I hate having to buy batteries over and over for the same device, so I make an effort to either get things with built-in rechargeable batteries or rechargeable battery packs for other devices. When I bought my Wii about a year ago, I also got one of these with the extra Wiimote so I wouldn't have to mess with replacing batteries. It has performed admirably.
First of all, this is a non-licensed accessory, so it might void your warranty if you use it. That said, it is a nickel-metal hydride battery, and the balance board documentation says that's the kind of rechargeable battery Nintendo prefers. If you're crazy about keeping your warranty and want to follow the manual exactly, keep buying those regular alkaline batteries. Mine is over a year old, so no warranty either way.
These batteries last forever. Our console probably averages about four to five hours a week and I try to use the same Wiimotes every time. With that usage, these will last over a month between charges. I have friends who got the Energizer pack, and these last appreciably longer.
As others have said, it doesn't fit into the Wii Zapper if you have the back on. To those, I say there is a simple solution: take the back cover off. Fits just fine in the Zapper and you can put the cover right back on when you take it out. More than worth it for the crazy battery life and good grip even without the silicone sheath.
It can take a little work to get the connections lined up in the cradle, but once you get used to it, it's pretty easy. You just have to get the wrist strap out of the way.
Like most good chargers, when the battery has been fully charged, the unit doesn't try to charge it further. If you just leave it on the charging station for a month or two, it's not actually pulling any charge since the cradle stopped charging it when it got to 100%. In fact, constantly charging it back to 100% after only using a small amount can decrease performance. Just leave it on the station until the LED turns to green, then take it off.
I ended up buying a second unit when I got two more Wiimotes. That one actually had a bad cradle that would report every battery as fully charged no matter what. I returned it, and the replacement has worked as well as the first.
FYI: If you're planning on getting four Wiimotes and are thinking about getting this, you might as well just get the Wii Charge Station Quad that charges four at a time.
Pros
- Don't have to buy new batteries
- Batteries last a long time (mine usually go 20+ hours)
- Textured back cover for good grip even when sheath isn't on
Cons
- Might void warranty
- Have to take back cover off to use Wii Zapper
- Only does two WiimotesBuy Wii Charge Station!
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