Q: if no, do u need the charging station to charge the batteries or just put in differnet batteries?
A: You use AA alkaline batteries with the Wiimotes. Nintendo doesnt permit using rechargable batterys. Using rechargable batterys or battery packs voids the warranty for them. I think its smarter to use rechargable batteries though. I mean I don't plan on buying a 24 pack of AA batterys for a weeks of playing bowling on the Wii. Don't buy the charging stations I seen many bad reviews on how they stop charging after a couple months of use or your have to very carefully maneuver the wiimote to charge. If anything just buy rechargable energizer AA batterys they are more reliable.