Nyko Nintendo Wii Charge Station
Manufacturer: Nyko Technologies Part number: 87000
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Nyko Nintendo Wii Charge Station price range: $15.97 - $16.99
- Reviewed by: Will Greenwald
- Reviewed on: 03/07/2007
- Released on: 02/28/2007
The good: Affordable battery charging station for two Wii remotes; rubberized battery covers add much-needed grip; charging dock is a handy place to store your Wii remotes.
The bad: Can't use Wii remote sleeves with it; may not provide enough juice for marathon game sessions; not the most attractive piece of gear.
The bottom line: If you don't mind a few minor annoyances, the Nyko Charge Station is a great way to recharge your Wii remotes.
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8 stars
Good product for the price for sure.
by rtpick1198 on February 22, 2008
Pros: One less "toy" to purchase AA batteries for
Cons: strap gets in the way of it sitting in the cradle correctly sometimes
Summary: It is a very good place to "hold" the remotes, I always know where they are. We have played the Wii at parties for hours like no less then 7 ...
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Summary: It is a very good place to "hold" the remotes, I always know where they are. We have played the Wii at parties for hours like no less then 7 or 8 hrs between people taking turns and never have had them die. You can't use the sleeve anymore but after using it without, Its hard to use the one I have with the sleeve now.
If you are worried about them getting scratched without the protective sleeve you can get covers from here http://www.invisibleshield.com/game-system/nintendo/wii-remote.php and I will also say these are the best covers I have seen that work for anything and they will even make custom covers which you would need to get the cut out @ the charge contact location.
I would recommend this to anyone that is getting a Wii, to me its just easier to put the remote on the charger than change the batteries every 3 or 4 days. (yes my Wii is played alot)
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5 stars
Hard to get contacts to match up
by dargreg on October 12, 2009
Pros: The batteries last a pretty long time. It will save you money over the long run.
Cons: Getting a full charge is difficult.
Summary: I would never go back to standard batteries, but I find this unit to be very frustrating. It takes a while to match up the connectors so it will charge. ...
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Summary: I would never go back to standard batteries, but I find this unit to be very frustrating. It takes a while to match up the connectors so it will charge. And even once I do, the blue charging light typically turns green within a minute, long before it has reached full charge.
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4 stars
Hard to get a good fit when docking
by germany 88 on June 1, 2009
Pros: Looks nice wont take up to much space on counter.
Cons: U have to move the leash around the the remote for it to fit in the charger right. If you leave the remote in the charger while its unpluged it will drain the battery faster then it will with just the remote sitting by it self.
Summary: I wouldnt buy one again. Its also prone to geting tipped over or remotes knocked out of charging easy.
Summary: I wouldnt buy one again. Its also prone to geting tipped over or remotes knocked out of charging easy.
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8 stars
Best charging solution for the Wii
by SurfLife14 on December 10, 2008
Pros: The Charge Station is very easy to use and comes with gripped battery covers which feels really nice in your hands.
Cons: Wish it came with more batteries for my other remotes
Summary: I have asked many of my friends as well as retailers which charging solution I should go with for the Wii and everyone pointed me to the Nyko Charge Station. ...
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Summary: I have asked many of my friends as well as retailers which charging solution I should go with for the Wii and everyone pointed me to the Nyko Charge Station. The best part of the Charge Station is that its ease of use. You just have to drop your Wii Remotes onto the base and it just starts charging and your Wii Remotes will be ready to go for next time.
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3 stars
Good batteries, poor housing
by btc50 on December 5, 2008
Pros: Batteries charge quick and last a long time
Cons: The internal contacts on the battery packs are not solder or spot welded and they will fail if you drop your wii remote a few too many times. (Wii remote still works with regular AA's)
Summary: Somebody clearly forgot to do drop testing. 4 drop is 2 months = "wii remote loss of communication" with every sudden motion. Battery packs + charger => trash
Summary: Somebody clearly forgot to do drop testing. 4 drop is 2 months = "wii remote loss of communication" with every sudden motion. Battery packs + charger => trash
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- Manufacturer: Nyko Technologies
- Part number: 87000
- Description: Easily charge and store your Wii Remotes with Nyko's Charge Station for Wii. The Charge Station includes 2 NiMH batteries, exclusively designed for the Wii Remote, each providing up to 25 hours of play time. Each battery is easily recharged by placing the Wii Remote in the charging dock. The charging dock conveniently plugs into any standard wall outlet, allowing for rapid recharging of both batteries in 8 hours. The Charge Station includes 2 custom battery covers with contact pass-through points so you can charge the batteries while they are still in the remote. Each battery cover is also rubberized for superior grip during intense gaming sessions. The Charge Station matches the decor and styling of the Wii, and is small enough to fit in any home entertainment center.
Battery
- Technology Nickel metal hydride
- Included Qty 2
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