Wii Charging Station by Thrustmaster
(Hehehe Thrustmaster!?!)
In an interview in 2006 NoA president Reggie Fils-Amie said that consumers would have to look to third party companies for a rechargeable battery pack solution for the WiiMote. Thrustmaster to the rescue while they may not be the first third party company to develop accessories for the Wii but their entries seem pretty solid.
If you’re tired of that strange black gunk that makes your pretty little WiiMote look scuzzy than you can grab Thrustmaster’s T-Protect to keep that WiiMote looking pristine. It’s a shame it only comes in black and white I’d love a sexy purple one. (I’m talking to you Thrustmaster!)
Thrustmaster’s T-Charge is not an ideal solution to the WiiMote’s NiMH thirst but it will certainly do the job. The T-Charge is powered by your Wii via USB cable. Inside the T-Charge is a charger, guess what that does? It charges two AA batteries (duh), so you can charge while you play. You will still have to swap the batteries when one pair gets low and you can always use more wires coming out the back of the Wii. Alas I guess that third party battery pack is still a way off. (Hint hint Nintendo)
February 21st, 2007 at 9:45 am
Well this definatly looks interesting. But not that erganomic. Like the Wiimote is fine for most people isn’t it? Even in my huge hands it’s good, but that black stuff all around this thing doesn’t look that…comfertable to hold? But it might also solve the problem of the…we’ll go with people that just chuck their Wiimote into their TV’s, it looks like it has some grip on it. Anyway, good idea but…I don’t mind the battery situation right now, just get 4 rechargables and use the wall lol.
February 21st, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Just an FYI
I happened to be out this weekend, and did indeed see a rechargeable battery pack for the WiiMote. I can’t tell you who makes it, but it’s about $25 for 2 (I think). (Jen knows which store it was)Happy shopping!
February 25th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
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