Nyko unveils a strange concept: a wireless Classic Controller

by JC Fletcher { Aug 29th 2008 at 7:20PM }

Nyko's Wing is the first truly wireless Classic Controller alternative (that isn't actually a GameCube controller): instead of a short cord, it communicates with the Wiimote via a wireless adapter. Unfortunately, it also looks about as comfortable to use as the Turbo Touch 360. The patriotic-looking Wing runs on two AAA batteries, and can even recharge them while playing via a USB cable. Nyko has yet to release any price or release date for this controller.

What's so weird about a wireless Classic? It may not connect to the Wiimote with a wire, but it's still connected. You still have to have the Wiimote sitting next to you (which isn't really a problem). The controller communicates wirelessly with the Wiimote, and then the Wiimote communicates with the Wii. It's like a relay for your button presses. We want one like GameCyte's preview copy.

Tags: classic-controller, nyko, wing

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

TWOO DEE @ Aug 29th 2008 7:55PM

aside from me not minding the official, corded one, this thing is just ugly

i also don't think i could ever trust a 3rd part peripheral

Dustin @ Aug 29th 2008 8:13PM

I trust certain 3rd party peripheral companies. Nyko has been good to the Wii. I have the battery charger, perfect shot, and classic controller shell. All three are really quality products, IMO.

This controller is pretty ugly though. I do like that the joystick isn't octagonal. A non octagonal joystick would have been great for playing NiGHTS.

Metayoshi @ Aug 30th 2008 12:17AM

I don't know...

My Nyko charging station is one of the most unreliable pieces of crap I ever bought from them. I have to make sure the light on the bottom stays blue every time I need to charge a controller because if it turns green, it means the charger thinks the batteries are charged already, even if the Wiimote has been sitting there for 5 seconds. I have to re-adjust most of the time by picking up and replacing the controller, or switching the controller to the other dock to have the controller completely charge. I also have to make sure that I don't shake the floor (I weight around 140 lbs. for a 5'6" guy, so I'm not heavy at all!) when I walk near it because even the slightest shift in position will cause that blue light to turn green... And I'll have to re-adjust the controller again.