Save Batteries With The Nyko Balance Board Energy Pak
In a household of five rabid Wii fanatics, we really rack up the hours on our games. That’s especially true for new games, and our Wii Fit balance board has already absorbed more hours of foot-time than I would have thought possible in just a week of use.
The Wii balance board requires batteries, just like any other game controller, and you know how quickly your devices can suck those AAs dry! Well, now there’s a handy rechargeable solution for the balance board: the NYKO Energy Pak.
The Energy Pak is small and easy to use. The lithium-ion battery fits flush into the existing battery compartment in the board. It’s attached to the charger port, which nestles snugly into the contours of the bottom of the board, and does not interfere with gaming.
I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the initial charge was completed, and we were playing on the fully-juiced board in just a few hours. The Energy Pak comes with a 10 foot cord, so you can play while it’s charging, if needed. I prefer to charge it near the outlet and disconnect it for play, because I don’t need anything on the floor to trip me up while I’m trying to keep up with my Wii Fit step class.
The bottom line? The NYKO Energy Pak is easy to use, and for about $20, well worth the money.
Tags: balance board, hardware, nyko, reviews, wiifit
Wii Ramblings | 
Heather | June 5, 2008
By indiemike, June 6, 2008 @ 12:57 am
I use so many AA’s on my remotes as is, I’d wind up having to pick up about 8 more AA’s to adequately keep everything charged.
So this sounds like an excellent solution.
By Lukatoll, June 6, 2008 @ 5:52 am
I’m using the nyko wii-mote docking station, it is pretty awesome.
If I bought wii-fit i would definitely consider picking this up. I like nyko’s stuff.
By britegray, June 11, 2008 @ 9:28 am
Well, at least YOU are able to get ahold of the Nyko Wii Fit Energy Pak. I’ve had mine preordered since May 14th with a release day of the 27th, then it was delayed till June 10th, but on “release day” it appears it may be delayed AGAIN. If there is some problem with the battery I do want them to get it fixed before they release it, but dang, get it right and get it out there already. sheesh