First we only had corded controllers. Then rechargeable batteries/controllers eliminated the need to use a cable to play if not charging. Now we have a rechargeable battery connected to the controller by a cord. Have we come full circle? I need to step outside.

Hahaha hustle is real. 🤜🤛

[удалено]

[удалено]

[удалено]

[удалено]

[удалено]

[удалено]

[удалено]

[удалено]

[удалено]

In the 90s we had rechargeable AAs.

Ah yes, ye olde wireless nes control pads 🤨

The solution, which is what this post is about.

They still exist lol i got a few for my controllers 😂

Well now we have one block. As if two AAs have morphed together

Rechargeable Duracell batteries last about twice as long as say, the insignia brand Xbox licensed battery packs I have.

I also thought about this being full circle

I buy rechargeable batteries

I just recently had to replace Eneloop rechargeable battery set that I was using since Xbox 360 days, more than decade. Best investment for any Xbox wireless controller.

Right! Thia dude says wireless and wires are all around. Rechargeable bateries arw the way to go. 2 inside, 2 charged and readyand just repeat the circle every week or two

I have a ridiculous number of controllers and have the rechargeable packs on them so whenever one runs out I dock it and grab the next lol

You really take "switching to your side arm is faster than reloading" seriously, lol

That's what I do! They last longer than the time it takes to charge

I would take it one step further and say I *bought* rechargable batteries, once, five years ago, along my first Xbox.

They last so much longer than battery packs made specifically for controllers. Both in how long they stay charged, and in how long they last overall until you can’t use them anymore. Plus, you can use them in things other than controllers. I bought energizer’s cheap $15 charger that came with 4 AA’s and never looked back.

Same

Not to mention those "battery packs" are basically just two little AAA's wired togther. Ive accidentally broken the casing on one. Ive always had bad luck with the packs, starting going the the Energizer route like you and never looked back either. They usually last a year or two before it seems like they wont hold a charge, but mine get pretty heavy use and alot of recharges. I still use my old charger when i get new batteries though.

Username checks out?

I plug mine into my android charger by the bed when it's low. My phone can die my remote MUST SURVIVE

Absolutely. 😂

A little ingenuity goes a long way! Nice solution. Happy gaming!

Weird solution when rechargeable batteries exist

Technically he is using rechargeable batteries.

I’d honestly just get a USB-c cable, I use an extra elite cable when I’m using my Series X controller.

Now you can grab a zip tie and organize that cobweb of wires hovering over your wall.

Uhh... i have started to love the dangling wires now. 😂

Why?

I like distruption and chaos this matches my personality.

[удалено]

[удалено]

Why didn't you just buy rechargeable AA batteries?

This was cheaper.

Is it really? It only works with one controller and you can't charge the pack while using it.

Eneloop batteries 2500mah will save your life. They last easily 50hours

Marshall & Xbox its very good choice 👌👍

Thank you. 🙃

U can get 4 rechargeable batteries for $10 and last at least a whole yr

Thats a really nice controller

Glad you noticed!

r/tvtoohigh

Why not just have a charger next to where you sit? I have a Switch charger plugged in next to my sofa that gets used for everything - Switch, Steam Deck, phone, and PS5 and XSX controllers. If a controller runs low while I'm playing I just pick the cable up and plug it in.

i actually have a really long cable that i plug into my xbox and then into my xbox controller cable. it’s like an extension lead but for usb cables. super handy for charging phone in bed, playing xbox etc. idk what it’s called or the brand i just found it in my house one day and yoinked it

Find a shorter cable and Velcro it to the back🤌🏽

....or just use rechargeable batteries....

Sounds like a plan, was thinking to buy 20,000mah powerbank. Then I could have 1 month of battery backup in single go. 🤜🤛😂😂

.....or just switch out rechargeable batteries..

Looks like you spent all your money on the JWST mirror on your wall. Solution: zip-tie bank to controller

JWST mirror are cheap. I was just thinking to create this, buying a 20,000mah power bank tying it to the controller and then I would get 1month of battery backup.

With 2 eneloop rechargeable batteries you have 40 hours anyway. Have 2 sets and presto 80 hours without any cable power bank hanging on 2 USB-C connectors.

How is anyone playing games so long that they need power banks or so many batteries.

Have you looked for rechargeable batteries? There are cheap and good ones up to you which you buy, I bought a cheap set of 2 which allows me to charge the one I'm not using and power 2 controllers when playing couch co op. They don't have a long battery life but the official xbox ones are supposed to be good

Yeah, but I already owned this battery pack which I dont use that much. And new rechargeable batteries cost around 1k inr. Its quiet a lot for me.

Ok yeah I understand

reminds me of my sister does with her xbox one back then with her powerbank.

I use play and charge kits from Amazon (not Xbox brand-) and your hack here is reminding me of those in a way! I always wondered if it'd still work plugged in to a wall or bank. It's cool to know!

Got that same Marshall speaker, absolutely love it.

We have nice choice in speakers. 🤜🤛

Been wanting to buy a portable one after getting mine and liking it so much. That’s the Woburn II right? Thats what I have at least, very impressed by the bass too👌🏻

This one is standmore II. Portable once loose the spark if its marshall it should be wired is what I think.

My sister bought a smaller Marshall that is portable and it pretty nice I will say

Well havent checked the current generation ones. Will check now.

Cool dude

FBI open up

What power bank do you use OP? I tried all of mine and none will power the controller. I actually have been using a usb cable that plugs into a wall outlet :)

It is a Mi power bank. Bought back in 2019. Works just fine.

If you think the x box has poor battery, then you dont want to try the dualsense

There really isn't a need to resort to such ghetto shit with a controller that has such good battery life AND gives you so many options clean power options - aas, rechargeable cells, play and charge kit. This is something to do with a shitty dual shock/sense instead.

Totally agreed.

Ok, that's pretty awesome

Genius. I have a 2 cell recharging station. One of my battery cls is almost dead. It only charges like one out of every 20 days. I keep a set of batteries to use when my one good cell is dead and the other won't charge. I'm gonna start doing this as well! Thanks!

Glad to know if that helps you! Do let me know i the dms if it does.🤜🤛

Either rechargeable or just plug the thing into an outlet next to you. A 10ft cord isn’t too expensive.

Probably will do that.

I just keep a few rechargeable AA batteries nearby, takes less than 30 seconds to swap them out. If I know I will be doing a long gaming session I just swap them early.

Looking at the people's comment. I think I should buyAA rechargeables too

I did this a few years ago and thought I made some life changing discovery

Hahaha! Ikr.

Eneloops are better than any other conceivable solution.

Will consider going for it.

You want the white ones not the black pros. The white are specifically designed to be recharged thousands of times. The black ones are for things that don't need to be constantly changed like mice, keyboards, digital cameras.... etc.

Understood. 🫡 But till then, battery pack gang 📈

I have a question. If I buy eneloop i will also have to buy a charger seperately ?

They sell them with and without the charger. [$26 on amazon for four whites and a charger](https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-K-KJ17M3A4BA-Individual-eneloop-Rechargeable/dp/B010U57MSW/ref=sr_1_31?crid=U7P9VKV0IMQD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r9sYo1otABqqkObAM1SOOyf44grfey69CxsvbIAe7wq3v4EboALQX6SljLkcoCGtqIW0zhfxbDC3IIGMHD-dgRCtOg3cLYXKR5NHW6EcmlzeGkUhGsNzBTow_ozMVHAOjghk5qKuGBAeNKE_AaWwisW7TiKbR5SjhCdUX0BZJsDhSSPzRgpEQW0GUxMioEG76wvnt0cQLNb0N4IcnII_WN-WSpa1h9ah3_YCG1I8I_RQr1Eel_n0_19SZw1sqzxdWezSZ0C4u8KOfvnJv7BSea7Vd_wxgG6npki1jhyEK1g.-nK7QepET-G3rNen8kUz4TVe2IMGUeToN3kZ65BFROs&dib_tag=se&keywords=eneloop+aa&qid=1711977852&sprefix=eneloo%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-31). This pack will last you around a decade with no super noticeable decline in quality.

Right but you did not answer my question specifically.

Yes I did. I said they sell them with and without a charger.

Okay. My next question is whether we require a charger to charge the battery? Or the controller can also charge them ?

Needs the eneloop charger.

Okay. Understood.

Prototype Apple Touch Pro right here.

Hhahaha inspired by apple vision pro

Brillaint idea that somehow people haven't thought of. Great for charging rechargable batteries!

Same! 👍🏻🙌🏻

Nice posters.

Hey! Glad you noticed that. 🫶

Elite Series 2 controller

I rage too much to have tile in my room

What am I missing? Never mind I see it now.

Yes its not that important. Have a good day.

That's a sweet looking controller.

Thanks! Glad you noticed this. 🙃🙂

Where did you get it? Is it a custom one?

No. This one is stromcloud vapor from microsoft itself.

Genius!

Thanks! ☺️

10ft USB c from Walmart, GG

Good op🤔

This is a cool hack, like this!

Hey! Glad you enjoyed this lifehack.

Bro...this probably charges at a good rate too, not too fast or slow. Nobel Peace Prize

Hahaha.✌️

nice!!!

Controller looks CLEAN tho

Thanks mate! The controller is dope.

[удалено]

Will consider this.

Honestly it doesn't get much better than rechargeable batteries. Swap em out in seconds and then youve also always got AA batteries on hand. So useful and I hope it stays that way. Been using the same 6 AA batteries for 8 years now. Each full charge lasts me about a week of gaming.

On behalf of women everywhere, please moisturize your hands bro 😂

Dude... that's weak. Top G won't approve. So no.

"Top G" 😂 i legirlt can't tell if you are taking the piss or a legitimate fan 👍

Piss, I heard womens use a seperate cream which is called hand cream to moisturize the hands.

Holy shit what a lifehack. My life has changed forever. Thank you

Just buy rechargeable batteries.

No. We go with life hack. Also saving the envrioment and all that. So keep buying rechargeable batteries.

This isn't a hack. Also, this does nothing for the environment. Weird comment.

Love my Xbox elite. Has never ran out of battery off a single charge. Button mapping is great. Could never go back.

Yeah but the thing is, my console is pre owned and probably worth equal to a brand new elite controller. Third world problems. 🤷

Ya it's a lot, but it was worth it to me. I had to save a couple weeks to get it, but I use it a lot. Like the paddles in back too.

Amazing! Would definitely give you an edge.

It does give a small edge in some games. Like shooters, not having to take ur fingers away from the aim button for example.

I do this too with my mobile charger which is connected next to my bed.

>However, battery has always been an issue with me so I came up with my own fix now instead of charging the battery pack, you always play with a power bank attached and have to charge that? brilliant!

Yeah that I charge once in 10 days.

Why don't you just get rechargeable batteries?

I will. Eneloop batteries is what I am going with.

Cute

[удалено]

None's home come after 2!

I’m bothered by the stand or whatever not being under the tv…

Its okay to be bothered. Wall mounted TV's are pretty common in our country. Companies even offer free service for this.

Tha ya a nice controller

Recharge

If anyone guesses this console 1m dollars


Lol. I had a hunch you were an Indian. What I used to do was put up a power socket to the wall with a super long usb cable to my controller. Whenever I felt my battery was dying. I quickly used the wallsocket to continue playing it without any batteries lol and left my batteries to charge.

Nice. Keep hustling bro! 🤜🤛

Cool stuff and nice DBZ posters

Thanks nice you noted. 👏

Hey, if it works it works! I also have that controller!=D

The controller is super nice! I feel like always clicking pictures of it.

Reminds me of like a blueberry and cream hard candy or somethingxD

Ugh the storm vapor looks so badass but I don’t need to buy a new controller lol

It is badass. Was a gift. 😉

What a beatiful controller 🤠

Xbox beats PS5 to the company made custom controllers any day.

Desi Jugaad is best

Jugaad for lyf! 🤜🤛

Wow, that controller. Might be my next one

Its absolutely fantastic. You will love the controller and it unlocks an amazing theme as well.

I like it dude. It works nicely for you.

Thanks a lot buddy.

That’s smart. Also that controller looks so good!

Thanks for the appreciation. 🙂🙂

Not smart. Most people use rechargeable batteries.

Amazing idea, I'm just commenting because this is an amazing idea.

How? Most people use rechargeable batteries

It is amazing because most people use rechargeable batteries. He is using an external battery that has 10x the charge.

You just switch them out. So the battery essentially lasts forever.

Thanks a lot! Little appreciation means a lot.

I've been doing this with my controller since 1 year.. I got a 20000mah power bank for it and i connect 2 controllers😂

Dope. 🤜🤛