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CAGiversary!
sups guys???

just wondering, how many of you use normal/quick charge aa (15 min) nimhs?????

would you recommend the ms quickcharges or normal rechargeable aa's????
 
thanks, i was thinking about just buying normal rechargeables. i think in the long run they will do better. i just needed some back up my decision. thanks again.
 
I use nimh AA in my 360 controllers. I got a pack of 20 awhile back and when the run out of juice I just get some new AA I keep in my "Charged" pile. And pop the used ones in the charger. Simple
 
yeah, i was thinking since being a CAG the ms rechargeables are a little too pricey and you can only use them for the controllers whereas the aa's you can use them in digi cams and so on.

thanks man, i appreciate it.

oh, can i ask where you got your aa's and how much did you pay.

i saw a best buy generic brand for $35.99. its a quick charge (15min) with 4 aa (2200mah)
 
I use a 4-pack of normal rechargables. The charge lasts forever so you have plenty of time to recharge the second pair so they're ready to go.
 
get at least 2000 nimh rechargeable batteries. Man my 2500 NiMH Energizer and Tenergy Batteries last really long, probably just over 15 hours on each charge. But you need a decent charger as well (mine was about $25 with a 4 pack of batteries). It also depends on what games you play (Project Gotham Racing 3 doesn't have too much rumbling going on). Forget play and charge kits, you could use the rechargeable batteries for other items as well.
 
You should go with the play and charge. Ive been using 2650 duracells in my controller and they seem to die really quick. the play and charge though is perfect. You basically dont have to worry about batteries at all. Sure the rechargeables are good cause you can use them for stuff, but if you are getting them for your controller you probably wont use them for anything else. Its just a pain in the ass to have to take out the batteries, plug in the charger, wait for them to charge. Imagine playing for awhile, noticing a low battery, basically plugging your controller in (the same way you have since the beginning of time), and it charges, while you play.
 
My first recommendation would be getting a wired pad. That's what I did. Slighlty lighter and less bulky, and no battery issues at all. After that, I'd get the quick charge kit.

Regular NiMH batteries work, but I was switching them at least every other day, and their discharge profile means the 360 dosen't know when they're going to die very well (not that it matters too much since it auto-pauses).

Presumably Microsoft's own batteries are more acurate for how much power they have left.

Also remember to COMPLETELY discharge Microsoft or regular NiMH batteries to help them last longer. They have a memory effect, so like to be completely discharged before getting charged.
 
[quote name='Wolfpup']Also remember to COMPLETELY discharge Microsoft or regular NiMH batteries to help them last longer. They have a memory effect, so like to be completely discharged before getting charged.[/quote]
I was under the impression that only NiCD batteries had the memory issue and the NiMH were fine.

Any other opinions on AA batteries versus play and charge etc?
 
i got my aa's today. i got 8 all in all. i think they are better cause i keep four charged and four in my controllers. (i just keep two of them out unless i have company) i like em and i think they are better than getting ms rechargeables because they are more versatile in the end.

oh, and nimh's don't have that memory problem. you can recharge them regardless if they are full or empty.

thanks all. i think this thread is going to shed some light on the better value

ms rechargeables or aa nimh rechargeables

for me its

aa nimh rechargeables +1
 
I think I'll go with the AA NiMH as well, that way I can use them with my Wiimotes. I can mention Wiimotes on the 360 board right?
 
[quote name='Tom Ato']I was under the impression that only NiCD batteries had the memory issue and the NiMH were fine.[/QUOTE]

Nope. NiCD and NiMH have almost exactly the same characteristics. Supposedly NiMH doesn't have as bad of a memory effect, but it's definitely there. Luckily IMO it's actually more convenient to only switch it out when it dies, versus having to keep the battery topped off like with lithium (ala the Playstation 3).

NiMH is supposed to be a LOT better for the environment though, so I'm glad most stuff has switched to it (it's got more power in the same amount of space as NiCD too).
 
[quote name='ummmmmm......']
oh, and nimh's don't have that memory problem. you can recharge them regardless if they are full or empty.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, NiMH have exactly the same type of memory effect as NiCD. It's supposedly not as bad, but you really want to run them down completely every time, just like NiCD.

And personally I'm guessing the Microsoft battery packs (which are I think $12ish plus the charger?) would be a LOT less annoying if you use your 360 a lot. With regular NiMHs you're going to be swapping them at least every other day if you're a hardcore gamer. (Which is one of the several reasons I vastly prefer the wired pad).
 
I use the NiMH batteries 2500ma and I can't complain. In the last 3 years of using NiMH batteries I have only had 2 AA batteries go bad out of about 20. If they have memory problems I have yet to see it.
 
I have rechargeable Duracell NiMH 2050 mAh. I love them. My charger is ajustable. It can switch from charging AAA to AA. I always keep 4 in the charger. 2 in the 360 controller, 2 in Wii Remote, 2 in Digital Camera. Takes 20-30 minutes to recharge. I'll never go back to regular AAA. I would never buy the 360 play and charge. It's too limited for $20, the charge kit cost me $35. It's a way better value. The recharges also last a long time. I bought them in Nov 05 when the 360 launched. I haven't had to buy any replacements.
 
Something I always wondered, could you use the Play n Charge with rechargable batteries?

Doesn't affect me now that I have a battery pack.
 
As far as I know, it's not the batteries that are "quick charge," it's the chargers. And in my experience, quick chargers reduce the lifespan of rechargeable batteries by as much as 50%. This may not be a big deal to you, as decent rechargeables can handle 4-5 years of regular usage, and a 2-3 year lifespan may be fine for you if you want the convenience of qucik charging.
 
They always say you can charge batteries (referring to NiCD or NIMH) fast, completely, or safely, and no charger can do more than two of those three.
 
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