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 enlarge | From: NYKO Technologies
Category: Video Games
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 10685
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: NYK83017
Model: 83017
UPC: 743840830177
EAN: 0743840830177
ASIN: B000LD263K
Release Date: June 20, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Exactly what I hoped it would be. October 15, 2007
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
After reading several reviews about this product, I was a bit concerned that it would be difficult to insert and remove a SIXAXIS controller, but that concern proved to be unfounded.
Yes, it does take a bit of lining up to get it to work, but it's so trivially easy to do that I got used to it within the first three times I inserted the controller.
What makes it tricky is that there are spring-loaded plastic nubs that are intended to hold your controller in place, and you have to push the controller past the nubs before you reach the connector. So you push a bit, then make sure the controller is lined up with the connector--which is easy to do since the USB socket on the SIXAXIS is recessed. Once you can feel that the connector within the recession, a gentle push completes the connection.
The device includes scratch-prevention stickers that you can apply to your SIXAXIS, but they really aren't necessary. Just be a bit patient the first couple times you do it, and it becomes second nature.
If you've got multiple controllers, this is an ideal product to have--it allows you to charge them in a place that may be more convenient for you than having them tethered to your PS3. If you're looking for a convenient way to charge your controllers--up to four of them--don't let concerns about how "tricky" it is to insert the controller dissuade you from purchasing this.
great product October 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The product makes charging controllers a lot easier. It is a great thing to have if you have multiple people over to play a game. putting the controllers in takes some getting used to, but is fast and easy once you get used to it.
Another Supporter September 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The base charger is consistent with the other reviews here.
compact, stable, has nice grippy bottom so it doesnt slide.
getting the trick of inserting a controller properly takes about 5 minutes to learn. also every time thereafter you need to spend 10 seconds or so making sure you insert it properly, but with a $50 controller i dont think its unreasonable to spend 10 seconds.
the lighting system is a good, quick visual.
only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is b/c the insertion is a little tricky, if they could invent a track that you slide the controller on so you dont have to worry about lining the connection up it'd be 5 stars, but it would also be a larger bulkier system.
best product out there right now. money well spent if you have multiplayer games and need all your controllers charged in a convenient way.
Useful and reasonably priced September 14, 2007
This is a very useful and reasonably priced accessory that works as advertised. As noted in some other reviews, inserting the controllers can be a bit tricky because of the design of the plug on the controller, but with a little bit of care it works just fine.
 Major Design Flaw September 10, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The product works great, it even looks great. I really like that it allows me store the controllers in one compact location. However, there is the major design flaw that everyone mentions: It is Very difficult to seat the controllers USB recactacle port onto the chrgers USB plug!!! I am very patient and gentle with the thing, but it takes me at least a good 1-2 minutes to get it to seat properly. I have already damaged the port on one controller. I design electronic products for a living, they could have easily made this product better with very little added expense.
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