Nyko announces wireless Zero controllers for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

If you were lucky enough to snag a new console (or better yet, unwrap a free one) this holiday season, you're probably winging it with just one or two controllers until you can start hacking away at that towering December credit card bill and pick up a few extras. If so, Nyko's got its aim on you, hoping to snag those would-be first-party controller sales away from Sony and Microsoft and get a big fat Zero between the cusp of your hands. The 2.4GHz wireless controller already available on the PS2 (pictured) will soon be available on the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles, giving users another option if you aren't too fond of the ones already out there. These Zeroes will reportedly feature "heat-dissipating aluminum panels, backlit buttons, and a unique ergonomic design," but unfortunately, won't save you any cash in the process, as each of these (along with an apparently less important PC flavor) will be available for $49.99 when they land shortly after CES.

[Via Xbox360Fanboy]

[David W @ Jan 7th 2007 2:38AM]

I don't think I'd trade anything for my 360 controllers, they are awesome.

[tiuk @ Jan 7th 2007 3:20AM]

Yeah, really see no reason for these for the 360, especially if there's no price benefit.

[Dp462090 @ Jan 7th 2007 4:07AM]

Man that's a ugly controller. I'll stick with 1st party controllers.

[Riley @ Jan 7th 2007 7:43AM]

would they at least be compatible with the 360's built-in wireless reciever?

[shirizaki @ Jan 7th 2007 12:09PM]

Probably not. It will probably have a dongle. I fit doesn't and sells for $10 - $15 less I might pick 1 up.

[Shoaib @ Jan 7th 2007 12:25PM]

Since its the same price as a PS3 controller which uses bluetooth, why on earth would anyone buy this especially since 2.4 GHz controllers tend to lag?

[Drew @ Jan 7th 2007 1:25PM]

Bluetooth is 2.4ghz.