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How to Hardwire an Xbox Controller

The Xbox 360 broke new ground at its introduction with the use of wireless controllers. Although there is little debate about the convenience offered by wireless, the specter of continuously replacing batteries looms over the concept. Microsoft addresses this with the Play and Charge Kit, which directly wires the controller to the console via USB. Using this kit allows the battery pack to charge while never losing controller connection from a failed cell.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360 controller
Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit

Instructions

- 1
  Push the button on the top of the battery pack to detach it from the back of the Xbox 360's controller.
- 2
  Snap the rechargeable battery pack included with the Play and Charge Kit into the slot previously occupied by the old battery pack.
- 3
  Slip the rectangular charging port on the flared connector into the corresponding slot at the base of the rechargeable battery pack.
- 4
  Push the USB connector into an available USB port on the Xbox 360. The pack will charge while the console is on.

Xbox 360