Hardware Gamepad Extended Battery?

[Brian1226]

Is this extended battery out of stock or discontinued? I can't find it on their website and customer support can't find it -_- & no I will not pay over $60 on Amazon or eBay lol

 

[the_randomizer]

That would suck if it was, as it would help tremendously, I can't think why they would only do a limited run

 

[ut2k4master]

its sold out here quite often. just keep checking amazon and some other (online) retailers

 

[the_randomizer]

its sold out here quite often. just keep checking amazon and some other (online) retailers

But it will be restocked eventually....right??

 

[ut2k4master]

But it will be restocked eventually....right??

it should, yes. amazon germany and amazon uk get their next batch on june 11th for example

 

[the_randomizer]

it should, yes. amazon germany and amazon uk get their next batch on june 11th for example

Good to know, and Amazon UK does ship to other countries, so I'm good.

 

[Brian1226]

Thanks guys. I'll check back next week to see if they get them in because ~3 hours of gamepad battery blows.

 

[moc]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Ga...&qid=1402114319&sr=8-1&keywords=wii+u+battery

 

[Bladexdsl]

playasia sells it pretty cheap and the shipping isn't too high either. that's where i got mine from.

 

[air2004]

does this fit and charge in the cradle ?

 

[Bladexdsl]

does this fit and charge in the cradle ?

yes it's a replacement battery not a shell thing. and as for charges well it charges fine in mine.

 

[damysteryman]

What Bladexdsl said.
They are actually official Nintendo replacement gamepad extended capacity battery packs. Play-Asia seems to have them at a pretty good price, it is also where I ended up getting mine from too.

 

[Slartibartfast42]

I don't really consider $35 cheap. This is no more complex then a cell phone battery, so why does it cost 5 times as much? Is it the same voltage as a phone battery? If it is, is there any technical reason preventing someone from rigging up their own? Put in a big phone battery, some filler material, solder a couple wires. Would this work?

 

[BvanBart]

does this fit and charge in the cradle ?

Unfortunately scummbag Nintendo made the battery cradle bigger then the actual battery that comes with the Gamepad. It's like having a remote control that has room for 2 AA batteries and you get 2 AAA batteries in the package. The battery on the other hand works perfect!

 

[Bladexdsl]

i had no trouble whatsoever putting in the new battery. fitted like a glove

 

[air2004]

I ordered the bigger battery from amazon UK , it was like 42 bucks and I should receive it near the end of the month

 

[TehCupcakes]

I would recommend the Uboost to anyone looking for a cheap alternative.
http://www.amazon.com/Uboost-Wii-U-...ie=UTF8&qid=1402753252&sr=1-1&keywords=uboost

Pros:
- Gives an extra 4 hours of game time (approximate from my usage)
- It has a kickstand
- You can still charge the gamepad in the cradle with the uboost on
- Easy to put on and off (although I just leave mine on)

Cons:
- Adds a bit of weight to the gamepad (it's really easy to get used to though)
- Stand is a little tough to adjust

 

[air2004]

I received my battery yesterday ....that was fast as hell ( I ordered this thing from the UK without expedited shipping) ...now to find out how long it really lasts .....well my son will have to find out , I don't really mess with my wii u that much anymore , still waiting on the exploits for it before I go any further