Will it charge rechargeable batteries?

Discus and support Will it charge rechargeable batteries? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; If you put regular rechargeable batteries in your controller and plug it into the console with a USB cable, does it charge them? I'm guessing the... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by SigmaTheDJ, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. SigmaTheDJ
    SigmaTheDJ Guest

    Will it charge rechargeable batteries?


    If you put regular rechargeable batteries in your controller and plug it into the console with a USB cable, does it charge them? I'm guessing the answer is "no", but there's no technical reason why it couldn't do it, so maybe it does. Has anyone here tested
    it?

    :)
     
    SigmaTheDJ, Apr 27, 2014
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  2. IceStorm III
    IceStorm III Guest
    chargers

    A micro USB cable will not charge rechargeable AA batteries. It should charge the battery pack from the P&C kit.



    Keep in mind it cannot safely charge rechargeable AA batteries. There's more than one chemical mix used to create AA rechargeable batteries. That's why the P&C kit packs use a different set of terminals inside the controller.
     
    IceStorm III, Apr 27, 2014
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  3. OCRyzen
    OCRyzen Guest
    Play and charge kit problem?

    I've Tried it IceStorm III & the Charge Light doesn't light up & it will damage your controller & Rechargeable Battery Pack, if you plug it into a PC USB port, as the Xbox360 uses rectified USB Proprietary Circuitry & adds different funtionality to the charge
    process...

    Never Charge your Standard NiMH Rechargeable 1.2V AA Batteries using the Play & Charge kit either..
     
    OCRyzen, Apr 27, 2014
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  4. GrowlingYapper
    GrowlingYapper Guest

    Will it charge rechargeable batteries?

    Just trying that now they were totally flat see what they are like in 10/15 minutes
     
    GrowlingYapper, Apr 28, 2014
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  5. Thumpah da Wolf
    Thumpah da Wolf Guest
    Hi there SigmaTheDJ, in regards to rechargeable batteries, no, the micro USB cord will not charge those. If you want to be able to do that, you need to have a play and charge kit. The way that system works, as soon as you plug in the USB cable, the wireless
    radios in the controller turn off and it becomes a fully wired controller. If it doesn't detect a play and charge kit, all it will do is turn off the wireless radios and pull the power from the USB cable. You can always charge them up on their charger and
    use them after, but sadly no, they won't charge. Hope this helps answer your question!
     
    Thumpah da Wolf, Apr 28, 2014
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  6. SigmaTheDJ
    SigmaTheDJ Guest
    Cheers fellas. I thought that would be the case, but it was worth asking.
     
    SigmaTheDJ, Oct 31, 2018
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  7. ArminatorX Win User

    Xbox one s controller charging.

    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.
  8. DangerousBard Win User

    the charging station is strange

    Hello gamer,

    This behavior can occur if one or more of the following conditions are true:

    . The battery has reached the charge limit.

    . There may be an issue with the charge cable.

    . There may be an issue with the battery.

    Things to try:

    1. Determine the part of the recharging system that may be causing the issue.

    Controller

    Try AA batteries or try a different Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack in the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to verify that there is nothing wrong with the controller. If the controller works with different batteries, the controller is not causing the issue.

    Charge cable

    Try a different Xbox 360 Play and Charge cable to charge the battery. If the battery charges correctly with a different charge cable, the original charge cable is faulty.

    Rechargeable battery

    a. Use a cotton swab and some alcohol to clean the four gold contacts on the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack and on the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.

    b. Try a different Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack with the charge cable. If the second battery charges correctly, the original battery is faulty.
  9. Deemushunter Win User

    Xbox one controller says it's connected but isn't working

    To resolve this issue, determine the faulty component and then replace that component:

    The Xbox One Wireless Controller

    To troubleshoot the wireless controller, try using AA batteries, or try a different Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack to verify that nothing is wrong with the controller. If the controller works with different batteries, it isn't causing the issue.

    The Xbox One Play & Charge cable

    To check whether the cable is the problem, try a different Play & Charge cable (or any standard USB to micro-USB cable) to charge the battery. If the battery charges correctly with a different cable, your charge cable is faulty.

    The rechargeable battery

    To troubleshoot the rechargeable battery, try the following:

    Use a cotton swab and some isopropyl alcohol to clean the four gold contacts on the Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack and on the Xbox One Wireless Controller. Then try to charge the battery again.

    Try a different Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack with the charge cable. If the second battery charges correctly, your original battery is faulty.
  10. Deemushunter Win User

    Play and charge issue.

    To resolve this issue, determine the faulty component and then replace that component:

    The Xbox One Wireless Controller

    To troubleshoot the wireless controller, try using AA batteries, or try a different Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack to verify that nothing is wrong with the controller. If the controller works with different batteries, it isn't causing the issue.

    The Xbox One Play & Charge cable

    To check whether the cable is the problem, try a different Play & Charge cable (or any standard USB to micro-USB cable) to charge the battery. If the battery charges correctly with a different cable, your charge cable is faulty.

    The rechargeable battery

    To troubleshoot the rechargeable battery, try the following:

    Use a cotton swab and some isopropyl alcohol to clean the four gold contacts on the Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack and on the Xbox One Wireless Controller. Then try to charge the battery again.

    Try a different Xbox One Rechargeable Battery Pack with the charge cable. If the second battery charges correctly, your original battery is faulty.
  11. DangerousBard Win User

    2 problems i been having lately. please help

    Regarding your first question you should check your NAT settings and make sure they are open

    Regarding the controller problem this occurs when:

    . The battery has reached the charge limit.

    . There may be an issue with the charge cable.

    . There may be an issue with the battery.

    Things to try:

    1. Determine the part of the recharging system that may be causing the issue.

    Controller

    Try AA batteries or try a different Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack in the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to verify that there is nothing wrong with the controller. If the controller works with different batteries, the controller is not causing the issue.

    Charge cable

    Try a different Xbox 360 Play and Charge cable to charge the battery. If the battery charges correctly with a different charge cable, the original charge cable is faulty.

    Rechargeable battery

    a. Use a cotton swab and some isopropyl alcohol to clean the four gold contacts on the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack and on the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.

    b. Try a different Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack with the charge cable. If the second battery charges correctly, the original battery is faulty.
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