What kind of controller batteries are best?

[24thFrame (Nick)]

@Scottx2

Every play and charge kit I’ve used has had poor battery life after some usage which is why I moved away, I wish they lasted longer (for me). I actually prefer being able to swap batteries mid session, rather than going wired when the batteries run out.

This is a good point for me. My TV set-up, and the fact that I have a toddler, would prohibit me from having a cord stretching to the couch.

[Scottx2]

I already struggle having a wire from my controller to my headset, I don’t think I could handle another to my console!

[USNAGator91 (Ray)]

@24thFrame

…image794×445 43.1 KB As someone coming from a PS4 to a Series X, I was wondering what kind of battery set-up you all would recommend for my controllers? Should I go for an actual Play and Charge kit? Should I buy a set of rechargeable AAs? (I’ve heard good things about Eneloops? Is that the best brand?) Should I just buy Costco packs of disposable AAs? (probably not doing that) What do you use? What do you find has the best ratio of cost, lifespan per charge, and long-term lifespan?

I’ve had the my original Xbox Play and Charge kit batteries in my controllers since the Day One Xbox. I’ve since migrated the same batteries to my Elite I Controller and my X1X Scorpio edition controllers, and I’ve changed out the micro USB cable a couple of times, but the batteries have kept a good charge and work fine.

[Chyld989 (Tom)]

@24thFrame

This is a good point for me. My TV set-up, and the fact that I have a toddler, would prohibit me from having a cord stretching to the couch.

I don’t stretch a cord from the console to the couch because my girlfriend’s dog is a clumsy derp, but I’ve got a cord from my end table to the couch that I use to charge my phone as needed, so I just plug my controller in there as needed.

[anonymous]

@24thFrame

…image794×445 43.1 KB As someone coming from a PS4 to a Series X, I was wondering what kind of battery set-up you all would recommend for my controllers? Should I go for an actual Play and Charge kit? Should I buy a set of rechargeable AAs? (I’ve heard good things about Eneloops? Is that the best brand?) Should I just buy Costco packs of disposable AAs? (probably not doing that) What do you use? What do you find has the best ratio of cost, lifespan per charge, and long-term lifespan?

Any rechargeable batteries will do. I bought some at Costco a few years ago, and they seem to work pretty well

[LifeForms]

I have this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TS18AEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MganFbPWW8178

And some eneloops.

Works a charm, i wish u could charge rechargeable batteries while in the controller though as well.

[GamePositive (Eric Bezanson)]

I just use the Official play and charge kit. They don’t last forever though. Usually will get a solid 2 years out of them from my experience… They don’t completely for after two years it’s just the charge they hold noticeably decreases by then IMO.

Other than that I just buy a sleeve of Amazon basics batteries as they last quite a long time for the price.

One thing that was a godsend for me in terms of battery life was using external headphones that do not plug into the controller… That really drains the battery.

[The_Xboxer (Adam)]

Eneloop Pro. Nothing more to say.

[uberdave (Dave)]

I will add my voice to the chorus saying eneloops. I got some eneloops at the tail end of last gen and I am still using them.

[BlackRaven (Cameron)]

Eneloops are the way to go! You can get the set pretty cheap at Costco, they last a good while and you can always just swap between them and put the dead ones in the charging dock. Also you can use them for all sorts of devices obviously.

[Searsy82]

+1 for Eneloops

[digitalrelic]

Do we have any information on whether currently available charging docks will work with the new Series S controllers?

[xJavontax]

@digitalrelic

Do we have any information on whether currently available charging docks will work with the new Series S controllers?

Do they charge via micro usb or through a port on the battery compartment? I have a feeling the latter will

[digitalrelic]

@xJavontax

Do they charge via micro usb or through a port on the battery compartment? I have a feeling the latter will

I don’t currently have any charging docks, but I’m sick of swapping batteries on my current controllers and would like to use docks if possible. But I don’t want to buy charging docks only for them to be useless with Series X controllers. Any thoughts / recommendatoins?

[calmkiller (Derek)]

eneloops. I can’t like to them at work right now but I got a kit for $24 and they have been great. 4 batteries and 1 charger so I am only down for the time it takes to change out.

[JayAgostino]

@24thFrame

…image794×445 43.1 KB As someone coming from a PS4 to a Series X, I was wondering what kind of battery set-up you all would recommend for my controllers? Should I go for an actual Play and Charge kit? Should I buy a set of rechargeable AAs? (I’ve heard good things about Eneloops? Is that the best brand?) Should I just buy Costco packs of disposable AAs? (probably not doing that) What do you use? What do you find has the best ratio of cost, lifespan per charge, and long-term lifespan?

I use regular Energizer batteries. They work great, and overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend them. https://a.co/d/iA6Uyu1

Duracell’s batteries have become infamous for leaking. They went to crap after Berkshire Hathaway acquired them in November 2014.

[Astrakan]

I’ve got a PowerA charging dock and two battery packs. I have two controllers and keep a battery pack in each. One controller is always on the dock, and the other one is the one I use. Then I just swap out controllers whenever I run out of juice. Works perfectly for me. Battery life is good too.

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[BRiT]

I’ve always had great performance out of the official Microsoft Play-n-Charge kit. The downside is having to plug a cable in to recharge. I would love if they had an official charge cradle like third party products or their Elite V2 case offers.

[Zip]

@BRiT

I’ve always had great performance out of the official Microsoft Play-n-Charge kit. The downside is having to plug a cable in to recharge. I would love if they had an official charge cradle like third party products or their Elite V2 case offers.

I’ve always loved the ease of use that a dock offers, got an energizer rechargeable dock back for my Xbox one controllers and then got the Elite 2 and love the option to set it in the case or if needed plug it in while playing. Still not super thrilled that it’s not removable but it definitely is convenient.

[DARK-PARADISE]

Amazon Basics. I have 6 of them that I bought in 2013 for the 360 controllers. They’ve lost juice but they still give me about I’d say 8-10 hours a charge.