SANYO Releases ‘Contactless Charger Set for Wii* Remote Control’ under Nintendo License
Made under Nintendo License, Just put your Wiimote in the stand to charge!
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Tokyo, July 24, 2008 ---- SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) announces an easy-to-use ‘Contactless Charger Set for the Wii Remote Control’, produced especially for Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Nintendo)’s Wii remote control.
The Wii remote uses two AA batteries and it is well known to take up many batteries. This new set offers users the convenience of simple charging by placing the Wii remote control into the specialized stand, the only battery and charger made under license*1 from Nintendo, and the capability to sequentially charge 4 controllers from a single AC adapter. The charger also offers a ‘charge failure detection function*2, ensuring safe recharging. Easy enough for even the youngest or oldest of Wii players, the Wii remote control can be recharged by simply placed in the stand without removing the batteries, the Wii remote jacket, or the back cover.
SANYO’s battery pack and charger, the ‘Contactless Charger Set for the Wii Remote Control’, will be on sale in Japan starting from August 25, 2008.
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Set Product |
Individual Products |
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Product Name |
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Product Number |
N-WR01S |
NC-WR01DC |
NC-WR01BA |
NC-WR01AD-JU |
Color |
White |
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MSRP |
Open*3 |
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Sales Date |
August 25, 2008 |
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Main Features
1. Adopts special ‘contactless charging method’ allowing easy charging by simply placing the Wii remote control in the charge stand, with the ‘Wii remote control jacket’ on
- After inserting the rechargeable battery pack in the Wii remote control, the battery is recharged without contact
- Will recharge even if inserting the Wii remote control with the silicon jacket on
- Charger can rapidly recharge in 220 minutes, using SANYO’s charge control techniques
2. The only battery and charger for Wii made under license from Nintendo
- Made under license from Nintendo, therefore satisfying the safety and dependability requirements for Nintendo
- Equipped with ‘charge failure detection function’*3, which detects metal pieces such as coins or clips that might interrupt charging between the Wii remote control battery pack and charging stand and will automatically stop charging if detected
- Easy for anyone of almost any age to use
(Contactless charger set for Wii remote control N-WR01S package)
3. Charging stands can charge up to 4 remotes sequentially with one AC adapter for users who own multiple Wii remotes
- Charge stands enable users to sequentially recharge up to 4*4 Wii remote controllers with a single AC adapter
- Additional lineup to charger set that includes the charge stand, rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, individually sold charge stands, rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters will be available to meet specific user needs
| *1 | As of July 2008 for rechargeable battery and charge stands for Nintendo Wii remote control. | |
| *2 | A function that detects things that might interrupt recharging such as metal pieces or coins and clips stuck in between the Wii remote control with built-in rechargeable battery pack and charge stand, and automatically stops the charging. | |
| *3 | Open price does not set manufacturer’s suggested retail price. | |
| *4 | Sequential charging will charge in order of distance from the AC adapter, starting with the charge stand closest to the AC adapter (it will not charge simultaneously). In order to charge sequentially, the set product for continuous charge or individually-sold charge stand and rechargeable battery pack must be purchased. | |
| * | Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
Supplemental information and Specifications
‘eneloop’ is a product developed on SANYO’s concept of “looping energy”. The ‘eneloop’ has received high market acclaim for its ready-to-use usability that rivals the dry cell battery, as an economic and environment-friendly product that can be recharged and recycled at the end of its life. Since its release the ‘eneloop’ battery has shipped a cumulative total of 50 million cells in 60 countries worldwide (as of April 30, 2008).
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Set Sold Products |
Individually Sold Products |
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Product Name |
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Product Number |
N-WR01S |
NC-WR01DC |
NC-WR01BA |
NC-WR01AD-JU |
Set Contents |
Dedicated Charge Stand x 1 |
Dedicated Charge Stand x 1 |
Custom Rechargeable |
AC Adapter x 1 |
Color |
White |
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Dimensions (mass) |
Dedicated Charge Stand: 70 x 88 x 95mm (approx. 145 g) |
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Charge Time*2 |
Approx 220 minutes |
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Charge Control System |
Peak-Cut System |
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Use Time*3 |
Approximately 6.5 hours |
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Battery |
Custom Nickel-metal Hydride Battery |
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Sequential |
Up to 4 units |
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| *1 | This is for pressing the SYNC button inside the Wii remote with the battery back attached to the Wii remote. | |
| *2 | Charging time is an indication for fully charging the worn out battery (it will depend on the environmental temperature and battery condition). | |
| *3 | Usage time depends on the environmental temperature and conditions for use. | |
| *4 | Sequential charging will charge in order of distance from the AC adapter, starting with the charge stand closest to the AC adapter (it will not charge simultaneously). In order to charge sequentially, the set product for continuous charging or individually-sold charge stand and rechargeable battery pack must be purchased. |
Press Contact (English Only)
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SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Global Communications Department
Tel: +81-3-6414-8621
Fax: +81-3-6414-8720
E-mail: i_press@sanyo.com
