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| PlayStation 3 Charge Base 2 | 
 enlarge | From: Nyko
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $20.96
You Save: $9.03 (30%)
Buy New/Used from $18.24
Avg. Customer Rating:  (47 reviews)
Sales Rank: 501
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 5 x 4.2
MPN: 83053
Model: 83053
UPC: 743840830535
EAN: 0743840830535
ASIN: B000X2H8UA
Release Date: December 10, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Rapidly charges 2 PS3 controllers simultaneously. Store and charge your controllers in one place. | | • | Includes 2 USB charge adaptors for quick and convenient use | | • | Plug into any wall outlet or place conveniently in an entertainment center | | • | Powered by a standard wall plug; no USB port required. Compact design. | | • | Keep your controllers fully charged, organized and ready for use. |
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Product Description
Conveniently and quickly store and charge two PlayStation 3 controllers with Nyko's Charge Base 2. Utilizing Nyko's unique USB Charge Adaptors, the Charge Base 2 allows for incredibly easy charging of both SIXAXIS and Dual Shock 3 controllers. Simply attach the small, lightweight adaptor to the Mini USB port on the controller, and then place the controller into the charging port. The Charge Base 2 utilizes AC power from any wall outlet for a rapid recharge in just 2 hours for one or two controllers. Store and charge your controllers in one place Plug into any wall outlet or place conveniently in an entertainment center Powered by a standard wall plug Keep your controllers fully charged, organized and ready for use
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| Customer Reviews: Read 42 more reviews...
 A must for PS3 owners November 25, 2008
As I'm sure anybody who lives in a one bedroom apartment would agree, shelf space is scarce & valuable. The basic design of the PS3, when it comes to how the controllers are charged, leaves a bit to be desired. Having a controller dangle off the console by a USB cable unnecessarily uses space & is unsightly.
Enter the PlayStation 3 Charge Base 2. First & foremost, it plugs into the wall sockets, which means you can put it anywhere in your gaming area (I put it next to the couch adding a whole new level to slacking) freeing the USB ports on the console other peripherals. The design is simple and unassuming meaning it will blend into the background. The small USB adapters that plug into the front of the controllers are nothing short of genius, allowing you to simply drop the controller in the charging port & forget them until they are once again needed. When the controller is in use, the adapters are hardly even noticed. The LED indicator lights are a bit bright for my taste, but they leave little question as to the charge status of your controllers. I can see how some may find the price to be a bit high for a simple charger, but I thought it was worth the few extra bucks.
Overall, the best charging port available to date so long as you are willing to pay for it.
 Effective solution - lacking in design November 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very handy third party application that effectively takes up the slack for the design flaw of the PS3.
With the PS3 you get one wireless controller that is charged via a USB wire to the CPU. The problem is when you purchase additional remotes Sony thoughtfully fails to add an additional USB charging wire. The additional USB wire must then be purchased separately. Further, there is only one additional USB port on the front of the PS3, and more significantly, the remote(s) are charged ONLY while the PS3 is on. What a waste of electricity, and in my opinion, a design flaw.
The Nyko charge base resolves these issues by allowing your remotes to charge independent of the PS3. It's a good solution to overcome a bad design on the part of Sony.
The downsides to the Nyko charging base are this, first, the LEDs are way too bright. I have two charging bases for four controllers, so with four bright LEDs it looks like it's permanently Christmas time at our house.
Add these Nyko LEDs to all the other LEDs that manufacturers now insist on over populating in every other electronic device and our entertainment area looks like a freaking airport landing strip! Nyko and other electronics manufacturers ought to stop adding multiple LEDs for little reason other than trying to jazz up the looks of their product. Enough!
Second, the overall product design is simply not very elegant. It screams cheap, shiny, plasticy overseas mass factory production.
Lastly, the plastic Nyko adapter that plugs into the controller to dock to the charger unit is fine, and a good solution, but you had better not lose that piece or you can pretty much throw your charger away.
Overall, this is a very good product. I just think it could have had a more elegant design. Four stars, with one star removed for those ugly, way too bright, LEDs.
Works great November 13, 2008
I've had this for about 8 months now, with no problems. It works great! The LEDs are bright, so I wouldn't put it in my bedroom or something. I hid it behind the TV in my living room and isn't bright enough to bother me while watching movies with the room dark.
Works very well October 27, 2008
This is a great product, does a great job, no more dead controllers. The charging indicator lights are quite bright, but that works well for me, kind of a night light for the basement
Great Charger! October 26, 2008
This charger is great and really handy to just drop your controller in. You do need to place a plastic adapter on the controller where the USB slot is. It fits really nice but am a little worried about it coming out with rough play of kids. Lights are also really big and bright as others have mentioned but these are very small to how well and quickly it charges.
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