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Power Station - Joytech Power Station - Joytech
The Wii Power Station features not one, but two high quality rechargeable Battery-Packs, designed for use in up to two Wii Remotes, removing the need for replacement batteries. When finished gaming, the Docking Station charges, stores and protects up to two Wii Remotes and provides a retractable cradle to store the Wii Nunchuk controller.
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rage
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rage  
deff gunna buy this.
19/11/2006 / melbourne
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle  
I think most people will
20/11/2006 / Sydney
MelStorm
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MelStorm  
Im really keen on this however it looks like it has the potential to be pricey. A couple of rechargable batt's and a charger might be cheaper and i guess the stand is something that i could live without
20/11/2006 / Melbourne, victoria
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle  
Yeh that's true, if this is going to cost too much more than some re-chargeable batteries and a charger then I might not get it.
20/11/2006 / Sydney
charlie123
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charlie123  
im well gonna be getin this
20/11/2006 / Brisbane,Queensland
FIC_81
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FIC_81  
I think it's excellent. Nice simple design. The price doesn't worry so much. I wonder how long it'll take to charge a empty battery back to full - and how long will the those battery's last. Hmmm?
21/11/2006 / Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
sgwii
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sgwii  
I noted with interest that Nintendo in the manual for the Wii specifically mention that the use of rechargeable batteries (NiMH, NiCD Li-ion)that aren't recommended by Nintendo is not advisable....

watching the forums to see if the majority of WiiMotes in the US that are using rechargeables have any issues.
22/11/2006 / Manly West, Queensland
whisk
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whisk  
Hope those are high quality batteries because rechargeables often start acting stupid after a couple of months of heavy use.
24/11/2006 / US Texas (Wish I was in Australia)
knukles
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knukles  
how much is it and where dya get it from?
I got the 360 play n charge kit and its absolute ****E!
27/11/2006 / Well only the best place in OZ !Melbourne victoria
Kirbstar
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Kirbstar  
How much?
When?
Where?
02/12/2006 / Melbourne, Victoria
cfc_4_ever
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cfc_4_ever  

sgwii said: I noted with interest that Nintendo in the manual for the Wii specifically mention that the use of rechargeable batteries (NiMH, NiCD Li-ion)that aren't recommended by Nintendo is not advisable....

watching the forums to see if the majority of WiiMotes in the US that are using rechargeables have any issues.



Yeah that screwed up my plans. I had to buy Alcaline rechargeables. Cheaper, but veri crap
02/12/2006 / Perth, WA
inger
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inger  
where do u plug it in so it can charge?
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02/12/2006 / i don't know
rage
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rage  
it plugs into the usb slot on the wii.
02/12/2006 / melbourne
cfc_4_ever
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cfc_4_ever  
i wonder how long the cord is. Cause it looks pretty bulky, and i dont think i hav any room for it.
02/12/2006 / Perth, WA
MelStorm
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MelStorm  
It would be good for the coffee table but you cant really have the cord running across the lounge. You could always put it next to the wii or maybe near it with a usb ext cord
02/12/2006 / Melbourne, victoria
psionic
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psionic  
Is this release date of 10 Dec 2006 correct?

Does anyone have any solid info on this product? (ie price)
03/12/2006 / Melbourne VIC
Dr_Bungle
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Dr_Bungle  
probably around the $60-$70 mark. Not going to be cheap.
04/12/2006 / Sydney
psionic
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psionic  
My friend and I were out at EB and JB HiFi at Southland in VIC on Sunday, sniffing Wii boxes in anticipation.

We noticed a box on top of the real high shelves at JB in the gaming section, that had interesting labels on them (ones that the staffed had tagged). There were boxes marked "JOYTECH" and something about this product and the rest of the companies launch line up.

I just can't remember exactly what it said. The boxes were up high and when we tried to get up there and see...... well, lets just say that the security guard at the door had a keen eye on us?

We scurried away to get another Wii fix at EB......
06/12/2006 / Melbourne VIC
cfc_4_ever
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cfc_4_ever  

Dr_Bungle said: probably around the $60-$70 mark. Not going to be cheap.



That aint bad if thats the case. A DESCEND charger will set you bak that much. I was cheap and bought a $20 one. Takes about 6hrs to charge the batteries
06/12/2006 / Perth, WA
JaNii
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JaNii  
wow thats cool.. i want one
08/12/2006 / Melbourne
litlpiggy
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litlpiggy  
How long do standard batteries last in the Wii? The Wii has only just been released. If you want rechargeable batteries for your Wii, why not buy a charger and batteries that can be used for other purposes as well. Probably cheaper too. On page 3 of the Operations Manual, Nintendo only recommends the use of alkaline batteries (standard batteries). No doubt just covering their ass for warranty reasons.
09/12/2006 / Darwin, NT
Gutterdammurung
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Gutterdammurung  
looks like a good one if... the price is right!

:P
10/12/2006 / Sydney, New South Wales
sdrs619
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sdrs619  
OMG! GIMME! GIMME! GIMME!, I think that the Wii should of HAD some recarchable battery thing!
10/12/2006 / Sydney
Reynaldo
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Reynaldo  
Looks frigging awsome deffinatly a purchase depending on price can see this selling for $60.00 in all honesty.
11/12/2006 / Parramatta, New South Wales
elgoonties
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elgoonties  

litlpiggy said: How long do standard batteries last in the Wii? The Wii has only just been released. If you want rechargeable batteries for your Wii, why not buy a charger and batteries that can be used for other purposes as well. Probably cheaper too. On page 3 of the Operations Manual, Nintendo only recommends the use of alkaline batteries (standard batteries). No doubt just covering their ass for warranty reasons.



Haha, yes. But what will using batteries that AREN'T Alkaline do? Not like battery acid will suddenly start leaking from it surely.
As for standard batteries, they have reasonable lastability with the Wiimote depending on how you play. My friend and I have had Twilight Princes (among many games, but we'll use TP as an example) for the same amount of time however, his batteries lasted him for at least 40-45 hours (total game time) with the sound up to its maximum; he is also quite the button masher, which is never a good thing. I on the other hand, still have pleanty of battery time left; having my Wiimote's sound on around half its max volume, as well as a calm playing nature (with the occaisional fiddle here and there if needed )
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11/12/2006 / S.A.
ZP
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ZP  
I hope we get some of these in stock soon.
11/12/2006 / NSW
Toma
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Toma  
www.mrgadget.com.au/

Cheaper, simple, and you can get it right now!
11/12/2006 / Perth
texinick
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texinick  
I've got this on order, the release date is meant to be 14/01/2007. RRP is $49.95
12/12/2006 /
Zoidberg79
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Zoidberg79  
Have to say that this should have been included with the Wii. I have two Wiimotes and they sit around on the entertaiment unit when not in use and they look all messy. I now have to stock even more AA batteries in the house.

Nintendo put so much effort into the look of the wii but forgot about the controllers when they are not in use.
12/12/2006 / Gold Coast, QLD
Warwick
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Warwick  

MelStorm said: It would be good for the coffee table but you cant really have the cord running across the lounge. You could always put it next to the wii or maybe near it with a usb ext cord



It looks like it draws power from USB, so you can probably run it off the Wiis USB ports.
13/12/2006 / Caringbah, Sydney
xracing
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xracing  
i havent seen it in shops..when is it releasing?
16/12/2006 / Heroes
gormster
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gormster  
Man, I don't care what people say about the batteries lasting for 40-50 hours because it just ISN'T TRUE. I've had my Wii for ten days now, (got it on the release day of course) and I've run through a whole twenty pack of batteries. That twenty pack was on the cheap at $17 (brand name, of course, so it's not the batteries themselves), but if you include the two that came with each of the Wiimotes (note that the second one barely ever gets its batteries changed because it's only used for when people come over) that's 24 batteries in ten days. That's a hell of a lot to be spending, and seriously, Nintendo should have thought of that.

I've racked up about fifty hours in Zelda, and I would guess total twenty hours with my mates in Wii Play and Wii Sports. So, about ninety remote-hours, and ten battery changes. ****ing unacceptable. I will be getting this the moment I can, but I shouldn't have to in the first place.
17/12/2006 / Sydney NSW
DoGGpound
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DoGGpound  

gormster said: Man, I don't care what people say about the batteries lasting for 40-50 hours because it just ISN'T TRUE. I've had my Wii for ten days now, (got it on the release day of course) and I've run through a whole twenty pack of batteries. That twenty pack was on the cheap at $17 (brand name, of course, so it's not the batteries themselves), but if you include the two that came with each of the Wiimotes (note that the second one barely ever gets its batteries changed because it's only used for when people come over) that's 24 batteries in ten days. That's a hell of a lot to be spending, and seriously, Nintendo should have thought of that.

I've racked up about fifty hours in Zelda, and I would guess total twenty hours with my mates in Wii Play and Wii Sports. So, about ninety remote-hours, and ten battery changes. ****ing unacceptable. I will be getting this the moment I can, but I shouldn't have to in the first place.



You should get that checked out, I have not had this problem. Similar hours to you and am on my first set of replacements.
18/12/2006 / Brisbane
Toma
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Toma  
mywii.com.au/

If you're going through 20 batteries a week, seriously consider this alternative, at least until this thing comes out. Save the planet from old batteries and save your wallet from a consumable that need not be consumed. In style!

PS. Just lost 1 block of power after about 4 hours of play time, so Id say the batteries will last 16 hours. Now, If I sleep 8 hrs a day, and charge them fully in that 8 hrs, I could, in theory, run non-stop Wii gaming without ever getting new batteries. At least till the rechargeable ones die.
18/12/2006 / Perth
Sqosh
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Sqosh  

DoGGpound said:

gormster said: Man, I don't care what people say about the batteries lasting for 40-50 hours because it just ISN'T TRUE. I've had my Wii for ten days now, (got it on the release day of course) and I've run through a whole twenty pack of batteries. That twenty pack was on the cheap at $17 (brand name, of course, so it's not the batteries themselves), but if you include the two that came with each of the Wiimotes (note that the second one barely ever gets its batteries changed because it's only used for when people come over) that's 24 batteries in ten days. That's a hell of a lot to be spending, and seriously, Nintendo should have thought of that.

I've racked up about fifty hours in Zelda, and I would guess total twenty hours with my mates in Wii Play and Wii Sports. So, about ninety remote-hours, and ten battery changes. ****ing unacceptable. I will be getting this the moment I can, but I shouldn't have to in the first place.



You should get that checked out, I have not had this problem. Similar hours to you and am on my first set of replacements.


XBOX and ps3 both have the same problemb except xbox 360 wireless controllers can be hooked up with wires if running low. Anyway, how would nintendo get round this??? They can't put wires on, each time you move the wiimote the wire would come out and you'd need 4 wire ports. I think this is a good idea by ubi but
19/12/2006 / Kendal, UK
Reynaldo7
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Reynaldo7  

gormster said: Man, I don't care what people say about the batteries lasting for 40-50 hours because it just ISN'T TRUE. I've had my Wii for ten days now, (got it on the release day of course) and I've run through a whole twenty pack of batteries. That twenty pack was on the cheap at $17 (brand name, of course, so it's not the batteries themselves), but if you include the two that came with each of the Wiimotes (note that the second one barely ever gets its batteries changed because it's only used for when people come over) that's 24 batteries in ten days. That's a hell of a lot to be spending, and seriously, Nintendo should have thought of that.

I've racked up about fifty hours in Zelda, and I would guess total twenty hours with my mates in Wii Play and Wii Sports. So, about ninety remote-hours, and ten battery changes. ****ing unacceptable. I will be getting this the moment I can, but I shouldn't have to in the first place.



*Rolls eyes*

You exagerate more than my mum.

If you are going through that many batteries maybe you shouldn't buy the cheap ones and for $8 you can buy 4 top of the range Energisers that will last you.

I've played through Zelda am through one season of Madden and am playing WiiSports daily and only changed my stock batteries over yesterday, in both controllers.

I think Nintendo should release a docking station much like the XBOX 360 one how it has the battery packs and you take them out and place them inside the Wiimote, much like this acessory does but I personally like official products.
20/12/2006 / Parramatta, NSW
Mystikyl
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Mystikyl  
well just saw the rrp. from the US ($39) so that means about $50 Aussie bucks expensive..... i think it should be $35 max...
21/12/2006 / Brissie, Qld
Razarelie
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Razarelie  
Judging by nintendos nature with their past portable system I wouldn't put it past them to release a charger dock system themselves. Why else would they leave such a loop whole and obvious chash in hand opportunity.

As far as this little fella is considered, I think $50 dollars is a fair enough investment, I have bought battery chargers that cost more, and the fact is, it will EVENTUALLY pay itself back.

Design wise I wish it was a bit more flush with the generic white theme. I will be sitting on this before leaping to the first quick fix.
22/12/2006 / Melbourne, Victoria
Killamatt
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Killamatt  
It all comes down to its price, if its reasonable i'll buy it. If its expensive i wont.
22/12/2006 / Sydney
texinick
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texinick  
Boo Hoo!!

This has been put back a month. It's release is now due mid-February.
09/01/2007 /
knightsfan
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knightsfan  
ill be getting this asp when your 10 year old keeps steeling the batteries out of my wiimote lol
12/01/2007 /
Dante_10
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Dante_10  
hey when does this hit stores ?
12/01/2007 / Sydney, NSW
SaSuKe
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SaSuKe  
this is great my wii battery span is peeing me off !
19/01/2007 / Sydney, Australia
chrisr23
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chrisr23  
gonna buy it
22/01/2007 / Mushroom kingdom
Old_Wiizer
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Old_Wiizer  
So need this, using recharble batteries at the moment.
29/01/2007 / Brisbane, Spring Hill
PePPeR101
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PePPeR101  
must have for me! i seem to use my batteries too quick
15/03/2007 / TX
mostpsp
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mostpsp  
I've already got the Nyko brand one. It is very nice, with rubber grips too. Wii Sports has never been easier.
15/03/2007 / Richmond, VA USA
Aeon
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Aeon  
I would definitely save money by buying this, my batteries always seem to burn out too quickly >_>
22/03/2007 / USA
Ichigo
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Ichigo  
*looks at santa*


you never told me there were battery chargers
01/04/2007 / Sydney, Australia
joshyboy
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joshyboy  
I need it to live jokes but I do want it.
07/04/2007 / Ballina
diesel
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diesel  
I've had this for a week or so now... imo, great accessory. Piggy backs off the main power unit, not off usb. Also indicates when it finishes charging, so it doesn't over charge the batteries. I can't c any problem using rechargeable batteries in the wiimote... Anyway, i definitely recommend this. Only downside is you can't use the silicon cases when in the charge station. I bought mine from JB Hifi... but you can get it off dstore.com.au for 35 bucks or something.
10/04/2007 / Melbourne
wii4life
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wii4life  

Ichigo said: *looks at santa*


you never told me there were battery chargers



(santa says:

well u never asked
10/04/2007 / Brisbane
kebab
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kebab  
so can i buy this at the shops or only on the net
11/04/2007 / nsw
wii4life
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wii4life  

kebab said: so can i buy this at the shops or onli on the net



u can get it at bigw kmart jb hifi eb target every were the sell wii stuff
11/04/2007 / Brisbane
kebab
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kebab  
oh k ill be gettin 1 soon then wiimote eats ma batries
11/04/2007 / nsw
L3yt0N
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L3yt0N  
YEEHAA!! it looks sweet! and retractable cradles for nunchuks.....*siliva dripin*
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13/04/2007 / Melbournian
Drhobo
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Drhobo  
its sold in the states right? i cant find it anywere...
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05/05/2007 / Michigan, USA
spyke
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spyke  
yay, just brought this from jb for $44 on sale. havent given it a go yet since my batteries still are workin 4 the meantime
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L3yt0N
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L3yt0N  
i'm getting it for my birthday!!
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23/06/2007 / Melbournian
chazdaguy
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chazdaguy  
ooooooo its a fake wiimote
05/07/2007 / Why do u wanna no where i live?
MaxPower
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MaxPower  
Bought this the day I got my Wii and it is fantastic. I hate buying boxes and boxes of batteries to run devices that should have rechargeable batteries to start with.
12/07/2007 / West End - Brisbane
samuel-hum
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samuel-hum  
Is it worth Buying?

Spending too much money on Batteries with Zelda atm.
28/09/2007 / Hamilton, Victoria
Stan888
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Stan888  
i figuer it would be better so buy rechargable batteries and use them, so i did, last for ages. but i would like to have this aswell
05/12/2007 / Bottom Of An Endless Pit
Silence
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Silence  
Is this still being sold? I need a 2nd one now.
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05/02/2008 / 69
Foetoid
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Foetoid  
This is such an awesome accessory. BUY IT!
18/02/2008 / Sunshine Coast
iibuy
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iibuy  
stores.ebay.com.au/

$7.99 plus p/h on eBay, item number 120244823036

Similar model at 1/3 of the price, I use the same one, and works PERFECTLY!
19/04/2008 / Sydney
ridge-kh
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ridge-kh  
I dont have to keep buying batteries anymore if i get this..
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24/05/2008 / Sydney
Rubiks
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Rubiks  
Um, whats the little grey bits on the side for?
19/06/2008 / Sydney
Omi
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Omi  

Rubiks said: Um, whats the little grey bits on the side for?

Pull out Nunchuck holder!
I just added a picture, it looks like that, not the main picture that's there... (admins could maybe delete the other one?)
19/06/2008 / In the vegie patch
boxhunter
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boxhunter  
Pull put nunchuk holder..
Still.. wouldnt get this.
27/07/2008 / Mario Kart Wi-Fi Night Edition One Champion!
thewiiman2
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thewiiman2  
I like the Wii multi Center better
02/08/2008 / Perth, WA
braysta
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braysta  
i have 2 different types of rechargable battery packs one is a dock like this (single remote tho) and the other is a usb cable that plugs into the battery ive been lookin for a double charger and this one looks the best soooo far
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