The Chronic Consumer

Our Nintendo Wii gaming console gets a lot of use. Everyone in the family loves playing Wii, mostly because the games are easy to learn, highly addictive, and a total blast to play. We have a bunch of titles, ranging from Wii Sports to Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, We Ski & Snowboard, and Wii Fit, and it seems like someone is always playing something from this little library. As a result, we go through Wii Remote batteries like crazy and have spent a lot of money on replacements. That’s why I think getting this Nyko Charging Dock would be a very smart move.

The charging dock accommodates two Wii Remotes, which are included, so we’ll end up with extras. You can either charge both controllers at the same time, or just charge one while using the other. The dock plugs directly into any standard wall socket, so no extra adapters are needed to get this product to work. What’s more, the remotes that come with the package use specially-designed NiMH battery packs that give you up to 25 hours of playing time on a single charge — an amazing number for rechargeable batteries!

The Nyko Charging Dock for Nintendo Wii usually costs $39.95 at most retailers, but is currently on sale at Buy.com for just $25.16. That’s an excellent price, and considering how much disposable batteries cost these days, the unit will pay for itself in no time. This deal is really too good to pass up, so I better jump on it while it lasts!