Intec Dual Charge Station

Posted by on October 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

intec_dual_charge_stationToday we’ll be reviewing the Wii Dual Charge Station & Turbo Cooler by Intec.  It retails new for about $25.

What’s unique about this unit is that it features a turbo cooling fan which is integrated into a vertical stand.  The stand is quite compact and has slots for two (2) Wiimotes.  Also included in the package are two (2) rechargeable battery packs (well of course!).  The new battery packs have built-in LED turns red while charging and changes to blue once your remotes are fully charged.  The stand itself has a glowing blue light along its bottom when turned on.

Overall Intec’s Wii Dual Charge Station & Turbo Cooler (woah, that’s quite the mouthfull!) is designed quite attractively.  The vertical stand is a good idea as it replaces the stock Wii stand (so as not to take up much additional space) and even looks better.  If you’re into glowing blue lights, well you’re in luck too.

The stand has an ON/OFF switch which some users have commented is a nice addition (saves from having to pull the power cord out of the wall outlet), but unfortunately it only controls the charging function.  The turbo cooler fan stays on all the time whenever the unit is plugged in.  This may be a frustration to some gamers who would rather have the ON/OFF switch completely shut off the unit.

Some users have also complained that the fan in the stand is too loud, and that it’s a pain to have to remove the sleeve and wrist strap from the Wii controllers to charge them.

Pros:

  • Compact design
  • Turbo cooler fan helps keep the Wii cool
  • Cheapest of the dual Wii charge stations

Cons:

  • ON/OFF switch doesn’t fully shut off unit
  • Fan is too loud
  • Must remove sleeve and wrist strap to charge controllers

Summary:

The Intec Wii Dual Charge Station & Turbo Cooler is a nice addition to the Wii charge station market, and it is priced to be affordable. However, it has received generally poor ratings from customers, so we can’t in good conscience recommend that you purchase it.  If you’re looking for a dual Wii charge station, perhaps consider the Nyko.

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