BoDEAN Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Any suggestions from owners on rechargable batteries for the controller? The only solution I've seen is the Xbox One Play & Charge. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit Is this any good or is there better out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted February 10, 2014 Veteran Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've been wondering this recently but I figured out I can get something like the below much cheaper, and since there are 4 batteries I can always have two charging whilst using so I'll never need to rely on the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrichvdv Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Any suggestions from owners on rechargable batteries for the controller? The only solution I've seen is the Xbox One Play & Charge. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/batteries-chargers/play-and-charge-kit Is this any good or is there better out there? When I plug in the charging cable, nothing happens. It just powers the controller but it does not charge the batteries inside. So I bought the Play & Charge kit. Also had it on my 360 (but one of them died fairly quickly) but the others are working fine in my 360 and the One controller. It's convenient, never having to switch batteries :) I recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted February 10, 2014 Veteran Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have been using the Play N Charge kit since December 21st, and so far so good. In fact I just had to recharge my controller again over this past weekend. I recommend it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xendrome Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Charge-Base-Xbox-One/dp/B00FLLFJE0 works great, and comes with 2 batteries at a fraction of the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have the official one myself, but I'll admit, it's overpriced. it's just a micro-USB cable and a Lithium Ion battery. You're probably better off with one of those charging docks like the one xendrome linked to, or the Microsoft officially licensed Energizer 2X Charging Station. Both would work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipsylalapo Supervisor Posted February 10, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted February 10, 2014 I would do what a few people here have said. Pick up a charger and rechargeable batteries from Amazon (Energizer or Duracell) and you should be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wish they came out with something like this for the One. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B009NAVOMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392048892&sr=8-1&keywords=Quick+Charge+Kit+for+Xbox+360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted February 10, 2014 Veteran Share Posted February 10, 2014 With all the RRoD consoles I bought over the years, I have an abundance of Duracell batteries that came with the included controllers. I never used one set and opted for my P&C kit each time. I'm now making my way through them all seeing as they're about to hit their expiry date :laugh: The official pack is expensive now but it'll drop in price eventually. I'd recommend holding off til then and using AAs in the mean time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wish they came out with something like this for the One. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B009NAVOMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392048892&sr=8-1&keywords=Quick+Charge+Kit+for+Xbox+360 Why, you have to take the battery off of the unit to charge it, which is harder to do with Xbox one since it has a cover. What I posted earlier works great, it's a dock, set the controller in it and done - http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Charge-Base-Xbox-One/dp/B00FLLFJE0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Why, you have to take the battery off of the unit to charge it, which is harder to do with Xbox one since it has a cover. What I posted earlier works great, it's a dock, set the controller in it and done - http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-Charge-Base-Xbox-One/dp/B00FLLFJE0 I don't have room for a dock but I used to have the 360 battery thing with 2 batteries always charging under the side table (near the plug). Battery got low I swapped it out in a couple seconds. Yes, there's the cover, but it's not like I have to change it every day. Once every month or two... at least until more games come out ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have always used the Nyko ones. I had one for the xbox 360 and it honestly lasted 7 years with 0 issues. I purchased one for the xbox one the day it came out and have been using it ever since. I swear by them just for their ease of use and ability to just put them down to charge and walk away. Controller is always ready to go when you come back http://www.bestbuy.com/site/chargebase-for-xbox-one/2796019.p?id=1219077481455&skuId=2796019&st=xbox%20one%20charger&cp=1&lp=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopZ Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've been wondering this recently but I figured out I can get something like the below much cheaper, and since there are 4 batteries I can always have two charging whilst using so I'll never need to rely on the cable. This is what i always do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I have about 15 energizer batteries I have been using for years. Few XBOX controllers and remote controllers. Some are going bad so I need to replace them but I have not bought a normal AA battery in a looong time. Pay more up front, less in the long run.I have an older charger that can take several hours to charge 2 batteries. No big deal since 4 are on the charger at all times. I find the quick chargers dont do as good a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've been wondering this recently but I figured out I can get something like the below much cheaper, and since there are 4 batteries I can always have two charging whilst using so I'll never need to rely on the cable. Those charger with batteries seem like a good deal...but the charger is crap. After a few charges, lights will start blinking and the batteries will never charge. I tossed out a few batteries thinking it was the battery when it was the charger. I put the same batteries in my bigger/more expensive charger and they charge just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateB1 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I wish they came out with something like this for the One. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B009NAVOMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392048892&sr=8-1&keywords=Quick+Charge+Kit+for+Xbox+360 This. Many times this. I have 3 controllers for my 360, and 5 of the rechargeable battery packs with one of these chargers. When a battery dies, I instantly switch it with one that's been charging in the charger, and I'm good to go. I don't want to have to dock the controller, because it's something extra I need to remember to do, and if I forget (which is very likely), it means I need to wait a while for the battery to recharge before I can start playing. I don't mind removing a battery cover, if it means I can instantly swap the drained rechargeable pack with a fresh one, all ready to go. If they don't offer something like this, I might end up trying to find a good rechargeable battery system that actually works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Eneloops The best rechargeable batteries you can buy. Totally worth the money. I made the switch from regular Energizer rechargeables last year, and they have been infinitely better. So much so, that I bought a bunch more and replaced all of the other batteries in my house. BajiRav 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Eneloops The best rechargeable batteries you can buy. Totally worth the money. I made the switch from regular Energizer rechargeables last year, and they have been infinitely better. So much so, that I bought a bunch more and replaced all of the other batteries in my house. Yeap, if you're going the rechargeable battery route, Eneloop is definitely the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I think someone already mentioned it, but I picked up this http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-licensed-Energizer-Charging-System-Xbox/dp/B00EADTVLW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392149593&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+one+energizer+charger I had the engergizer charger for my Wii since launch and the batteries are still going today. Almost picked up the contoller/battery pack today for $75 but I have no use for a 2nd controller yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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