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Intec Wii Charger

MarkyXMarkyX Registered User regular
edited May 2008 in Games and Technology
I'm looking for a decent Wii Charger and came across the Wii Charger. I'm not a really big fan of Nyko stuff since my Xbox 360 charger doesn't work anymore after a few months, so they are out of the picture.

Scouting around though, it seems there is mixed opinions on the Intec Wii Charger, either saying it sucks or it's greatest thing. Does anyone have experiences with this?

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  • SzechuanSzechuan Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    No experience with this one, but I've had the Nyko one for almost a year and it's worked flawlessly with no noticeable loss of battery life, no glitches, etc.. Even has a nice little protection built in - if the power surges or goes out, it won't come back on until you unplug it and plug it back in. Works great.

    [Edit: Forgot to mention that I did in fact read your post and I know you're wary of Nyko. Their product is pretty good, though.]

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Just buy some rechargable AA batteries and save the trouble of stuff like this. I've got some energerizer batteries that came with a 15 minute recharger. Works great for Wii/360/TV clickers/ect.

    The bonus to this is you can loot batteries from other things if you need some really fast while some others recharge.

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  • lowlylowlycooklowlylowlycook Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    I also have the Nyko and every time someone starts a thread about Wii chargers, the consensus is always for it. You might want to reconsider.

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Reconsider. The Nyko one is the best, and they sell REPLACEMENT BATTERIES at places like Best Buy. How many recharge docks offer that?

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  • MarkyXMarkyX Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Really funny story.

    I actually managed to nab the Intec for 5 bucks and I'm going to return it. It's one of the biggest pieces of crap I have ever experienced. I let the thing charge for over 5 hours and within less than two hours, the damn thing dies.

    The problem I see with the Nyko station though is the rubber battery covers and since I do use my Wii Wheel for Mario Kart...

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  • BartholamueBartholamue Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Yeah, I agree on the rechargable batteries. I've been using Energizers for a year and a half and they're still kicking with only a little noticable loss of battery life.

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  • StasisStasis Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    MarkyX wrote: »
    The problem I see with the Nyko station though is the rubber battery covers and since I do use my Wii Wheel for Mario Kart...

    I already had the Nyko when I got Mario Kart, so I was a little worried about this.

    But fear not! It does make the B button a little loose, but it still works fine.

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  • Dareth RamDareth Ram regular
    edited May 2008
    I find these third party batteries pretty crappy. They don't last long at all.

    Just grab some rechargeable energizers and a slow charger (at least four hours). Will last you forever.
    I've got some energerizer batteries that came with a 15 minute recharger.
    Jesus, you're raping your battery life with a charger that fast.

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  • RhakyrRhakyr Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    I have that intec charger and it's pretty horrid. The batteries don't last long and they take forever to charge. It also lights up like crazy so if your wii is in your room and you try to charge them overnight your room is going to glow bright blue.

    I only continue to use it over my eneloop recharables so my friend doesnt feel bad for buying me such a horrid product

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Dareth Ram wrote: »
    I find these third party batteries pretty crappy. They don't last long at all.

    Just grab some rechargeable energizers and a slow charger (at least four hours). Will last you forever.
    I've got some energerizer batteries that came with a 15 minute recharger.
    Jesus, you're raping your battery life with a charger that fast.

    It's worth it and I've been using it for over a year and they work just as good as ever.

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  • ArcSynArcSyn Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    I see it uses USB. Does the Wii run power to the USB when it's turned off? I would rather have it charge through AC.

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  • MarkyXMarkyX Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    ArcSyn wrote: »
    I see it uses USB. Does the Wii run power to the USB when it's turned off? I would rather have it charge through AC.

    Yes, there is a standby mode on the Wii.

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  • SzechuanSzechuan Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    MarkyX wrote: »
    ArcSyn wrote: »
    I see it uses USB. Does the Wii run power to the USB when it's turned off? I would rather have it charge through AC.

    Yes, there is a standby mode on the Wii.

    The Nyko one uses AC. Still has bright LEDs though.
    Seriously, can't recommend it enough.

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