NYKO Cygnus Controller now available

A couple of weeks ago at CES, one of the items John and I saw at out NYKO appointment was the NYKO Cygnus Controller for Android. While NYKO didn’t have too many new items on the floor, this was one of the unreleased items they were showcasing with their new lineup of mobile accessories. At the show we were told that the controller would be available soon, and less than two weeks later it has now hit retail/ You can pick it up at either Amazon.com or at the NYKO store with and MSRP of $24.99. Although we didn’t get that much hands-on time with the Cygnus at CES, it did have a very comfy grip and looks to fill a void for mobile gaming.

Nyko's Cygnus Controller for Android Now Available Online
Controller ergonomics, performance, and design optimize the gameplay experience for set-top boxes and mobile devices

LOS ANGELES - Jan. 20, 2016 - Leading gaming accessories manufacturer Nyko today announced the release of the Cygnus Controller for Android. The result of years of experience building controllers for all popular gaming platforms, Cygnus is a full-sized wireless Bluetooth controller redesigned from the ground up to optimize gameplay experiences on a tablet, smartphone, set-top box, or VR headset running Android. The Cygnus Controller is now available at Amazon or the Nyko online store for an MSRP of $24.99.

“As Android platforms become more powerful and the demand for them continues to grow, we wanted to create a streamlined controller that would suit the needs of the mass market,” said Chris Arbogast, Nyko’s head of sales and marketing. “Cygnus provides a comfortable, performance-minded design and console-like feel at an affordable price for any device running Android, particularly set-top boxes and VR headsets.”

Featuring dual analog sticks, a d-pad, four face buttons, and left/right dual shoulder/trigger buttons, Cygnus has the necessary tools to make Android gaming feel as smooth and comfortable as playing on any traditional game console. Using the standard Android HID protocol, Cygnus is compatible with the latest mobile games optimized for Android controllers. Cygnus runs on two AA batteries and is compatible with any Android 3.0 device or higher with Bluetooth.