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Wii Hardware \ Controllers and batteries?

Rhapsody
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Rhapsody says:
Are batteries gonna be rechargeable??
Or do we need to go out and buy some new rechargeable batteries

Also how much will a extra controller cost?
19/11/2006
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Zhaz
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Zhaz says:
The Wii remote uses 2 AA alkaline batteries, which are supplied when you buy the Wii. If you want to use rechargebale batteries, you need a charger like the Energizer or Duracell ones OR check out the news about the JOYTECH accessories - a charging dock similar to one with the Xbox 360 controller
19/11/2006
Rhapsody
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Rhapsody says:
sigh........
why couldn't they have made some rechargeable lithium batts
19/11/2006
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Rizza
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Rizza says:
batteries are rechargeable i wonder if they come pre charged or will wii have to wait and charge be4 wii can play?

I pre ordered wii play which comes with a wii mote probably have to get a nunchunk for it though which is about 30 bucks.





**** i thought they were re chargeable
well that sucks
19/11/2006
Perth
Ravi
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Ravi says:
batteries are not rechargable Rizza its normal alkaline batteries so they come pre-charged
19/11/2006
Sydney
Deezel
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Deezel says:
damn.
19/11/2006
New south
sgwii
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sgwii says:
cmon guys, if you had done a little research you would have know that the Wiimote come with alkalines only. The cost of lithium-ion batts would just add to the cost of the console overall.... add to that the wiimote would then have to come with an ac adaptor or dock.
19/11/2006
Manly West, Queensland
WiiMaster
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WiiMaster says:
Hey can anyone tell me if the wiimotes are going to come in different colours, if so what they are? Or are we going to have to buy the silicon covers from Joytech
19/11/2006
Melbourne.. SSBB Code: 4811-8373-7335
sgwii
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sgwii says:

WiiMaster said: Hey can anyone tell me if the wiimotes are going to come in different colours, if so what they are? Or are we going to have to buy the silicon covers from Joytech



just white only initially, the silicon covers will be the go in the early stages...... i assume they will eventually bring colours out....
19/11/2006
Manly West, Queensland
rambo
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rambo says:
yeah... i remember they confirmed that different coloured wiimotes will be coming sooner that console colour options.
20/11/2006
Brisbane, Queensland
Warwick
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Warwick says:

sgwii said: cmon guys, if you had done a little research you would have know that the Wiimote come with alkalines only. The cost of lithium-ion batts would just add to the cost of the console overall.... add to that the wiimote would then have to come with an ac adaptor or dock.




If the batteries are flat, you cant play the game, so I see no point with requiring a dock. Lithium batteries are light weight, hold a greater capacity and have a better cycle life. If there is some crap about only using alkaline batteries in the remote, I will not be happy.

all this depends of course on the overall charge life. If they last for a month or two with fairly frequent usage, that would be OK.
20/11/2006
Caringbah, Sydney
Bowdy
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Bowdy says:  
Energizer e² are the best for things like cameras and stuff if you want o use alkaline batteries but want them to last long so they would probably be the best for wiimotes too.
20/11/2006
Western Australia
UUENKER
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UUENKER says:
Those e2 batteries are designed specifically for high power applications such as digital cameras. The wii mote is not really a high power device

From Wiki:
"
The current design of the Wii Remote uses two AA batteries as a power source, which can power a Wii Remote for 60 hours using just the accelerometer functionality, and 30 hours using also the pointer functionality
"

30 hours seems pretty low, if I didn't have one I would be buying a 1hour fast charger with 4 NiMH batteries from tricky dicky for about $25. Or ask Santy Klaus for one if you're broke.
20/11/2006
Miranda, Sydney
 
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