Rechargeable batteries

I bought these Varta Rechargeable batteries, they last ages and they come with a recharger, the batteries can be recharged up to 999 times.

The cable wont recharge standard rechargeable batteries but you just put the rechargeable batteries in the AA holder that comes with the controller

NO YOU CAN NOT (at least not rechargeable Mignon AA batteries)

The Xbox can't know if you have rechargeable AA batteries in it or disposable batteries.

If the controller started to charge non-rechargeable batteries, they might catch fire or explode in your hand.

Microsoft can't let that happen, as people would sue Microsoft to bankruptcy if a controller accidentally charged a non-rechargeable AA battery and it exploded in their hands, getting corrosive battery fluid in the wound and all over their clothes.

Therefore, the Xbox controller will NOT charge the normal, rechargeable AA batteries, as the console can't determine if it is a real rechargeable battery or not.

If you look into the battery compartment, you will see some small golden contacts between the bigger battery contacts. Those are the contacts to charge Play & Charge battery packs.

ONLY THESE CONTACTS will be able to charge the rechargeable battery packs from the Play & Charge kit.

I'm afraid not. The controller will not recharge standard rechargeable batteries whilst they are in the controller. See here for more information -

support.xbox.com/.../wireless-controller-rechargeable-batteries

nope, however you have multiple options that you can choose

batteries, but these must be recharged constantly

rechargeable battery pack with a charging stand, however you cannot play and charge

the best option is a rechargeable battery pack also with a USB recharging wire, this lets you play and recharge your battery at the same time furthermore you can play without the battery pack as long as the wire is plugged in witch is neat