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Xbox Series X|S Buyers: What are your battery plans?
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I think you'll find it a much better solution, especially compared to the ps4 controller. The battery life was so short it was laughable. You really needed to own two controllers. With xbox it's so easy. Batteries die, you replace them and get back to the game. And you don't need to buy multiple controllers!
Get the 4 AA batteries and charger combo. The most reliable combo. Mine have lasted 8 years.
This is the best answer.
Also, those of you using disposable batteries in 2020 really need to bite the bullet, spend $40 and get a nice pack of eneloops. Seriously.
Recently switched to rechargeable batteries and I don't see a better way of doing it. I'd argue having rechargeable AA batteries is the best way to game, because you never have to plug the controller in but can always keep playing wireless as long as you have a spare set ready and charged to go.
GAME. CHANGER!
GAME. CHANGER!
Yeah that's true but I'd prefer to just use the new controller honestly, I get that theyre basically the same tho.
It would also look atrocious on the blue and white controller
I used to have a lot of Eneloops but currently they are hidden between various toys. But eneloops are the way to go.
Been using rechargeables for my One X and they work great. I'll just keep doing that. I prefer it to having to charge the controller itself.
im getting an S and an X, so I wanted to get 2 of those, but it would not make sense for the S. Maybe in the future they will release one white....
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I'm currently using an Xbox One controller on my PC that doesn't even have batteries in the housing, and it works with a USB cable... So I assume this would work.
I'm using the Play and Charge kit. Our sofa setup has USB ports, so when the battery runs low, it's more convenient for me to just plug it into a cable within arm's reach (that isn't running across the floor or whatever) than to physically swap out batteries.
Yup. I preordered mine at Best Buy.
I continue to use the rechargeables I currently have? Bought them around 2011 and they still work...
Yes, they said their customers ask for it. it is indeed the superior option after all. So no surprise.
I have 5 PS4 controllers and kept them in constant rotation! :)
I'm hoping that the PS5 controllers have better battery life...
As far as the XBox controllers, how long do the batteries generally last before needing replacement?
Well that sucks. I hate going through batteries. Is there a charger for sale?
Your gonna love the battery life in XB controllers. Seem to last forever compared to dual shocks. Id suggest rechargeable.
Just buy a set of eneloops. $15 or so for a 4 pack of batteries and a charger.
Yes Microsoft sells an official one. But rechargeable AA batteries are the way to go.
I see the benefits of eneloops over something like a Nyko charge station, but I'm concerned about the long term ramifications of taking off the battery housing over time. What's everyone's experience with that? Does the battery cover break often? The last time I used AA-style batteries in a controller instead of a charge pack or internal battery was the Wavebird.
I remember the last time a battery thread popped up, it was full of posts like "Changing batteries? It's 2020 looool" as if having fixed batteries that can't be easily changed, whenever wherever, is a good thing, smdh.
Rechargeable AAs baby, all day, every day. I have mostly Eneloops but I hear good things about the IKEA Laddas, so I'll give them a try next time I'm there.
Rechargeable AAs baby, all day, every day. I have mostly Eneloops but I hear good things about the IKEA Laddas, so I'll give them a try next time I'm there.
lol this is the exact reason why I have two Ps4 controllers. Never had a controller with such horrid battery life.
i already have 2 play and change batteries for X1 that would probably work. I play at a desk most of the time, so i just use the controller wired %99 of the time.
I've never had an Xbox controller battery cover break on me, and I've been using batteries in my controller since the 360.