I’m a big fan of using re-chargeable batteries and an even bigger fan of specially made re-chargeable batteries for my consoles’ controllers.  So without further ado,  I present to you the Nyko Charge Base 360, specially made by Nyko to keep your Xbox 360 controllers charged and ready to go.

Features:

• Drop-in design allows for easy and rapid recharging of wireless controllers
• 2 custom NiMH rechargeable batteries supply up to 25 hours of play time
• Rapid recharge base stores two wireless controllers
• Plugs into any wall outlet for a faster charge than USB
• LED charge indicator lights
• Design matches the décor of the Xbox 360 console and controllers

Pros:

• Setting the controllers in is really easy.
• Indicator lights display whether your controller is charging or fully charged with different colors
• Indicator lights do not stay lit when controllers are not on base
• 2 hour charge time per controller

Cons:

• Doesn’t allow for battery only charging, needs to have battery in a controller
• Bright indicator lights (only bad if you like dark rooms or don’t have an out of the way spot for it)
• 4 hour charge time for 2 controllers, wish it would charge one and then the other.

The pros for this device really do out-weigh the cons.  If you’ve got two controllers that need charging, this is a great way to always keep them ready to go.  I really, really appreciate the fact that the indicator lights don’t stay lit all the time.  During charging the lights can be bright, so if I were a person who preferred a darker room I would place this somewhere where the lights wouldn’t be intrusive.  You are almost better of charging one controller first, and then the other controller.  Sure, it is still 4 hours total charge time, but at least 1 would be ready after 2 hours.  Over all though, this is a great charger and I feel that is comes at a great price as well.