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(More customer reviews)So if you're reading this review, you're probably debating between the this charger base and the Energizer one. You have no other choice. Those are the only two updated ones on the market. After researching both on all the forums, no one was doing a fair comparison analysis. Here are my thoughts.
So it comes down to this. Both charge the PS3s as promised which is infinitely better than that USB cord, but the difference, in my opinion, is convenience vs. looks.
NYKO PS3 Charge Base 2:
PROS:
1) External charging sensors allow you to literally just lop the controller into the slots. No aiming, no holding the charge base for leverage. You could do this if you were drunk.
2) Decent size. Contrary to the other reviews, I don't think this is obnoxiously big. It's about as big as a medium surge protector. A little thicker. Nothing to cry about.
CONS:
1) The green lights are so bright that they shine on my ceiling. I don't sleep in my living room so it's not a problem. And if you're in the market for a night light, this will definitely kill two birds with one stone. I'm not sure why the lights are so bright. But when it shines on the ceiling it reminds me of that Ghostbusters toy back in the 80s that projected ghosts on the wall with a flashlight. Other than bringing back vague nostalgic memories, this really has no advantages unless you have a very cluttered place and need a Batman signal to locate your controllers. In all seriousness though, it isn't that bad. You can cover it up very easily (mine's under my TV stand). It shouldn't be a problem unless you want to impress the ladies and have your controllers charging on your coffee table.
2) Small controller inputs. Yes, you might lose these. If you're buying this for your kids (10 or under), then it might get lost. If you're 25+ then you have bigger problems.
Energizer PS3 Charge Base
PROS:
1) Pretty stylish. Compared to the NYKO, this looks like a shimmering diamond.
2) More space efficient. Not that much though. It probably saves you a few inches. If you need that, then consider this.
3) No small inputs. Good if you lose things but could be a pain as I'll note in the cons.
4) Lights are much less annoying.
CONS:
1) Flimsy plastic junk. Though this looks cool, I feel like it could break if I stare at it too hard.
2) Not convenient. The stand isn't weighted down so when you're hanging the controllers on the PS3 Christmas Tree you have to hold it tightly. It's annoying. And if you bump the table it's on. Forget about it. Timber. It's nothing like the NYKO where you just set it in and it starts charging.
I vote for the NYKO overall. What you lose in style you gain in a well-made product that just does what it's supposed to. It's the lesser of two evils in a way. I mean, someone needs to make a product that looks good and works. Is that too much to ask for?
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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 DualShock 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. No additional wires necessary. The Charge Base 2 utilizes AC power from any wall outlet for a rapid recharge in just 2 hours for one or two controllers.
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