Wireless controller batteries

[Benz87]

Im just curious how often everyone elses batterried die in the wireless 360 controllers. I had my 360 for about 2 weeks and my batteries died. Do they always die this quick?

[jgo777]

The controllers use a lot of juice, especially with rumble on. You might want to invest in some rechargeable batteries. They'll save you some money.

[Rodster]

Quote: Originally Posted by jkwon0709

Im just curious how often everyone elses batterried die in the wireless 360 controllers. I had my 360 for about 2 weeks and my batteries died. Do they always die this quick?

Two weeks, I change batteries in my WiiMote every week and that's with rumble off.

Quote: Originally Posted by jgo777

The controllers use a lot of juice, especially with rumble on. You might want to invest in some rechargeable batteries. They'll save you some money.

Also people seem to forget that the wireless controller is designed to discharge the batteries even with the controller off. It's a safety feature so the batteries don't start to leak if not used for an extended period of time. The PS3 controller is the same way.

[Dispatch]

Quote: Originally Posted by jkwon0709

Im just curious how often everyone elses batterried die in the wireless 360 controllers. I had my 360 for about 2 weeks and my batteries died. Do they always die this quick?

My best advice is to pick up the play and charge kit. It comes with the rechargeable battery and the cable that charges the battery while you play.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802125

[Pete1210]

I got tired of recharging the batteries so now I just use a wired controller.

If its more than one playing, I'll use wireless.

[georgiandben]

Quote: Originally Posted by jgo777

The controllers use a lot of juice, especially with rumble on. You might want to invest in some rechargeable batteries. They'll save you some money.

Yeah this is what I did, bought two pairs so when one dies, you can just pop in the other one. I only have to change those about every week and a half to two weeks.

[Cyros]

Play 'n Charge.

[bkfount]

the play and charge kit will save you money in the long run. It lets you charge while you play, and the battery holds the charge for a good while.

I hate to charge batteries and all that, but I guess it's all about convenience though.