If you're tired of batteries, then this is a pretty great alternative. What's best about Microsoft's controller battery packs is that you don't have to charge the battery pack separately. Just install it into your controller, plug in the USB C, and you're ready to go. Works so far on Microsoft Xbox series controllers, and it does hold a good charge. The cable it comes with is also pretty high quality, as expected.

However, these battery packs do have a little competition when it comes to rechargeable batteries that can be swapped within less than a minute. Unlike those, this battery pack is reliant on being plugged in for charging, and is much less easier to swap in comparison to conventional rechargeable batteries.

The main upside of the official Microsoft battery pack, is that you can just plug in your controller and it will charge. It's more convenient, but less versatile. And at $25 just to convert your controller from battery dependent to charger dependent, it's a bit of a high sell.

I got this from here because the one I got straight from Microsoft website quit working after about a year. It wouldn't charge anymore and just wouldn't read a charge. So, I saw it on this site, and ordered same thing. So far it works but it does this random turn off controller while playing. I just turn controller back on and it works but a little annoying while playing games. Hope it continues to work or I am going to just use cable and give up on these batteries altogether. I just do not understand why Microsoft can't make them last. I don't know if I want to try 3 times a charm deal.

To me, the more problems, then there is something wrong with the products. So, I will give it a while before saying it is the right product. Since, the first one lasted around a year, then I assume this will too. Not meant to last long. You would think Microsoft would make their products better for their other products. If this does quit, then maybe I will just buy wired controller without separate cable use. I will see. You determine if it is worth it.

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I suggest you go to a physical store to buy it. Never buy it directly because it is cheap. Once you encounter any problems, the seller has many answers to your questions. I bought the xbox handle and the battery originally, using the data cable they gave me, but they asked you to replace other data cables, adapters and various accessories to try. The gamepad I bought didn't have a light when charging. They said it would take a week to test it, and one comment said that it had not been repaired for a week.

The previous version used to include a charging light on the cable but they have removed (probably to save money). It was useful.

There is a known bug in the charging chip, sometimes it gets confused on the state of your battery so that it will not accept a charge at all. If your battery does not charge, drain it completely until it won't even light up the controller. Remove the battery for 30 minutes. This should reset the chip. Put back in and charge.