Xbox 360 Charge Base

10 Review to this product

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  13 Ways And Counting
  August 31st, 2010 on 2:46 am

  Rating

  I was not satisfied with the look or performance of another Nyko battery charger which you have likely seen in every single store – the one where you pop in two batteries etc. It didn’t fully charge anything and eventually just stopped working.

  This product is wonderful! It charges VERY fast and the batteries seem to have a longer life. I have yet to have a low battery during my marathon gaming sessions. It also keeps things organized, which has been an issue for me in the past with cables and batteries getting scattered.

  The charging station encourages orginization and I wish had spent the money on this thing a long time ago. Once you get in the habit of returning the controller to the station after you’re done tearing it up on XBL you’re be throwing any and charging related items in the trash.

  I even bought one for a friend at Xmas. He was still using the USB charging cord or batteries. It was a wreck around his TV! With this product that issue has been eliminated.

  Buying this product is on absolute must for anyone with two controllers. It’s an investment in my opinion and well worth every penny.

  I read a few one star reviews on this product and would like to comment:

  - One person stated to just use the MS hardware. That’s fine for some, if you enjoy a mess of cables and short battery life. There was market demand, by adult console owners, for a space saving and organized approach to the gaming setup. NYKO has exceeded any expectation I could have had.

  - Another stated incompatiblity with other batteries. The station is made for two controllers to dock and charge without the mess of wires. It is a space saver. When you have a place of your own you’ll understand. Further – it comes with 2 long life batteries. Made for the station. You’re not having to incur extra cost. That’s voluntary, no one forced that upon you. If you have 4 controllers invest in another station.

  - Long and short of it – if you’re an adult, in your own place, and are a gamer then this a “no-brainer” purchase. Orginization is something I didn’t firmly grasp until living with my fiance.
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  coopdude
  August 31st, 2010 on 5:50 am

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  I saw this product and saw the great reviews on Amazon for it. After buying the PS3 version of this item, I decided to buy it- and I’m glad I did.

  Nyko took a bit of a dent to their reputation when they shipped the now infamous Intercooler incident (the original 360 intercooler fused into the power socket of the xbox, damaging the xbox and voiding the Xbox warranty). However, having tried several newer Nyko accessories, I can attest to their quality.

  Quite simply, this comes with two batteries, looks good, is easy to charge (no removing the batteries, or fitting it “just in place”), has longer lasting batteries, and charges quickly. For barely more than a USB Play & Charge kit from Microsoft, you get 2 batteries and a superior product.

  I’m very satisfied with my purchase. Having previously owned the Microsoft Play & charge kit and the quick charger ($30, one battery), this is much better AND it’s cheaper. Highly recommended to any 360 owner, unless you have a substantial number of “regular” rechargeables from MS. If you do, the Nyko charger doesn’t charge them.
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  J. MCDONALD
  September 1st, 2010 on 11:23 am

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  I waited to write this review until I had used the product for two weeks. I had planned to order a different charging unit till I saw this one. Prviously I had used a microsoft charger, but I was unhappy with its performance and the constant swapping of batteries. So far I am in love with this unit. Sure, the battery must be attached to the charger, you can’t have the headphones plugged in and the lights are bright, but the super quick cgarging time and convenience make it worth it! So far the batteries have lasted through even my longest HALO 3 sessions. I liked it so much I immediately bought another for my buddy and he reports zero issues with his as well.

  If you want a new speedy charger look no further. This is the unit you need!
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  scanner8991
  September 1st, 2010 on 5:27 pm

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  Xbox 360 Charge Base
  
  This is an awsome charge base with two charge packs. It is true that you have to use they’re charge packs. It is also true that I have not had this charge base too long, but I absolutley love it. It is a great place to store your controller or controllers. The controller fits snugly in the charge base. Also, the lights in front of the charge base light up the color red when the pack is charging. When the pack is charged the light turns green. When the pack is fully charged, the light turns off.
  
  I use my controller for the xbox 360 and the computer. When ever I set the controller down, I usually set it on the base and it continues to charge. Great Product.
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  Johannes A. Luijten
  September 2nd, 2010 on 5:05 pm

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  If you have an XBox 360 and wireless controllers then this is something I HIGHLY recommend. Battery packs fit perfect into the controller, and the charger holds the controller very nicely (I would almost buy it just to hold the wireless controlles!)
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  B. W. Blackman
  September 3rd, 2010 on 6:05 am

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  Purchased this when it ws on sale and i must say it is really convenient, all you have to do is put the controller in the base when you’re done playing.I’ll glad i chose this over any of the other charging products.
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  D. Hernandez
  September 3rd, 2010 on 1:37 pm

  Rating

  I bought this charger from Amazon, when I opened I was surprised with the quality that I saw from the begging.

  I am a casual gamer and don’t use my controller to the limit, and I was getting good times with AA batteries. But I wanted rechargeable batteries. And this was the best option out there.

  The base have a great design (your controller always finish in the right position when you drop it), the batteries fit like normal ones in the controller, the charge time is good and it keeps your controller in a good place.

  PROs

  Price – Maybe the best value of the market
  
  2 Batteries included
  
  Your controllers charge when you are not using them
  
  25 hours of battery life (I am getting 30+)
  
  Led indicators of the charge

  Negative
  
  The led are too bright, is like a flashlight. They will turn off when the charge is finished, but if you have the charger in your room, like me, it will bother you.

  I recommend this charger to everyone

  TIP: I normally play for 3 or 4 hours, and put the controller back in the charger. If you are like me, once a month, disconnect the charge base and play until the batteries are fully discharged. this will be helpful for your batteries life.
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  M. A. Reif
  September 4th, 2010 on 11:11 pm

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  I have four xbox 360 controllers. Two of them have the normal Microsoft play and charge batteries and cables. I wanted something else for the other two controllers. I didn’t like the cables in the traffic lanes, and two of my controllers didn’t show the green light when fully charged for whatever reason.
  
  This looked like a good compromise, plus there was a spot to place the controllers to hold them.
  
  These are truly a good product. I have only used them for a couple months, so I can’t really speak to the long term point of view ion them, but so far I love them.
  
  They have a little square on the bottom of the battery that makes contact with tabs in the bottom of each base. So no cables, no swapping batteries. Just replace the controller in the cradle, ready the next time you play.
  
  They charge relatively fast also. I usually take one out, use it for a day or two (say 7-10 hours of game play) and it is fully charged again within say a half hour, give or take.
  
  This plugs into a regular 110 volt household socket, not the xbox. So no extra power drain, and the associated extra heat buildup.
  
  Now if i could just buy two extra batteries that used the charger base for the other controllers, I would be happy. But so far I have not found the batteries separately.
  
  I am extremely pleased with this at this point.

  10-FEB-2010 update
  
  I liked the original one I had so much, I bought a second one for the second set of controllers. I have been using these for over a year now with never having a dead battery, no charging cables in the traffic lanes, just grab and play baby. When done playing, just replace in the cradle. Now all four controllers have a home. They are always charged, ready to go.
  
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  Byakuya
  September 5th, 2010 on 4:43 am

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  This is the best addon I’ve ever purchased for my Xbox 360. No more worries about batteries! Just put the controllers back when you’re done, and you’re good to go for next time. This thing is GREAT!
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  Nicholas Genovesi
  September 6th, 2010 on 1:40 am

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  A realy great product. Last a long time on a single charge. It also charges fast. A real great item.