Zero Wireless Performance Controller & Power Kit
Nyko is no stranger when it comes to creating great third-party console peripherals, and it isn’t hard to improve upon Sony’s Sixaxis controller. Nyko has introduced their Zero Wireless controller for the PS3 which offers several advantages over the original gamepad.
The multi-axis technology has true 6 axis response and is fully compatible with all PS3 titles, supporting full vibration feedback on all supported titles. Unfortunately the controller doesn’t seem to work natively with the PS3, as a USB receiver must be plugged in for the controller to function.
The unique metal polymer resin allows for a comfortable grip while looking very sleek, and is available in several different color combinations. The analog sticks are surrounded by LED lights, and the main buttons are backlit.
One of the biggest advantages this controller has over the OEM pad is the fact that YOU CAN REPLACE THE BATTERIES! The kit comes with a rechargable NiMH battery, which provides up to 25 hours of play time, but also includes a AA battery pack to continue wireless play when the batteries run low. There is even an LED charge indicator light.
ChargeLink Wireless Controller USB Charging Cable
One of the big problems with the Playstation 3 controller is that you can’t hot-swap the battery, meaning that you either have dead time or must be tethered to your console via a very short recharging cable.
Nyko delivers an alternative solution via a longer USB cable, which simultaneously charges the PS3 wireless controller while you play. The cable is 10 feet long and is completely sleeved in black woven fabric, drastically improving its durability. Since the cable uses a standard mini USB plug, it can be used with various standard Mini USB devices like the PSP or digital cameras.
The cable also features a Velcro wrap allowing it to be neatly bundled up and thrown into an accessory bag.
Intercooler for Playstation 3 (read our review here)
The Playstation 3 version of Nyko’s Intercooler console coolers has an improved design over the original Xbox 360 Intercooler, providing more airflow into more orafices. Like other Intercoolers, its Clip-on design will not void your warranty and adds additional airflow which in theory lowers the internal temperature of the console.
The PS3 Intercooler has 5 powerful fans to help reduce ambient air temperature by extracting hot air from the console, and implements a rheostat to control the speed of the fans, thereby reducing noise. Like its siblings, this Intercooler has a power pass through design which require no addition AC adapters or USB ports, and conveniently relocates the main power switch to the front of the console.
Dual Charger AC
As mentioned earlier, one of the big problems with the PS3 controllers is that you have to be tethered to the main console when your batteries run low. What if you could plug up your wireless controllers and charge them from a much closer outlet?
Nyko’s Dual Charger AC has a patented AC adapter design that allows you to charge two wireless PS3 controller simultaneously from a standard wall outlet. It includes the AC adapter block itself and two 4-foot USB cables. The AC power block comes with collapsible prongs for easy storage, and you can even charge other mini USB-powered devices, like an MP3 player.
This product might actually be worth something if you could charge your PS3 controllers while playing. It is uncertain if the PS3’s wireless still functions while charging, and we were unable to test this unit, so it is unclear how well this product functions.
BluWave Infrared Remote for Playstation 3
A point in favor of purchasing a PS3 is the fact that it is one of the cheapest BluRay players out there. For those of you who extensively use your console for next-generation high-definition movies, then you might want to use a real remote control to legitimize the device has Home Theater equipment.
Nyko has introduced their BluWave infrared remote which controls playback of Blu-Ray movies, DVDs and CDs. The remote is completely IR, so it requires that a special IR receiver be plugged into a USB port, and of course line-of-sight is important in the receiver’s placement. The remote can control the console up to 25 feet away, and has buttons for all PS3 controller functions (LT, RT, circle, square, etc). The remote also has basic media navigation (play/pause, skip
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Charge Base 2 for Playstation 3
This is a charging dock for 2 PS3 controllers, which offers several functions in one device. For one, it rapidly charges two PS3 controllers at the same time, and is a nifty place to store your controllers.
The unit is kind of odd looking, as there are special USB adapters you must use to mount the controller to the base. The base itself can be plugged into any wall oulet, so no USB port is required
