Microsoft’s Kinect likes to enjoy its solitude as it seemingly does not operate with users standing anywhere really close to it. Nyko Zoom attempts to give gamers a little breathing space by reducing the required distance between gamers and the device. Apparently, the peripheral allows gamers to play on the Kinect with 40 percent less space.
The proprietary lenses of the device reduce the required space making it easier for the Kinect to be used in apartments, dorms and small living rooms. The Zoom which was unveiled at this year’s E3 acts as a spectacle for the Kinect and can be fitted with the help of a clip-on.
“The success of the Zoom at E3 was outstanding and we are incredibly excited to help expand the already thriving fanbase of Kinect gamers, allowing even more people to enjoy the thrills of being the controller,” shared, Chris Arbogast, director of marketing at Nyko Technologies.
He also added, “We are also proud to be working with all of our retail partners on our first ever simultaneous national launch for an accessory. Come August 23rd you will be able to find the Zoom on store shelves everywhere.”
The Nyko Zoom will be made available from August 23, 2011 with a price tag of 29.99 USD (approx Rs. 1,331). Retailers in the U.S. include, Amazon, Best Buy, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, GameStop, Hastings, Micro Center, NewEgg.com, P.C. Richard, Target.com, Toys R Us and Walmart.com. While in Canada the device will be available at Best Buy, Electronics Boutique, Sears, Videotron.