Lowest price ever on Amazon according to the cameliser. Can't understand the cold votes?
johnwillowlfc to ArthurDent1
27 Dec 15#3
Same here I don't understand why its cold, i paid £17.99 for one of these as an xmas present this is a good price and worth it for anyone who doesn't own one of these already
DexMorgan to ArthurDent1
27 Dec 15#4
It's not hard to find for this price any time.
ArthurDent1
27 Dec 15#5
Where?
lisa4rob09
27 Dec 151#6
Currys same price.
ms2005
27 Dec 15#7
Agreed. It's Never this price.
DexMorgan
27 Dec 15#8
I've bought 3 of them at this price in the last 12 months.
But apparently it's never this price.
richje100
27 Dec 15#9
Is this the one where the lead sticks out at the back? So when u lay the controller down its resting on the flimsy plug? If so, worst design ever. They snap easily.
paramoreRyan to richje100
27 Dec 15#10
No, the official ones plug into the controller itself at the very top
Insider9
27 Dec 15#11
Nice find OP.
These are at £12 at CeX used but 2 year warranty. I'd think it should be fine but not sure if they hold charge after a while.
Anyone who's got one, would you say they deteriorate with time? Thanks
frakison to Insider9
28 Dec 15#12
This is my concern, the 360 one I had was crap, I can buy two sets of eneloops for this price, not worth the risk.
DannGo
28 Dec 15#13
Why is this such a good deal? £14.99 on Amazon...
mr-mixalot
28 Dec 15#14
I believe the same price at GAME instore
cracksmoker
28 Dec 15#15
A couple of issues to bear in mind if thinking about the Xbox One Play & Charge kit:
1) The battery is a measly 1400mAh. Average AA rechargeables are 1800-2000mAh and Pro series are 2500mAh. That makes a huge difference in the gaming time you'll get per charge, affecting not only the number of cycles you'll be running the battery through (and thus its lifespan) but additionally how much time will be spent used it whilst wired so it can charge. Which takes me to the next point:
2) There are huge issues with the USB connectors on these being flimsy, and the cable itself going bad within days or weeks of purchase. They spontaneously stop charging or cut out when using them wired. Check Amazon reviews.
I had a Play & Charge kit for my 360 but opted for Eneloop Pro AAs for my XB1 after doing my research.
chezybezy to cracksmoker
28 Dec 15#16
Which charger and kit did you go for?
Btw, great price op.
johnwillowlfc to cracksmoker
28 Dec 15#19
Got 2 of these official play and charge kits, last a good while off one charge, also never had a problem with the usb charger either
Njgallier
28 Dec 15#17
Had one of these for just over a year battery lasts ages and no issues. Much better than unofficial ones.
ibeshades
28 Dec 15#18
thanks o.p just bought two
cracksmoker
28 Dec 15#20
These + an Apple battery charger I already had (Apple batteries are rebranded Eneloop).
Pair it with this smart charger and you've got 2 sets with far better performance and can be used in any AA device for the same price as a single Play and Charge kit.
Masterantman
28 Dec 15#21
You can buy the venom play and charge kit with 2 rechargeable batteries for less than 15
blindboy1990
29 Dec 15#22
good price, as mentioned by others same price in currys, game is £18 online but don't know if different in-store. got one if these myself, just stick out on charge end of every night and no problems for me, also my dad and brother are both heavy players and after using multiple 'cheaper' alternatives, they couldn't recommend the official one more.
maryokane
31 Dec 15#23
maryokane
31 Dec 15#24
Are these safe to use in xbox one controller? Instructions saying rechargeable AA batteries not recommended :disappointed:
cracksmoker to maryokane
31 Dec 15#26
So the company which sells an overpriced, underpowered rechargeable NiMH battery pack recommends you do not use rechargeable NiMH AA batteries which are more powerful and provide better value for money?
Gee, I wonder why?
johnnyrocker
31 Dec 15#25
Just use rechargeable AA batteries...
ArthurDent1 to johnnyrocker
31 Dec 15#28
Good rechargeables may be better (and better value) but the advantage of this is the convenience - when my son's batteries are about to die he no longer charges through the house trying to find AA batteries with some charge in them (he usually ends up stealing them from the TV remote, which annoying when you want to change channels).
Instead he just calmly connects the controller to a USB cable. Or charges through the house looking for a working USB cable (he usually ends up stealing the one that's charging my phone - which is annoying when I go out and find my battery's dead).
maryokane
31 Dec 15#27
Very true what you are saying.
However I have had a battle with PlayStation recently which is why I have got my son an xbox one now. Just do not want to do anything which will invalidate any warranty.
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But apparently it's never this price.
These are at £12 at CeX used but 2 year warranty. I'd think it should be fine but not sure if they hold charge after a while.
Anyone who's got one, would you say they deteriorate with time? Thanks
1) The battery is a measly 1400mAh. Average AA rechargeables are 1800-2000mAh and Pro series are 2500mAh. That makes a huge difference in the gaming time you'll get per charge, affecting not only the number of cycles you'll be running the battery through (and thus its lifespan) but additionally how much time will be spent used it whilst wired so it can charge. Which takes me to the next point:
2) There are huge issues with the USB connectors on these being flimsy, and the cable itself going bad within days or weeks of purchase. They spontaneously stop charging or cut out when using them wired. Check Amazon reviews.
I had a Play & Charge kit for my 360 but opted for Eneloop Pro AAs for my XB1 after doing my research.
Btw, great price op.
Pair it with this smart charger and you've got 2 sets with far better performance and can be used in any AA device for the same price as a single Play and Charge kit.
Gee, I wonder why?
Instead he just calmly connects the controller to a USB cable. Or charges through the house looking for a working USB cable (he usually ends up stealing the one that's charging my phone - which is annoying when I go out and find my battery's dead).
However I have had a battle with PlayStation recently which is why I have got my son an xbox one now. Just do not want to do anything which will invalidate any warranty.