• On CBS MoneyWatch: The perfect car for a teenager
June 5, 2009 1:10 PM PDT

Nyko unveils four new accessories at E3

by Jeff Bakalar
  • Font size
  • Print
  • 3 comments

8X zoom for your DSi.

(Credit: Nyko)

Hot off the heels of the company's Wand accessory release for the Nintendo Wii, video game accessory manufacturer Nyko debuted three new products at this year's E3 convention.

The Zoom Case for Nintendo DSi is certainly the most interesting DSi accessory we've seen yet, boasting an 8X zoom lens attachment. The protective case is textured for a better grip on the system and the zoom lens itself can be detached and transported in a case of its own. Good thing for that or this accessory would have removed the "portable" feature of the DSi.

For those PSP owners not choosing to upgrade to the new PSP Go, the Charge Flex Grip will provide your handheld (the PSP-2000 or the 3000) with an improved grip as well as up to 1.5 times more play with an embedded rechargeable battery. More high-res photos await!

Ever wanted to let the whole room participate in voice-chat during an Xbox Live match? The SpeakerCom 360 will allow you to do just that, essentially providing a speakerphone-like experience. Of course, the system includes an in-ear headset as well, but we think it'll be nice to have the option not to wear one.

Finally, Nyko has announced the first-ever product to take advantage of the Wand's Trans-Port technology. The Type Pad Pro for Wii will allow for full QWERTY input functionality using a wireless USB dongle. When used with the Wand, you'll be able to scroll and navigate through Web pages and Mii messages much more quickly than with a standard Wii remote.

Unfortunately, no release dates or prices have been disclosed for these products, but when Nyko does, we'll update this post accordingly. Out of all the new products, which one are you most likely to use?

The Charge Flex Grip.

(Credit: Nyko)

The Type Pad Pro for Wii.

(Credit: Nyko)
Before covering games and gear for CNET Reviews, Jeff Bakalar dabbled in film and video production. An avid writer, reader, and gamer, Jeff is also an obsessive New Jersey Devils hockey fan. Catch him live every day as the co-host of CNET's infamous podcast, The 404.
Recent posts from Crave
Grass-covered mouse: Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia
Your wireless Xbox connection just got faster
Facebook coming to PS3?
Nintendo DS gets Modern Warfare: Handcramps
The 20 most extreme case mods of all time
Magellan RoadMate 1470 is bigger, but is it better?
Apple overtakes Nokia in phone profits
Conquer the bowling alley with remote-control ball
Add a Comment (Log in or register) (3 Comments)
  • prev
  • 1
  • next
by sneakysnake128 June 6, 2009 11:59 PM PDT
Nyko: Adding phallic symbols to the E3 lineup.
Reply to this comment
by June 7, 2009 10:45 AM PDT
the zoom case for my dsi =D
Reply to this comment
by popsip August 13, 2009 12:37 PM PDT
They all look cool, i wish i had them = ).
Reply to this comment
(3 Comments)
  • prev
  • 1
  • next

About Crave

The name says it all. Crave is our blog about gorgeous gadgets and other crushworthy stuff. If you would like to contact Crave with a tip or comment, please write to: crave@cnet.com

Add this feed to your online news reader

Crave topics

As alternative energy grows, NIMBY greens

With more renewable energy projects trying to come online, the country grapples with the balance between local land use and a national push for clean energy.

Google to remake programming with Go

A Unix co-creator is among those behind a language Google hopes will speed computers and programming. Today, Go becomes open-source software.