Battery for a Xbox one control.

Efour · 2 Nov 2019 at 13:47

I bought a Xbox one controller for my PC and for some reason I thought it would come with some kind of rechargeable battery pack. It doesn't. Just a pair of Duracell.

I got 2 questions.
If I just put a regular pair of rechargeable batteries in, will they recharge when I plug in the usb port?
If not what battery pack is recommended an official MS product?

Thx

Relentless81 · 2 Nov 2019 at 14:07

Sorry I don't have an answer for you but I want to know the same because I've been plugging mine in with USB when there are standard batteries in it and wondering if I'm going to blow myself up or something so need to follow this thread

Efour · 2 Nov 2019 at 14:15

I dont think they will charge atall so you should be safe

Hope you got house insurance

Kreeeee · 2 Nov 2019 at 14:24

It won't charge batteries, only the battery packs. They don't use the same connections within the controller.

ic1male · 2 Nov 2019 at 15:15

The official Xbox Plug and Charge kit thingy is worth it. It might be a bit dearer but you don't have to faff about ever changing it again. It'll charge up if you connect it (typically overnight when the console is standby mode).

MassiveJim · 2 Nov 2019 at 15:17

eneloop batteries last long enough that I just bought those and swap them out for another set when they run out.

Got to say the 360 was much better in this regard, the battery packs were so easy to swap out

Plainsong · 2 Nov 2019 at 15:18

I've always used a play and charge kit. Cant be arsed with batteries.

DIABLO · 2 Nov 2019 at 17:23

I use the Venom battery pack and charging stand.

Efour · 2 Nov 2019 at 23:52

Ended up getting the official one form the official Microsoft Sweden store.... Which was the same price in the end as 3rd party ones.....
was surprisingly cheaper than other stores..