Nyko Kama
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The Nyko Kama is a third-party Nunchuk accessory created for the Wii
video game console by Nyko
, available in wireless or wired versions. Like the original Nunchuk, the Kama features an analog control stick, and "Z" and "C" buttons. With the use of 2 AAA batteries and an adapter dongle that plugs into the Wii Remote
's expansion port, the wireless Kama is able to connect wirelessly. The wired version instead features a rumble motor, which allows it to offer force feedback when used with Nyko's Wand
Wii Remote alternative.
It has been speculated in at least one magazine that the name "Kama" refers to the shape (relating the name to the punctuation mark "comma"), though it is more likely that the name refers to the weapon
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"The Kama is a formidable weapon, traditionally used in pairs, though in agricultural use it would be used one-handed, while the other hand grasped the stalks for cutting."
Being used in pairs, the kama weapon is similar to the nunchaku. As the nunchaku are corded or chained together (and the Wii Nunchuk is tied to the Wii Remote), the kama are not (and the wireless Nyko Kama is cordless). As there are similar, non-bladed weapons (such as the tonfa, which would have likely also been a suitable name for the controller), it is possible that the kama weapon's blade may also have been inspiration (note the metaphor of "cutting the cord").
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
video game console by Nyko
Nyko
Nyko is a manufacturer of third-party accessories for various gaming consoles.-Wand:The Nyko "Wand" is a 3rd-party replacement for the Wii Remote. It was announced at CES 2009. The Wand features Trans-Port technology, which allows specially designed attachments to pass through key buttons to the...
, available in wireless or wired versions. Like the original Nunchuk, the Kama features an analog control stick, and "Z" and "C" buttons. With the use of 2 AAA batteries and an adapter dongle that plugs into the Wii Remote
Wii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
's expansion port, the wireless Kama is able to connect wirelessly. The wired version instead features a rumble motor, which allows it to offer force feedback when used with Nyko's Wand
Nyko Wand
The Wand is a line of game controllers released by Nyko as third-party alternatives to the official Nintendo Wii Remote. The original Wand duplicated the functionality of the Wii Remote, while the updated Wand+ added internal replication of the Wii MotionPlus for more advanced motion sensing,...
Wii Remote alternative.
It has been speculated in at least one magazine that the name "Kama" refers to the shape (relating the name to the punctuation mark "comma"), though it is more likely that the name refers to the weapon
Kama (weapon)
The is a traditional Filipino and Japanese farming implement similar to a small scythe used for reaping crops and also employed as a weapon...
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"The Kama is a formidable weapon, traditionally used in pairs, though in agricultural use it would be used one-handed, while the other hand grasped the stalks for cutting."
Being used in pairs, the kama weapon is similar to the nunchaku. As the nunchaku are corded or chained together (and the Wii Nunchuk is tied to the Wii Remote), the kama are not (and the wireless Nyko Kama is cordless). As there are similar, non-bladed weapons (such as the tonfa, which would have likely also been a suitable name for the controller), it is possible that the kama weapon's blade may also have been inspiration (note the metaphor of "cutting the cord").
Differences of the Kama to original Nunchuk
- The Kama is slightly wider, making it easier to hold.
- The "Z" and "C" buttons are made of transparent plastic.
- The wireless version requires 2 AAA batteries.
- On the wireless model, a power button and light are located below the control stick.