Wireless controller (xbox)

[shifty_uk]

Just a quick question really:

Generally, how long can you get out of your xbox controller before the battery dies? I replaced the batteries 3 days ago and already my controller keeps turning itself off whilst ingame.

 

[jak731]

what batteries are you using?

 

[shifty_uk]

Kodak at the moment, before that it was Energizer, they didn't last long either.

 

[Hostile_18]

Kodak at the moment, before that it was Energizer, they didn't last long either.

The cheaper batterys tend to go really fast. Best going to a pound shop to pick up loads of good name batterys cheap. I get packs of Sony ones (x12) for a pound and they last a decent amount of time.

 

[Nismo]

Get rechargeables, or a proper battery pack?

 

[InvaderGIR]

Get ... a proper battery pack?

This.

I've got two (for two controllers) and when one is fully charged, it will last me about a month of on-off usage. Played on the xbox all this weekend and used about 1-2 bars of battery from fully charged.

 

[shifty_uk]

I've got rechargeable batteries for my camera, could use them.

 

[ScarySquirrel]

I user Energizer rechargeables and they last me a few of weeks on a single charge.

 

[Skii]

I have some Sanyo Eneloop batteries in my 360 controller, 3 months now and still don't need re-charging :O

 

[Phemo]

I just use the official MS rechargeable packs. I get at least 2 weeks of use out of mine with them being used most days.

 

[ic1male]

2 weeks use? Crikey. I've got two new ones and after just a few hours use a couple of days a week, the ring on the pad starts flashing indicating charge needed.

 

[Bigpig]

I user Energizer rechargeables and they last me a few of weeks on a single charge.

Same as above

Only problem am having is finding packets of Energize rechargeable batteries without having to buy a new charger

 

[ScarySquirrel]

Same as above

Only problem am having is finding packets of Energize rechargeable batteries without having to buy a new charger

Yeah I could do with a few more actually.

 

[HarryPainful]

I think I use 2800mh rechargeable and they last a couple of months usually.

Maybe the controller is faulty and its draining power somehow?

 

[shifty_uk]

Maybe the controller is faulty and its draining power somehow?

I'll try the rechargeable batteries and see how I get on.

Thanks!

 

[cokecan]

2 weeks use? Crikey. I've got two new ones and after just a few hours use a couple of days a week, the ring on the pad starts flashing indicating charge needed.

the ring on the pad starts flashing when the batteries are about half empty lol or at least accordin to the battery meter in the blades

my play and charge kit lasts for a good 2 weeks or so with moderate use and the occasional heavy use

 

[utajoker]

mine is on most of the day and a a play and charge kit lasts 3 or 4 days easily, i charge it overnight. at £12 it pays for its self in a few months.

 

[Kreeeee]

2 weeks use? Crikey. I've got two new ones and after just a few hours use a couple of days a week, the ring on the pad starts flashing indicating charge needed.

I use that as my half way marker

 

[Phemo]

Yeah, those lights start flashing when the battery level hits 50%.

 

[Noel Gallagher]

It works out cheaper to buy the quick recharge kit thing.

At least it did for me..