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Wii Battery help

urahonkyurahonky Cynical Old ManRegistered User regular
edited July 2007 in Games and Technology
Okay so I'm officially in the market for some rechargeable batteries. I'm pretty sick of changing my Wii remote's batteries constantly.

I heard good things about the Duracell 2650 mAh NiMH, but I can't seem to find the charger for it anywhere online.

I was curious if anyone has any good suggestions for Rechargeable batteries that I can purchase online, or in store. Do those NYKO stations actually work?

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  • supabeastsupabeast Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I have the Nyko station. The batteries last forever, the rubber grips on the back are a nice plus, and it costs about the same as a good charger and four batteries.

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  • urahonkyurahonky Cynical Old Man Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    supabeast wrote: »
    I have the Nyko station. The batteries last forever, the rubber grips on the back are a nice plus, and it costs about the same as a good charger and four batteries.

    How long does it take to charge, do you know?

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  • bloodwingsbloodwings Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    i use http://www.energizer.com/products/rechargeables/
    they seem to work well and charge fast, about 20 mins.

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  • skeldareskeldare Gresham, ORRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    urahonky wrote: »
    supabeast wrote: »
    I have the Nyko station. The batteries last forever, the rubber grips on the back are a nice plus, and it costs about the same as a good charger and four batteries.

    How long does it take to charge, do you know?
    Depends on how drained. About 1.5 hours for one remote. Between 3 - 4 for two remotes. That's if they're fully drained.

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  • AbsoluteZeroAbsoluteZero The new film by Quentin Koopantino Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I use Energizer 2500 mAh rechargeables.

    I'd avoid 15 minute chargers if you want good long life from your batteries. Trickle charge is the way to go, let em charge up over night.

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  • dopplexdopplex Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I've had the Nyko one for only a week, but so far it seems like a great solution. Much more convenient than needing to pull the batteries out to recharge them too. Haven't really paid attention to charge time (I go to work, they're charged when I come back.) but it's not extreme or anything.

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  • BallmanBallman Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    i'm going to vouch for the nyko station as well. i can't imagine going back.

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  • UncleSporkyUncleSporky Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    How much playtime do you get from it?

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  • LordNibblerLordNibbler Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    When using the rechargeable batteries in the Wiimote take them out when you're not using it. For some reason I've noticed they lose their charge a lot faster while inside the Wiimote even when it's not on than if they weren't.

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  • Sir CarcassSir Carcass I have been shown the end of my world Round Rock, TXRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    LordNibbler wrote: »
    When using the rechargeable batteries in the Wiimote take them out when you're not using it. For some reason I've noticed they lose their charge a lot faster while inside the Wiimote even when it's not on than if they weren't.

    That happens with regular batteries, too. Must have something active even when not in use. I've had full batteries in a Wiimote be dead after a few weeks of non-use.

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  • urahonkyurahonky Cynical Old Man Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Thanks for the tips guys!

    Time to scour the internets for some good deals.

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  • jackaljackal Fuck Yes. That is an orderly anal warehouse. Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I use eneloops. They are good, but expensive.

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  • GrimReaperGrimReaper Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Disabling vibrate on the wiimote saves loads of battery time too, so you may want to consider doing that. (I've never liked vibrate on the controller, it just annoys me)

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  • slash000slash000 Registered User regular
    edited July 2007
    I use some really old Energizers that I bought 6 years ago. They still work really well. Take forever to charge though. But these babies more than paid for themselves over the course of 6 years.

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  • skeldareskeldare Gresham, ORRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    slash000 wrote: »
    I use some really old Energizers that I bought 6 years ago. They still work really well. Take forever to charge though. But these babies more than paid for themselves over the course of 6 years.
    At first I thought you were referring to just regular batteries and I was gonna say "Damn how the hell did they last 6 years?!?" but of course then I saw you mention charging and I knew you were talking about rechargeable batteries. :D

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  • WoggleWoggle OheoRegistered User regular
    edited July 2007
    Here's a nice charger: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00077AA5Q

    The numerical lcd display and test and refresh modes are very useful if you plan to use rechargeables with any frequency. It also comes with 4 AA and 4 AAA batteries. It doesn't describe it well on the page, the C and D adapters it comes with are plastic cases that AAs fit inside with contacts on each end.

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