Its may have been a long time coming, but after much waiting and a few problems beyond our control we've finally had a chance to get some extended play time with Nyko's latest Nunchuk replacement peripheral, the Kama Wireless Nunchuk Attachment for the Nintendo Wii.  Right out of the box you can expect all the fixings, including the actual unit itself, snap-on dongle, two AAA batteries (always a nice inclusion), and even an optional wrist strap.  Although modeled after Nintendo's original Nunchuk, the Kama replacement has its own distinctive look and feel, with power/sync buttons, transparent button molds, and grip textures that feel great from the start and never stop.  Although it may not be the most attractive product out there, the Kama is certainly the best wireless Nunchuk option available for the Wii yet.

We spent quite a bit of time messing around with the Kama, and without fail the accessory performed wonderfully, almost without a hitch.  As advertised (and expected), the true merits of a wireless connection between the Wiimote and Nunchuk became obvious within minutes.  There are gamers - myself included - that benefit from the increased length between the controllers, allowing for a considerably more comfortable playtime with some of the Wii's more motion-sensitive titles.  Shooters like Medal of Honor and Metroid benefited greatly, as I was able to swing the controllers more aggressively and my arms felt less cramped.  The accelerometer in the Kama never let me down, and I actually preferred the enlarged Z-button to the original Nunchuk's.

If there were any problems, and these would definitely constitute stretching things, they would have to be with the Kama's strange aesthetic and irregular battery life.  Although its clear Nyko molded the Kama to look different from Nintendo's original, those less inclined to break with the Wii console's universal white color may have a hard time swallowing Nyko's multi-colored buttons and insect-like grip pad.  Some of these designs help make the Kama appear almost like a children's toy, and less like the incredibly responsive and rugged replacement attachment it is.  Likewise, I was never able to get the 25 hours of playtime from a single set of batteries, but I suspect this couldn't be helped, and results would vary depending on how much play involved the Kama and its motion-sensitive controls.

Chalk up another victory for Nyko and their Kama Wireless Nunchuk Attachment which, despite its clownish features and strange appearance, works like a charm and performed flawlessly and in many cases were a noticeable improvement over Nintendo's original Nunchuk.  Although some will nitpick the attachment's polarizing look and erratic battery life expectations, these minor nitpicks should hardly be a concern for those looking to cut the cord and finally free themselves from the admittedly short tether with the original setup.  Nyko's option works well on so many levels, quite frankly if you play a lot of Wii games that require large amounts of movement and can’t stand your current configuration the Kama might be the solution you’re looking for.