PS3 - Charge Base

by Nyko

Product Features

• With 2 built-in USB adaptor ports the Charge Base 2 can simultaneously charge two PlayStation 3 controllers
• Attach the included USB charge adaptors and easily drop and charge your controllers in the Charge Base 2
• Store and charge both SIXAXIS and Dual Shock 3 wireless controllers for the PlayStation 3
• The Charge Base 2 plugs directly into the wall, leaving the USB ports on the PS3 open and the console tangle free
• Keep your controllers fully charged, organized and ready for use.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000X2H8UA
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 4.5 x 4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 10, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,349 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #26 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Batteries & Chargers > Chargers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Conveniently and quickly store and charge two PlayStation 3 controllers with Nyko’s Charge Base 2. Utilizing Nyko’s unique USB Charge Adaptors, the Charge Base 2 allows for incredibly easy charging of both SIXAXIS and DualShock 3 controllers. Simply attach the small, lightweight adaptor to the Mini USB port on the controller, and then place the controller into the charging port. No additional wires necessary. The Charge Base 2 utilizes AC power from any wall outlet for a rapid recharge in just 2 hours for one or two controllers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Product!, December 6, 2008

By 

jinnbusters - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PS3 - Charge Base (Video Game)

So if you're reading this review, you're probably debating between the this charger base and the Energizer one. You have no other choice. Those are the only two updated ones on the market. After researching both on all the forums, no one was doing a fair comparison analysis. Here are my thoughts.

So it comes down to this. Both charge the PS3s as promised which is infinitely better than that USB cord, but the difference, in my opinion, is convenience vs. looks.

NYKO PS3 Charge Base 2:

PROS:
1) External charging sensors allow you to literally just lop the controller into the slots. No aiming, no holding the charge base for leverage. You could do this if you were drunk.
2) Decent size. Contrary to the other reviews, I don't think this is obnoxiously big. It's about as big as a medium surge protector. A little thicker. Nothing to cry about.

CONS:
1) The green lights are so bright that they shine on my ceiling. I don't sleep in my living room so it's not a problem. And if you're in the market for a night light, this will definitely kill two birds with one stone. I'm not sure why the lights are so bright. But when it shines on the ceiling it reminds me of that Ghostbusters toy back in the 80s that projected ghosts on the wall with a flashlight. Other than bringing back vague nostalgic memories, this really has no advantages unless you have a very cluttered place and need a Batman signal to locate your controllers. In all seriousness though, it isn't that bad. You can cover it up very easily (mine's under my TV stand). It shouldn't be a problem unless you want to impress the ladies and have your controllers charging on your coffee table.
2) Small controller inputs. Yes, you might lose these. If you're buying this for your kids (10 or under), then it might get lost. If you're 25+ then you have bigger problems.

Energizer PS3 Charge Base

PROS:
1) Pretty stylish. Compared to the NYKO, this looks like a shimmering diamond.
2) More space efficient. Not that much though. It probably saves you a few inches. If you need that, then consider this.
3) No small inputs. Good if you lose things but could be a pain as I'll note in the cons.
4) Lights are much less annoying.

CONS:
1) Flimsy plastic junk. Though this looks cool, I feel like it could break if I stare at it too hard.
2) Not convenient. The stand isn't weighted down so when you're hanging the controllers on the PS3 Christmas Tree you have to hold it tightly. It's annoying. And if you bump the table it's on. Forget about it. Timber. It's nothing like the NYKO where you just set it in and it starts charging.

I vote for the NYKO overall. What you lose in style you gain in a well-made product that just does what it's supposed to. It's the lesser of two evils in a way. I mean, someone needs to make a product that looks good and works. Is that too much to ask for?

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, January 5, 2008

By 

Gizmo Logix (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS3 - Charge Base (Video Game)

Playstation 3 Charge Base v2 is the new and improved over version 1. I owned both versions and and I liked them both. The only problem I had with v1 was that it was hard to get the controllers into the USB base station. But v2 one comes with two adapters that easily fit snug on the back of the PS3 controller and then all you have to do is sit the controller on the charge station. No "plugging" the controllers into the base station needed. Just attached the adapters and then sit the controllers in the base station. Simple! You can also just keep the tiny adaptors on the controller if you want do. Or just take them off. Great design.

Nykos should make a 4 controller charge station as well. This one fits two controllers.

Oh, and a nice touch is a red/green light that shines on the celling and lets you know when the controllers are charged. KInd of reminds me of xmas lights. :)

I've included photos above.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great, just drop it in and you're off, January 3, 2008

By 

Mark Twain "Sr" (Sherwood, WI) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PS3 - Charge Base (Video Game)

I just bought this and it works great. You just plug this little clear plastic adapter into the mini USB port on the top of the controller and it stays there all the time. Then the controller just rests on four contacts in the base station. It works very well.

My only complaint is that the red and green lights on the thing stand out too much. I find myself trying to hide them, which isn't hard. Anytime there's a controller in there, the lights can be hidden if you face it the right way. I may just open the thing up and put something in there to dim the light emitted. There are two of these lights on there that correspond with one of the charging ports. They shine red if it's charging and green if the remote corresponding with the light is charged.

This is a lot more convenient than plugging in USB cables every time. You literally just set it in the base station, there's nothing that plugs in. So charging is as easy as setting the controller down. Plus it's a nice holder for the controllers so they look nice and tidy.