Gaming Generations :: Nyko Announces "Wand+" for Wii, Features Built-In

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Nyko Announces "Wand+" for Wii, Features Built-In MotionPlus
January 8, 2010

Third-party hardware company Nyko has a tendency to one-up Nintendo in many ways this generation regarding the console's crucial controller, from releasing a Wii Remote battery solution to customizable controllers to a wireless Nunchuk attachment. Now, the company is doing something even Nintendo has yet been able to do: Offer Wii MotionPlus in a Wii Remote, built-in.

The Nyko Wand+ will feature the same form factor and size of the original Nyko Wand controller, adding in one very important addition: Wii MotionPlus compatibility. No more dongles or attachments, it's right there for you when needed. The Wand+ will also make use of Nyko's already-established Trans-Port technology, allowing for attachment controllers that don't make use of the Wii Remote's established buttons.

All this comes a darn good value, as the Wand+ will be sold for $39.99, just five bucks more than a standard Wiimote. If you're not scared off by unlicensed peripherals, this could be worth a look.