Wii Nunchuk Cord Free Wireless Adaptor

by Nyko

Product Features

• Converts the wired Nunchuk into a wireless peripheral. Provides lag-free wireless connection between Nunchuk and Wii Remote
• Wireless technology supports Nunchuk up to 15 feet from Wii Remote. Two AAA batteries provide up to 60 hours of gameplay.
• Cord management system keeps Nunchuk cord hidden
• Unique sleeve holds Nunchuk, cord and batteries in compact, easy-to-use setup
• Self-standing sleeve provides easy storage of Nunchuk

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013LWEJ0
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 4.4 x 2.3 inches ; 8.5 ounces
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: March 15, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,894 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #22 in Video Games > Wii > Hardware > Cables & Adapters > Adapters

Product Description

Let Nyko make your Nunchuk Cord-Free. The Cord-Free is a unique wireless adaptor for the Wii Nunchuk that easily converts your wired Nunchuk in to a wireless peripheral for your Wii remote. The ergonomic sleeve easily holds and organizes the Nunchuk, cable and batteries providing a compact, clean and convenient conversion system for the Nunchuk. Once the Nunchuk is inserted in the sleeve, you can now enjoy full wireless freedom with all your favorite Wii games without the hassle of any wires tethering your hands together. The Cord-Free is powered by 2 AAA batteries which provide up 60 hours of play time and has a wireless range of up to 15 feet. The Cord-Free is the best solution to get the most freedom from your wired Nunchuks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect, March 27, 2008

By 

Hongster (Fort Lee, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Nunchuk Cord Free Wireless Adaptor (Accessory)

As of this writing the only place that sells this is online or gamestop (which is where I went to purchase this). With that said, unto the review.

For this review I will mention a few games since those games were used to test this product.

Synopsis:
First of all, I have to say I am glad NYKO has finally addressed the biggest complaint about the nunchuck, that is being attached to the remote and not being wireless. This product converts your existing nunchuck into a cord free unit. It is very easy to configure as all you need to do is get your nunchuck, slide it into place then coil the cord around until you finally connect it to the backside of the unit (just remember that when you are coiling to start from the bottom as it will bulge out a bit and you do not want it to bulge out on the top as you will need that space when you are connecting the unit, you won't understand what I am saying until you actually have the unit so keep this in mind). The unit itself is not heavy and it feels lighter than the remote. The power switch is located in the back and you put the batteries (2 AAA included) on the bottom of the unit.

Setup:
Turning on the unit is done by simply plugging in the small plug-in attachment to your Wii remote, power on the Wii remote then pressing the power button on the cord free attachment and that's all there's to it. Powering off is done by simply turning the remote power off (the cord free unit will blink a few times and then it will shut off altogether).

Testing the unit:
For this portion of the review I have used the following games:

Super Mario Galaxy: Though this isn't the best game to fully test the unit I tested it out to find out how easy it was to play this game. I found it very easy to use since the unit does stand up and I was simply resting the unit on my lap while playing the game and it was very comfortable.

Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (With NYKO Perfect Shot): This was a big test since I wanted to know whether or not the plug-in fits the perfect shot. It fits the gun, though it's not a perfect fit when compared to how it fits the Wii remote but I can confidently say that the unit and gun fully works with the plug-in attached. I had a blast playing the game since I wasn't restricted with a cord attached to the gun.

Mario and Sonic Olympics: This was another huge test as this game involves a lot of games that requires shaking the nunchuck and I wanted to test how well the unit works with this game. First of all I have to say this is the best test for the unit since every time I play this game with the nunchuck, I usually have the cord hitting my chin and my hands, but with the cord finally gone this is no longer the case and I can enjoy every game without having to get hit with the cord. This test was what made me decide to score this unit the following:

4.5 Stars

The reason why I deducted .5 star is the price. If the unit was $15 or under I would have no problem giving it 5 stars, but alas this isn't the case. If you do the math a regular nunchuck costs $20 and this unit is $20 bringing the total to $40. Also, NYKO will be releasing a separate Wireless Nunchuck called the Kama Wireless Nunchuck this May and will cost around $30 which is another reason I had to deduct from the final score (watch for my review for the Kama Wireless Nunchuck in May). In conclusion this unit is very good and I highly recommend it for anyone who is tired of the nunchuck cord. Battery life is estimated 60 hours on 2 AAA batteries.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars great for some games but not all, April 28, 2008

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R. Deluz "Tiny" (Ca, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Nunchuk Cord Free Wireless Adaptor (Accessory)

This is an excellent wireless. I was able to use it with relative ease. I had no cord to tangle up on and that helped a lot. I was always getting wipped by the cord flinging around.
The NEGATIVE part, You will not be about to use this wireless nunchuk with games like; Mario & Sonic olympic games or any game that requires punching or quick movements. the controller will not work for that and has a slight delay that is quite noticeable. It really sucks because I like the hands free and it works great with CRASH.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work with Wii Motion Plus, September 8, 2009

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J. Marr - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wii Nunchuk Cord Free Wireless Adaptor (Accessory)

I purchased this so I could ditch the cord for games like Mad World and Wii Sports resort Archery, but when it came in I found that it does not work with Wii Motion Plus. You could possibly cut the tabs off of the Motion plus adapter and get this to fit. However seeing as this adapter costs less than the Wii Motion plus adapter I do not think that is the best choice.