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There are an increasing number of Wiimote charging solutions available on the market. Here are three of them to peruse. I overbought AA batteries a couple of years ago for some reason, so I am waiting until I manage to use them up before exploring the rechargeable route. First up is Thanko’s offering, the USB Charger for Wii Remote Control (Gizmodo Referer, Engadget Referer) which charges via USB and comes with a Lithium-ion battery pack and is available for $29. Next up we have Brando’s Wii Rechargeable Battery & Charger Stand (Gizmodo Referer, Engadget Referer) which also charges via USB and comes with a battery pack. Linked below is Joytech’s offering which can charge two Wiimotes and comes with two battery packs. The Joytech Power Station is available directly from their UK store for a little over $49. |
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It’s hard to buy too many batteries! As a GIMPs measure I have a storage bin full of AAA, AA, D, C and 9V batteries. That being said, the Joytech solution looks pretty sweet. I wonder how many Wiimote lives you’d have to go through before you break even, though. Costco has 40 AAAs for $10 or something.
Comment by DrFaulken — April 9, 2007 @ 10:05 am
I sort of view it as more of an environmental/convenince thing. I feel kind of wasteful going through batteries for the Wiimotes. Plus walking all the way to the kitchen to get more batteries is such a chore. Plus it sucks having a Wiimote die midgame be it due to batteries or to other reasons.
Comment by roclar — April 9, 2007 @ 10:50 am