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[SatoAilDarko]

I'll eventually get this or maybe sooner if I have to order something from the online store.

I don't plan to put it in for years though. I use the charge dock so my battery's always charged. I also know by using it I'm killing it's life and how long it lasts. When it gets so low to be a problem I'll put in this one. I mean it isn't even twice the life, just 3-5 to 5-8.

I still hold out the hope that Nintendo will one day sell a second Gamepad (with Nintendo Land 2) and it'll have the larger battery standard.

 

[Mockingbird]

Thanks for the heads up. Since shipping was a flat fee, decided to get other stuff too.

 

[trixx]

Thanks for the heads up. Since shipping was a flat fee, decided to get other stuff too.

I don't think the charging station for the wii remote is worth it at that price. Rechargeable batteries would probably be better.

 

[J3ffro]

I picked one up from Amazon a while back for ~$42. It was well worth it.

 

[jblank83]

I don't think the charging station for the wii remote is worth it at that price. Rechargeable batteries would probably be better.

You can buy a super high quality rechargeable battery charger for that much.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J6DLD4/?tag=neogaf0e-20

It'll be useful for much more than just Wii Remotes, as well.

 

[GameE]

Le sigh, bought the battery. Almost $40 does feel like a lot :S

 

[eggwolio]

FYI, currently back in stock:

http://nintendoeverything.com/wii-u-gamepad-high-capacity-battery-back-in-stock/

Dear maxcriden sir
I hate your stinking gutses.
Thirty two dollars?

Really want to buy
But honeymoon is over
No more cashola.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

Debating getting this, but $32 seems steep. Anyone able to attest to the usefulness of the UBoost?

Mine worked great for a few months, then completely died. You're better off spending the extra money on the official battery.

 

[sfried]

My Rapid Remote Charger/Rechargable Battery stopped working a few months ago, and was hoping to get a replacement now that they're back in the store.

They're kind of pricey though, and the problem I have is determining whether it was the charger at fault or the battery. Admittedly there were a few thunderstorms that past prior to the incident, so I'm not so sure if it could be a power surge or if it could have zapped the battery dead.

 

[kiryogi]

Ordered TY!

 

[Hawaii Jeff]

Nintendo should be ashamed this battery isn't in all new game pads.

 

[Ryuukan]

Someone explain to me why I was able to not only import a Japanese one for cheaper but it also included a mini #00 screwdriver which the American one does not?

reggie pls

 

[mgs2master2]

So.... after just playing the last two days with the WiiU, hyrule warriors and other games, this battery life is pretty shit already.

Question, This battery or just a Uboost?

 

[atr0cious]

So.... after just playing the last two days with the WiiU, hyrule warriors and other games, this battery life is pretty shit already.

Question, This battery or just a Uboost?

My uboost seems to be a temporary thing, that is now nothing more than a stand with maybe an hour extension.You get what you pay for.

 

[mgs2master2]

So Uboost isnt a solid thing. welp. I will go for it gaf.

 

[Saint Gregory]

So I finally got around to getting one of these and I love that these cheap bastards couldn't even be good enough to include the tiny screw driver considering how much this costs :/

Fortunately I still had the one that came with the terrible Nyko battery.

 

[GameE]

So I finally got around to getting one of these and I love that these cheap bastards couldn't even be good enough to include the tiny screw driver considering how much this costs :/

Fortunately I still had the one that came with the terrible Nyko battery.

That is why I came to the thread. I got the battery, but I cant open the god damn back and I tried like 10 different screwdrivers. Any suggestions?

 

[The Real Abed]

I haven't really had problems with my battery yet though. What I would prefer though is something that boosts the signal of the GamePad video so I can use the damn thing in other parts of my house aside from my room and directly above my room. (I can't even use it directly behind my room.)

 

[DaBoss]

That is why I came to the thread. I got the battery, but I cant open the god damn back and I tried like 10 different screwdrivers. Any suggestions?

I don't have the battery thing, but searching around seems to indicate you need this kind of screwdriver: Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Get one of those and you should be able to remove the screws.

 

[GameE]

I don't have the battery thing, but searching around seems to indicate you need this kind of screwdriver: Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Get one of those and you should be able to remove the screws.

Would this work?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQJ612/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[mgs2master2]

Hooked mine up to the controller. I see at least 3-4 hours of extra gameplay without a charge. That is with full brightness and no powersaving options. I use to normaly get about 4 hours. So yea it doubled it. For that price, maybe worth it. Also you can always keep your charge cord nearby too.

 

[DaBoss]

Would this work?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQJ612/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Sorry for the late reply. Yea, that seems like it would work.

 

[jimi_dini]

That is why I came to the thread. I got the battery, but I cant open the god damn back and I tried like 10 different screwdrivers. Any suggestions?

There should have been a screwdriver included with the package. Maybe you threw it away.

 

[Arc07]

This battery offers up to 8 hours of use and can be easily installed using a size 0 screwdriver (not included) and included instructions.

Didn't have any issues with a cheap screwdriver kit I bought at a dollar store.