Internet gaming just got easier! Nyko Technologies, a manufacturer of innovative
peripherals for video and computer games, has shipped its flagship product,
the Wireless Net Extender, to major retail outlets and consumer
electronic stores. The Wireless Net Extender allows gamers to connect their
Sony PlayStation 2 or Microsoft Xbox to their Internet connection, even when
they are in different rooms, for cable-free Internet game play. Comprised of
two small black boxes, Nyko’s wireless technology is easy to use, completely
plug-n-play, and provides a secure connection. Nyko’s Wireless Net Extender
carries a suggested retail price of $99.99.

“Online gaming is continuing to gain in popularity and in fact, some industry
experts expect this new form of gaming to become its own billion dollar industry,”
said Susan Corben, director of marketing, Nyko Technologies. “Unfortunately,
the Internet connection in many homes is usually in a different room than the
television and gaming console. Nyko’s Wireless Net Extender provides `non-technical’
gamers with a simple, fast, and cost-effective solution so that they can experience
the fun of interacting with other gamers across the globe.” . .

Measuring only a 3 in. cube, the Wireless Net Extender utilizes RF technology
to allow an Internet connection and gaming console to “talk” to each
other, even when they are up to 100 ft. apart. By simply plugging one unit into
the existing DSL or cable modem, and the other unit into the gaming console,
online gaming fanatics can play anywhere the television is located.

In addition to getting rid of unsightly Ethernet cables, the Wireless Net Extender
can support fast cable and DSL modem speeds, so there is no annoying lag in
game play.

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(R) 2, Microsoft Xbox(TM),
Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy Advance(TM). Nyko products, such as the patented
Worm Light(TM) and patented AirFlo(TM) Controllers, the world’s first controllers
with hand-cooling vents, have set new standards for the gaming industry. The
WormCam(TM), 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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