How to charge xbox one controller with phone charger

Xbox one controllers have been facing a shortage for some time now, and to be on the safe side you need proper maintenance of your Xbox controller, or else you’ll end up buying a new one at a high price. So can you charge your Xbox One controller with no issue arising?

Yes, you can charge your Xbox One controller with a phone charger without any issue. You’ll need a micro USB for it to work, so if you’re an iPhone user you can’t use your charger, you’ll have to get an Android charger. 

Any micro USB phone charge will work well with your Xbox One controller, but its charging speed might vary based on the amps of the wire and the power outlet where you plug it. A fast-charging USB is the AXXY Thunderbolt 4 Cable.

If you plug it into a power outlet aside from a wall outlet, such as a PC or your laptop, the charging will be slow. The best power source is still the wall outlet. 

You should know that to use a micro USB you will need an adapter head. It’s this adapter head that will go into the wall outlet. However, if you’re using your laptop or PC you won’t need one. 

Alternative ways to charge an Xbox one controller

Apart from using a phone charger, these are other ways to charge your Xbox one controller — 

1. Microsoft Play N Charge Kit  

A way to charge your controller is to use the Play N Charge device which has immense power capacity. If you use it to charge your Xbox one controller, you can expect it to last for about 39 hours of intense use, and its charge time is only about four hours. 

1. Rechargeable Battery Pack  

This is similar to the Play N Charge kit above. It’s like a reservoir of power available anytime and anywhere you need it, and it’s compact. Each of the rechargeable batteries has a certain amount of energy it can reserve, and most take just a few hours to charge your controller and it will last for a long time. A good rechargeable battery to consider is the Tenergy Centura Low Self Discharge Battery. 

1. Batteries

This is the most common way of powering up your Xbox controller. To enjoy your controller to the fullest, make sure the batteries are good. AA batteries are one of the best batteries for Xbox controllers. They tend to last longer than other types. 

Using an Alkaline battery with the designation LR6 is also recommended by the manufacturer as it boosts the energy of the battery. Pkcell AA dry battery is a good one to use. 

How to make your Xbox Controller’s battery last longer

1. Power it off

When it is not in use, you should power it off. This is the easiest and best way to make your batteries last longer. To switch off your controller at any time — press and hold the “Xbox” button, then from the option that appears choose “turn off controller”. 

If you’re done with gaming for the day, just leave the Xbox controller alone for 15 mins, it will turn off automatically. 

1. Don’t connect the headset to the controller 

It is possible to connect the headset to the controller with an adapter, and models like Series X|S have an in-built 3.5mm jack. It looks convenient using this method, but your battery will drain faster. If you want your controller battery to last, you’ll have to plug the headset directly into the console.  

If that is not possible for you, then you will have to get a wireless headset. LucidSound LS15X Wireless Gaming Headset is a Budget-friendly headphone you can use. This will reduce the power consumption of your controller and you won’t worry about tangled wires again. However, you’ll have more devices to charge because wireless headphones have batteries and they need to be changed from time to time.  

1. Get a Play and Charge Kit

This device allows you to charge your controller for longer hours. You’ll be saving money on having to buy a disposable battery every time. Besides, it is manufactured by Microsoft, so it is compatible and very suitable for their controllers. 

This Play and Charge Kit includes a charging cable (with a USB-C connector) and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. 

The Play and Charge Kit battery pack contain around 1400 mAh of power and its charge time is around just four hours. It will charge your controller for around 30 hours (it could be lower if you’re using your headset)

A quick hack: To make your Play and Charge Kit battery pack have a longer life, you should only use about half of its power. Instead of using all the power of the battery pack, only use about 20-30% of it, then charge it. Also, don’t overcharge it because it will weaken the battery. 

1. Consider Using Rechargeable AA Batteries

You can upgrade to rechargeable AA batteries. This high-capacity nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries are reuseable like the Xbox Play and Charge Kit and you’ll get long hours of gameplay. 

Before you start using these batteries in your controller, you need to fully charge them the first time. Also, try not to let it fully discharge before you charge it. However, once in a month you can let it fully discharge before you charge it so areas that aren’t being discharged won’t have crystal formation. 

1. Temperature

The temperature of the space where you keep your Xbox can also have an effect on the battery. If the temperature is low, like sub-zero temperature, you shouldn’t expose your Xbox one controller to such temperature. Also, if you plan to store your controller for s long term, try to charge it to around 40% before safekeeping it. 

Conclusion

Microsoft developed this game with multiple charging functionalities so you can enjoy it to the fullest. If one mode of charging is unavailable, there is always another mode for you to try out. 

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