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Get a standalone charger that doesn't include inserting the Wii. I bought this hoping it would solve the never ending search for batteries in my house. However, now I have a battery charger that I hardly use because the "cooling system" fan is so loud. It looks cool, but sounds awful.
I highly recommend this product as a must have accessory for your Nintendo Wii system.~Kr4ckc0d3 It does everything it says it does and it's well made. At any rate, this is a top rate product. This is probably the best cooling system and charging station there is for the Wii that is around.
(Aside from unplugging the Wii's power cord, I don't there is any other way to turn it off). While it doesn't get as hot as it does when in online mode, orange light, or game mode, green light, it still can reach a fairly warm temperature which over time can damage components. Since Nintendo kind of goofed up on the options for not really being able to "turn off" the Wii, it's constantly running. It'd be pretty cool to have a host of being able to display different colors on your base station. Replacement rechargeable batteries are cheap enough that, in a few years time, when they need to be changed, the cost is so effective vs.
The lights look cool, but I hope in the future a 2.0 version is released which different light schemes. So onn very hot days, I leave my Cooler on, to help prevent damage to my Wii system. Even when you set to offline mode, the red light, you'll see that it's still technically running, the fan is always spinning. The Cooler is much more inexpensive to replace, and it just makes sense to leave it on. conventional battery use.
The rechargable batteries work great. The docking station looks cool. They hold a average charge. Price was great. Fan does make a little noise but it doesn't bother me. I love the glowing blue light on it. I knew about the fan issues ahead of time. I will purchase this item again and use it on my Xmas list:)
I like everything about this, the only down fall is you have to remove the remote skins (if your using them) about 1/4 of the way up from the bottom when you put the remotes in the charging dock they don't fit otherwise and the contact point won't connect. I do really like it though. :-)
The unit needs to be pushed down with gentle force so you hear it click into the charging unit.The chargeable battery packs are a great money saver because it doesn't take much to wear down the regular batteries. I am not a game guru but if I can figure it out anyone can. nothing really to do other than plugging in the wires. With the base itself, you just have to make sure that the cord is pulled to the side when you place the unit in to be charged. Works beautifully and makes a great night light.
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