Nyko Wand + and Charge Base Quad IC at CES 2010

I always like reporting on what Nyko has to offer, so I couldn’t wait to see what they had this year at CES. For the Wii, they have two new products: the Wand + and the Charge Base Quad IC.
Of course, the Wand was meant to be a more advanced and user-friendly controller for the Wii, so why not make a sequel? The Wand + has its patented “Full Motion Technology built directly into the controller for full 1:1 movement tracking that is compatible with all games that use the Wii Motion Plus attachment”. The Wand also has Trans-Port technology, that allows “key action buttons to be digitally replicated on other devices and pass sound and vibration signals to attached peripherals”.
Nyko was apparently not satisfied with just making a black version of their popular Charge Base IC, which allows charging of two Wiimotes, but have stepped it up a notch with the Charge Base Quad IC. The Charge Base Quad IC uses induction technology to charge up to four controllers, and these controllers do not have to have their silicone sleeves or Wii Motion Plus attachments removed, either. It also has a dual charge indicator light and powered USB port for powering other USB devices.
You should be able to get both of these devices in March 2010. The Charge Base Quad IC will be available for $49.99, and the Wand + will be for about $39.99.

Wireless PC Remote with built-in motion sensor

The Wii very quickly became the gaming console of choice for a great deal of people that would never consider themselves to be gamers.  Along with the console came a whole lot of almost pointless accessories for people to buy.  Sure, there were on occasion a few useful items, but a lot of them were just to make a quick buck off of not so well informed newcomers to gaming.  This leans a little towards the pointless gadgets, but it could actually be justified.  Especially if you’ve started to enjoy the feel of the Wiimote.

It’s just an electronic device to work with your PC, bringing the Wii feel to your computer.  It’s pitched towards those that do PowerPoint presentations on a regular basis.  It works just like a normal mouse, but it also has some additional button controls, as well as motion activated page switching.  Although it is definitely a novelty device, it would be comfortable to use for presentations.  To pick one up you can find these on Chinavasion for