XBO Battery Charging

Lnin0

Lnin0

TXB 2003 - 2013
Sep 13, 2013
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Does XBO controllers come with a rechargeable batter and usb quick charge cable or is it the batter holster (add your own batteries) you get by default?

Also has anyone seen a stand alone batter charger? I am not a fan of having a cord attached to my console for any reason and would much prefer to buy a couple extra batteries and a plug in charger.
 
I wonder about that too. I hate having to hook a cord to my controller. Would much rather have a charger and two batteries. I haven't seen any kind of charger though, just the Play N Charge kit.
 
By default it comes with a battery holder. The good thing is when it is connected it essentially shuts off the wireless connection from the controller . So you do get the benefits of having a wired controller, reduced input lag and what not.
 
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I picked up 2 charge n play kits for the X1. What I do with my 360 kits is when the batteries start to go low. I plug in the cord when I'm done playing for the day. Hook it to the controller, then turn the console off. By the time I wake up the batteries are fully charged.
 
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I have a Nyco charging station, that came with two self-contain batteries, that the controllers rest in for charging with battery packs loaded. I'm sure there will be similar offerings for the XB1's.
 
I dont see why anyone wouldnt use rechargeable AAs such as eneloops. Very cheap to replace, very reliable, very versatile, very easy to find, and they last a long time without needing to recharge. Oh anf you dont need an overpriced official xbox recharging kit
 
Chewy Wookie said:
I dont see why anyone wouldnt use rechargeable AAs such as eneloops. Very cheap to replace, very reliable, very versatile, very easy to find, and they last a long time without needing to recharge. Oh anf you dont need an overpriced official xbox recharging kit
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I've had charge n playnkits for year. Never had to replace them never had a problem with them, and most importantly they don't go into anything else so they don't get swapped out. As for being over charged. That's your opinion and your more than welcome to it.
 
Eneloops are way better then play n charge kits. They last longer and you can get more for less money. Its a no brainer.
 
yankeessuck said:
Eneloops are way better then play n charge kits. They last longer and you can get more for less money. Its a no brainer.
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Well Lnin0 I think you have received your answer. Eneloops have received the vote of confidence of the players. I've :crazy:never heard of them before. Thinking about checking them out myself now. O do have a brain
 
I think its funny how some people in the "other" camp see XB1 controllers using AA's as a weak spot of the system? Isnt it better to have the option to put fresh batteries in if you "forget" to charge your controller? Or better yet.. something happens to your battery in the PS4 controller rendering it useless..

I very much love the idea of being able to use AA's. Rechargeable AA's, such as the ones mentioned in this thread are SUPER cheap, and will last a very long time.

My question is.. can you use the controller to charge your rechargeable AA's?
 
How do Enveloops charge? Do you leave them in the controller while its plugged? Do you need to put them in a separate charger? Thanks!
 
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Chewy Wookie said:
I dont see why anyone wouldnt use rechargeable AAs such as eneloops. Very cheap to replace, very reliable, very versatile, very easy to find, and they last a long time without needing to recharge. Oh anf you dont need an overpriced official xbox recharging kit
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I feel exactly the same way, but I prefer disposable batteries.
 
I use Eneloops in everything that requires batteries; remotes, camera gear, smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, flash lights, mice, green laser pointer/aka the cat toy, etc.
 
I much rather the play n charge kit, I don't want to be fussing with batteries in my pad, plugging in to charge does not bother me one little bit either.

Guess it just boils down to personal preference.
 
GIDEONkjv said:
I think its funny how some people in the "other" camp see XB1 controllers using AA's as a weak spot of the system? Isnt it better to have the option to put fresh batteries in if you "forget" to charge your controller? Or better yet.. something happens to your battery in the PS4 controller rendering it useless..

I very much love the idea of being able to use AA's. Rechargeable AA's, such as the ones mentioned in this thread are SUPER cheap, and will last a very long time.

My question is.. can you use the controller to charge your rechargeable AA's?
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No you can't use the controller to charge your rechargeable AA.
But I can recomend Eneloop AA's too. I bought 4 of them in November 2005 and they are all still going strong.
I've always just used a standard Eneloop charger
 
GIDEONkjv said:
I think its funny how some people in the "other" camp see XB1 controllers using AA's as a weak spot of the system? Isnt it better to have the option to put fresh batteries in if you "forget" to charge your controller? Or better yet.. something happens to your battery in the PS4 controller rendering it useless..

I very much love the idea of being able to use AA's. Rechargeable AA's, such as the ones mentioned in this thread are SUPER cheap, and will last a very long time.

My question is.. can you use the controller to charge your rechargeable AA's?
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It's utterly ridiculous to like a built in battery pack over high-end rechargeable batteries. The battery inside the controller loses it ability to hold a charge or fails you're out $60. Not with rechargeables. You're out $8. The Xbox 360 recharge pack was awful. Luckily it came with the AA holder and wasn't built in.
 
GIDEONkjv said:
I think its funny how some people in the "other" camp see XB1 controllers using AA's as a weak spot of the system?
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It's called jealousy ( jeal
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ous·ly adv. ) The "other" camp doesn't have it, therefore!!
 
Btw, energizers rechargable AAs are just as good as eneloops. There might be a slight difference but I use energizers since they are easier to find. Ive had the same set for like 5 years now and they are still going very strong.
 
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Eneloops also hold their charge over time unlike most rechargeable batteries. You charge a set of Eneloops, and you can leave them sitting in a drawer for three weeks. Pop them in when you need them and they still have their full charge. This does not happen with other brands.
 
PimpLimp said:
Eneloops also hold their charge over time unlike most rechargeable batteries. You charge a set of Eneloops, and you can leave them sitting in a drawer for three weeks. Pop them in when you need them and they still have their full charge. This does not happen with other brands.
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Three weeks.!! No you can keep them in a drawer for a year and they still got nearly full charge.
 
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