Rechargeable AA batteries in wireless controller?

For those of you that use them, would you recommend them?

Yes, they're the best deal

Instead of taking a weak little battery pack you go buy some batteries that are rated 2500 or higher and get the most bang for your buck

The battery packs are a waste

I agree with Jasonguy. I have multiple pairs of the Energizer batteries with a 2500+ mAh rating and I can go hours upon hours on a single charge. (approx 20-30hr's +) I used to have the "play and charge" kit but after a couple of months, the battery pack failed to hold a charge.

Not only that, if you dont play a lot, you can use the batteries in other devices as well. Those are the most awesome batteries ever IMHO.

I agree with Jasonguy. I have multiple pairs of the Energizer batteries with a 2500+ mAh rating and I can go hours upon hours on a single charge. (approx 20-30hr's +) I used to have the "play and charge" kit but after a couple of months, the battery pack failed to hold a charge.

Not only that, if you dont play a lot, you can use the batteries in other devices as well. Those are the most awesome batteries ever IMHO.

glesniak

Those "plug n charge" kits are bogus...I've gone thru 3 battery paks cause they won't hold a charge. I'll definately consider "rechargeables" in the near future.

Those "plug n charge" kits are bogus...I've gone thru 3 battery paks cause they won't hold a charge. I'll definately consider "rechargeables" in the near future.badlalo59

I beg to differ

I have been using the same play and charge kit with the same battery pack for 2 years - gaming a lot - and it still works fine. I charge it fully until the light goes green, then don't plug the cable in again until the battery dies and the controller disconnects.

I have the reacharging stand & 3 rechargeable batteries. The stand cost me $10 & it was $2 for each battery & they hold charge for a pretty long time, but it doesn't matter as I always have 2 fully charged batteries on the stand.

[QUOTE="badlalo59"]Those "plug n charge" kits are bogus...I've gone thru 3 battery paks cause they won't hold a charge. I'll definately consider "rechargeables" in the near future.Avenger1324

I beg to differ

I have been using the same play and charge kit with the same battery pack for 2 years - gaming a lot - and it still works fine. I charge it fully until the light goes green, then don't plug the cable in again until the battery dies and the controller disconnects.

Thats the correct way of treating rechargable batteries. And those battery packs are just rechargable AA:s in a plastic casing with a usb charge-cable. Looks like people have the packs plugged in all the time which overcharges them which leads to less and less performance until they are completely dead.

Something to consider is that batteries with more perfomance are heavier, I have two sets of 1800mHa that I swap around (also have 2500mha but those are noticeably heavier).

Something to consider is that batteries with more perfomance are heavier, I have two sets of 1800mHa that I swap around (also have 2500mha but those are noticeably heavier).

jelloblimp

[QUOTE="badlalo59"]Those "plug n charge" kits are bogus...I've gone thru 3 battery paks cause they won't hold a charge. I'll definately consider "rechargeables" in the near future.Avenger1324

I beg to differ

I have been using the same play and charge kit with the same battery pack for 2 years - gaming a lot - and it still works fine. I charge it fully until the light goes green, then don't plug the cable in again until the battery dies and the controller disconnects.

Sorry Avenger1324 but like they say in baseball, "three strikes an your out!"

[QUOTE="Avenger1324"]

[QUOTE="badlalo59"]Those "plug n charge" kits are bogus...I've gone thru 3 battery paks cause they won't hold a charge. I'll definately consider "rechargeables" in the near future.jelloblimp

I beg to differ

I have been using the same play and charge kit with the same battery pack for 2 years - gaming a lot - and it still works fine. I charge it fully until the light goes green, then don't plug the cable in again until the battery dies and the controller disconnects.

Thats the correct way of treating rechargable batteries. And those battery packs are just rechargable AA:s in a plastic casing with a usb charge-cable. Looks like people have the packs plugged in all the time which overcharges them which leads to less and less performance until they are completely dead.

Something to consider is that batteries with more perfomance are heavier, I have two sets of 1800mHa that I swap around (also have 2500mha but those are noticeably heavier).

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