Is there a universal charger?

[BigDaddyCool]

I have a Wii and X-Box 360 and I don't want to spend a fortune in batteries. Is there a universal charger available for both controllers?

[DaveBrawl]

XCM Multi Charger charges a bunch of different items, I'm not sure about Wii since it doesn't list it, but it does so many others I'd assume the Wii would work too.

http://www.consoleshop.com/xcm-multi-charger.html

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Thats a USB charger that plugs into the wall, so anything that charges via USB will be good with that.

Still need to buy the battery packs for 360 and Wii seperate.

[The Jayman]

or just get rechargable batteries

[DaveBrawl]

Thats a USB charger that plugs into the wall, so anything that charges via USB will be good with that.

Still need to buy the battery packs for 360 and Wii seperate.

Yeah I just noticed it's $90 too. Forget I mentioned it.

[BigDaddyCool]

or just get rechargable batteries

That is what I'm leaning towards.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Wii http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4853

360: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.24503



Not universal but it's better than using AA's all the time.

DealExtreme are great, just be prepared to wait quite a while for shipping.

[The Jayman]

Energizer has one that comes with 4 AAs and the charging base for like $20

[DaveBrawl]

http://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Battery-Pack-Xbox-360-Cable/dp/B000Z4MG4Y/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1263396560&sr=8-11

I think that's the one I have. Just plug it in when you're finished playing and it recharges itself every time, I never have to take it out for anything.

[BigDaddyCool]

Energizer has one that comes with 4 AAs and the charging base for like $20

Kewl.

[Penner]

This is why PS3 rules.

[BigDaddyCool]

?

[The Jayman]

?

PS3 controllers are rechargable. they use the USB port on the console to recharge.

[BigDaddyCool]

Ah.

[BigDaddyCool]

Well I see that charger packs for the x-box is $20. And that isn't my problem. Wii controllers seem to suck so much more juice.

[OssMan]

Rechargeable batteries are very nice to have

[Kalyx triaD]

PS3 controllers are rechargable. they use the USB port on the console to recharge.

As does Xbox 360.

[DAMN iNATOR]

As does Xbox 360.

I'm certainly glad I'm not the only one here who knows this. Good save.

[Kalyx triaD]

I just thought it was odd that the PS3 ruled for something not particularly exclusive to it. I'd say modern consoles in general rule for the feature.

[D Mac]

As does Xbox 360.

Only if you buy the rechargeable battery pack and the usb attachment.

PS3's does it right out of the box.

[Kane Knight]

PS3 controllers are rechargable. they use the USB port on the console to recharge.

A shame they're also disposable.

As does Xbox 360.Penner was likely referencing the fact that PS3 does it by default.

As such, no, the 360 does not. Personally, I'd rather have a couple battery packs plus a play and charge or quick charge kit, but then, it still means you're buying a 20 dollar accessory to do what the PS3 does out of the box.

[BigDaddyCool]

K, I'm just getting rechargable batteries I think.

[The Jayman]

good call

[Penner]

Only if you buy the rechargeable battery pack and the usb attachment.

PS3's does it right out of the box.

This.

I personally think it's dumb that 360 does not do it right out of the box.

[Kane Knight]

K, I'm just getting rechargable batteries I think.

good call

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm fairly certain Xbox comes with a controller charger for the one wireless controller. Dead certain, in fact. As in the last three Xboxes I've seen unboxed came with one. Stock.

[BigDaddyCool]

Hmmm, in the last 2 I got, it didn't.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's odd then.

[BigDaddyCool]

That you are lying?

[Kalyx triaD]

No, you owning a Wii.

[BigDaddyCool]

Yeah, we get it I own a wii. Other wise I wouldn't be asking about a universal charger.

[BigDaddyCool]

Also, the X-Box 360 does not come with a charger for the controller.

[Kalyx triaD]

Which SKU are we talkin, because I have clear memory of unwrapping a charge cord.

[Penner]

Yeah Kalyx, you're full of shit.

[Kane Knight]

Which SKU are we talkin, because I have clear memory of unwrapping a charge cord.

BDC has a Pro model, but it doesn't come with the Elite, Arcade, or any known model to date. You're mistaken, Kalyx. At least, I'm assuming so because I don't know why anyone would be petty enough to lie about this.

[Kalyx triaD]

Buddies confirm my memories betray me, there were often extra purchases of wireless controllers when we got XBoxes so... yeah. Major fail on my part.

[BigDaddyCool]

Dumb ass.