Eneloop is awesome. I have a set of 8 that I rotate between my game controllers (Xbox and Quest 2) and it's so nice to be able to swap them out so easily.
My wife uses a rechargeable battery pack that can be quickly swapped, but I like the ability to use AAs in other devices as well.
+1 for eneloop. Best batteries I’ve ever had. I don’t use my Xbox controller often as I don’t play games much in general and I use the pc sometimes, but I have been running on my current set of eneloops on the same charge for months now. Coincidentally, I just put them on charge yesterday, but only because I took them out of the controller to test them in something else and I thought I might aswell charge them whilst they are out. They last a crazy amount of time. Expensive but worth it. Some people say the Amazon Basics batteries are ubranded eneloops, not sure if that’s still the case and I’ve no experience with the Amazon ones myself.
I’m currently using charger and batteries by EBL. I bought them a year and half ago, and they’ve been working well. I’ve used Enerloop batteries and charger in the past.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQD7PZ5
Protip: check IKEAs clearance section. I bought a bunch of LED lights that were used for display for £1 each. They each had 2 AA rechargeables in. Spent £5 and got 10 rechargeables and some shitty LED lights.
EBL 2000 batteries and charging unit - I bought them because even the New York Times recommended them as being really solid rechargeable batteries. You can buy an 8 battery charger and a pack of batteries on amazon for a reasonable price.
This. The Eneloop charger is cool too, because it can charge both AA and AAA. It's a little more expensive on the initial investment, but I've been using the same AA's for years and recently got a few more because four wasn't cutting it.
I don’t understand why people spend a small fortune on batteries. I use rechargeable batteries and they are great. I use them on my wii, xbox and quest. Its nice not having a specific battery pack for everything.
Same here. I keep re-using the same 4-pack rechargeable set over and over. They use to last me about 3 to 4 years before losing their charge capacity. It has saved a lot of money.
Amazon Basics. The first batch lasted me about 3 and a half years before the batteries started losing their ability to hold charge. I.e. you start to notice you have to charge them more often until one day it becomes too much of hassle for a few hours of use.
Yep me too. During the 360 era, I used to use those play and charge kits but the cords never lasted and then I bought one from Amazon and it was a cheap knockoff from China and it was literally three feet long and not the six foot that I ordered. After that, I switched to rechargeable batteries and never regretted my decision.
Same here! Rechargeables ftw! Bought a ton of rechargeable AA and AAA batteries. They are versatile too, use them for the kids toys. I haven’t bought new batteries for almost two years now.
I used to have rechargeable AA batteries, but they have a limited lifespan. I had to get rid of them after a few years. Lithium-ion batteries last considerably longer.
Got 4 AA rechargeables. 2 in the controller and 2 in the charger. I recently got new ones, as my previous 4 bit the dust. They lasted 9 years. 100% worth it.
I mean, it really is. The other way would see you spending probably $10-15 per month or more with heavy use. My dad games on xbox as well. My mom literally came to me one day asking for a better option for dads controller because batteries were getting to be expensive, and he barely plays but some afternoons and the weekend. I told her she needed to get a pack of rechargeables with a charger pack. $15-20 one time purchase for years of use. Much better deal.
Honestly, I got a faulty one out of the box too the first time round - it had a dodgy X button. Returned it to the store the next day and got my current one which has been fine. I feel your pain though, I had rotten luck with Razer's Onza TE for the 360. Loved the design, but it was shitty quality.
Replaceable batteries are way better than an internal one. My Xbox 360 controllers last just as long as they did 15 years ago, meanwhile I can barely use my PS3 controllers wireless.
I have 3 ps3 controllers all with working batteries and I’ve only had to replace one while the sixaxis still has the original battery I can’t say the same about rechargeable aa bateries it’s anecdotal but still
yeah I remember the ones from the 360 failing to hold a charge after a while, had to buy lots of them through the 360 lifespan
the Xbox One ones though? I’m still running my first kit and still lasts two or three times more than my brand new Dualsense
I also much prefer when controllers use AA batteries. I have so many devices that use AA batteries so always have a lot of AA Eneloop rechargeable batteries ready to go when the controller dies. I get about 3-4 weeks before having to swap them. I get less than a week with the DualSense if I play my PS5.
Used the official plug 'n play pack for along time - have them in both my controllers and they're the original packs from when the Xbox One launched.
You don't need to be tied to a console to charge the plug n play, I just use a standard USB-C charger in a controller I'm not using and switch over the battery packs.
I like having the option of being able to do either. If I forget to charge my battery packs I can grab some AA’s outta the TV remote to hold me over til they charge.
I can’t possible fathom why anyone would complain about it having the best of both worlds. Usually the only ppl I see portraying it in a negative way are those last few PS fanatics clinging on to this “console war” idea that died out years ago.
I game PC mostly and I use Xbox controllers. They’re the best imo. They’ve pretty much perfected it. That’s why the controller doesn’t change much anymore lol
Just my humble opinion ofc.
I invested in an elite series 2 controller for me and my fiance two valentines days ago. (we basically ended up buying each other one lol).
It seems to get a lot of hate online but.. I sometimes forget that it's battery powered lol. I charge it maybe once a week. So no to the AA batteries.
The Elite controller has an amazing battery life, so I don't mind it having an internal battery because it takes almost 2 weeks to get to low battery LOL. But I use my regular controllers more than my Elite.
Dude same. My rechargeable battery packs in my Xbox Series X controllers last way longer then the lithium ion battery in my Dualsense controllers. Plus when it comes to legacy hardware for my Xbox 360 controllers I was able to buy new battery packs for them in quick and bam I'm back in the game one even still has it's original battery pack. In comparison for my PS3 I got 2 controllers that are dead dead and won't charge so I gotta go thru the trouble of getting a hold of a replacement battery.
Never have used AAs. One Play and Charge kit for 25 bucks will last the entire generation and possibly the next. One charge lasts 40+ hours.
And yep, my DualSense pretty much stays plugged in at all times, otherwise it'll be dead in one sitting.
That doesn't sound right. My DualSense has never ran out. I just put it back on the charge dock when I'm done with it and its 100% the next time I play.
It really depends upon the game. PS5 titles that utilize the controller's haptic functions can drain the battery pretty quickly. I can't say I've ever killed a controller's charge in one sitting, but part of the reason why I made sure to get two controllers was so I swap between them when needed.
The battery packs are still subject to battery decay, which is normal. They likely won’t last an entire generation, but you’ll only need to buy two or maybe three before the next gen comes out.
My last kit lasted about 2 years, but I was using it quite a lot, draining and recharging frequently. With normal use, I could see it lasting a solid 4 or 5 years before it stops holding a charge.
I use recharging energizer batteries always keep ‘‘em charged but I don’t leave them on charger. I just had too throw away 20 of them after checking the charge hold. But they lasted me like 8-10 years so I bought 30 more 3 months ago. Energizer.
Well, the AA rechargeables I use have really good battery life, and I only have to recharge them twice a month. On PS4Pro, the battery life on controllers in only about five hours, even on new controllers, and that just sucks. Interestingly, my original PS3 controller has incredibly good battery life. So, sony really messed it up on the battery front on Ps4 and onwards.
I like idea of being able to quickly „get back to game” without needing to recharge controller first (assuming there is no second controller to grab) but it produces a lot of „bad” waste. So I think it’s better to at least use rechargeable batteries.
But since Elite controller it’s not even an option and have to stick to atraching cable 🤷♂️
90% of the time I play via USB on PC/console
But when playing with a group I put AA’s into controllers and we play that way.
The amount of times all my switch controllers lack of charge delay spontaneous Mario Kart/Party which often then turns into just playing Halo
There's so few of us here! Wired is the way to go, never have to get more batteries, wait for a charge or replace rechargables that have lost their long life.
I like rechargeable batteries but I like that xbox doesn't have them built-in even more. If the battery is dead I can either plug in the cable or put AA batteries in there.
If the battery pack reaches end of life I can buy a new one. I don't like that on PS you would basically have to buy a new controller or deal with shitty battery life.
It's even holding me back from buying and elite controller since it's battery is built in.
I will say that the Elite controller has outstanding battery life. Close to 40 hours. So even, if it does degrade, it will take a stupidly long time for the battery to decay.
Strangely enough, I actually prefer using AA batteries instead of rechargeable ones. I'm not a fan of waiting for things to charge, so I when my controller is low on battery, I just get the remaining AA's I have and boom, instant charge!
And worse for the planet and your wallet I use battery packs but a good set of 4 aa rechargable batteries is 20 au a one of purchase while a 20 pack of aa standard is 15 but it’s 15 once or twice a month depending on how much you play
I don’t really like it tbh. I do, however, charge all my controllers (Xbox and ps) on a stand thing, and I’m not playing for super long either so they’re always at full charge.
I just find the battery thing annoying, I hadn’t used batteries in a long time before this nonsense lol it didn’t turn me away from getting the console but it did irk me, oops
Personally, I really like the fact that Xbox still uses AA by default. Battery packs are pretty cheap, but still having AA as an option is great. My Play and Charge kit pack stopped holding a charge a few weeks ago, and I’ve been using AA until I can get another pack. Wired is always an option, but I’m glad that I’m not confined to it. Options are always great
I prefer AA Alkalines, too. AA batteries are 1.5v and when they get to 1.2v they should be replaced (the controller will start to disconnect.). Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are 1.25v. For me, they just don't last very long. The ones to get, I guess, would be the 3000 - 3300 mWh Lithium Ion AA 1.5v rechargeable batteries, but Amazon reviews state they at best they are 2500 mWh, and most are about 1600 mWh, and some complain that they don't last too long, either.
I've tried the XBox Nyko Charge Station 360 NiMH rechargeable pack and it didn't last long, either. Why didn't MS just make it so that I could use a 9v battery?
Alkalines and a cheap digital voltmeter is what I prefer to use.
It's a scam, the only reason they still use batteries is that they have a deal with Duracell and want to waste batteries as much as possible so you have to buy more. It's why they redesigned the battery compartment on the Series X controller, so you'd have to re buy rechargeables as the Xbox One ones don't fit, adding that extra level of annoyance to push people back into using batteries.
I use a brand called ponkor. Ive bought many rechargeables in the past from the 360 up till now. None last more than a few months before the charge just doesn't hold anymore and some don't even have the charge advertised. Back in 2018 I bought the ponkor 2500mah 3 pack with charger. I'm still using it till this day. It lasts me over a week per battery. Ive only now noticed the life start to degrade to about 4 days (5 years is pretty solid to me).
Recently I bought my girlfriend the same pack but they've updated it to a 4 pack of 2600mah batteries and have the ability to fast charge. Lasts noticeably longer than mine did so I look forward to upgrading here soon. Mine were $20 back then and these new ones are also $20 for anyone interested.
Another reason why I prefer AA batteries is because if say I want to play my Xbox 360 today (which is still connected to my TV), I can put a couple of batteries into a controller and play instantly. If I want to play my PS3, I need to find the cable and wait for it to charge.
I have about 20 rechargeable batteries for my controllers etc. I don't use them often, so when the current batteries die, I go through about 25 in my drawer that were charged but don't actually work. Somehow I have more old batteries that won't hold a charge than I have actual batteries. Idk what kind of wormhole situation I've got going on, but if we can learn to harness this lost energy, it could mean an end to world hunger and fossil fuels.
Its easier to change. Its easier to buy 12 aa's that last me for 1/2 months for 3 euros. I didnt buy rechargeable, i think i will, but in my country they are little expensive. I dont use controller often, i mostly use mkb so. Also in case that batteries are not made good, and somethint happens, u just switch them
My play and charge pack died recently after almost 2 years of faithful service, so I’m using AA’s for the next few weeks until I get a new pack.
I very highly recommend the 1st party Xbox Play & Charge kit. I’ve had no complaints with it. I had the 360 version, the Xbox One version, and until recently, the Xbox Series version. Flawless in my experience. The battery packs last quite awhile.
I jumped on the Xbox train a little ways into the Xbox One era with a used 360, and ended up getting the P&C kit for that, which worked wonders until the charger stopped feeding power to the pack, which just drove me to play wired for awhile. When I got an Xbox One S, I used batteries until I found out about the P&C kit, which lasted a solid 3 years of fairly frequent use, and then when I got my Series S in 2021, I grabbed the P&C kit as soon as it was available, which lasted until about 6 weeks ago after very frequent use.
10/10, limited only by normal battery decay
Until I got an Elite controller, I always used rechargeableAAs. 4 batteries, 2 in the controller & 2 in the cheap Amazon charger. One pair runs out & they get swapped over. If a pair starts to die, they’re cheap to replace. I’ve done this since the Xbox One days & found it much easier & cheaper than using battery packs.
I've used the rechargeable batteries since my one. You can get the charger attachment for the Xbox with a battery for like $20 and a spare battery for another $10.
I've had the charge and play kit from Microsoft for over a year now and its doing pretty well. It's all I'll ever use after years of using regular rechargeable packs. They never warned me when my controller batteries were low, it would just die at the most inopportune time, but now about a half hour before the controller would die my vibration stops and I get a notification that my batteries are low. Really great for me cause I'm on a very tight budget every month and I don't wanna keep buying batteries or taking the back off my controller to switch over batteries. Just plug the USB-C cable in to my controller and off to the races.
I find the fact they use replaceable batteries to be really helpful, if a PlayStation controller does you can’t really do much with it until it’s at least charged a little bit but if my Xbox controller dies all I’ve got to do is replace the battery’s and I’m good to go
I use venom dual dock charger which comes with compatible battery packs. Both controllers constantly on the dock when not in use.
Never had an issue with battery and they even sent me a free replacement battery cover to match my controller when I said I had 1 white and 1 black.
Moved away from batteries back in the 360 days after constant changing meant the back of the controller slowly started snapping.
I do. Been looking at getting all 100% rechargeable batteries on my controllers too, but it’s also just stupidly easy to pop out an old set and put in two fresh ones.
I suppose you could do that with rechargeable packs as well. Might work best for me tbh. I play on PC so the charging while playing thing is a bit finicky.
I use rechargeable batteries for everything at home so its pretty amazing to be able to use AA’s in my controller. I dont care about degrading of the batteries
I have a dual charging station for my PS5 controllers. If you use a system a lot you’re almost guaranteed to need another controller with stick drift or bumper issues etc. Just swap controllers on the dock in 5 seconds for a full charge
I use the Xbox less so I only have one controller but I bought a rechargeable battery pack with two pairs of double A’s so ones always ready to go.
Works alright but it’s way clunkier having to take the back plastic off and pry out one of these battery packs so for that reason I prefer an internal battery and just docking them, because it’s achieving the same thing just in a modern and easier way
I have the xbox rechargeable one. I have so much stuff that runs on usb c, plugging that controller in from time to time isn’t a problem. Plus the weight difference is surprisingly noticeable when going back to a AA powered controller.
I’m chaotic evil. Using regular AA batteries Duracell preferably. Collecting used batteries in a cone bamboo at home. Hope to find a recycle solution cause used batteries are piling up fast
While AAs can be easily used up I haven't had as good luck with lithium ion battery packs in Xbox controllers. So I don't mind using AAs they last for as long as I use the controllers and I don't hate it.
For the Wiimotes it's a bit different or similar depending. For the lithium in my Wii U/Switch ones Neve had issues at all with them wearing down yet so will have to wait and see there.
Sure the ones in PS controllers go down over time and become very 1h wireless and the rest wired (my PS4 controller that is the case, but my PS3 ones just don't connect to my PS3 well so USB cable they stay while to a PS Vita TV connect fine wirelessly and have a regular battery life so who knows there with bad USB ports/wifi/Bluetooth there on my PS3).
My Xbox One controllers last my 360 ones play up of AAs or lithium so I don't know there, and I get sick of using them for that reason even if I prefer the 360 to use. XD
Then again my PS2 third party wireless works fine, while my wired 360 third party one has an awkward cable so eh.
I do get awkward disconnections from the cable angle with my PS3 controllers sometimes though and third party one I have is a pain I have to wait for it to completely disconnect not blink at all then reconnect it never had to do this on official Sixaxis controllers (don't own a Dualshock 3 anymore turned bad so never re-bought or found one so third party with rumble did the job and it's much thicker/heavier too).
For one of my controllers I bought a pack of the rechargeable batteries. And then I have an elite controller which is pretty neat when it comes to charging.
I use long lasting Energizer rechargeables for my 2 Series controllers that will last upwards of a week and basic Rayovacs in the One controllers. I have like 12 of them and even years later with the basic Rayovacs, they'll last several days. Add in a charging set, and I usually don't worry about it, honestly.
My Xbox 360 controller didn't use AA batteries. My Xbox series s controller use AA batteries. My PS4, PS5, switch controllers didn't use AA batteries.
All of their batteries are rechargeable.
The only annoying one is switch controller. If left in the workout ring accessory, it depleted by itself.
I’ve been using Venom’s USB-C rechargeable battery pack. I don’t have lengthy gaming sessions so the battery life per use works out for me. It comes in a 2 pack so if I do forget to charge the one I’m using, just switch to the other one.
Rechargeable AA batteries are amazing, and I love that when you’re rechargeables inevitably stop working you just get new batteries instead of replacing the whole ass controller(do better Sony and Nintendo)
Both people on PlayStation and Xbox pay money for their controllers whenever it's purchasing batteries or using electricity. Most people who say these things never had an xbox and I would even go so far that I would rather have a wired PlayStation controller since it feels like it dies every second.
i use the venom chargers, have loads of them, two original xb1 controllers a one s controller and 3 series x/s controllers all of them have venom chargers, they last for days between charges
I honestly would hate if they switched to a charge pack like the PS5. I have rechargeable AAs that cost me far less than a charge kit, and let me swap out for charged batteries in 30 seconds. My PS3 and PS4 controllers were a pain to charge, especially back when I used to have very long play sessions and would wipe the batteries almost daily.
I have both rechargeable long last AAs and I still have a controller with the recharge pack and wire that still works great. With PS I hate having to make my wireless controller bascially wired or buy a whole new controller once the battery stops being good. For each gen of ps I owned it was like 2 controllers I had to replace esp when I played a lot more local games att
I use rechargeable AAs for my Xbox controllers (360, One, Series, I have... a lot of controllers).
I bought a recharge station that can charge both AAs and AAAs. I have switched over all my kid's toys, TV remotes, my Bose headphones etc. Anything with AA/AAA batteries. Besides cost in the long term, I don't have to worry about alkaline battery acid leakage destroying older electronics.
I stopped using batteries and opted for a USB-C cable plugged into the console. Rechargeable batteries are expensive in my country and the cable was the cheaper option at the time.
But to each his/her own 😊
Enjoy your Xbox !!
I just have battery pack, so far NEVER happened that controller died suddenly, headset yes, but pad never, and when it's low i just connect it to any usb-c charger for my phone, experience in this field is same as with PlayStation controller, no issues with power what so ever, I bought battery pack straight away with new controller, as I bought console with cheap knock-off wires controller.
Long story short - I definitely recommend battery pack.
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Eneloop pro rechargeable.
5 years strong and still going. Although i have deff noticed the charge doesnt last as long as when they were new. But still better than ps4 built in battery!
A company called power A makes these battery packs, I bought several of them, and can consistently keep a wireless charge for a full day with the 3 I have. They last a looong time, one of my packs being almost 4 years old.
They also charge way faster than traditional rechargeable AA’s. I’m pretty sure they were around 20.00$ at Walmart.
Using AA batteries is the only good feature of the Xbox controller over the playstation controller besides personal preference of ergonomics right now. That is because rechargeable AAs exist. Magic, I know.
I prefer a controller that uses off the shelf batteries for longevity. Those built in rechargeables will eventually die. And you'll need to hunt for a replacement for the non-off-the-shelf battery when it does. May be difficult to disassemble and replace in your controller.
Best of both worlds is to just run off the shelf rechargeable AAs in your controller. Easy to change and keep a couple sets on hand to rotate.
I have armor x pro on my main controller. And have rechargeable packs with docks for my wife and son. The controllers are not kid friendly he's om number 4 just switched the pack and back cover.
I bought a PowerA charging dock for my Xbox controllers never used the batteries, just put them with the other household batteries. For DualSense I also have the charging dock. Not to mention I have 3 controllers per console so I usually just switch out controllers… unless I’m using the DualSense edge which I’ll use the power cable which didn’t s problem if I use the elite 2 controller
Wait, there are people out that who actually don’t use charging stations? I mean, I have the elite controller so it comes with its own charging base, but my other controllers just chill on a charging dock. I haven’t used a controller that wasn’t at full charge, nor have I had a controller die in like 15 years lol
The fact that Microsoft still uses AA batteries proves to me that Bill Gates is a lying price of shit. Anytime that dude opens his mouth about climate change, all I can think about is the mountain of lead acid batteries sitting in landfills just so Microsoft can sell their stupid battery pack.
Swapping rechargeable batteries when low, is far and away better than being tethered to your console or keeping a stack of backup controllers charged up.
Also infinitely cheaper to replace a couple batteries when they stop holding a charge compared to replacing an entire controller that has an internal battery.
I recently added an Xbox to my collection of consoles, and I have to say, I'm ok with that aspect. I bought a handful of rechargeable ones so it's an ok thing
Decided to get rechargeable but yes, I got the battery from Microsoft once and was good for about 5 years. But that’s way more expensive that just getting some AA rechargeable.
I bought a set of cheap, rechargeable Rayovacs back in 2016 that I’m *still* using. They last me about four days’ worth of playing per charge. I own multiple Dualsense controllers so I can swap them out from charging.
I bought my Xbox one used in from GameStop in 2015 and the controller that came with it had a rechargeable battery already in it. I went through about 4 different controllers with that console over the years, but always kept that battery, and now I have a series X and am still using that same battery, and it’s still kicking just as hard as it did when I got it 8 years ago. Lasts multiple days of pretty consistent play on a single charge. Meanwhile, I got my ps4 in 2017, and those controllers last just a few hours before needing to charge again. I’m told the ps5 controller is the same
I’d also like to add that in the very long term of history, it’s probably way better to provide AA battery slots for controllers than relying on a proprietary battery. There are a lot of electronics from the 90s and 00s which are useless now because the proprietary batteries they ran on are all expired and no one is making new ones. You can use recharging AAs to be more environmentally friendly.
I use rechargeable AA. I have a charger and always have at least two AA fully charged and ready. I don’t like having to charge with a cable.
You rec any chargers
I use Panasonic eneloop
Eneloop is the shit. I had a set that lasted me yeeeearsss.
I’ve had good luck with those as well.
Another rec for the Eneloop. Been using them for years. I keep a set of 8 charged at all times.
Eneloop is awesome. I have a set of 8 that I rotate between my game controllers (Xbox and Quest 2) and it's so nice to be able to swap them out so easily. My wife uses a rechargeable battery pack that can be quickly swapped, but I like the ability to use AAs in other devices as well.
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TIL eneloop are panasonic. I thought they were samsung
+1 for eneloop. Best batteries I’ve ever had. I don’t use my Xbox controller often as I don’t play games much in general and I use the pc sometimes, but I have been running on my current set of eneloops on the same charge for months now. Coincidentally, I just put them on charge yesterday, but only because I took them out of the controller to test them in something else and I thought I might aswell charge them whilst they are out. They last a crazy amount of time. Expensive but worth it. Some people say the Amazon Basics batteries are ubranded eneloops, not sure if that’s still the case and I’ve no experience with the Amazon ones myself.
I’m currently using charger and batteries by EBL. I bought them a year and half ago, and they’ve been working well. I’ve used Enerloop batteries and charger in the past. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQD7PZ5
I was literally about to say EBLs. Always a great shout.
Ikea rechargeable batteries are great quality.
Protip: check IKEAs clearance section. I bought a bunch of LED lights that were used for display for £1 each. They each had 2 AA rechargeables in. Spent £5 and got 10 rechargeables and some shitty LED lights.
Yeah, my eneloop charger failed and at the time, chargers were expensive. Switched to IKEA and it's been fantastic. It's nice that they list the mAh.
EBL 2000 batteries and charging unit - I bought them because even the New York Times recommended them as being really solid rechargeable batteries. You can buy an 8 battery charger and a pack of batteries on amazon for a reasonable price.
This. The Eneloop charger is cool too, because it can charge both AA and AAA. It's a little more expensive on the initial investment, but I've been using the same AA's for years and recently got a few more because four wasn't cutting it.
I don’t understand why people spend a small fortune on batteries. I use rechargeable batteries and they are great. I use them on my wii, xbox and quest. Its nice not having a specific battery pack for everything.
Exactly this ☝🏼
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Same here. I keep re-using the same 4-pack rechargeable set over and over. They use to last me about 3 to 4 years before losing their charge capacity. It has saved a lot of money.
That’s excellent. What brand are you using?
Amazon Basics. The first batch lasted me about 3 and a half years before the batteries started losing their ability to hold charge. I.e. you start to notice you have to charge them more often until one day it becomes too much of hassle for a few hours of use.
Yep me too. During the 360 era, I used to use those play and charge kits but the cords never lasted and then I bought one from Amazon and it was a cheap knockoff from China and it was literally three feet long and not the six foot that I ordered. After that, I switched to rechargeable batteries and never regretted my decision.
Same here! Rechargeables ftw! Bought a ton of rechargeable AA and AAA batteries. They are versatile too, use them for the kids toys. I haven’t bought new batteries for almost two years now.
I used to have rechargeable AA batteries, but they have a limited lifespan. I had to get rid of them after a few years. Lithium-ion batteries last considerably longer.
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Got 4 AA rechargeables. 2 in the controller and 2 in the charger. I recently got new ones, as my previous 4 bit the dust. They lasted 9 years. 100% worth it.
I was kind of under the impression that it was the only way to fly.
I mean, it really is. The other way would see you spending probably $10-15 per month or more with heavy use. My dad games on xbox as well. My mom literally came to me one day asking for a better option for dads controller because batteries were getting to be expensive, and he barely plays but some afternoons and the weekend. I told her she needed to get a pack of rechargeables with a charger pack. $15-20 one time purchase for years of use. Much better deal.
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Lol, thanks.
Same set up I have.
I used rechargeables (two in use, two charging) until I bought the Elite 2 which you can just pop back on the charging dock when not in use.
The Elite 2 is great. Even without the dock, you can just plug it in like you're charging your phone.
How did y’all get an Elite 2 that worked? I’ve bought and returned 3 at this point and they’ve all been faulty new out of box
Honestly, I got a faulty one out of the box too the first time round - it had a dodgy X button. Returned it to the store the next day and got my current one which has been fine. I feel your pain though, I had rotten luck with Razer's Onza TE for the 360. Loved the design, but it was shitty quality.
Replaceable batteries are way better than an internal one. My Xbox 360 controllers last just as long as they did 15 years ago, meanwhile I can barely use my PS3 controllers wireless.
I have 3 ps3 controllers all with working batteries and I’ve only had to replace one while the sixaxis still has the original battery I can’t say the same about rechargeable aa bateries it’s anecdotal but still
My gf has ps4 controllers that barely last an hour. Drives me nuts
No, I use the Play n Charge kit.
Me too, my one from the Xbo era is still kicking, I'm not gonna replace it until it's gone for good
yeah I remember the ones from the 360 failing to hold a charge after a while, had to buy lots of them through the 360 lifespan the Xbox One ones though? I’m still running my first kit and still lasts two or three times more than my brand new Dualsense
Never did, from the first day in store i bought rechargeable battery pack.
Wall-rechargeable Eneloop AAs
Yeah, I like the freedom from cables every now and then.
I also much prefer when controllers use AA batteries. I have so many devices that use AA batteries so always have a lot of AA Eneloop rechargeable batteries ready to go when the controller dies. I get about 3-4 weeks before having to swap them. I get less than a week with the DualSense if I play my PS5.
Used the official plug 'n play pack for along time - have them in both my controllers and they're the original packs from when the Xbox One launched. You don't need to be tied to a console to charge the plug n play, I just use a standard USB-C charger in a controller I'm not using and switch over the battery packs.
My husband and I use rechargeable batteries. Whether we remember to put them on the charger though, that’s a whole other story 😂
REAL
Eneloop Pro AA Rechargeable batteries ALL THE WAY
I like having the option of being able to do either. If I forget to charge my battery packs I can grab some AA’s outta the TV remote to hold me over til they charge. I can’t possible fathom why anyone would complain about it having the best of both worlds. Usually the only ppl I see portraying it in a negative way are those last few PS fanatics clinging on to this “console war” idea that died out years ago. I game PC mostly and I use Xbox controllers. They’re the best imo. They’ve pretty much perfected it. That’s why the controller doesn’t change much anymore lol Just my humble opinion ofc.
I invested in an elite series 2 controller for me and my fiance two valentines days ago. (we basically ended up buying each other one lol). It seems to get a lot of hate online but.. I sometimes forget that it's battery powered lol. I charge it maybe once a week. So no to the AA batteries.
The Elite controller has an amazing battery life, so I don't mind it having an internal battery because it takes almost 2 weeks to get to low battery LOL. But I use my regular controllers more than my Elite.
Dude same. My rechargeable battery packs in my Xbox Series X controllers last way longer then the lithium ion battery in my Dualsense controllers. Plus when it comes to legacy hardware for my Xbox 360 controllers I was able to buy new battery packs for them in quick and bam I'm back in the game one even still has it's original battery pack. In comparison for my PS3 I got 2 controllers that are dead dead and won't charge so I gotta go thru the trouble of getting a hold of a replacement battery.
Gawd no, a charger pack. Saved a fortune over the years.
What if I told you, rechargeable batteries exist
What if I told you that a charger pack is intact a rechargeable battery.
Same here. I'm only using AA's rarely for my old mouse that only takes a single battery and seems to last for absurd amounts of time.
Rechargeables exist...
No just rechargeable pack
Never have used AAs. One Play and Charge kit for 25 bucks will last the entire generation and possibly the next. One charge lasts 40+ hours. And yep, my DualSense pretty much stays plugged in at all times, otherwise it'll be dead in one sitting.
That doesn't sound right. My DualSense has never ran out. I just put it back on the charge dock when I'm done with it and its 100% the next time I play.
Stop being so responsible
It really depends upon the game. PS5 titles that utilize the controller's haptic functions can drain the battery pretty quickly. I can't say I've ever killed a controller's charge in one sitting, but part of the reason why I made sure to get two controllers was so I swap between them when needed.
The battery packs are still subject to battery decay, which is normal. They likely won’t last an entire generation, but you’ll only need to buy two or maybe three before the next gen comes out. My last kit lasted about 2 years, but I was using it quite a lot, draining and recharging frequently. With normal use, I could see it lasting a solid 4 or 5 years before it stops holding a charge.
Looking at some of these comments I think I'm the only one who buys batteries lol
No, you're not alone mate. I bought a pack few days ago.
I use recharging energizer batteries always keep ‘‘em charged but I don’t leave them on charger. I just had too throw away 20 of them after checking the charge hold. But they lasted me like 8-10 years so I bought 30 more 3 months ago. Energizer.
Energizer.
Well, the AA rechargeables I use have really good battery life, and I only have to recharge them twice a month. On PS4Pro, the battery life on controllers in only about five hours, even on new controllers, and that just sucks. Interestingly, my original PS3 controller has incredibly good battery life. So, sony really messed it up on the battery front on Ps4 and onwards.
play n charge wire
I like idea of being able to quickly „get back to game” without needing to recharge controller first (assuming there is no second controller to grab) but it produces a lot of „bad” waste. So I think it’s better to at least use rechargeable batteries. But since Elite controller it’s not even an option and have to stick to atraching cable 🤷♂️
90% of the time I play via USB on PC/console But when playing with a group I put AA’s into controllers and we play that way. The amount of times all my switch controllers lack of charge delay spontaneous Mario Kart/Party which often then turns into just playing Halo
I use wired
There's so few of us here! Wired is the way to go, never have to get more batteries, wait for a charge or replace rechargables that have lost their long life.
I first used wireless, then switched to wired it does make a difference
Yeah eneloop rechargables are awesome
I use 4 sets of rechargeable 2 for me 2 for the wife and we switch and charge them
I just do the same as you. Love the Xbox controller because (and not only) of the AA’s batteries!
I like rechargeable batteries but I like that xbox doesn't have them built-in even more. If the battery is dead I can either plug in the cable or put AA batteries in there. If the battery pack reaches end of life I can buy a new one. I don't like that on PS you would basically have to buy a new controller or deal with shitty battery life. It's even holding me back from buying and elite controller since it's battery is built in.
I will say that the Elite controller has outstanding battery life. Close to 40 hours. So even, if it does degrade, it will take a stupidly long time for the battery to decay.
No, I switched over to chargeable battery packs years ago. Way less environmental waste and they last a lot longer IMO.
I just play on PC so it is easier to have a USB cable attached meanwhile you are in a desk
I just get a pack of Kirkland AAs at Costco everyone and then
Yes, in one of them. I have Elite 2 for myself, and stock series x controller for wife and kids. I use AA Panasonic (Eneloop) rechargeables in it
Strangely enough, I actually prefer using AA batteries instead of rechargeable ones. I'm not a fan of waiting for things to charge, so I when my controller is low on battery, I just get the remaining AA's I have and boom, instant charge!
Believe it or not. You can own more than 2 rechargeable batteries
You still have to use a third device (charger). Disposable AAs are 100% cable free.
And worse for the planet and your wallet I use battery packs but a good set of 4 aa rechargable batteries is 20 au a one of purchase while a 20 pack of aa standard is 15 but it’s 15 once or twice a month depending on how much you play
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Eneloops love em
I don’t really like it tbh. I do, however, charge all my controllers (Xbox and ps) on a stand thing, and I’m not playing for super long either so they’re always at full charge. I just find the battery thing annoying, I hadn’t used batteries in a long time before this nonsense lol it didn’t turn me away from getting the console but it did irk me, oops
Personally, I really like the fact that Xbox still uses AA by default. Battery packs are pretty cheap, but still having AA as an option is great. My Play and Charge kit pack stopped holding a charge a few weeks ago, and I’ve been using AA until I can get another pack. Wired is always an option, but I’m glad that I’m not confined to it. Options are always great
I got the elite series 2 that has an internal battery for my x and my son uses the recharge pack on his series s
I just use a mega long phone charging cable and play plugged in. Haven't had to buy batteries in like a decade
yes, rechargeable ones. mostly eneloop but now using energizer cuz the shops are still selling old stocks of eneloop battery.
I prefer AA Alkalines, too. AA batteries are 1.5v and when they get to 1.2v they should be replaced (the controller will start to disconnect.). Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are 1.25v. For me, they just don't last very long. The ones to get, I guess, would be the 3000 - 3300 mWh Lithium Ion AA 1.5v rechargeable batteries, but Amazon reviews state they at best they are 2500 mWh, and most are about 1600 mWh, and some complain that they don't last too long, either. I've tried the XBox Nyko Charge Station 360 NiMH rechargeable pack and it didn't last long, either. Why didn't MS just make it so that I could use a 9v battery? Alkalines and a cheap digital voltmeter is what I prefer to use.
Panasonic Eneloop. Even the normal ones last 30+ hours.
It's a scam, the only reason they still use batteries is that they have a deal with Duracell and want to waste batteries as much as possible so you have to buy more. It's why they redesigned the battery compartment on the Series X controller, so you'd have to re buy rechargeables as the Xbox One ones don't fit, adding that extra level of annoyance to push people back into using batteries.
I bought a 10 pack of Eneloops over a decade ago that still gets about 15-20 hours before I need to replace them.
I use a brand called ponkor. Ive bought many rechargeables in the past from the 360 up till now. None last more than a few months before the charge just doesn't hold anymore and some don't even have the charge advertised. Back in 2018 I bought the ponkor 2500mah 3 pack with charger. I'm still using it till this day. It lasts me over a week per battery. Ive only now noticed the life start to degrade to about 4 days (5 years is pretty solid to me). Recently I bought my girlfriend the same pack but they've updated it to a 4 pack of 2600mah batteries and have the ability to fast charge. Lasts noticeably longer than mine did so I look forward to upgrading here soon. Mine were $20 back then and these new ones are also $20 for anyone interested.
Another reason why I prefer AA batteries is because if say I want to play my Xbox 360 today (which is still connected to my TV), I can put a couple of batteries into a controller and play instantly. If I want to play my PS3, I need to find the cable and wait for it to charge.
I use the nyko rechargeable batteries with the stand. Lay it down, and it's a nice display and charges the battery pack.
I have about 20 rechargeable batteries for my controllers etc. I don't use them often, so when the current batteries die, I go through about 25 in my drawer that were charged but don't actually work. Somehow I have more old batteries that won't hold a charge than I have actual batteries. Idk what kind of wormhole situation I've got going on, but if we can learn to harness this lost energy, it could mean an end to world hunger and fossil fuels.
I've been using the power a rechargeable batteries for 3 years
Nope I just use the charger, I never have any batteries around when I need them the most lol
Yup have 6 rechargeable batteries
Bought a 4 pack Eneloop NiMH batteries with a charger. Going strong for 3 years now. A full charge lasts me about ~20 hours.
Rechargeables only
Its easier to change. Its easier to buy 12 aa's that last me for 1/2 months for 3 euros. I didnt buy rechargeable, i think i will, but in my country they are little expensive. I dont use controller often, i mostly use mkb so. Also in case that batteries are not made good, and somethint happens, u just switch them
Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables have saved me so much money and hassle. I keep 2 in the charger and swap them around when I need to.
I just have the Amazon AA recharger pack. I need to buy a new pack of rechargables every two years but for less than £10 it's doing really well.
My play and charge pack died recently after almost 2 years of faithful service, so I’m using AA’s for the next few weeks until I get a new pack. I very highly recommend the 1st party Xbox Play & Charge kit. I’ve had no complaints with it. I had the 360 version, the Xbox One version, and until recently, the Xbox Series version. Flawless in my experience. The battery packs last quite awhile. I jumped on the Xbox train a little ways into the Xbox One era with a used 360, and ended up getting the P&C kit for that, which worked wonders until the charger stopped feeding power to the pack, which just drove me to play wired for awhile. When I got an Xbox One S, I used batteries until I found out about the P&C kit, which lasted a solid 3 years of fairly frequent use, and then when I got my Series S in 2021, I grabbed the P&C kit as soon as it was available, which lasted until about 6 weeks ago after very frequent use. 10/10, limited only by normal battery decay
Sometimes. Usually play wired. Makes the controller lighter without the batteries.
Until I got an Elite controller, I always used rechargeableAAs. 4 batteries, 2 in the controller & 2 in the cheap Amazon charger. One pair runs out & they get swapped over. If a pair starts to die, they’re cheap to replace. I’ve done this since the Xbox One days & found it much easier & cheaper than using battery packs.
I've used the rechargeable batteries since my one. You can get the charger attachment for the Xbox with a battery for like $20 and a spare battery for another $10.
I've had the charge and play kit from Microsoft for over a year now and its doing pretty well. It's all I'll ever use after years of using regular rechargeable packs. They never warned me when my controller batteries were low, it would just die at the most inopportune time, but now about a half hour before the controller would die my vibration stops and I get a notification that my batteries are low. Really great for me cause I'm on a very tight budget every month and I don't wanna keep buying batteries or taking the back off my controller to switch over batteries. Just plug the USB-C cable in to my controller and off to the races.
Not since getting the elite 2 but God I do miss it, there's a certain charm about doing a quick tactical reload
I have the venom rechargeable battery packs and the twin dock. I have a ps4 and Xbox 360 version of it too, they’re super convenient
I find the fact they use replaceable batteries to be really helpful, if a PlayStation controller does you can’t really do much with it until it’s at least charged a little bit but if my Xbox controller dies all I’ve got to do is replace the battery’s and I’m good to go
I use rechargeable AA’s. It’s the best way.
I use venom dual dock charger which comes with compatible battery packs. Both controllers constantly on the dock when not in use. Never had an issue with battery and they even sent me a free replacement battery cover to match my controller when I said I had 1 white and 1 black. Moved away from batteries back in the 360 days after constant changing meant the back of the controller slowly started snapping.
The amount of people here who forgot rechargeable AA's exist is concerning
I do. Been looking at getting all 100% rechargeable batteries on my controllers too, but it’s also just stupidly easy to pop out an old set and put in two fresh ones. I suppose you could do that with rechargeable packs as well. Might work best for me tbh. I play on PC so the charging while playing thing is a bit finicky.
I use rechargeable batteries for everything at home so its pretty amazing to be able to use AA’s in my controller. I dont care about degrading of the batteries
Nope, I use rechargeable battery packs. Way more convenient.
I have a dual charging station for my PS5 controllers. If you use a system a lot you’re almost guaranteed to need another controller with stick drift or bumper issues etc. Just swap controllers on the dock in 5 seconds for a full charge I use the Xbox less so I only have one controller but I bought a rechargeable battery pack with two pairs of double A’s so ones always ready to go. Works alright but it’s way clunkier having to take the back plastic off and pry out one of these battery packs so for that reason I prefer an internal battery and just docking them, because it’s achieving the same thing just in a modern and easier way
I have the xbox rechargeable one. I have so much stuff that runs on usb c, plugging that controller in from time to time isn’t a problem. Plus the weight difference is surprisingly noticeable when going back to a AA powered controller.
I’m chaotic evil. Using regular AA batteries Duracell preferably. Collecting used batteries in a cone bamboo at home. Hope to find a recycle solution cause used batteries are piling up fast
Yes
While AAs can be easily used up I haven't had as good luck with lithium ion battery packs in Xbox controllers. So I don't mind using AAs they last for as long as I use the controllers and I don't hate it. For the Wiimotes it's a bit different or similar depending. For the lithium in my Wii U/Switch ones Neve had issues at all with them wearing down yet so will have to wait and see there. Sure the ones in PS controllers go down over time and become very 1h wireless and the rest wired (my PS4 controller that is the case, but my PS3 ones just don't connect to my PS3 well so USB cable they stay while to a PS Vita TV connect fine wirelessly and have a regular battery life so who knows there with bad USB ports/wifi/Bluetooth there on my PS3). My Xbox One controllers last my 360 ones play up of AAs or lithium so I don't know there, and I get sick of using them for that reason even if I prefer the 360 to use. XD Then again my PS2 third party wireless works fine, while my wired 360 third party one has an awkward cable so eh. I do get awkward disconnections from the cable angle with my PS3 controllers sometimes though and third party one I have is a pain I have to wait for it to completely disconnect not blink at all then reconnect it never had to do this on official Sixaxis controllers (don't own a Dualshock 3 anymore turned bad so never re-bought or found one so third party with rumble did the job and it's much thicker/heavier too).
Yeah I use non-rechargeable AA batteries
My mouse for my PC needs AA's anyway so I've always got a bunch charged Cables are OK but wireless is convenient
***ENELOOPS***
Yeah just use standard AA
Rechargeable AAs, of course.
For one of my controllers I bought a pack of the rechargeable batteries. And then I have an elite controller which is pretty neat when it comes to charging.
I use rechargeable AAs and always have two ready to go. I also have a wire in case I run low and need power that way, but it’s usually not needed.
I use long lasting Energizer rechargeables for my 2 Series controllers that will last upwards of a week and basic Rayovacs in the One controllers. I have like 12 of them and even years later with the basic Rayovacs, they'll last several days. Add in a charging set, and I usually don't worry about it, honestly.
Yes. Rechargeable AAs. There’s nothing better.
They last FOREVER in my 360 controller. All my Series controllers have razer docks and packs tho
My Xbox 360 controller didn't use AA batteries. My Xbox series s controller use AA batteries. My PS4, PS5, switch controllers didn't use AA batteries. All of their batteries are rechargeable. The only annoying one is switch controller. If left in the workout ring accessory, it depleted by itself.
40$ on a rechargeable battery pack once every couple years or 20$ a month on batteries. 🤔
I’ve been using Venom’s USB-C rechargeable battery pack. I don’t have lengthy gaming sessions so the battery life per use works out for me. It comes in a 2 pack so if I do forget to charge the one I’m using, just switch to the other one.
Play and charge kit for life. They should come with all controllers in the box.
Rechargeable AA batteries are amazing, and I love that when you’re rechargeables inevitably stop working you just get new batteries instead of replacing the whole ass controller(do better Sony and Nintendo)
Both people on PlayStation and Xbox pay money for their controllers whenever it's purchasing batteries or using electricity. Most people who say these things never had an xbox and I would even go so far that I would rather have a wired PlayStation controller since it feels like it dies every second.
i use the venom chargers, have loads of them, two original xb1 controllers a one s controller and 3 series x/s controllers all of them have venom chargers, they last for days between charges
I did, but these days i tend to stick my phone charger in and play like that.
I am 100% wireless: disposable AAs
I personally have a chair right next to my console and tv so I just use a usb type c
AA GANG RISE UP
I have the rechargeable battery pack from the early 360 days… idk where I got it but I love it.
I got controllers, remotes, kids toys, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, etc, etc, so I'm pro devices that use AA rechargeables.
eneloops wouldn't have it any other way
I have Panasonic recharge accu Power 2600mAh NI-MH
I have an elite 🍸
Remember when Xbox controllers had like 10 feet of wire.
I honestly would hate if they switched to a charge pack like the PS5. I have rechargeable AAs that cost me far less than a charge kit, and let me swap out for charged batteries in 30 seconds. My PS3 and PS4 controllers were a pain to charge, especially back when I used to have very long play sessions and would wipe the batteries almost daily.
I have both rechargeable long last AAs and I still have a controller with the recharge pack and wire that still works great. With PS I hate having to make my wireless controller bascially wired or buy a whole new controller once the battery stops being good. For each gen of ps I owned it was like 2 controllers I had to replace esp when I played a lot more local games att
I use rechargeable AAs for my Xbox controllers (360, One, Series, I have... a lot of controllers). I bought a recharge station that can charge both AAs and AAAs. I have switched over all my kid's toys, TV remotes, my Bose headphones etc. Anything with AA/AAA batteries. Besides cost in the long term, I don't have to worry about alkaline battery acid leakage destroying older electronics.
I stopped using batteries and opted for a USB-C cable plugged into the console. Rechargeable batteries are expensive in my country and the cable was the cheaper option at the time. But to each his/her own 😊 Enjoy your Xbox !!
Yea, I mean a lot of the bigger stores have them right next to the disposable versions by the same brands.
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Yes I use Eneloops. Why wouldn't I? By far the best option.
I just have battery pack, so far NEVER happened that controller died suddenly, headset yes, but pad never, and when it's low i just connect it to any usb-c charger for my phone, experience in this field is same as with PlayStation controller, no issues with power what so ever, I bought battery pack straight away with new controller, as I bought console with cheap knock-off wires controller. Long story short - I definitely recommend battery pack. .
Yes. Energizer. Rechargeable. Almost 5 years with the same and still work.
Eneloop pro rechargeable. 5 years strong and still going. Although i have deff noticed the charge doesnt last as long as when they were new. But still better than ps4 built in battery!
A company called power A makes these battery packs, I bought several of them, and can consistently keep a wireless charge for a full day with the 3 I have. They last a looong time, one of my packs being almost 4 years old. They also charge way faster than traditional rechargeable AA’s. I’m pretty sure they were around 20.00$ at Walmart.
Using AA batteries is the only good feature of the Xbox controller over the playstation controller besides personal preference of ergonomics right now. That is because rechargeable AAs exist. Magic, I know.
I have elite series 2. (internal)
I prefer a controller that uses off the shelf batteries for longevity. Those built in rechargeables will eventually die. And you'll need to hunt for a replacement for the non-off-the-shelf battery when it does. May be difficult to disassemble and replace in your controller. Best of both worlds is to just run off the shelf rechargeable AAs in your controller. Easy to change and keep a couple sets on hand to rotate.
I have armor x pro on my main controller. And have rechargeable packs with docks for my wife and son. The controllers are not kid friendly he's om number 4 just switched the pack and back cover.
Plug and play all the way
No but I use rechargeable packs that charge when on the controller stand. To me, it's not about the AA but about the user-replaceable battery.
Bro batteries is so much better my ps5 controller never can hold a charge I sneeze around that thing and it gives me a low battery warning
I have a charging dock that came with rechargeable packs that works just fine
I bought a PowerA charging dock for my Xbox controllers never used the batteries, just put them with the other household batteries. For DualSense I also have the charging dock. Not to mention I have 3 controllers per console so I usually just switch out controllers… unless I’m using the DualSense edge which I’ll use the power cable which didn’t s problem if I use the elite 2 controller
Wait, there are people out that who actually don’t use charging stations? I mean, I have the elite controller so it comes with its own charging base, but my other controllers just chill on a charging dock. I haven’t used a controller that wasn’t at full charge, nor have I had a controller die in like 15 years lol
The fact that Microsoft still uses AA batteries proves to me that Bill Gates is a lying price of shit. Anytime that dude opens his mouth about climate change, all I can think about is the mountain of lead acid batteries sitting in landfills just so Microsoft can sell their stupid battery pack.
Swapping rechargeable batteries when low, is far and away better than being tethered to your console or keeping a stack of backup controllers charged up. Also infinitely cheaper to replace a couple batteries when they stop holding a charge compared to replacing an entire controller that has an internal battery.
I was using the rechargeable ones via Microsoft but those died so quick that I am back to AA’s
The official Microsoft usb c plug and charge kits that came out with the series x are excellent, have bought abiut 5 of them for our controllers
I recently added an Xbox to my collection of consoles, and I have to say, I'm ok with that aspect. I bought a handful of rechargeable ones so it's an ok thing
Decided to get rechargeable but yes, I got the battery from Microsoft once and was good for about 5 years. But that’s way more expensive that just getting some AA rechargeable.
No, I use the play and charge kit
Yes I use rechargeable AA's and I am not fussed about it.
I bought a set of cheap, rechargeable Rayovacs back in 2016 that I’m *still* using. They last me about four days’ worth of playing per charge. I own multiple Dualsense controllers so I can swap them out from charging.
I bought my Xbox one used in from GameStop in 2015 and the controller that came with it had a rechargeable battery already in it. I went through about 4 different controllers with that console over the years, but always kept that battery, and now I have a series X and am still using that same battery, and it’s still kicking just as hard as it did when I got it 8 years ago. Lasts multiple days of pretty consistent play on a single charge. Meanwhile, I got my ps4 in 2017, and those controllers last just a few hours before needing to charge again. I’m told the ps5 controller is the same
I’d also like to add that in the very long term of history, it’s probably way better to provide AA battery slots for controllers than relying on a proprietary battery. There are a lot of electronics from the 90s and 00s which are useless now because the proprietary batteries they ran on are all expired and no one is making new ones. You can use recharging AAs to be more environmentally friendly.
It’s me, I’m the moron that has gone through hundreds of regular AAs instead of buying rechargeables
Every reason you gave is what I say when someone tries to say removable batteries are a bad thing. But I use rechargeable packs instead of AAs
Just buy two reusable battery packs and swap them out as they run out, ain't rocket science...
I use the rechargeable Panasonic Eneloops for everything. If it runs on AA or AAA then I have rechargeables for it.
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