Description
The Play and Charge Kit contains a rechargeable battery pack and a USB charging cable. Use of the charging cable does not affect the functionality of the controller, and may be used without interruption to game play. The Play & Charge cable also allows use of a wireless controller without a battery pack. When doing so, Microsoft recommends using a AA pack (empty) to avoid damage to the exposed battery compartment. When connected, the controller does not act as a wired controller, but continues to communicate with the console or receiver wirelessly; data is sent via USB to the host only to allow automatic syncing and to initiate charging and does not send controller input data. As a result, the cable need not be plugged into the console or computer the controller is being used with — any convenient powered USB port may be used. The Play and Charge Kit will also automatically sync the controller to a Wireless Gaming Receiver when both are plugged into a Windows computer.
The original Play & Charge Kit contains generic 2100 mAh AA (LR6) NiMH cells. Such cells are readily available in 4 packs up to 3000 mAh, with 2000-2600mAh batteries being common.
Alongside the release of the Xbox 360 S in June 2010 Microsoft started shipping an improved Play & Charge Kit using larger capacity batteries. Original Play & Charge Kits provided up to 25 hours of play, the improved version lasts 35 hours if charged using the Play & Charge Kit or 40 hours if using the Quick Charge Kit.
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