I received this charging station as part of a Wii system bundle. It's very easy to install and use, simply remove the factory battery cover, insert the battery pack and affix the included battery cover. Build quality is probably above average. The unit feels solid and has some nice ergonomic enhancements like a rubberized and weighted base to keep the unit in place while jostling the remotes around. The rubberized battery covers fit the remote perfectly, and provide much needed grip to the remote's handle. The remotes nestle into the charger quite easily, but sometimes require repositioning to make proper contact and begin charging. However, the charge station suffers greatly from it's NiMH battery packs which have "memory" and will rapidly lose capacity if continually trickle-charged as per manufacturer instruction (This is why I marked down in "durability"). Contrary to the description and spirit of the device, the batteries should be allowed to run flat between each charging to retain capacity. (Li-ion batteries would make a much better choice because they readily accept a constant trickle charge with no adverse affects.) Despite all of this, the station still functions as an excellent storage solution for the remotes, as long as its left unplugged until the batteries require charging. It also vastly reduces wear on the battery covers themselves because the battery packs don't require removal. Repeatedly opening the covers to replace batteries slowly wears the plastic "springs" until they break or otherwise fail to hold (how many TV remotes are without battery covers...). But most notably, the rubberized replacement battery covers add excellent traction to the remote handles.
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Posted bybagnasty
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onJune 24, 2012
Where does it plugin?
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Overall rating
2/ 5
Performance
1/ 5
Value
2/ 5
Design
5/ 5
CleanSneeks14
fromronkonkoma
Age:25-34
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
the worst
PostedFebruary 2, 2015
This is by far the worst remote charger i have ever owned. I usually stand by Nyko since i have a ps4 and a xbox wireless remote charger (which are both perfect) but this is a product i am having a hard time endorsing. It doesn't charge unless i unplug it and plug it back it. The original wii remotes have to be placed in almost perfect and moved around a little before they start charging. I have put mine back in the box and will be exchanging it for a new one because it is possible i have received a defective product. It is unfortunate there is no product similar to compare to but from reading the other reviews it seems to be a hit or miss. Not happy with it. I am really hoping its defective because batteries are never a good financial decision.
Overall rating
1/ 5
Performance
1/ 5
Value
1/ 5
Design
1/ 5
Girlie
fromfort myers
Age:25-34
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
It sucks
PostedDecember 13, 2014
I had this product for less than a month and we had a bad lighting storm and I had a brown out where I live and it got fried and dose not work.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Performance
4/ 5
Value
4/ 5
Design
2/ 5
Kitsunetails
fromJohnstown, PA
Age:25-34
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
Great Charge, Not a Bright Idea
PostedJune 20, 2014
I personally love mine, however I have to unplug it at night due to the because it lights the room up like the 4th of July! Bright blue neon lights when it's done charging... not a very "Bright idea" if you catch my drift...
