I got non-rechargeable AA batteries in my pack with wireless controller. Now the batteries have drained out. I want to know can I connect the wireless controller to Xbox 360 via USB cable?
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Details about USB Charging Cable Replacement Charger For Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Black 5H. I'm using a wireless controller with the charger cable attached. When I install the software and I look it up in the devices and hardware folder, it comes up as UNSPECIFIED and labeled 'Xbox 360 Wireless Controller via Play & Charge Kit.' About the hardware The USB receiver can handle up to 4 XBox 360 controllers. Any XBox 360 controller will work. The USB receiver works fine even when connected to a USB hub. The software used will also work with a wired controller. The USB cable of the Wireless Play and Charge kit is just a charger cable! The charger would not need wireless receiver if it was designed like PS3 controller. PS3 controller uses BlueTooth for wireless, but works with 3rd party software wired via USB port with charging cable. Would expect the same fanctionality from Microsoft.
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The Xbox 360 controller has got a power cable, but unfortunately it's a proprietary one.
You will need the cable from a Plug and Charge kit (pictured above) for 360 controllers in order to use the controller without batteries.
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You could get the 'Plug and Charge Kit', as mentioned by Jeeva, but really, with the cost of that, plus shipping, plus some rechargeable batteries, I wonder if it might not just be cheaper to buy a second, wired, controller.
At least then you could play two player games should you ever want to.
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