Sonic the Hedgehog Charges Your Wiimotes, No Wires Involved

Without a doubt, Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the best-know video game characters of all time, and for this reason, its image is still extremely popular with the manufacturers of various gaming accessories, the latest company to make use of the famous speedster being Mad Catz, who's just released the limited edition Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Inductive Charger for the Nintendo Wii.

According to Mad Catz, their Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Inductive Charger features a six inch tall Sonic and charge base (shaped like a green plateau representative of the classic ‘Green Hill Zone’) for use with the Nintendo Wii video game system, being described as a limited edition, individually numbered, highly-collectible method for storing and charging up to two Wii remote controllers.

Built-in magnets help ensure controllers and battery packs are aligned in the most efficient charging position while rechargeable NiMH battery packs rapidly energize to provide up to 15 hours of game play.

With innovative electromagnetic induction technology providing the means to charge Wii remotes without the need to remove protective protective silicone covers or Wii MotionPlus add-ons, the Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Inductive Charger delivers a hassle-free charging solution.

Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz said that “we are delighted to be a part of Sonic’s 20'th Anniversary with the new licensed Inductive Charger. Working alongside SEGA, we believe we have created a charging solution which will prove irresistible to Sonic fans and gamers alike and one which continues to illustrate our strategy of bringing premier licenses to market via products which evoke a passionate consumer response.”

The Sonic the Hedgehog Figure Inductive Charger by Mad Catz is now shipping within the United States and is available on the Mad Catz web store for an MSRP of $49.99, which is quite an interesting price point, especially since we're talking about a collector's item.