Charge Base for Xbox 360
Not to be outdone by their original Charge Station, Nyko introduces a Charge base that not only charges your batteries, but gives you a place to neatly store two of your wireless controllers.
The unit comes with two special batteries (with charging contacts on the external side) that allows you to drop-in your controllers into the base for charging. Nyko’s batteries will provide you with about 25 hours of place time, and the base completely charges a drained battery in about two hours. The base also has dual-color LEDs to indicate the charging status of each controller (red = charging, green = charged).
Intercooler EX (and EX black) for Xbox 360
Ah, the good ol’ Xbox 360 Intercooler… When Nyko says this device is “high-efficiency” they aren’t kidding around, because the Intercooler sounds like a jet engine taking off. There are several features of the Intercooler that work great, and have been implemented into its siblings. New this year is the Intercooler’s black brother, so it matches the looks of the updated Xbox 360 Elite.
The unit is powered by the Xbox 360 console itself instead of USB ports, so the fans turn on when the console is powered up and no AC adapter is needed. A new locking mechanism provides a safe and secure connection to your console’s exhaust, which increases airflow which in theory reduces heat buildup inside the console.
The unit doesn’t interfere with the optional Wi-Fi adapter, and works in either the horizontal or vertical position.
Charge Station (and charge station black)
Nyko has always been good at offering better products at lower pricepoints than the original manufacturers, and the ChargeStation for Xbox 360 Controllers is no exception. There are two flavors available (white or black) to match your original Xbox 360 or 360 Elite. The base has LEDs that change color to indicate each battery’s individual status (charging or charged).
The Dual Port Rapid Battery Charger includes 2 NiMH battery packs that work in Xbox 360 controller, which fit nicely in the base. The base can quickly charge the two included battery packs in about two hours (and will charge Microsoft batteries, too). Each battery pack provides about 25 hours of play, similar to OEM batteries.
High Quality Guitar Strap
Well, it’s a guitar strap to replace the itchy straps that come with your Xbox 360’s guitar controllers. I’m sure Nyko would prefer that you use one of their FrontMan controllers, but this strap will work on any of the other first-party “official” controllers, and the straps come in nifty colors. Now if they had a service that allowed you to create your own straps, then we’d be in business!
Nyko’s Guitar Strap is available in 5 different designs to customize your look, and is extra-wide to be more comfortable.
