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E3 2003: Nyko Announce Wireless Air Flo Controller

15th May 2003, 9:56pm
Nyko™ blew away gamers last year with the introduction of the Air Flo controller, the world's first air-cooled controller. And now, at this year's E3, the Air Flo goes wireless!

Nyko Technologies™, a manufacturer of innovative gaming peripherals, introduces the Wireless Air Flo controller for Sony Playstation 2, a cable-free controller which utilizes Nyko's patented dual-speed Air Flo technology to provide gamers with a consistent flow of fresh air through the controller handgrips. Gamers can now not only stop problematic sweaty hands, but have freer movement during competitive video games such as SOCOM, Tekken 4 and Gran Turismo.

Utilizing the 900 MHz band for the ultimate reliability, the Wireless Air Flo controller features redesigned handgrips with a new twist that enables the fan to be placed in the front of the unit allowing for even greater airflow. Nyko's Wireless Air Flo controller also offers dual function left and right shoulder buttons, camera analog stick and primary play buttons. The new controller features Nyko's patented Air Flo design with unlimited speed settings for personalized ventilation. A unique retro rotary analog fan control and matching rotary channel selector add a refreshing touch. In addition, the D-pad has an extension for user customization.

"Our research and development team used the 900 MHz band for a higher quality wireless product," said Susan Corben, director of marketing, Nyko Technologies. "This technology makes the Wireless Air Flo controller more reliable since it utilizes superior error correction algorithms for superb control, and therefore has less interference. This means that gamers don't have to worry about losing the connection in the middle of a crucial maneuver. And, even better, the increased airflow will cool off sweaty hands even faster!"

Available in June, Nyko's Wireless Air Flo controller (MSRP $59.99) will be available at all major retailers.

About Nyko Technologies
Founded in 1996, Los Angeles-based Nyko Technologies, Inc. understands gamers and strives to enhance the video gaming experience by creating innovative accessories for major entertainment systems such as Sony PlayStation® 2, Microsoft Xbox™, Nintendo GameCube™ and Game Boy Advance™. Nyko products, such as the patented Worm Light™ and patented AirFlo™ Controllers, the world's first controllers with hand-cooling vents, have set new standards for the gaming industry. The WormCam™, the first accessory to convert the Game Boy Advance to a color digital camera with editing and "spy cam" capabilities continues in this tradition. For more information, please visit the Nyko Web site at www.nyko.com or call 1-888-444-6956.
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by Damien