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04-06-2007, 04:55 PM
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Wiikender
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i was looking in the manual for something on batteries and came across something saying:
Use only alkaline batteries
Do not use: and it lists all the various rechargeable batteries (NIMH) (Lithium)
this is my first post so i hope this hasnt been asked before or that im putting this in the wrong place but has there been any problems with anyone using the rechargable batteries just wondering before i put them in my wiimote that eats up batteries :/
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04-06-2007, 04:57 PM
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Most people on here will use rechargeable batteries. I think they just said that because they want people to buy batteries for companys to make more money lol.
Seriously, i dont know. But i use them and havent had a problem.
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04-06-2007, 04:58 PM
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It is a fair post, but alot of products that require batteries recommend that you don't use rechargables. I've been using rechargeables in my wiimote since launch, and have had no problems.
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04-06-2007, 04:58 PM
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Same here i use energizer rechargeable batteries and they work fine
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04-06-2007, 05:03 PM
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awesome
thanks
wow that was fast
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04-06-2007, 05:10 PM
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Yeah, pretty much every electronic device states that. Its because almost all rechargeable batteries run @ 1.2vdc where as the standard alkaline run @ 1.5vdc, but it never hurts anything. I think I have like 36 NiMh rechargeable batteries and not a one malfunction.
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04-06-2007, 05:12 PM
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i use em, they last about 7 days, but i have 2 sets of them so im fine =D
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06-29-2007, 10:04 PM
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i used them and now my remote is broke 
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06-29-2007, 10:05 PM
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what kind did you use.. i use panasonic and energizer and mine still works
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06-29-2007, 10:25 PM
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Duracell Rechargeable AACU
The weird thing is, the remote works fine for making Mii's or choosing games to place. But then it won't work when I am a character on Wii Sports. Haven't tried other discs. I'm assuming this is the rechargeable battery. Has this been a problem for anyone else?
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06-29-2007, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RobSoltan
Duracell Rechargeable AACU
The weird thing is, the remote works fine for making Mii's or choosing games to place. But then it won't work when I am a character on Wii Sports. Haven't tried other discs. I'm assuming this is the rechargeable battery. Has this been a problem for anyone else?
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Are you serious....you honestly think this has to do with your batteries...
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06-30-2007, 12:30 AM
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when i started using rechargeable batts, my wii remote ocassionally loses its sound. when this prob occurs, take out the batts, wait for a couple minute and then put on the batts and the wii remote should be fine. i tried that but still my wii remote loses its sound. i dunno if this prob is caused by the rechargeable batts or not. i hope nintendo can fix it..
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06-30-2007, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nitestalk8
when i started using rechargeable batts, my wii remote ocassionally loses its sound. when this prob occurs, take out the batts, wait for a couple minute and then put on the batts and the wii remote should be fine. i tried that but still my wii remote loses its sound. i dunno if this prob is caused by the rechargeable batts or not. i hope nintendo can fix it..
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Perhaps you should test with non rechargeable batteries before posting the story...
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06-30-2007, 01:20 AM
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Oops...I definately missed that part in the manual. What type of batteries are the NYKO Rechargables?
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06-30-2007, 01:25 AM
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NiMH on the nyko lame ones.
I use energizer rechargeables in my wii remotes since I got the wii a month ago. NO PROBLEMS!
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06-30-2007, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by vagrant
Perhaps you should test with non rechargeable batteries before posting the story...
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before using rechargeable batts, i used non rechargeable batts and my wii motes worked fine. srry for the incomplete info.
Last edited by nitestalk8; 06-30-2007 at 04:19 AM.
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06-30-2007, 04:43 AM
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i suggest you guys just go out and buy rechargeable batteries. the ones not meant for the wii.
i got sony NiMH with lcd indicators recharger and 4 NiMH 2700 for like 24 bucks. it's online and i think those are a better deal. those rechargeable batteries that's made for the wii won't last forever. they do fail after a certain number of charges.
oh and it's okay to use NiMH batteries. nintendo has stated that it's okay.
source - http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/...essage.id=7755
"What kind of batteries does the Wii Remote use?
The Wii Remote comes with 2 non-rechargeable alkaline AA batteries. Rechargeable batteries may be used with the Wii Remote. Nintendo only recommends NiMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable batteries for use in the remote."
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06-30-2007, 05:13 AM
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this is stupid, I have used Duracell and Energizer AACU rechargeable batteries in my wii remotes from the day I got my Wii 8 months ago and I have never had one problem or any kind of malfunction with my Wii.
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06-30-2007, 06:02 AM
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I dunno, I got the Nyko set just because I like having the charger stand (I'm lazy). No problems thus far. I actually love the battery cover that came with em too, feels nice to the touch. lol.
The only reason I can think of not to use rechargeable batteries is that they will oxidize quicker than alkaline if you forget about them and just let your wiimote collect dust.
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06-30-2007, 09:08 AM
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im gonna get a nintendo wii does the remote use aa batteries? i am only askin this question because i hav only been on a wii once
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