Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Recharge while you play Don't miss a thing! Recharge while you play or when your Xbox 360 is in standby mode.
• Know your battery levelYou'll always know your battery levethe battery fuel gauge is shown on the Xbox 360 dashboard.
• 25 hours of gameplay per chargeGo at it all night long. The rechargeable battery pack provides over 25 hours of gameplay per charge.
• Battery pack needs to be left plugged in to the unit and not used for 5 to 6 hours when the Play & Charge Kit is used for the first time.
• The Battery Pack will continue to build up the lifespan the more the pack is charged.

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000B6MLS2
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (181 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,264 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #14 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Batteries & Chargers > Chargers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Match the sleek black design of your Xbox 360 Elite console and recharge your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller while you play so you can kiss disposable batteries goodbye! Now available in black and complete with a charging cable and rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit is all you need to juice up your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller-even in the midst of battle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

172 of 183 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not true...., November 30, 2005

By 

B. Jones - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit (Video Game)

You DO NOT have to have the Xbox 360 powered up to charge your controller. Simply plug the cable in while the console is on, and then shut down the machine. It will charge using a trickle charge concept. However, you MUST connect the cable to the console before powering down the system.

123 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product: bad reviews are from misinformed people., March 14, 2006

By 

S. Chowdhuri "IT professional" (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit (Video Game)

Simply put, this is an excellent product.
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Those who put up bad reviews don't know anything about the product.


Myth #1: You can only play while charging.
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This is WRONG. Once charged, you can play wirelessly.



Myth #2: Your Xbox360 has to be on, to charge it.
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This is WRONG. Connect your controller via charge kit, turn off the console using the console's on/off button (NOT the controller's off feature). Your charge kit should have a red light while charging, green when done. If it doesn't, go exchange it, or try reconnecting it.


Myth #3: You need to connect to an Xbox360 to charge it.
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This is WRONG. This isn't the only way. You can also charge via any USB port, such as your PC or laptop USB port that provides some power.


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48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential component and does NOT require the Xbox 360 to be on to recharge, November 26, 2005

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Xbox User - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit (Video Game)

This component is essential for the Xbox 360 to save on batteries.

However, you do not need to keep the Xbox 360 on while it is recharging. Simply plug your charger into the controller and into the Xbox 360 while the Xbox is on, and then turn it off.

Microsoft's directions can be found here:

Charge the battery pack
Charge your Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack before the first use and when it is depleted.
To charge the battery pack using the charge cable
1. Press the tab on the top of the AA battery pack and pull down to detach it from the controller.
2. Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the battery compartment on the controller and push in to lock.
Note To avoid pinching your fingers when you insert the battery pack, push only on the flat surface of the battery pack.
3. Turn on the Xbox 360 console.
Note If you try the below steps without turning the console on, the battery pack will not charge.
4. Connect the charge cable to the charge port on the front of the controller.
Important Do not connect the charge cable without a rechargeable battery pack or AA battery pack installed. This can damage the controller.
5. Connect the charge cable to a controller port.
6. You can now leave the console on or turn it off. In both instances, the light on the charge cable will glow red to indicate the battery is charging. When the light switches to green or off, the battery pack is fully charged.


Enjoy!