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ASTRO Warblade
01-29-2010, 12:41 PM
Hey all,

For you xbox wireless controller users, Dell has a deal on the InCharge charger pack with 2 rechargable batteries. See the slickdeals link here (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1835969).

I picked up one of these from woot.com a few months ago. It's been working great, and allows the controllers to still have the battery plugged in and still charge. The only problem with it is the two bright green LEDs on the front of the charger. I have this in my entertainment system/tv stand, and they're almost blinding. I ended up putting some electric tape over them. =P The other thing is it won't tell you when the batteries are low, but instead, it'll just drop out (after about 7 hours of play time). I recommend these if you're using wireless controllers and are still using AAs. =)

AllTimeMitch
01-29-2010, 03:13 PM
Looks good, although I still prefer the design of the Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit as it is slimmer.

TheGamerGuy
01-31-2010, 08:25 PM
I don't bother with wireless controllers, i go with good old wired ones! (I heard a rumor they dont make them anymore?!)

AllTimeMitch
02-01-2010, 05:16 AM
I don't bother with wireless controllers, i go with good old wired ones! (I heard a rumor they dont make them anymore?!)

Some shops don't stock them anymore as they as classed as "Faulted" because of the Mic Twitching Glitch. Although overall because there is no difference between the Wired and Wireless I prefer to add some weight and use Wireless.

LolXCoreZorz
02-01-2010, 08:55 AM
Speaking of rechargable batteries, what's the advantage of the pack for the mixamp?

Izzy
02-01-2010, 09:09 AM
one less cord i guess...

ASTRO Warblade
02-01-2010, 09:10 AM
Yeah, as Izzy said, one less cord to run to your MixAmp (which usually isn't a problem), but also you can use it on some things that don't have a USB jack (like a standard BluRay player, or if your receiver doesn't use one, but you want to watch a DVD/TV and use the optical/coaxil connection from it.

Izzy
02-01-2010, 09:14 AM
didnt think about that... good thing astro warblade knows his info.

LolXCoreZorz
02-01-2010, 09:45 AM
i suppose, but I have a lot of USB connections around my gaming area so I think I will be set on that aspect.