Wii accessories

[logan82]

I just got a Wii for Christmas.(I know it is early, but my wife really loves me) I was looking into component video cables and rechargeable batteries for it. I currently have some regular rechargeable batteries I use for my 360 and was wondering if the special charging stations and packs for the Wii would be any better.

[TracyThom]

I recently purchased the Nyko charging dock for the Wii, and it has been great. Before that, I was burning through AA batteries every 2 or 3 days while playing Madden 2008. I was using the cheapo Menards sale brand batteries, so that might be why I was going through so many. I highly recommend the Nyko charging dock.

[bthurley19]

The component cable is a must, I managed to get mine for about 8 dollars including shipping online. It arrived in about 3 days. Much better than the 20 dollars or so you pay in the store. I just bought some rechargeable batteries and stick them in the charger at night after playing. Some times it's inconvient to always take the batteries out but it's cheaper.

[logan82]

Thanks guys. That was the information I was looking for.

[mothershipconnection]

Go to amazon and you can find cables cheap. I also got my component cables for about $7-8 shipped. I just use Nimh batteries and they're great, but I have friends who have been very happy with the battery packs.

[JoeHova]

I bought the component cables from Nintendo when I first got the Wii and the upgrade from the composite cables is striking. I like to stick with 1st party accessories for video game systems ever since a 3rd party extension cable ruined my PS2, so I've been waiting for Nintendo to come out with their own rechargable battery packs. Until then, I've been using Sanyo Eneloop NiMh. Eneloops hold a charge much, much better than other NiMh's, so you can charge them as soon as they run out and not worry that they'll be drained by the time you need them. Also, they come charged and can be recharged 1,000 times (or so they say). I really can't recommend them highly enough. As a bonus, they match the color scheme of the Wii (white with blue and gray accents).

[logan82]

I will look into those. I currently have Energizer rechargeables. I can charge 4 on Friday and they don't have a charge by Sunday regardless of usage.

[logan82]

I just got my Wii component cables. I think they make a big difference.