it recharges the wii motes well, even with silicone skins. The kids get to ask it gently. Sometimes it does not recharge when they do not arise in the shaft, that's why I put 4 stars and not 5. But the diode then tends to flash there is something wrong : an adult realizes right away. Other advantages: * It also works with wiimotes "generic", not Nintendo. * Load holds, I reboot after each use at night. * While more than partique "vertical" chargers, where the contact is sometimes difficult.