Nyko introduces new PS3 controller charger

by Alexander Sliwinski { Dec 13th 2007 at 4:00AM }

Nyko is releasing a second version of its PS3 controller charge station and it's the bomb. Actually, it looks more like a bomb detonator. The company says the Charge Base 2 has a faster recharge rate and comes with two light-weight Mini USB adaptors that attach to the controller and "allow for easy drop and charge functionality."

The price of the unit is $30 and should be available now at retailers. So if you've got extra AC plugs about the place and just can't be bothered with plugging your Sixaxis into the PS3, here's another option.

Tags: charger, controller, nyko, ps3, sixaxis

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Shiro @ Dec 13th 2007 4:06AM

I thought this whole thing was a joke when I saw that monster. Holy cow!

It's like I'm watching Short Circuit or something.

Todd @ Dec 13th 2007 11:43AM

Honestly, it looks like a piece of equipment from Ghostbusters.

embassy @ Dec 13th 2007 4:28AM

no one would ever have any problems getting that thing through an airport baggage check.

FOXHOUND @ Dec 13th 2007 8:20AM

...If I duct tape it to a ticking analog alarm clock, it should be all good, right?

Martin @ Dec 13th 2007 11:10AM

If you can find a ticking analog alarm clock, more power to you.

heckthor @ Dec 13th 2007 4:42AM

who would buy such a monster charger... the cable that comes with the ps3 for charging the controllers works perfectly... getting this piece of SOMETHING would be a waste of money, space and time... but then again there's always people that is willing to pay for crap therefore IT MIGHT SELL... NO Pun intended...

Mustafa @ Dec 13th 2007 8:26AM

I think it looks great. For my taste the Nyko people could have made it look even more like a prop from Die Hard :)

Vidikron (FU) @ Dec 13th 2007 9:56AM

Good grief... wtf? It's not even that big. It's a controller charger... no different than any other chargers out there. The 4-slot charge is fairly big, but then again it charges 4 controllers.

As for why people would buy it instead of using the cable... well, obviously, because the PS3 doesn't charge controllers while the system is off.

ThornedVenom @ Dec 13th 2007 5:34AM

If it works, why not? But damn, that sex machine looks like it's raping that PS3 controller.

WiNG @ Dec 13th 2007 8:11AM

Good luck getting that through airport security.

Austin @ Dec 13th 2007 8:56AM

I use my 360 to charge my ps3 controller through one of the front usb ports since they have juice even when the system is off.

NATO_Duke @ Dec 13th 2007 9:51AM

I never thought of doing that.

Blanko4 @ Dec 13th 2007 9:16AM

I thought was a robot when I first saw it.

ColossalHat @ Dec 13th 2007 9:26AM

I use my computer to charge my controller when I'm done playing, that way I can play some emulated snes games on an actual controller.

GRANTED @ Dec 13th 2007 10:17AM

does that really work?? i should try that.

NATO_Duke @ Dec 13th 2007 9:49AM

Its always a battle around our house to find a way to hide all of the controllers. Then when I see these docks I get excited about having a storage solution...then on second glance I notice they are uglier and more high profile than the controllers in the first place, and the cycle continues.

I really wish there was a solution that didn't display the controllers like they were art.

adjiang @ Feb 19th 2008 4:52AM

anyway seems it can store your controllers if they're under four,maybe you have to gotta one for wireless controllers,they sounds more attractive,it's innovative.good job,for i don't wanna mess up my room with some cables when i'm playing.

i'd like to buy another smarter one instead of this big,though ugly,check two controllers charger