Nyko Releases Zero Wireless Controller that Rumbles
Six-axis, eat your heart out.
Published: March 6, 2008
Nyko releases so many peripherals these days that it's hard to keep up with them. But when Nyko releases it's Six-axis-like controller with rumble, that's when it's time to take notice.
Dubbed the Zero Wireless Controller, Nyko has begun shipping the controllers to retailers nationwide. By the time you read this, you might just be playing your PlayStation 3 games with rumble.
The new Zero Wireless Controller features dual vibration motors that respond to supported games, 25 hours of continuous play with rechargeable NiMH batteries, 2.4GHZ wireless technology with a range of 30 feet, and an accelerometer that detects six different directions of motion. The controller also includes backlit LED buttons and control sticks, buttons, and curved triggers that mimic the Six-axis. It comes in three colors: black, silver, and white. If I didn't know any better, I'd say those were the colors Sony has either released or plans to release the PlayStation 3 in.
"The new generation of consoles provided us with a building ground to develop a high-quality controller that exceeds gamers' expectations of what a 3rd party controller should offer," said Chris Arbogast, Marketing Director for Nyko. "We are confident that the Zero Wireless Controller for PS3 will prove its value by combining a solid, reliable design and unique features with the latest rumble and motion-sensing technology."
The Zero Wireless controller comes at a cost, however. To get your meaty grip on one of these suckers, you'll have to shell out $59.99. But having rumble in your games is worth every penny.
Dubbed the Zero Wireless Controller, Nyko has begun shipping the controllers to retailers nationwide. By the time you read this, you might just be playing your PlayStation 3 games with rumble.
The new Zero Wireless Controller features dual vibration motors that respond to supported games, 25 hours of continuous play with rechargeable NiMH batteries, 2.4GHZ wireless technology with a range of 30 feet, and an accelerometer that detects six different directions of motion. The controller also includes backlit LED buttons and control sticks, buttons, and curved triggers that mimic the Six-axis. It comes in three colors: black, silver, and white. If I didn't know any better, I'd say those were the colors Sony has either released or plans to release the PlayStation 3 in.
"The new generation of consoles provided us with a building ground to develop a high-quality controller that exceeds gamers' expectations of what a 3rd party controller should offer," said Chris Arbogast, Marketing Director for Nyko. "We are confident that the Zero Wireless Controller for PS3 will prove its value by combining a solid, reliable design and unique features with the latest rumble and motion-sensing technology."
The Zero Wireless controller comes at a cost, however. To get your meaty grip on one of these suckers, you'll have to shell out $59.99. But having rumble in your games is worth every penny.