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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:
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good stuff August 2, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
very good sturdy product. it charges quickly. the only thing that i don't like about it is the difficulty of placing the controller on the usb plug. it can get annoying, overall its a good product, i highly recommend it.
Adds to the overall aesthetics to the system August 2, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having not purchased a new gaming console since the NES, I am fascinated with the advancements made in gaming, as well as the peripherals. Fear not, adding a few wireless controllers doesn't detract from the sophisticated appearance of one's entertainment system. Integrating the Nyko Charger into the system only contributed to the ease of the system's maintenance. Before purchasing the charger, I was charging my controllers while using the computer via USB cables, given the system must be on to begin charging. Additionally, there is very little downtime, as it takes about an hour to fully charge the controllers. Some may find it appealing that the charger is a self-contained unit, meaning it doesn't need to be connected to the console. Thus, allowing the console to focus on what it does best without having to bear the burden of allocating energy for the controllers.
There are a few inherent drawbacks in the charger's design. However, they shouldn't be vexing enough to prevent anyone from purchasing it. Similar to everyone else's comments, it is difficult to plug in. I can't throw the controllers in the charger haphazardly. Admittedly, I read the comments prior to purchasing it, and just shrugged it off. As mentioned above, the charger provides you with a few stickers to place around the USB port, which affords you some protection against possible scratches.
The slots are very slim allowing only the controller to be inserted. If you have a silicone cover, it will need to be removed before performing the arduous task of aligning the controller for insertion. Regardless, it is still valuable tool that will integrate nicely.
well worth it July 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
while i agree with the other reviewers points for the most part, i just have to say that i haven't had trouble yet with hooking the controllers to the charge base (although i do understand why they say this). maybe it's the angle that i usually put my controllers in, but they slide right after only one or two seconds of gentle alignment. what i really like is that the charge base comes with little stickers to put on your controller to prevent it getting scratched by the charge base as well, which shows good thinking on the developers' part. only four stars because i anticipate more people having trouble with the docking procedure. otherwise, it's the best accessory i've bought for the ps3 thus far.
Charge base almost perfect July 18, 2007
Certainly worth it to not have the USB cables running along the floor. Can be a pain to seat the controllers sometimes (which is the only reason for the 4 instead of a 5).
Sleek, space saving design, but with an annoying flaw. July 17, 2007
56 out of 56 found this review helpful
If you have an entertainment center where you prefer not to have wires spilling out the front, this is the perfect product for your PS3. It conveniently (and quickly) charges up to 4 PS3 controllers at once. But it does have a bad point that doesn't make the product terrible, but might give you pause before you purchase it.
The Goods:
1) Power Source: It's handy to be able to plug this into the wall instead of the PS3 via a USB cable. You don't have to have that wire hanging off the front of the unit all the time, which kept the glass door on the front of my entertainment center from closing.
2) Design: It can charge up to four controllers at once and has LED indicators to indicate if the controller is charging or fully-charged. It has a slim design that allows you to put it anywhere convenient.
The Bad:
1) It can be a bit tricky to plug the controller's USB socket into the one on the charge base. Out of the six or so times that I put my controllers on the charge base, there hasn't been a single time where I got the controller to easily slide on without having to gently manipulate both the charge base and controller. It can take about a minute to line up the sockets and get the controller in place, and you need to do this GENTLY.
Overall:
To me, it's worth it because of the slim design, the wall-power source, and the convenience of being able to charge 4 controllers at once. But since it can be tricky to get the controllers in to the base, I wouldn't recommend this product to kids who might get impatient when the controller doesn't slide in quickly.
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