Let's start with the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 chargers. Both are very similar in design. Each stand will hold two controllers and charge them. The PS3 charge actually goes a step further and has two USB ports on the side so you can charge two more PS3 controllers if you have additional USB cords. A very nice touch. I did not try it, but in theory you could charge other USB items with the PS3 charger, which makes it sort of a multi-tasker.
Both the 360 and the PS3 charges hold their respective controllers firmly and were fairly easy to connect and take out. While charging they glow red around the where they mount, and then glow green when fully charged. Charging time was about the same as if you were charging them connected to their respective systems, just a few hours. And I have to say they actually look kind of cool in their mounts, kind of like a "gaming trophy" of sorts. Both are AC powered.
The Nintendo charger took a very different design, appropriately since the Wii-motes are a very different design. It reminded me of a knife block in my kitchen. It also hold four Wii-motes instead of just two. It also came with 4 rechargeable NiMH battery packs and 4 special battery covers with opening for the contacts to be able to charge the batteries. This is a very nice touch helping you save money on buying batteries over and over. When you slot the Wii-motes in this charger also glows red for charging, green for fully charged. A nice touch they added is slots down the sides for the wrist strap so you do not have to remove it. Unfortunately they is no way for you to be able to charge the Wii-motes with the padded protective sheath on, you still have to take that off. Charging time was pretty much the same as when I recharged regular rechargeable AA batteries, just a few hours. It's AC powered
Overall I was very happy with all three of these chargers. Keeping my extra controllers charged up and ready for when friends come over or when the controller I'm using dies and I don't want to be wired or wait while they recharge is cool. Like I said I like the design of the PS3 and 360 charges, but while functional, the Nintendo charger still looks like a knife block. Still If you are thinking about getting a charger for any of your systems I can easily and highly recommend any of these. They live up to the Energizer name they have been bestowed.
The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Energizer Power and Play Charging Systems sell for $29.99
The Nintendo Energizer Power and Play 4X Charging System sells for $39.99
They can be found most places. I found them at Amazon.com, Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart and at Performance Designed Products' web site, www.pdp.com
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