Problem with Plug and Play?

Azriel · 03-29-2008, 12:08 PM

A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a USB Plug and Play Charger Kit. Upon receiving it, I inserted the battery pack and got 10 mins in before it died (ok, so the pack wasn't charged), simple solution, plug the cable in. So plugged the cable into the controller and the USB end into the 360.

10 mins later, the light changed from red to green (indicating it was fully charged), so I removed the cable and went back to wireless (though I did think the short charging time was a little bizarre), sure as anything, 10 mins in, the controller died. I then charged it for 4 hours, got 30 mins in and the controller died again - so contacted the seller and got a replacement pack and cable.

Received this last night and charged the pack as soon as I took it out of the pack, it was done in 2 mins, I got 30 mins into a game and pack was already down to 50%, I charged it again, it charged for 10 mins then turned green. This time I got 2 hours out of it and when I checked the guide button, the battery was down to 1 bar.

At 1 bar after 2 hours, there is no way this thing could last another 16 hours (it is rated at 18 hours max game play when charged). So charged it, it charged for 40 mins then turned green. I haven't tried it again today, but doubt it will last much longer then 3 hours.

What I want to know is, why is my kit taking 40 mins max when it is supposed to take 3 hours+ and why is it lasting 2 hours when it is rated for 18 hours?

n2oboost1 · 03-29-2008, 06:15 PM

I had the same problem when I first bought mine. I cleaned off the contacts and it's worked fine ever since.

Azriel · 03-29-2008, 06:38 PM

Cleaned off the contacts? You mean the little metal connectors inside the pack? Thats it? O.O

omeletduefromag · 03-29-2008, 09:07 PM

dude who cares if it goes down to 50% just play it till it dies. you have to "teach" the battery its limits by letting it die each time you charge it. it will get a bigger capacity everytime. dont just charge it at 50% because ur afraid its gunna die. just wait till it dies and then plug it in and play.

second question. did you get the microsoft brand ones? and did you try a different controller?

Azriel · 03-29-2008, 10:32 PM

It doesn't say Microsoft on the packaging, but if you are referring to Games own brand, then no, this isn't. And I do not have a second controller currently to test it on, although I do see what you are saying in your main point - the capacity appeared to increase slightly with each full recharge - still pretty bad though.

Am considering getting a Quick Charge Kit, as that would give me a third battery, plus I have heard they are better for being able to charge two packs, plug into the mains and being quicker.