How to recharge XBOX controller?

[dankogrg]

i got rechargeable batteries in it, but my x/s xbox controller still doesnt charge when i leave it charging via usb and then unplug it.
Can i recharge it only via AA battery charger?

[Supafly]

You can't charge them that way....looked up details as I don't remember the specifics as I don't own an Xbox controller but remember my brother talking about it ages ago

https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/xbox-controller-charger-guide/

[smokerob79]

it wont charge standard rechargeables

[Talby]

Which rechargeables? Just get another pair and you will always be on the ready.

I use eneloop AA rechargeables - they last *much* longer than the standard ones....

[dankogrg]

yea, i guess microsoft wants to shill out thier chargers too. so does steam.
only playstation has usb rechargeable controllers

[_I_]

xbox controllers do not use rechargeable batteries by default

you need the ms rechargeable kit, or an aftermarket battery with its charger


be sure to get the correct style
the orig non bt, and 2nd gen with micro are different from the x/s with share button and usb c

the battery cover is different, keys in different places


imho, use a usb battery bank to run the controller without its own batteries

[toad_004]

Originally posted by _I_:

xbox controllers do not use rechargeable batteries by default

Xbox Elite Controllers Series 2 do, in fact, use rechargeable batteries by default, and indeed, it's the only option.

If you're using an elite controller from before 11/4/2019 or the Xbox Peasant Controler, then no rechargeable for you.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Don't use AA batteries.
Buy a high MAH sealed battery pack with a recharge station. They usually ship with 2 battery packs.

AA rechargeable would only output maybe 1.3-1.4 volts instead of 1.5

[dankogrg]

duracell rechargeable batteries are fine enough

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Originally posted by dankogrg:

duracell rechargeable batteries are fine enough

No they are not. All AA rechargeables don't hold up like a recharge pack.
You will notice this when using them, that even a full charge of AA don't give that much plattime. A sealed pack that is around 2200-3000 Mah would fair much better.

Which Xbox controller is it exactly?

Overall, they won't recharge while in the controller.

[_I_]

most of the xbox controller rechargeable packs i have seen use nimh/nicd aaa cells
2x of those in series can be charged using only a resistor to limit charge current and overcharged to 2.5v/cell without hurting the them, they just drop back to 1.2v/cell at load

they need to put the charge controller in the pack and fit it in the slot for the 2x aa cells along with all the 2x cells and output connections and charge port


standard rechargeable aa cells would be better, but much less convenient

on mine i soldered in a lipo pack, and charge board and 3v buck board, so it uses the xbox usb port to charge it
it has about 10 hour play time between charges

[smokerob79]

why cant it just take a pair of 18650's......that would be so nice......