There were about eight different products the folks at Nyko were showing, and all seem like great additions to aid gamers in better and more proficient gameplay.

• The Charge Base 360 for Xbox 360 controllers comes in black and white and includes an AC power base and two batteries, which I think is just a phenomenal concept and adds to the value of this product. The base stacks two wireless Xbox 360 controllers and has indicator lights on the front that let you know when either controller is charged. Green means it's ready; red means it's charging.
• The SpeakerCom 360 for the Xbox 360 gives gamers a the option to use earbuds or an attached speaker when communicating over Xbox Live. You can either stick the earbuds in your ears or use an attached piece that will hook the earbud wires together so that they can be worn around your neck. I think there needs to be a few more of those little pieces included or for sale, but maybe other gamers aren't as clumsy as I am. If you use the loudspeaker, there's a self-muting microphone and volume control so everyone in the room can hear and participate via one headset, which is always a good thing if you've got even just one friend over for online gaming.
• The Action Pak for the Wii was probably my favorite toy to play with. It comes with a Wand (Nyko's Wii-mote) and the Pistol Grip featuring Trans-Port technology that relocates key buttons and vibrations so that the gamer can use the pistol trigger and instead of using the buttons on the Wand. The Wand can be removed from the pistol and used as a regular Wii controller. We got to test the Action Pak playing Ghost Squad, which is an arcade-style shooter, and the aim and precision were glorious. It felt natural holding the pistol and aiming at the TV to shoot.
• The Core Pak also features the Trans-Port technology and includes a Wand and Kama (Nyko's Nunchuk). The two components come together in one package, and to me, that's the biggest selling point. You don't have to buy two separate pieces to get one full set.
• The Travel Pak Plus for the Wii is a great way to lug around your system. It's compact and has spaces for the console, controllers, cables and even CDs, and it comes with a strap. Durable and not a scary fashion statement, the travel case seems like a good way to get your Wii to a friend's house or cross country.

• My second favorite Nyko product to come is the Type Pad Pro for the Wii. It's a controller-esque keyboard with a place to insert a Wand (or Wii-mote). The Type Pad Pro fit naturally in my hands, and when I went to type, the keys were in all the proper places, and it was very intuitive to use. My biggest thing with controls is whether or not they're intuitive or have little to no learning curve. I like to be able to pick up a game and its controller and just go to town. The Type Pad Pro seems like something that will ease my pain when it comes to entering text in the Wii. I hate pointing and aiming at little letters on the screen.
• The Charge Grip Flex for the PSP sits under the portable device and has two handles that flip down to better emulate the PlayStation console controllers and allow for more comfort. I know that when I play with a PSP, my hands seem to get tired rather swiftly, and I liked the comfort and rest the handles provided. Oh, and there's the added bonus of the extra battery pack that allows for 10 additional hours of gameplay. Bonus.
• The final Nyko product revealed was the Zoom Case for the Nintendo DSi. The protective sleeve fits over the DSi and allows for the attachment of the a zoom lens. The zoom is an eight-times zoom and doesn't allow for adjustment, but it's still pretty cool. The set also comes with a carrying case for the lens, and there's a cap on the sleeve that covers the regular lens when you don't have the zoom attached.

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