The current consoles’ dependency on wireless controllers has ramped up consumer costs in batteries, and peripherals firms are working hard to provide more viable alternatives.
Exspect’s answer to finite battery life is the Drop ‘N’ Charge station, a device that tops up the special rechargeable battery packs within three to four hours and provides enough power to keep controllers working for around 10 hours.
Drop ‘N’ Charge is available for Xbox 360 and Wii, with additional battery packs available for the Wii Balance Board.
The packs are charged through RF waves that transmit electrical current, charging up to two batteries simulataneously.
This means players don’t even have to detach the battery pack or remove any silicone skins or MotionPlus add-ons that are attached.
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They simply place the controller on the charging pad and wait for the LED indicators to show when the battery is full.
The Drop ‘N’ Charge station is also highly energy efficient. Once battery packs are fully charged, the device stops transmitting the electrical current, so gamers can leave their controllers on the charging pad as long as they like, without wasting energy.
“Wireless controllers have really enhanced the gaming experience, so it comes as little surprise that gamers frequently find themselves running out of power,” says head of development Mike Sanderson.
“With our Drop ‘N’ Charge Range gamers can now quickly and easily re-charge their controllers, whilst reducing their energy consumption and saving money on batteries all at the same time.”
Each Drop ‘N’ Charge station comes with the charging pad itself, one battery pack, a USB charge cable and an AC charge adaptor.
For £9.99 each, gamers can pick up additional battery packs designed for Wii Remotes, the Wii Balance Board and Xbox 360 controllers.
