Xbox 360 Black Play and Charge Kit
by Microsoft Software
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Product Summary
Brand: MicrosoftFormat: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2007-04-17
Platform: Xbox 360
Model: B4Y-00035
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Product features:
- Enables continuous gameplay
- More than 30 hours of play per charge
- Battery fuel gauge through the Xbox 360TM dashboard
- Includes NiMH rechargeable battery pack
Video Game Reviews of Xbox 360 Black Play and Charge Kit
Customer Review: Fantastic value for the money.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great little unit. A must have with the wireless controllers as far as I'm concerned. The ring of lights on the controller start spinning to alert you that the battery is getting low, plug this in and you can keep playing while the batteries are charging.
Battery life is surprisingly long, even when playing heavy 'rumble' games that are a big battery drain due to the vibration motors getting such a workout.
Contrary to what some other reviews have said, this WILL charge the battery when the Xbox is off. You simply need to plug the cord in while the Xbox is on, then turn it off. I do this all the time. Plug the cord in, and the red light shows it is charing the battery. Turn off the Xbox and go to sleep or just come back several hours later. (The red light at the controller end will go off when the system is off, but don't worry about that. It's still working) Turn on the unit and sure enough, light is green showing that charging is complete and looking at the dashboard shows a fully charged battery.
One reviewer stated that the Xbox fans will stay on if you turn the unit off with the cord plugged in. His conjecture was that it was draining the battery in the controller instead of charging it. Why would they possibly design it to do this?? (Not to mention they would surely say something about this odd behavior in the documentation!) No, the fans stay on if your Xbox is too warm when you turn it off... Much like the electric fans in many automobiles that will stay on for several minutes after turning off your car. In other words, it has nothing to do with the charge kit. It's simply your Xbox trying to extend it's lifespan by cooling itself down rather than letting all that excess heat hang around inside. If you ever hear the fan stay on after you turn off your Xbox, you don't have proper air circulation around the unit.
Another reviewer stated that it is necessary to pull on the cord to disconnect the controller. Maybe I have a newer version of the play and charge kit, but the end of the cord that plugs into the controller has a large base that makes it easy to remove. No cord pulling necessary.
The only negative aspect I can think of with this unit is that the cord doesn't have the breakaway like the standard corded controllers have. So if someone trips on the cable while it is charging, damage to your Xbox or the cable connections could result. (At least I'm assuming the corded 360 controllers have the breakaway like the original Xbox controllers had...)
Description of Xbox 360 Black Play and Charge Kit
Match the sleek black design of your Xbox 360 Elite console and recharge your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller while you play so you can kiss disposable batteries goodbye! Now available in black and complete with a charging cable and rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit is all you need to juice up your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller?even in the midst of battle.Xbox 360 Games
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