Use Your Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit

Charge the Battery Pack

Use the Xbox 360™ Play & Charge Kit only with the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. Charge your Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack (included with the play & charge kit) before first use and whenever it is depleted.

To charge the battery pack using the charge cable (included with the play & charge kit):

1. Press the tab on the top of the controller's AA battery pack and pull down to detach it from the controller.
2. Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the battery compartment on the controller and push it in to lock.

   Note

   To avoid pinching your fingers when inserting, push only on the flat surface of the battery pack.

3. 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.

4. Connect the charge cable to a controller port.
5. 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.

Notes

• 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 play & 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 & 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.

If you encounter problems with your kit, see Troubleshoot Your Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit.