Cheapest I've seen this is the latest version which has the same functions as the controller that comes with the Xbox One S console don't forget 1% Quidco too.
Experience the enhanced comfort & feel of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, with a sleek, streamlined design & textured grip. Enjoy custom button mapping & up to twice the wireless range. Plug in a compatible headset with the 3.5mm stereo headset jack. And with Bluetooth® technology, play your favourite games on Windows 10 PCs & tablets.
Up to twice the wireless range of previous controllers (compared with previous controllers, using the xbox one s console).
Includes Bluetooth technology for gaming on windows 10 pcs and tablets (operating system updates may be required. Go to xbox. Com/xboxone/controller-os for more information).
Compatible with xbox one play and charge kit, xbox one chat headset, and xbox one stereo headset.
Remap buttons through the xbox accessories app available on xbox one and windows 10.
Batteries required: 2 x AA (included).
Top comments
djames108
11 Nov 1611#7
no they don't.....
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
vulcanproject to yomanation
11 Nov 164#4
I can understand this would be good in certain situations. But I can't understand why virtually everybody doesn't only deal with rechargeable AA batteries in this day and age anyway.
All comments (48)
sparx1981
11 Nov 161#1
Might be needing one of these soon
tii
11 Nov 162#2
Liking this deal, liking it a lot
yomanation
11 Nov 16#3
Would be perfect if it was rechargeable instead of needing batteries.
vulcanproject to yomanation
11 Nov 164#4
I can understand this would be good in certain situations. But I can't understand why virtually everybody doesn't only deal with rechargeable AA batteries in this day and age anyway.
djames108 to yomanation
11 Nov 16#6
if it was rechargeable it would still use a battery.......just use rechargeables or get a battery pack with charging dock, surely they do them for this?
yomanation
11 Nov 161#5
Erm, it's in this day and age that every device comes with its own battery rather than requiring removing/inserting batteries. Rechargeable AAs re a 90's thing.
djames108
11 Nov 1611#7
no they don't.....
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
merrycherry
11 Nov 16#8
And if it died halfway through a game?
FoxForce5
11 Nov 162#9
I just got an xbox one yesterday, already got a ps4.
It's fair to say I was gobsmacked when I saw two AA duracells in the box!
Let's face it, everyone is gonna buy a plug & charge kit, & a lot of those will get the vastly overpriced one from MS, so they're just offsetting some of the console cost. Pretty cheeky when sony include it if you ask me.
As for the 'you can just change batteries' argument, I don't get that, just leave it plugged in overnight & if you must do a 12 hour session or something then leave it plugged in. Buying a 10 foot microusb cable is far cheaper than buying a play & charge kit or rechargeable batteries & a recharger.
On the plus side the controller does feel nice & plays well, plus Forza Horizon 3 is ace.
shapalando to FoxForce5
11 Nov 161#11
i prefer batteries as I don't like to see cables.
djames108 to FoxForce5
11 Nov 161#13
lets face, most sensible people already have rechargeable batteries and a charger thus making it either free or a few quid for some extra batteries. Plus after charging overnight for a few months or a year that battery pack isn't going to last half as long.
JoeSpur to FoxForce5
12 Nov 16#36
As someone who bought both the original (and official) play-n-charge and quick charge kits for Xbox360 I would say removable batteries are a definite plus point and supporting regular or rechargeable AA batteries is the best thing ever! If I'm comparing Xbox pads to PS pads this is one of the things that tips the scales in Xbox's favour. I can't stress how badly it sucks having to charge a wireless pad with a cable, especially mid gaming session. As others have stated you can have a bunch of batteries charged and ready to go, swapping them out whenever necessary, and for the price of the official battery pack you can stockpile a supply that will last the lifetime of the console.
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Opening post
Cheapest I've seen this is the latest version which has the same functions as the controller that comes with the Xbox One S console don't forget 1% Quidco too.
Experience the enhanced comfort & feel of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, with a sleek, streamlined design & textured grip. Enjoy custom button mapping & up to twice the wireless range. Plug in a compatible headset with the 3.5mm stereo headset jack. And with Bluetooth® technology, play your favourite games on Windows 10 PCs & tablets.
Up to twice the wireless range of previous controllers (compared with previous controllers, using the xbox one s console).
Includes Bluetooth technology for gaming on windows 10 pcs and tablets (operating system updates may be required. Go to xbox. Com/xboxone/controller-os for more information).
Compatible with xbox one play and charge kit, xbox one chat headset, and xbox one stereo headset.
Remap buttons through the xbox accessories app available on xbox one and windows 10.
Batteries required: 2 x AA (included).
Top comments
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
All comments (48)
if it was rechargeable it would still use a battery.......just use rechargeables or get a battery pack with charging dock, surely they do them for this?
I any many others prefer batteries as you can use rechargeables, then you can spares charged up for an instant swap instead of having to plug in or not use if out and about.
Plus if your battery in said device becomes rubbish and only lasts a few minutes your device is useless instead of just getting new batteries for a couple of £
It's fair to say I was gobsmacked when I saw two AA duracells in the box!
Let's face it, everyone is gonna buy a plug & charge kit, & a lot of those will get the vastly overpriced one from MS, so they're just offsetting some of the console cost. Pretty cheeky when sony include it if you ask me.
As for the 'you can just change batteries' argument, I don't get that, just leave it plugged in overnight & if you must do a 12 hour session or something then leave it plugged in. Buying a 10 foot microusb cable is far cheaper than buying a play & charge kit or rechargeable batteries & a recharger.
On the plus side the controller does feel nice & plays well, plus Forza Horizon 3 is ace.