alternative for Xbox Live(TM) featuring a controller-mounted speaker/mic adaptor which enables players to chat with fellow gamers cord and headset- free
* Theater Experience PSP(TM), a case/stand for Sony PSP(TM) with built-in hi-fi speakers that extend the PSP's play time threefold and delivers a full sound experience
* PSP Charger Case(TM), an aluminum battery/charger case that extends the Sony PSP's play time by three times and protects the device from water and shock
* Screen Armor PSP(TM), a metal device that protects the PSP screen against scratches, nicks and wear and tear
* Wireless MultiPlayer Kit(TM), a wireless controller set which includes two wireless controllers and a dual connection receiver providing consistent lag-free performance and dual vibration compatibility for Xbox® and PlayStation® 2.
* Nintendo DS Bundle Pack(TM), a collection of essential accessories for the Nintendo® DS(TM) that includes a custom soft case, unique charger grips with built-in rechargeable batteries that extend play time by over three times, a lighted stylus and 10 crystal clear, non-blur electrostatic screen protector sheets
* Air Flo(TM) EX for PC/Mac, featuring Nyko's patented Air Flo technology to cool hands as well as keyboard and mouse emulation software, making it fully compatible with all your favorite PC and Mac titles while providing comfort and style.
* Tree Adaptor(TM), a convenient hub and cable organizer for PC/Mac that eliminates the need to reach behind the computer to access ports and jacks; ideal for those who regularly attach multiple peripherals to their PC.

Nyko's products will launch in early 2005 and will be available at all major retailers.

 

[Amir0x]

* Theater Experience PSP(TM), a case/stand for Sony PSP(TM) with built-in hi-fi speakers that extend the PSP's play time threefold and delivers a full sound experience
* PSP Charger Case(TM), an aluminum battery/charger case that extends the Sony PSP's play time by three times and protects the device from water and shock
* Screen Armor PSP(TM), a metal device that protects the PSP screen against scratches, nicks and wear and tear

I don't know how good the quality of these products will be, but all are GREAT ideas in concept. Now we just need to see how well they work. The Theater Experience PSP is most interesting to me.

I like the PSP Charger Case, but I don't know exactly how that works. I wonder if it's prohibitive to portabilitiy.

 

[Minotauro]

That wireless headset could work wonders for people with adapters with memory card ports on the base that let you plug in controllers from other consoles.

 

[mashoutposse]

I will buy the PSP charger case.

 

[soundwave05]

Why is this getting no attention? I just noticed it in the other thread about the PSP's video capabilities.

Theoretically this pushes the PSP's battery life as high as a continous 18-24 hours. Reasonably though I'd be more than happy with a 14-16 hours.

It'll probably be bulky, but its a start, other companies will follow.

Anyone who doesn't think Sony and or other third parties won't soon have higher capacity batteries is kidding themselves though.

 

[belgurdo]

I'm thinking that Sony's probably going to start selling big batteries that do what the Nyko speakers do for $75 or so sooner or later. That'll be a good way to finally knock out the "omg it doesn't run for eleventy billion years" whiners

 

[mr2mike]

I could see the battery/charger case being something like the madcatz GBA SP cases, but with a kind of battery incrusted in it... and when you'd store the PSP in it, it'd recharge the units until you took it out..

...or something. juicy idea.

 

[soundwave05]

I'm thinking that Sony's probably going to start selling big batteries that do what the Nyko speakers do for $75 or so sooner or later. That'll be a good way to finally knock out the "omg it doesn't run for eleventy billion years" whiners

You don't have to buy the speaker set from Nyko they're also offering this one ...

* PSP Charger Case(TM), an aluminum battery/charger case that extends the Sony PSP's play time by three times and protects the device from water and shock

I'm kinda iffy on the idea of a "case" though, I like the PSP naked, sleek, n' sexy as is :lol

It would be good for long car or plane trips though.

If Nyko is already planning this though, you gotta wonder how long Sony will wait.

 

[soundwave05]

I could see the battery/charger case being something like the madcatz GBA SP cases, but with a kind of battery incrusted in it... and when you'd store the PSP in it, it'd recharge the units until you took it out..

...or something. juicy idea.

Any links to that product?