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What are you guys using to charge your Xbox controllers?

draculabyte

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Loved the X360 charge pack and wasn't sure what to get for the Series X. Noticed Amazon had a range of packs and stands but wasn't sure which one was best. I'd rather throw the battery in a stand and put it back in the controller and swap them out.


Amazon.com: [2021 Upgraded] 2800mAh Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack, Rapthor High-capacity Ni-MH Xbox Controller Battery with Fast Charger, for Xbox One/Xbox One S/Xbox One X/Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller: Electronics

Amazon.com: [2021 Upgraded] 2800mAh Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack, Rapthor High-capacity Ni-MH Xbox Controller Battery with Fast Charger, for Xbox One/Xbox One S/Xbox One X/Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller: Electronics
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I would probably prefer ones that go in and out easier but whatever holds the best charge would work.

Is there no official solution that isn't the play and charge?
 
Myself

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Nov 4, 2017
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AA battery charger. The charge kits I've seen all have lower mAh than my AA rechargeables although your ones look good! Maybe I'll switch.

What I'd like to see is a stand that holds more than 2 controllers as I have 3 and might get another at some point.
 
Loud Wrong

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One has eneloops the other has a XSX play and charge kit. I use my Switch charger to charge it.
 
TheMadTitan

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AA battery charger. I have some Eneloops (and some variants made in the same factory since they all have similar capacities) that I slap in and rotate every time they die. Going the Eneloop(like) route will net you longer battery life than the play/charge packs.
 
MaulerX

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Oct 30, 2017
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Eneloops all day every day.

Have a bunch charging at the wall. Whenever the ones on the controllers die I just swap them. It literally takes 5 seconds. 100% wireless all the time. Much prefer this over a built in non- removable battery.
 
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draculabyte

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I think I will try both solutions, are the pro eneloops worth it?
 
yyr

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draculabyte

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yyr said:
First post is the correct answer.

Just get yourself some good rechargeable AAs and a charger. Enjoy never having to plug in your controller again.
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Yeah, I don't like plugging them in and the PS4/5 I also don't care for the stand honestly but it is what it is.
 

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OP says they dont like the the rechargeable AA route. It really is the way to go though. I have like 8 of em charged all the time so it's nice to just drop in some fresh charged ones vs waiting for a controller to charge.
 
Type VII

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Xbox One play and charge kit working fine for me. Once I found a USB C charging cable. Thanks for including that with the PS5, Sony.
 
Concrete1337

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Eneloops or amazon rechargeables with a maha charger for my Xbox controllers. It's been years on these eneloops and I still got 30+ hours.

Just got a ps5 after skipping the 4. Dual sense is a nice controller but that battery life and charging sucks.
 
Pyro

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It feels weird using AAs on a controller. Haven't done this since high school for X360. Thankfully my charging pack shipped today, though I wish it came in white since I got a Series S...
 
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draculabyte

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Not seeing the message others are seeing myself, probably hit the que too early or something
 
MistahS

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Eneloops. They last a long time and I always have the spares ready to go.
 
I_love_potatoes

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Since I have the Elite Series 2, I use the case.

Before the Elite controller was a thing I always wired up my controller since I gutted mine to make it lighter.
 
Last Jon Standing

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I sold my Xbox One S but kept both Play & Charge kits. The batteries are compatible with the Series X/S controllers, so I just use my phone charger with a USB-C cable. Works beautifully and lasts for a ridiculously long time.
 
Another

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No point in getting a charge pack, just get rechargeable batteries.

Also, Eneloops are a bad purchase considering you get similar results from the Ikea or Amazon batteries at much lower costs. You'll be paying a premium for nothing, people here should really stop perpetuating the myth that Eneloops are king as they're just not as good a deal as some of the alternatives.
 
Urbannomad123

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Having just moved across from Sony the Eneloops I have bought, having seen recommendations on era, are a revelation. It takes seconds to swap and they last for ages. No more being shackled to a charging cable while I play.
 
Last_colossi

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jorgejjvr

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I got the charge pack for series X, but it's weird, I never know when it's fully charged, there's no light indication or anything
 
Barrel Cannon

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I regret not getting regular AA rechargeables. I got a play and charge kit and the stupid battery isn't charging or holding its charge. It's damn infuriating. On the bright side the cable let's me play tethered and I don't sit that far from the screen 6 feet so it works for now. I filed a return to MS though and am gonna order a replacement.
 
Kid Night

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I use the BEBONCOOL one you posted in the OP. I bought it originally for Xbox One, but they transferred over to the new controllers, no problem.
 
TaySan

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I bought this because i couldn't find Sonys Charging station anywhere and this works for both PS5 and Series X controllers

Amazon.com: NexiGo Universal Controller Charging Station for Playstation 5 PS5 / Xbox/Switch Pro, Dual Type-C Controller Charger Dock with LED Indicator, Charging Dock for Two Controllers: Electronics

Amazon.com: NexiGo Universal Controller Charging Station for Playstation 5 PS5 / Xbox/Switch Pro, Dual Type-C Controller Charger Dock with LED Indicator, Charging Dock for Two Controllers: Electronics
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