charging 360 controller

metamorphpwner · 4 Jan 2009 at 17:29

Hi,
I've got the plug and play kits for my xbox 360 controlllers, the only time they seem to die is when i stop using them and not during a game.
Because my pc is quiter than the xbox is it ok to charge the controllers using the USB ports on my pc instead of the console? Don't really want the console on when it's not in use.

Phemo · 4 Jan 2009 at 17:33

Yes that's fine. Anything with a USB port that supplies power will do the job. My TV has a USB port on it (not entirely sure why) and I use that to charge my 360 and PS3 controllers.

metamorphpwner · 4 Jan 2009 at 17:33

Phemo said:
Yes that's fine. Anything with a USB port that supplies power will do the job. My TV has a USB port on it (not entirely sure why) and I use that to charge my 360 and PS3 controllers.

great thanks, just had to check because i didn't want to kill my controller or anything.

Simon · 4 Jan 2009 at 20:43

Phemo said:
Yes that's fine. Anything with a USB port that supplies power will do the job. My TV has a USB port on it (not entirely sure why) and I use that to charge my 360 and PS3 controllers.

USB on Tv is for looking at pictures and also firmware updates

Blackstar_solar · 5 Jan 2009 at 13:01

If you turn the console off when the play and charge kits are plugged in to it and a controller, the xbox goes into low power mode (= quiet) until the controller is charged, then turns off fully.

Might be worth a try.