Xbox and rechargeable batteries

happyhero

Hi Got a Xbox for Xmas and just wondered why does it say that you cant use ordinary rechargeables in the controllers and that you should buy their rechargable packs?

I have quite a few quality rechargable batteries and don't really want to get another charger for another system, it would be much tidier and easier for me to use my existing Uniross rechargables. Uniross are one of the best and I have a Uniross charger to go with them, so it is all quality stuff I am using.

What possible reason would there be why you cannot use them, after all the Xbox rechargable packs will just have 2 rechargeable AA batteries in them anyway, and I cannot help wondering if the batteries in the packs will even be as good a quality of battery as the the individual Uniross batteries I have.

I would be interested in any guidance or help with this please, I have looked on the net and see others using ordinary rechargeables but not much is said on the subject really.

da1seggy

Firstly, I presume you're talking about the Xbox 360.

I can only assume that they just want you to spend money on the play & charge kit.

I've got two controllers, one uses the Xbox 360 rechargable battery pack with the play & charge unit, the other controller uses standard rechargable batteries. If you've got some already, use them as they are fine.

KALASNO

I use Uniross rechargeables, I have the charge and play kit but it doesnt last as long as my old faithfuls.