Review – Konnet Power Pyramid

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If I was told many moons ago that controllers would no longer be wired, I would have looked at the person like he was crazy — and then think it would be really cool. The main problem with wired controllers is that they chained you somewhere nearby, regardless if it was favorite seat. Wireless controllers, as you can probably guess, remove that problem. There’s nothing like playing a game in bed or laying on the couch feeling ill and not having to worry about moving the system as close as possible. Are you aware of the problem we old-school gamers had? Sometimes we had to edge the system so close it presented a tripping hazard. The main problems wireless controllers present is that they need to be charged and, ideally, a place to be stored. Allow me to introduce to the Konnet Power Pyramid.

The Power Pyramid is a charging and storage station for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers. It comfortably stores two controllers of each type. It is shaped in a pyramid-like structure, made out of plastic. However, it doesn’t look cheap. Instead, it looks like chrome. It looks much more expensive than it is. On the bottom are the power outlet and four pads to keep the structure from slipping. It does an awesome job of the latter.

When the Pyramid is plugged in, the top emits a blue light. Inserting controllers into their proper slots is not difficult. It takes a little bit of practice before it becomes second nature. And it stays there, contently snug, waiting for you to return. When one of the controllers is inserted, a light above it will glow red. When it is finished charging, it’ll glow blue. There’s a catch, though. If you don’t have rechargeable batteries for your Xbox 360 controllers, it won’t work. I’m a little sad that it did not come with batteries. Konnet-gaming-controller-charger-580x369

This brings us to my main problem with the Power Pyramid: I never use it. But let me make this very clear: It is not the Pyramid’s fault. It is mine. The locations of the two systems are on opposite sides of the house! My PS3 is in my bedroom while the Xbox 360 is in the family room. It isn’t a big deal if the controllers were wired because my favorite seats are only no more than 4 feet away from the television and consoles. And I’m able to place the controllers on top of their respective systems. And it isn’t a big deal for me to plug my PS3 controller into the system due to the chair‘s proximity. It is impractical for me to carry the PS3 controller from one side of the house to another and back again. The same is true for the Xbox 360 controllers.

However, if the two systems were closer together, it would make perfect sense for me to use the Power Pyramid. This might happen if I ever move. I would use it to help heal the rifts between the two rival systems. Why? Because they both need a little bit of TLC, and filling controllers with electricity would do it. As such, the Power Pyramid does exactly what it says: It provides a storage and charging station.

Before you go out a grab this awesome peripheral, make certain it’ll fit in your house. If your systems are in opposite locations, the Power Pyramid isn’t going to be as effective as it would be in a house where they are together. I don’t know if it’ll save you money by avoiding battery purchases, but it can certainly save you a lot of grief if you make a habit of charging often. The Power Pyramid costs about $50.

Is it worth the price? I think so. It works. It is sturdily made. It brings two systems together in a way we never thought possible. But before you run out and purchase it, make certain it’ll fit in your house. That aspect cannot be emphasized enough. This is one of those peripherals that deserves to be used. And it will help you tenfold if there is a void for it to fill.

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About the Author, Evan Csir (A.K.A Psychphan)

Hi, my name is Evan. I’m an RPGaholic and hard core gamer. I graduated from college in 2007 with a BA in English (Gasp!) and psychology. I’ve been playing video games since the age of three. My first game, ever, was Super Mario Bros. So yeah, I’m pretty darn good at this video game stuff. And persistant. I like RPGs the best because I can look at it as literature. This is especially true for the Shin Megami Tensei games and The Digital Devil Saga. I enjoy horror games due to their psychological nature, like Silent Hill 3. I don’t like FPS or anything that relies too much on the first-person perspective; they make me dizzy and nauseous. Ironically, I love Metroid Prime and Half-Life 2. Hmm... Where’s Alanis Morissette when you need her? I really like it when games are creative and technically pull everything off. In this case, my favorite game is Ico. I loved it due to the presentation and the way the characters interacted with each other. Yorda and Ico didn’t speak the same language, so they had to rely on gestures and other forms of communication. I also occasionally enjoy bouts of Mario Kart: Double Dash and Smash Bros. Melee. Overall, I’m rather boring. I stay home, read my homework, occasionally write, fool around on the computer, eat, and sleep. Except for those days that I travel to school. I sometimes am inspired to write poetry (if you really want to read it, just ask). I play piano from time to time. And my favorite book genres are psychology books, occasionally poetry, and most of all, mysteries. And I’m “addicted” to herbal teas and Starbucks coffee.