bit-tech Shopping: Microsoft Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: Genuine Microsoft, Long and well constructed

Weaknesses: none

Summary: This was purchased in conjunction with a Quick Charge kit so that I had (2) rechargeable batteries for the pair of wireless controllers. The price was VERY right, ( this charging cord worked out to about $3.00) when you consider the cost of JUST a battery. It comes in very handy to continue gameplay if a battery shows signs of discharge. The cord is a little over 9 feet long, and has ferrite noise suppressors on each end.The cord diameter is fairly stout. I will definitely buy again when I need another battery for an additional controller.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1

Strengths: Battery Life

Weaknesses: Cord Length

Summary: I love this accessory, mainly the battery pack, but the charger is only a couple bucks more so I got this model for when I travel. Battery Life is around 20 hours, but I wish the cord was a little bit longer for the play and charge option.

Rating: 10

Time with product:

Strengths: Rechargeable Battery and USB charging wire

Weaknesses: none

Summary: This item removes the hassle of changing batteries with your 360 controller. Like the name states, you can plug it into your 360 or your computer via USB and play games while it charges. It does not have to be plugged into to play, so it still is a wireless controller. overall, great.

Rating: 8

Time with product:

Strengths: It includes a battery pack and charger that converts the controller to wired and charges it.

Weaknesses: A somewhat complex method is required to charge the battery with the 360 off. Once you learn it though, its easy.

Summary: This is a good add-on for wireless controller owners. I using regular AA batteries and they died quickly and cost a lot more than just buying this (which I got a great deal at $10 each).It includes a battery pack and the charging adapter. The convenience of this over the Quickcharge Kit is that if your battery dies in the middle of gaming you can plug it in right away and continue playing while its charging. That is why I recommend two of these and two of the Quickcharge kit if you have 4 wireless controllers.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2

Strengths: battery life

Weaknesses: cord length

Summary: I bought an additional one of these to sell with my Xbox 360 Premium when I upgraded to the Elite model. Its an amazing little battery pack and charger. I think the best thing is the way the battery weight seems to balance the weight of the controller in your hand. I really don't like playing with regular batteries anymore because the controller just doesn't feel right. Plus the battery life is ridiculous. They last well over 20 hours of game play.