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Nyko Zoom is the #1 Selling Kinect Accessory in 2011, Granted US Patent

NPD Data: Nyko also Top Console Accessories Manufacturer in 2011

LOS ANGELES – April 3, 2012 – Nyko Technologies® announced today that they’ve been awarded a legal patent on their Zoom for Kinect™ lens accessory from the US Patent Office. The Zoom was the #1 selling Kinect accessory in 2011, and one of Nyko’s bestselling items of the year. At its September launch, the Zoom was available at 20,000 retail locations and numerous online stores, marking Nyko’s first street-dated product launch. According to the NPD Group, Nyko was also the #1 branded third party manufacturer of current gen (Wii®, PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®) console accessories in 2011 based on units sold, totaling over 3.6 million items. The NPD is an independent consumer market research firm that confirmed Nyko’s sales leadership for the second consecutive year.

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Nyko Zoom for Kinect Available Today: Play Kinect in 40 Percent Less Space

Online and in stores for $29.99, perfect for apartments and dorms

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LOS ANGELES – September 13, 2011 – Leading gaming peripherals manufacturer Nyko Technologies® today announced the Zoom for Kinect is now available nationwide in stores and online for an MSRP of $29.99. With a series of proprietary lenses and a simple clip-on design, the Zoom lets players enjoy Microsoft Kinect games in 40% less space, and requires no additional power or batteries. Perfect for apartments, dorms and small living rooms, Zoom lets two people play Kinect in a space that would otherwise only accommodate one person, and is compatible with any Kinect game. A breakout hit at E3 2011, the Zoom was nominated for Best Hardware in Show by IGN, GameSpot, Machinima and G4 X-Play.

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