Charge the Battery Pack
Charge your Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack before first use and whenever it is depleted.
To charge the battery pack using the charge cable:
- Press the tab on the top of the AA battery pack and pull down to detach it from the controller.
- Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the battery compartment on the controller and push in to lock.
Note
To avoid pinching your fingers when inserting, push only on the flat surface of the battery pack.
- Connect the charge cable to the charge port on the front of the controller.
Important
Do not connect the charge cable without a rechargeable battery pack or AA battery pack installed. This can damage the controller.
- Connect the charge cable to a controller port.
- Turn on your console.
When you turn on your console, the light on the charge cable will glow red as your battery pack charges. When the light switches to green, the battery pack is fully charged and the controller can be used wirelessly.
Note
- Do not touch charge cable or battery pack terminals with your fingers or allow metal parts to touch them. Doing so may damage them.
- Fully charging the battery can take up to six hours using the Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit.
- The battery may become warm during charging or use. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the battery.
- If the battery is unused for a long time, it may lose its charge. If this occurs, simply recharge the battery normally.
- Very depleted rechargeable battery packs can take up to 20 minutes to charge enough to power a controller for use with the Play and Charge Kit.
- Remove and store the rechargeable battery pack when not using the controller for a month or longer.
- At first, or after storage for a long period of time, it can take from three to five full charge cycles for the battery pack to achieve its full capacity.
- The battery has a limited life. The amount of play time will decrease as the battery pack ages or after many recharge cycles. The battery pack needs to be replaced when play time becomes too short or when it can no longer be charged.
Play While You Charge
You can continue to use your controller to play on your Xbox 360 console while it charges. While connected with the charge cable, your controller will continue to use wireless signals for gameplay. Do not use the charge cable without either a rechargeable battery pack or AA battery pack installed on your wireless controller.
Clean Your Battery Pack
If it is necessary to clean the battery contacts, use only a dry cloth. Water or chemicals can damage the contacts.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems, try the possible solutions provided below.
Charge Light Doesn't Glow
Make sure the battery pack is completely locked in to the controller battery compartment.
Note
Damaged battery packs will not charge and could harm your controller. Battery packs that have been crushed, immersed in liquids, or exposed to intense heat may be damaged beyonduse and should be disposed of in accordance with local laws.
Battery Pack Charges Slowly
It takes longer for the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack to charge when the controller is used to play games at the same time. Games that employ vibration feedback increasecharge time.
Very depleted rechargeable battery packs can take up to 20 minutes to charge enough to power a controller for use with the Play and Charge Kit.
Battery Pack Charge Depletes Quickly
The amount of play time will decrease as the battery pack ages or after many recharge cycles. The battery pack should be replaced when play time becomes unacceptably short or when itcan no longer be charged.