Nyko Charge Base S - 2 Port Controller Charger with 2 Rechargeable Batteries for Xbox 360

I've been using the older, white version of this charging base for almost 4 years now. It's wonderful and I love it. I've never had to replace a battery pack, never had to replace the dock. Nothing broke, never deviated from the "25 hours of gaming per charge", never had any issues ever. And now I've upgraded to this generation and it's no different. I've had it for a little while now and here's my pros and cons: Pros: 1. The only thing I didn't like about the old version were the big, giant, super bright lights (red for charging, green for charged). This is something Nyko has improved with a very nice little screen to replace the giant lights. It shows little pictures of the controllers (marking whether they're in slot 1 or 2) along with a much more mellow and eye friendly red/green light. The screen blends right into the color of the case, so it looks like it just comes out of the front (nice illusion, very slick). 2. Its design is sleek. The black matches my black controllers, the metal pieces are shiny. It looks like a high class, high quality charging dock. Mostly because it is one. 3. Both battery packs that came with it work and charge properly. I know some bases have an issue with sending a dead battery (or two dead batteries), never had this problem with Nyko charging bases and this one is no exception. 4. There's actually a door on the front that opens (much like the little doors on the front of Xbox 360s) and has a USB slot. Not sure what that is supposed to be for, but I actually use it to charge my Android phone :P but I imagine you can charge your controllers this way too if you have a plug n charge battery pack (so you don't have to get rid of em). 5. The batteries haven't changed. It's the same batteries from the old white and old black ones, so you don't have to throw them away or pack them away for storage if you're upgrading like I am. You can still use them. I now have 4 batteries with which to play video games, all of which can be charged in this dock (as my white one came with 2 when I bought it). Conclusion on Pros: It's well designed (much better looking than last generation), it works as all Nyko charging bases seem to, and as usual I have no complaints about it. I love the new classy LED/LCD/whatever screen on the front showing the nice charging graphics as opposed to the harsh lighting. Everything works as it says it does and Nyko added at least one new feature to keep it competitive. Cons: I honestly can't think of any cons, it's exactly what I wanted and exactly what I paid for. To anything who's angry that they use a proprietary battery: get over it. It clearly states on every website it's sold on and on the box of the product itself: "2 custom NiMH rechargeable batteries supply up to 25 hours of play time" That should be a red flag that it won't charge any other batteries besides these custom NiMH rechargeable batteries that come with the charger. If you take off a star (or multiple stars) because of something they essentially tell you before you buy the product, it's a testament to your lack of ability to understand the English language and nothing that Nyko did. If you're looking for a charging base for your Xbox 360 controllers, look no further. It doesn't get any better than this.

Nyko keeps showing us that even though they make great products, there's always room for improvement. I have two of these. The first version, which I bought long ago, has the two big lights you see on some of the pictures. Those lights turn red while charging and green once fully charged; and eventually go off if you leave the controllers in it, which is basically what this unit does, it provides a charging and organizing solution for controllers. Now, the unit presently being sold at amazon is the newest version of the product I just described above, with some changes and a great addition. The unit now has a USB port on the front. You can use it to charge the 360 wireless headset and/or any USB base electronic (PS3 controller, cellphone, etc). The charger remains plugged to your AC outlet, but it does not drain energy, unless you are charging controllers or USB devices. The charging indicator has been change, it no longer has the two LED lights, it now has two controller graphics on it, each marked as 1 & 2, to indicate wich controller is being charged, one front, two rear. They each have a small light that again, turns from red to green to off. You get the following: the charger, two rechargeable batteries and instructions. Basic, yet extremely useful. This charger is great for any level gamer, the fact that you can drop & forget, is a great feature. No power buttons to worry about. Nothing. Get this charger, you will get your money's worth in no time. The addition of the USB port was a pleasant surprise. I didn't know it had it until I got my charger. Nyko makes such good products that I didn't even bother reading the description before I bought it. One more thing, Nyko has a great customer support team, I have dealt with them numerous times, not because of faulty products, but for my own needs (extra batteries, PS3 connectors, etc) and they were always helpful and resolved my issues quickly and with little effort on my part, so in the rare case that you should need technical assitance, I'm sure they will help you in a heartbeat. I am a Nyko fan/supporter and will remain so as long as they stay in business. I have two 360 chargers, the PS3 move and controller charger and they Wii charging stations, all of them have done a great job without any problems. There will always be negative reviews, but I can honestly tell you, I haven't had any problems so far. Some people have to understand, sometimes faulty products go through quality inspections, and that applies to anything you buy nowadays, but in this case, if you receive a faulty Nyko product, do your part, call Nyko or Amazon. Either one will help you solve the issue. Good Luck.

The Nkyo Charge base for the xbox 360 is an amazing blend of price and performance. This Nkyo charging base suits my needs perfectly and I've nothing but good things to say thus far. Features at a glance: * Comes with a pair of rechargeable batteries that you can attach to two xbox 360 controller (Say goodbye to batteries) * Charging base has an LED indicator for both the 1st and 2nd controller. * Can hold a charge of up to 25 hours of game play - That's about right. * Plugs into an outlet - Much much faster than charging from the usb of the xbox console Design - Surprisingly, the design is stylish. I can proudly place this idly on my desk. The glossy black finish and silver Nkyo logo simply looks cool. The angle of how the xbox controller is placed is nice, too. It's like a showcase display, if you will. When you remove a controller, the charging base stays in place and does not wobble. Everything about this charging base feels well-made. Performance - As I mentioned before, the rechargeable batteries can hold a charge of about 25 hours of gameplay. From about 3-4 full charges, I would say that's about right. I can't say how long it takes to charge, since I usually just charge it overnight while I am sleeping. The charge time is really nothing to fret or worry about. For the price, there is really nothing better. There is no compromise in build, design, nor performance. You get two rechargeable batteries, a solid base, and great price. Could I ask for more? Perhaps a solar charging base. Kidding. Get this charging base already. It is as good as it gets.

I purchased this charger for my Xbox 360 controllers to replace the "play and charge" kit. I do not get to play Xbox 360 as much as I used to and when I would go to play my controllers were dead. Charging them with the "play and charge" kit is a hassle so I wanted something that kept my controllers ready at all times. The Nyko Charge Base 360 S plus into a wall outlet and acts as a cradle dock for 2 Xbox 360 controllers. The base charges the controllers until they have a full charge, and then it acts as simply a dock. Built into the front of the base is a USB port which can be used for charging other electronics. The build quality of the product is good. It is stylish (as much as can be) for a charging base. The fact that it included two rechargeable batteries was an added bonus. So far I've found the battery quality to be no less (possibly even better) than the standard Xbox 360 rechargeable batteries. This is a good quality product that works as advertised.

I have been trying to find an easy way to charge my controllers for quite some time and believe I finally found the perfect solution. I hate using the play and charge kit because I feel the charging cable just gets in the way and I have found the longevity of the Microsoft batteries to be quite poor. On batteries I only had for about 2 years with moderate use, I found I could not even play for an hour without needing to plug the cable in to charge the battery. I also tried using just regular rechargeable AA batteries and that worked okay but I found it annoying to change batteries every couple of weeks. Then I found the Nyko Charge Base and figured for $25 it was worth and try, and I am glad I did! It comes with two proprietary batteries that you snap into your xbox controllers the same as you would with the Microsoft batteries but is had metal contacts on the outside that fit into the cradle dock to charge. The charging is automatic and resumes as soon as you put the controllers back after using them. So far I have not had any issues with the batteries dying in between charges but think that Nyko estimates of "25 hours" on a full charge are somewhat exaggerated since I did notice a "one bar (25%)" drop in power level after 3 hours of continuous play. I really like the LED screen on the front that tells you that the controllers are correctly placed on the cradle and charging, it is a nice touch and more aesthetically pleasing than a glowing light like other battery charging solutions. It also has a USB port hidden on the front under a little hatch that you can use to charge something else like a phone, iPod, etc. I haven't used it but again another nice touch. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this considering it comes with two batteries and a complete charging solution for $25, if you already own a play and charge kit and aren't bothered by connecting the charge cord during play sessions than I'd say save your money. You definitely need a rechargeable battery option for xbox controllers and if you are in the market for a new system this is by far the best solution I've seen, you will not be disappointed!

I want to say 90% or more of these reviews were written almost immediately after purchase. For the first few months this charge base works great, the light status for "charging" and "ready" are useful and the compact and clutter free design are visually aesthetic and convenient; but the "long run" of this product is not good, more specifically the quality of the rechargeable batteries. The batteries will work at peak performance for a month or so before you start to notice slight drops in battery life. New, the batteries last several hours, I want to say 7 to 8 hours; now, about 6 months later, the controllers immediately start to flash, which is very annoying during game play, and only last roughly 3 hours or less. Update: This item has lasted me about 2 years, which is expected for these battery types. I would still rate it 3 stars, and still recommend this item.

My wife bought this for me after the kids got their Skylanders game. I would try to play some Call of Duty and the batteries I had would always be dead. I tought the kids how to use this charging stating in a matter of seconds and now we all have charged up ready to go controllers whenever we go play. Setup: Remove charging base and included rechargable batteries from the box. Plug charging base in. Install new batteries in controllers (these are needed because they have extra contacts on the back of them that receive the charge). Gently set controllers into grooves on charging base. Light indicators come on to let you know controller was placed on correctly then moves from red (25%) to yellow (50%) to green (75%) and finally automatically stops charging when charge is complete. There is also a USB port in the front of the charging unit under a hood that you can use for whatever else may need to be charged. Having 5 USB ports on the newer 360's makes this almost pointless, but I entertained the idea by charging my phone with the port and it worked well. Only downfall to this product is that the previous rechargable batteries I had are not compatable with the charging station so they are basically useless for now, backups when these batteries crap out. If these batteries last a long time however, this will be no problem at all. I will forget about my charge and play kit and batteries, because it will be useless. Overall I am very happy with this. It looks nice and matches the newer black 360's and gives the contollers a spot to be put away at for the kids. The display lets me know exactly where each controller is in the charging process. So far it has had no problems. If any arise I will update the review.

I LOVE these chargers! I initially bought them for someone else for a Christmas gift (my little brothers) but when I saw how nice they really were and how long the charge lasted, I went ahead and bough a set for myself. The base is very simple and light. It is a very nice, sleek and shiny black, which goes nicely with my TV and entertainment center. It has charging indicator lights to let you know it is charging, and when it is charged. The charging lights change color based on how charged (or drained) the battery is. If you always make sure to put your controller on the charging base, you will never have a problem. I am not that good, however, and I've put in at least 15 hours of game time on my remote and the battery is still going strong. There is a simple plug that goes into the back of the charging base with a long cable to the power outlet. The battery packs are easy to change out with the originals. The battery packs are the same size, the only difference is on the back. There is an exposed charging strip, which, when placed on the charging base, fits perfectly and begins charging the remote. I love the way the base looks, it is a simple setup that gets the job done and provides a storage location for my controllers. I love that I don't have to buy 36 packs of AA batteries and keep them close buy to switch out every few weeks when they die. Saves me money and the hassle of recycling batteries all the time. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who has an xbox 360. If you spend any time at all on your Xbox, this will easily pay for itself in a year.

habe mir die dockingstation gekauft damit es einfacher ist diese dinger zu laden und macht sogar noch bischen was her auf dem schrank.würde es sofort wieder kaufen und keine probleme mit irgendwas von dem gerät

El servicio de amazon muy bueno para ser importación solo tardo 1 semana, en cuanto el producto bastante bueno, la calidad física se ve y se siente muy bien, no le eh dado mucho uso aun pero por el precio lo que ofrece es bastante bueno, 2 pilas recargables mas ligeras que las originales de xbox 360 en cuanto a peso y cargan bastante rapido.

Al momento non saprei dare un giudizio definitivo. Nel senso che sembra funzionare bene, ma non ho fatto una prova di utilizzo per lungo periodo delle batterie. Inoltre quando i telecomandi vengono messi sotto carica compare subito la luce rossa, dopo qualche tempo passa ad arancione, poi si spengono. Solo 1 volta ho visto la luce divenire verde ad indicare la carica completa. C'è da dire che a carica completa le spie dovrebbero spegnersi. Quindi potrebbe essere tutto nella norma oppure no. Il venditore mi ha rassicurato in merito, ma al momento, nel dubbio lascio 3 stelle e mi riservo di modificare questa prima impressione. Ad un mese dal primo utilizzo, tutto funziona bene e non riscontro problemi. Concedo un altra stellina!

This product did not tell you that the plug was a USA plug so you need to replace the the plug, and iam not sure that it will be safe using on UK 240 electric

This is the second one I'm buying. I love the design, however the batteries of my first unit after using it for about 3 years started degrading and it wouldn't charge more than 50% But still really happy with the quality and ease of charging, and the fact that you have a place to put your controllers