How are the wireless controllers powered? How long will they last?
The controllers are powered by 2 AA batteries or an optional rechargeable battery pack called the “Play & Charge Kit”. The quoted figures for battery life are 40 hours on AA cells and 30 hours on the Play & Charge kit. These figures are probably significantly affected by the vibration/rumble features of the controller. For this reason, Microsoft has allowed you to select how powerful or weak the vibration feedback is to raise or lower the battery consumption accordingly. Note that most games simply allow vibration to be turned on or off although some may support the variable levels. Joypad rear: You can also use the play and charge kit to recharge a wireless pad while the 360 is turned off, so long as the cable is attached when the console is switched off. If you attach the cable when the 360 is already off, charging won’t take place. Play and charge kit: There is also a Quick Charge Kit available that plugs into the mains and can charge either 1 or 2 batteries simultaneously quicker t
The controllers are powered by 2 AA batteries or an optional rechargeable battery pack called the “Play & Charge Kit”. The quoted figures for battery life are 40 hours on AA cells and 30 hours on the Play & Charge kit. These figures are probably significantly affected by the vibration/rumble features of the controller. For this reason, Microsoft has allowed you to select how powerful or weak the vibration feedback is to raise or lower the battery consumption accordingly. Note that most games simply allow vibration to be turned on or off although some may support the variable levels.
