x360 play and charge kit

Spinal2k2 · 5 Jan 2008 at 21:26

ive just got a play and charge kit for the 360.

Is it possible to charge the controller battery from using the USB ports on a PC.

As i was thinking when i use the PC, i could just plug the charge cable into the monitors USB port and charge in then so its always charged for when i use the 360.

Tobes · 5 Jan 2008 at 21:29

Shicky · 5 Jan 2008 at 21:33

pfft you nancy, clearly the way to find out for a bloke is to plug it in and see what happens. If it explodes, it was a BAD decision

A[L]C · 5 Jan 2008 at 23:04

stupid vista though is looking for a driver

edit: oooh it found one, clever vista

Memphis · 5 Jan 2008 at 23:28

Just to point out for any new users, the Play & Charge cable does not carry data, only power. So you can't use the pad to control anything on the PC, just charge through it.

DanMc07 · 6 Jan 2008 at 10:44

I was thinking about this yesterday actually. I thought it would work too

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SiD the Turtle · 6 Jan 2008 at 10:46

Memphis said:
Just to point out for any new users, the Play & Charge cable does not carry data, only power. So you can't use the pad to control anything on the PC, just charge through it.

If you do want to connect any wireless pads to the PC for gaming, you would need this:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360wirelessgamingreceiver/

Caustic · 6 Jan 2008 at 10:46

Vista will find a driver, but there isn't much use for it. However, if you do want to use your wireless 360 controller with your PC, you can buy an adapter for £10 to £15.

But you can charge the controller up with any USB port. Rather handy. But Shicky, you are right!