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Wii Hardware \ Wii-mote Batteries

MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
Guys just want to pass on some wisdom that I unfortunatelly learned. DO NOT buy Eveready Heavy Duty Batteries I have had these 24 hours and the battery meter is already half gone. Sure I picked up 20 for 11 bux but this is an outrage that they could be half gone after a moderate 24 hours usage.
31/12/2006
Melbourne, victoria
ares
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Mates: 78
ares says:
I thought 25-30 hrs was normal
31/12/2006
Super Mario Galaxy
melbourne,victoria
Zhaz
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Zhaz says:
If you want a battery that lasts, grab Energizer e2 or Duracell Ultra. I would never use Eveready Heavy Duty batteries in a device such as a Wiimote that has high drain.
31/12/2006
C_Bear
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C_Bear says:
24hrs usage ? half gone?

isnt that a good thing.
31/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
Zhaz
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Zhaz says:
But Melstorm hasn't been playing his Wii for 24 hours straight....
31/12/2006
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
Yeah but this isnt 24hours usage .... these are 24hours since i put them in the mote....

Im mad about the wii....but 24 hours straight....maybe not that mad
31/12/2006
Melbourne, victoria
C_Bear
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C_Bear says:
oh ok.. gotcha..

Thanks for the heads up on the batteries. I use Duracells.. they're pretty good.
31/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
MelStorm
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MelStorm says:
I might have to go those ones next time.....just wanted to offer a heads up so none of the other mywii faithful end up getting shafted by eveready. Eveready you get two mel storm thumbs DOWN
31/12/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Rhapsody
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Rhapsody says:
Melstrom, didn't you see that commercial....
31/12/2006
location
rizz
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rizz says:
i think we all should invest in re chargeables
but buy decent ones otherwise it will be a pain in the ass recharging all the time
31/12/2006
PERTH
MelStorm
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Mates: 95
MelStorm says:
Yeah with the bunnies.... i did but then i thought what would they make a competitor look good.... i thought it was advertising puff
31/12/2006
Melbourne, victoria
Rhapsody
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Rhapsody says:

MelStorm said: Yeah with the bunnies.... i did but then i thought what would they make a competitor look good.... i thought it was advertising puff



Always beleive what you see
31/12/2006
location
C_Bear
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C_Bear says:

... Always believe what you see




Exactly..! If it's on TV it must be true.. =D
31/12/2006
Melbourne, Victoria
Foetoid
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Foetoid says:
I use the Energizer NIMH Rechargeables. Does the Wavebird also use AA sized batteries cause i am trying to get one.
31/12/2006
Sunshine Coast
Zhaz
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Zhaz says:
Any Wavebird owners out there? My third party wireless GC controller uses AAA batteries.
31/12/2006
cyberon
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Mates: 28
cyberon says:
You can get Alkaline batteries from Ikea. They are good quality and goes for $3.95 for 10 and when they have specials on $2.50 for 10.
31/12/2006
Perth, WA
NBsequence
Kudos: 193
Mates: 10
NBsequence says:
Wavebirds take 2 x AA batteries. Plenty of life regardless of brand too.
31/12/2006
sydney
chambalam
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chambalam says:
i get like industrial ones and my dad gets em but i dont know where and its lik 20 for 4 dollars and they lasted like 5 days, moderate play
31/12/2006
Ballina, NSW. 1 hour south of queensland on coast
Foetoid
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Foetoid says:

Zhaz said: Any Wavebird owners out there? My third party wireless GC controller uses AAA batteries.




THIRD PARTY WIRELESS GC CONTROLLER. Wavebirds are hard enough to find, where can i get one of those. Does it work find on the Wii.
31/12/2006
Sunshine Coast
DJ
Kudos: 33
Mates: 83
DJ says:
Forget alkalines etc - they'll cost you a bomb in the long run.

Assuming you have a couple of remotes (total of four cells), head along to your nearest Jaycar store and pick up 8pc of part number SB1727 (2400mAh AA NiMH battery). And then get and a four-cell charger to suit, which you can land from about $15.00 (to around $40.00 if you want one with a fancy LCD readout).
31/12/2006
Sydney, NSW, AU
Zhaz
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Zhaz says:

Foetoid said: THIRD PARTY WIRELESS GC CONTROLLER. Wavebirds are hard enough to find, where can i get one of those. Does it work find on the Wii.


I got my wireless GC controller from JB Hifi. Its a Dreamgear brand controller. It cost me $39.95. It is fully compatible with the Wii, have had no issues. It even glows red when its switched on.
31/12/2006
zfishes
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zfishes says:
I just bought a Duracell 4 battery charger + 4x1800mAh for $20 at Woolies
31/12/2006
Sydney, Australia
Foetoid
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Mates: 75
Foetoid says:

Zhaz said:

Foetoid said: THIRD PARTY WIRELESS GC CONTROLLER. Wavebirds are hard enough to find, where can i get one of those. Does it work find on the Wii.


I got my wireless GC controller from JB Hifi. Its a Dreamgear brand controller. It cost me $39.95. It is fully compatible with the Wii, have had no issues. It even glows red when its switched on.



Dang the public holiday tomorrow or i would go for it. Chances are they won't have any but i should try.
31/12/2006
Sunshine Coast
yippy
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Mates: 139
yippy says:  

zfishes said: I just bought a Duracell 4 battery charger + 4x1800mAh for $20 at Woolies



i just got them for $25 at JB Hi-Fi! Dam you JB, I thought they were the good guys!
31/12/2006
melbourne, victoria
bennyrobo
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Mates: 4
bennyrobo says:
Energizer are the best in my opinion, but they are real expensive, but if your prepared to reach for it, instead of the usual ones, get the lithium ones they last a lot longer than the usual c-r-a-p...
31/12/2006
melbourne, victoria
 
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