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<blockquote data-quote="The Feedster" data-source="post: 535569" data-attributes="member: 259515"><p><img src="http://mos.techradar.com//images/nintendo-wii-gameplay-200-200.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> We hinted at it yesterday, and can confirm today that Sanyo has become the first company to provide an officially licensed charger set for Nintendo's Wiimote controller.</p><p></p><p>The new 'Contactless Charger Set for the Wii Remote Control' goes on sale in Japan on 25 August and comes with a surprise that the name more or less gives away - wire-free recharging (of a sort).</p><p></p><p><strong>Eneloop included</strong></p><p></p><p>The replacement battery pack - naturally, it uses eneloop cells - draws its power not through metal contacts in the cradle, but by magnetic induction similar to that used by Splashpower and others.</p><p></p><p>Obviously, this means there's no need to remove the Wii's silicone jacket just for recharging.</p><p></p><p><strong>Costly option</strong></p><p></p><p>As for pricing, the base set costs ¥5,500 (£25) and includes a battery pack, an AC adapter and a single stand. Sanyo says that four sets can be linked together, although this will cost around ¥20,500 (£95) for all the bits needed.</p><p></p><p>Sadly for Wii owners outside Japan, a spokesperson offered them little hope of getting the kit, saying, "Currently the product will not be sold overseas although it is under review."</p><p></p><p><img src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/8513/s/18352eb/mf.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/sendemail2.html?title=http://www.techradar.com/431161&link=Exclusive: New Wiimote battery pack offers contactless charging" target="_blank"><img src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=http://www.techradar.com/431161&link=Exclusive: New Wiimote battery pack offers contactless charging" target="_blank"><img src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/13833580238/f/8513/c/669/s/25383659/a2.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/13833580238/f/8513/c/669/s/25383659/a2.img" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/8513/s/18352eb/story01.htm" target="_blank">More...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
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