Nyko Wii Charge Station

by Nyko

• Charge 2 Wii remotes simultaneously
• Includes 2 rechargeable NiMH battery packs
• LED Charge Indicator lights
• Dual port rapid recharging dock
• 6 foot power cable

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000LFJNF2
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.2 x 3.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: December 7, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (774 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,832 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #2 in Video Games > Wii > Accessories > Networking
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Edition: Standard

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 décor and styling of the Wii, and is small enough to fit in any home entertainment center.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

347 of 354 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect finishing touch June 8, 2007

By M. Jarvis VINE™ VOICE

Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

As many other reviewers, I quickly learned after getting my Wii that the Wiimotes are understandably battery hogs. I'm a little surprised Nintendo didn't build something like this into the system. Regardless, this charger really does the job, and you almost expect to see a Nintendo logo on it because of the great job Nyko has done with quality and style that matches the Wii itself.

I don't use skins on my Wiimotes (just looks like a hindrance to me), so that hasn't been an issue, although I imagine it would be for any charger/cradle, not just this one. The rubberized battery doors required to use this kit really do improve the overall feel of the Wiimote.

I don't know if battery life matches regular alkalines, but that's because I just put the controllers back in the cradle when I'm not using them, and they always stay charged! I haven't had the indicator on the screen get below the full 4 bars while I've been playing so far.

Also, I prefer the wall plug setup used by this as opposed to some other models that plug into the USB port on the Wii. Those models can only charge one controller and take longer because of the power limits of USB. The wall plug also allows you to keep your charger somewhere else in the room if you like.

605 of 622 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this for your Wii!!! March 9, 2007

By goosedude

Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Picked this up the other day....suffice to say they are selling like hotcakes at the Gamestops across the country.

This is a definite purchase for a Wii Owner:

Included in the package is:
Charging Stand
2 Rechargeable Battery Packs
2 Rubberized Battery Covers (Necessary to use)

After unpacking the unit....you see that the rechargeable battery pack slides inthe the Wii Remotes battery compartment with a snap and has a protruding part with the 4 metal contacts for the charging station.....this is why the use of the rubberized battery compartment covers is mandatory as the covers have the hole for access to the battery contacts.

Placing the controllers with everything installed into the charger initially worried me as I wasn't sure if I had to remove the Wrist Straps.

Thankfully...you do not have to....there are small grooves on the left and right of the stand for you to lay the Wrist strab connection through.

Charging of the 2 remotes from install took approximately 3-4 hours.....and everything works like a charm and it looks great.

If you have a Wii....buy it....[...] with batteries....not too bad :)

199 of 222 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Battery is weak link October 9, 2007

By Long Fellow VINE™ VOICE

Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

I have owned this product about 4 months and have had to replace the battery pack for one unit already.The Battery pack lasted about 4 weeks and then it stopped working it would just get very hot but had no charge. Contacted customer service who had me return the batteries at my expense and they sent me new batteries in a previously used envelope (I mention this as it is indicative of an extremely small shoe string operation not a solid company). The new battery worked fine for awhile but now one battery pack is definitely getting hotter than the other so will probably not last and is out of guarantee. I think this is a good idea just not a quality product needs to be re engineered and made by a quality company.