Wireless controller battery life

[fragster]

Just a general query really, how long do the batteries last in the Wireless controllers on average? I usually play 1 or 2 hours a night.

Also, what does the recharge kit actually do? Charge up the pad when you're not using it?

Cheers guys

Dave

 

[Nismo]

If your only using it a few hours a night my guess is a good 2-3 weeks, maybe even more. Depends if you are talking about normal rechargeable batteries or the official battery pack though.

The play and charge kit recharges the rechargeable battery pack (not individual batteries you might have knocking about) either while you are playing or when the console is turned off.

 

[fragster]

do the rechargeable battery packs come with the play and charge kits?

 

[Nismo]

do the rechargeable battery packs come with the play and charge kits?

Yes, or you can buy them individually if you have more than 1 wireless pad

 

[fragster]

thanks for clearing that up for me Nismo

 

[0gami]

Anyone else find that a fully charged Plug n Charge kit doesnt last as long as new batteries?

 

[fragster]

I just read this in a similar thread, think I'll stick to rechargeables and just charge them up when I see the flashing lights.

 

[Adam Senior]

i use rechargable batterys! WORKs a dream, last about 1week of about 20 hrs a week so about 40hrz i jst got some powerfull batterys! if u use cheap 1s they can die in about a hr!

 

[LoadsaMoney]

I normally play for about an 1hr and half, and mine aint ran out yet, and ive had my 360 for about 3.5 weeks.

 

[Nismo]

Anyone else find that a fully charged Plug n Charge kit doesnt last as long as new batteries?

Nope, my rechargeable pack lasts roughly as long as the throw away batteries you got in the box, plus my own 2350mAh batteries.

Playing an average of 1-2 hours every day lasts me for around a month.