Post by: KDR_11k on January 05, 2007, 06:38:45 AM
What gives?
Post by: thepoga on January 05, 2007, 06:43:20 AM
The remote battery lasts a pretty long time when using only motion sensing (60 hours), continuous use of the pointer, like in a game like trauma center uses up a lot more power (30 hours). But 5 hours? I dunno man. I found the batteries that came with the remote to last a really short time. So I guess it depends on brand too.
EDIT: Another theory. Maybe you need to get Elebits (Or play more of it, if you already have it). Your Remote is trying to tell you something.
Post by: Artimus on January 05, 2007, 06:56:03 AM
Post by: Ceric on January 05, 2007, 07:14:06 AM
Post by: vudu on January 05, 2007, 07:39:23 AM
Post by: NeoThunder on January 05, 2007, 08:00:03 AM
i use 2000 mhp, AA rechargeables
Post by: Ghisy on January 05, 2007, 08:45:41 AM
And since I have 4, I usually have the next pair charged and ready when the first pair dies.
Post by: The Omen on January 05, 2007, 09:40:14 AM
Post by: Shecky on January 05, 2007, 10:31:57 AM
Technically the controller still had some juice, but the "change your batteries" notice was displayed.
Edit: KDR: You never know what kind of batteries get packed into these types of electronics... how old they are, storage conditions, etc. Try a known fresh pair and then report back.
Post by: KDR_11k on January 05, 2007, 10:13:54 PM
That'd be kinda hard since I'm not aware of a Wii modchip yet and the Wii is region locked.
You never know what kind of batteries get packed into these types of electronics... how old they are, storage conditions, etc. Try a known fresh pair and then report back.
I've already gone through 6 batteries from a battery pack we bought separately. I'm not playing the Wii much so they shouldn't empty that fast.
Post by: Shecky on January 06, 2007, 02:00:31 AM
Post by: Vundu on January 06, 2007, 02:20:02 AM
I have noticed the Wiimotes speaker to be a bit more crackily with the rechargables.
Post by: KDR_11k on January 06, 2007, 03:48:56 AM
Wiimote battery showing one bar in the home menu or not reacting at all (only flashing one light when a button is pressed). I once had one going from 4 bars to no reaction within a day that included a 3 hour transport.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 06, 2007, 04:12:58 AM
Post by: D_MaN87 on January 06, 2007, 04:15:37 AM
Post by: Rancid Planet on January 08, 2007, 12:36:41 PM
I too noticed that the pack-in batteries sort of sucked ass but what else is new in the world of free batteries?
Post by: vherub on January 09, 2007, 07:41:53 AM
During one failure, I was playing rayman rabbid, the game paused and something came up saying the player was disconnected
battery life depends on the battery, some pretty good rechargeables that pay for themselves to take a look at are hybrio
Post by: Dan_Flyhight on January 09, 2007, 02:08:27 PM
That's my solution.
Post by: Shecky on January 09, 2007, 04:04:02 PM
1) Playing way more than he thinks he is and should try good timekeeping
2) Using batteries that are from a bad lot
3) Has a short in his Wii remote and should try a second one or borrow a friends to try for a bit.
Post by: KDR_11k on January 09, 2007, 06:21:47 PM
Post by: IceCold on January 09, 2007, 06:23:28 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on January 10, 2007, 02:35:08 AM
Post by: ryancoke on January 10, 2007, 03:08:19 AM
Post by: trip1eX on January 10, 2007, 03:25:14 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on January 10, 2007, 04:17:52 AM
It's all relative, I'm personally pretty satisfied.
Post by: Rancid Planet on January 10, 2007, 11:36:40 AM
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Originally posted by: ryancoke
I just replaced my batteries yesterday for the second time since launch. Pretty good battery life I would say
Screw the battery life. You aren't playing with your Wii enough. Now go back in your room and don't you come out untill you've played with it for at least three hours. Don't worry you won't go blind but you may get hand cramps.
Post by: WuTangTurtle on January 10, 2007, 12:49:54 PM
