Types of Wii Remote Charges
All Wii controller chargers have two components: a rechargeable battery to put in the Wii remote, and a base unit to charge it with. Many charging stations have slots for multiple controllers. Chargers are divided into conductive and inductive models. In a conductive model, the rechargeable battery will have exposed metal contacts that must physically touch metal contacts on the base. Therefore, if you have your remote wrapped in a silicone sleeve, you must remove it to charge the controller. Inductive chargers don’t require physical contact, making them more convenient for those who use the silicon sleeves. Alternatively, you could use any rechargeable AA batteries, but they offer diminishing efficiency over time. The benefit, however, is that you can switch out the batteries and charge them separately, so you don’t have to dock your controller and interrupt your gaming to recharge the Wii remote.
