Wii Wand

by Nyko

Product Features

• Trans-Port Technology relocates key buttons and vibration through specially designed accessories and attachments for better more immersive control
• Enlarged and highly responsive buttons allow for more accurate and comfortable game play while a rubber grip insures a better hold of the remote
• Bluetooth technology allows for wireless play up to 20 feet away from the console
• Full motion control and pointer functionality provide full support for all Wii software and menus
• Powerful speaker provides instant audio feedback
• Accelerometer for full motion control game play
• CMOS camera for pointer/cursor functionality
• Full compatibility with all Wii Software
• Play wirelessly up to 20 feet away from the console
• Trans-Port Technology allows for use of custom shells and accessories

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001SQ0ZV4
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 2.4 x 1.9 inches ; 8.3 ounces
• Media: Accessory
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,353 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #45 in Video Games > Wii > Hardware > Controllers > Remotes
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Color: White

Amazon.com Product Description

Experience new levels of immersion and innovation with Nyko's Wand for Nintendo Wii. The Wand allows for complete control of all compatible Wii software and menus, and features full motion control support, vibration feedback, and built-in speaker. With the Wand in your hand, you'll have total control of all your Wii software as well as a rubberized B-Trigger, larger 1 and 2 buttons and an improved and reworked d-pad for more comfortable and accurate classic and horizontal game play.

The Nyko Wand front & back. View larger.

The Wand is ergonomically crafted for both left and right handed use with a form factor designed for maximum compatibility with any and all first and third party accessories for the Nintendo Wii. In addition, the Wand helps you expand your control possibilities with Nyko's Trans-Port Technologies, exclusively developed for the Wand. Transport Technology allows specially designed attachments to pass through key buttons to the attachment, allowing for more responsive attachments that can easily integrate with your Wand controller for a variety of games, meaning more flexibility and more fun each time you fire up your Wii.

	Transport Technology Relocate key buttons through specially designed accessories and attachments for better more immersive control.
	Wireless Bluetooth technology allows for wireless play up to 20 feet away from the console.
	Custom Design Enlarged and highly responsive buttons allow for more accurate and comfortable game play while a rubber grip insures a better hold of the remote.
	Fully Compatible Full motion control and pointer functionality provide full support for all Wii software and menus.

Key Features:

• Full compatibility with all Wii Software.
• Transport Technology allows for use of custom shells and accessories.
• Accelerometer for full motion control game play.
• CMOS camera for pointer/cursor functionality.
• Bluetooth technology allows for wireless play up to 20 feet away from the console.
• Enlarged buttons and redesigned d-pad allow for convenient horizontal play.
• Powerful speaker provides instant audio feedback.
• Full rumble support.
• Unique aesthetic design.
• Rubberized battery cover for optimal grip and padded silicon for additional protection and safety.

Product Description

Experience new levels of immersion and innovation with Nyko’s Wand for Nintendo Wii. The Wand allows for complete control of all compatible Wii software and menus and features full motion control support, vibration feedback, and built-in speaker. With the Wand in your hand, you’ll have total control of all your Wii software as well as a rubberized B-Trigger, larger 1 and 2 buttons and an improved and re-worked d-pad for more comfortable and accurate classic and horizontal game play. The Wand is ergonomically crafted for left and right handed use with a form factor designed for maximum compatibility with 1st and 3rd party accessories. Expand your control possibilities with Nyko’s Trans-Port Technologies, exclusively developed for the Wand. Trans-Port Technology allows specially designed attachments to pass through key buttons to the attachment, allowing for more responsive attachments that can easily integrate with your Wand controller for a variety of games.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nyko Wand review., June 12, 2009

By 

Just some guy (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Nyko Wand for Wii (Accessory)

I recently picked up the Wand in my quest for new things gimmicky and shiny, and I have to say that besides a couple of setbacks, it's a pretty good pick-up for the money.
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**EDITED 7/17/09: Just got the Wand back from Nyko after they updated it; works just fine with the Motion Plus. Removed statements referring to the Motion Plus incompatability.

Just keep in mind that the Wand that you pick up may have to be sent over to Nyko to be updated to work with the Motion Plus. Just call their Customer Support and they'll send you a shipping label. Turnaround for me was about a week.

Since I can't seem to adjust my star rating for the product, just imagine a fourth star hanging out up there.
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The good:

+Function. From what I've played, I haven't noticed any differences in functionality in terms of motion or IR control when compared to the stock Wii Remote.

+Price point. At 30-35 bones, you're saving some cash compared to the Remote's 40.

+Rubberized everything. Nyko's design techs seem to be unnaturally greasy, since pretty much anything that might slip on the underside has been coated in ribbed rubber.

+The little things. The 1 and 2 buttons have been upped in size a bit, which makes playing games like "Punch-Out!" significantly more tolerable. The Wand also lets you check battery status without powering the system on.

The bad:
-Limited Trans-Port accessory availability. One of the big draws to the Wand is its proprietary technology to add accessories that don't rely on convoluted mechanisms to press buttons on the controller, as well as other features, like a rumbling nunchuck. The reason this isn't in the "Good" side is due to the sheer lack of accessories at present. Right now, the only stand-alone accessory featuring the technology is the rumbling Kama nunchuck. As a fan of rail-shooters, I was disappointed to see the gun attachment only being sold with the oft-unavailable "Action Pak." Part of that is my fault, sure, for buying separately, but I would like to see the option.

-Aesthetics. It's a petty thing, sure, I get where they were going due to the Nintendo lawsuit, but still, at first glance, the visual design for the controller isn't the greatest.

If you're looking for a quickie back-up for a busted Wii Remote with some neat addons that will be released... eventually, the Wand may be up your alley.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just like the Nintendo Wiimote, May 29, 2009

By 

plexas (Charlottesville, VA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Nyko Wand for Wii (Accessory)

After using the Nyko Wand for 8 days, I have to say that I am very happy with it. I was a little hesitant to buy a Wiimote not from Nintendo, but I have Nyko's charge station and that has performed very well so I decided to give their Wand a chance, especially since Nyko has a new nunchuck (the Kama) coming out that vibrates when used with the Wand. Overall the Wand has performed exactly the same as Nintendo's. I also like that the Wand has a rubberized grip and trigger which gives me more feel. Plus the buttons are bigger than Nintendo's, so when I'm playing the new Punch Out, which I play with the remote held horizontally, it's alot easier to play. I highly recommend this Wiimote alternative, and I'm already considering pre-ordering Nyko's Core Pak to get the nunchuck with vibration.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Quality is not job 1, January 5, 2010

By 

Natalie D (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nyko Wand for Wii (Accessory)

Bought one to add to our Wii system and it would have to be re-sync'd every time I turned the wii off. That was not acceptable to me because I have small kids and would have to do it myself everytime they played with it. The store gave me a replacement, but it had an LED that wasn't working and also needed to be re-sync'd, but not everytime. Not worth the hassle for me. Also noticed that the battery cover doesn't fit snug on the remote, which doesn't cause problems, but doesn't inspire confidence in the design.

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