Rechargeable Wii Remotes

I can't stand devices that use up loads of batteries. It's not just the expense of all those Duracells, but the endless waste, whether they're recycled or not.

For that reason, we try to use rechargeables wherever possible. And that's why I decided to get some rechargeable Wii remotes to replace our normal one.

Bad idea. Rechargeables just don't seem to hold a charge for any appreciable period. My impression is that they're useless after just 2 weeks left lying about. I'm not sure if this can be extended by removing the battery pack from the Wii while it's not in use but if it does then that's just poor design. A rechargeable remote should not drain the batteries while it's not in use. Or am I being naiive?

Anyway, the end result is that we can't just fire up the Wii when we like because, more often than not, the remotes won't work. So much for spontaneity.

Frankly, these things are only workable if you use them every week. So I think we'll be returning to the normal remotes very soon.