So how long do batteries last in the xbox w/less controller?

[sausage]

Rather than hide away my total ignorance on such matters I've decided to embrace it completely and start a new thread on the secrets of owning a xbox 360 - of which one has recently purchased one recently.

Title question stands; what other gems can you give me?







... and I bought a HDMI cable at purchase.

[HiredMan]

Are you talking about actual AA batteries (I dont know) or the recharge kit?

My recharge kit charge seem to last about 5-8 hours.

[sausage]

AAs...

[AranchineD]

Chuck two Duracell batteries in it and they'll last about 3 weeks, easily.

[Xanafalgue]

Yeah 3 weeks sounds about right. They've got at least another few hours in them after the light starts flashing annoyingly on the controller as well.

[Lex]

of which one has recently purchased one recently.

what.

[concrete donkey]

Rather than hide away my total ignorance on such matters I've decided to embrace it completely and start a new thread on the secrets of owning a xbox 360 - of which one has recently purchased one recently.

Title question stands; what other gems can you give me?







... and I bought a HDMI cable at purchase.


I use Rechargable AA's in my controllers and i get a couple of days out of them. And i play xbox anywhere from 6 - 10 hours a day

[Bokracroc]

Yeah 3 weeks sounds about right. They've got at least another few hours in them after the light starts flashing annoyingly on the controller as well.
This.

I use ultra-fancy topline Energiser rechargeables and they are honestly worth the price. They last for ages and ages. I generally recharge them before they actually go flat because they'll do the annoying LOW POWER flash for another week before actually dying.

[fearofthesky]

GAME had a sale on black rechargeable packs, which mach my controller. They were 3 for 20 bucks! I attach one to my other contoller and attach the charge cable to it, and leave it to charge. When the one on my main pad dies, I swap them. Its a good system! Good alkalines do last ages though, I can recommend Duracell Ultra.

[Serenity]

I usually get maybe two weeks out of mine and sometimes that's up to twelve hours a day of playing.

[sausage]

Question: will a wired 360 controller I've used on my PC work ok in the 360s usb slot?

[fearofthesky]

Of course it will sausage! They are 360 controllers, after all. Just with that pesky wire.

[sausage]

Kew! :)

[Saxby]

My plug and play kits usually last for a couple of hours before I have to recharge them. Might go and get some duracells.

[Pai Mel]

With rechargeable AAs there are two types:

1. High-current drain, which are good for camera flashes or motors, and devices which pull a lot of power.

2. The other type has a lower mAh rating but can keep its charge much longer. eg. Vapex Instant AAs.


Doesn't really matter which type you use for controllers though.