Sanyo's new Wii remote charger accepts MotionPlus

by Richard Mitchell { Nov 12th 2009 at 4:45PM }

So, you've gotten yourself a fancy Wii remote charger, but you're tired of having to remove both MotionPlus and the rubber jacket before each recharging session. What's a dedicated fanboy to do? Run out and buy Sanyo's new Eneloop charging station. The device is powered by the Wii's USB port, accepts two Wii remotes and has room for both the MotionPlus add-on and its accompanying jacket. For those who haven't taken the MotionPlus plunge yet, the stand will also work with the standard Wii remote and jacket.

Best of all, the charger has no actual contacts, so you just have to pop the remote into the cradle to start charging, no connection required. It's even licensed by Nintendo. The only problem: Thus far it has only been announced for Japan. Until Sanyo decides to offer it elsewhere, savvy importers can pick one up for about $80.

[Via Engadget]

Tags: Charger RT, ChargerRt, peripheral artery disease, PeripheralArteryDisease, SanyoEneloop, wii-remote, wiimote

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

edes @ Nov 12th 2009 4:53PM

Magnets...

Charging will be slow, folks

CSP @ Nov 12th 2009 5:30PM

"The device is powered by the Wii's USB port"

or ANY USB port for that matter (including of course USB to socket converter)

Yes some people apparently were not sure :p

Don @ Nov 12th 2009 6:15PM

I've heard Eneloops are very good quality batteries. This could be a really cool accessory.

Storm Eagle [Resident Capcom Megafan] @ Nov 13th 2009 11:32AM

Pricey, but sexy nonetheless.

Deozaan @ Nov 17th 2009 1:50PM

"Until Sanyo decides to offer it elsewhere, savvy importers can pick one up for about $80."

Or just buy the flat panel induction charger from Energizer that works for 4 Wiimotes for $50:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12510642

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