Nyko's thinking of the gamer in me.

We've come to expect innovation and new products from the annual Computer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas. The likes of which include new cell phones, computers, video cards, GPS systems, the iPod and this year the iPhone. But its the little products that show up (and that we the consumer will eventually see and be able to afford) that are the most intriguing. This year, for me one of those products is Nyko's new "Charge Station" for the Wii controller.
Face it, as more and more products move to wireless the need for batteries will only grow. Wireless game controllers are some of the biggest power hogs out there. So rather than spend hundreds of dollars on disposable AA or AAA batteries rechargeable are the way to go. Now yes, you could just go out and buy rechargeable batteries/charger and the plug in the wall. But the “Charge Station” includes 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries, two new battery covers that are rubberized (ribbed for your pleasure so you don’t throw the controller through the TV) so you can display and charge your controllers at the same time. Brilliant!

Nyko provides a similar set up so you can charge up to four PS3 controllers (they come with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries). Which is great for you fans of Sony’s “George Foreman Grill-like” Console but we know I’m not a fan of the PS3.

All this and an expected price point of $29.99 for the Wii Charge Station (and it comes with new battery covers and two batteries remember) and $39.99 for the PS3’s Charge Base (batteries not included) should make these fly off store shelves as soon as they arrive. I’ll be the first in line.