bapenguin
04-05-2006, 05:29 AM
Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit
by Nicholas “bapenguin” Puleo
Platform: Xbox 360
MSRP: $29.99 (estimated)
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The quick charge kit for the XBox 360 is another battery charging accessory. The kit offers rapid charging of up to 2 NiMH Xbox 360 controller batteries. The charge kit plugs in via a standard AC power cord. This eliminates any wires coming out of your Xbox 360. It also includes one XBox 360 controller battery. The question though is, what need could you have for this when you already have a Play and Charge Kit ( http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360playchargekit/ )?
Charging times vary depending on how many batteries are being charged. The product specs claim the Quick Charge Kit will charge a single battery in under 2 hours. In my testing it charged a battery from completely dead to a full charge in 1 hour and 27 minutes. In comparison, it took around 3 hours and 25 minutes to fully charge my controller with the Play and Charge Kit while not in use. The product specs claim it can charge 2 batteries to a full charge in under 4 hours. In my testing this took around 3 hours and 40 minutes.
The Quick Charge Kit uses a lighting system to determine what it is doing. A red light indicates the kit is in "charging" mode and a green light indicates that batteries are "fully charged." Additionally, the Quick Charge Kit automatically powers down after each charge is complete.
While no official price has been set, Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com) lists the Quick Charge Kit at $29.99. In comparison, you can purchase a rechargeable AA battery kit from any electronics store for under $20. For a full 10 bucks more than the Play and Charge Kit you basically get the ability to charge more than one battery at once as well as the ability to charge your battery 60% faster. For play and charge kit owners most likely this accessory simply doesn’t make sense.
Bottom line is if you are looking to completely eliminate wires from your Xbox 360 setup, as well as gain quick charging capability for up to two controllers check out the Xbox 360 quick charge kit.
Score:
3 out of 5 Evil Eyes
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by Nicholas “bapenguin” Puleo
Platform: Xbox 360
MSRP: $29.99 (estimated)
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The quick charge kit for the XBox 360 is another battery charging accessory. The kit offers rapid charging of up to 2 NiMH Xbox 360 controller batteries. The charge kit plugs in via a standard AC power cord. This eliminates any wires coming out of your Xbox 360. It also includes one XBox 360 controller battery. The question though is, what need could you have for this when you already have a Play and Charge Kit ( http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360playchargekit/ )?
Charging times vary depending on how many batteries are being charged. The product specs claim the Quick Charge Kit will charge a single battery in under 2 hours. In my testing it charged a battery from completely dead to a full charge in 1 hour and 27 minutes. In comparison, it took around 3 hours and 25 minutes to fully charge my controller with the Play and Charge Kit while not in use. The product specs claim it can charge 2 batteries to a full charge in under 4 hours. In my testing this took around 3 hours and 40 minutes.
The Quick Charge Kit uses a lighting system to determine what it is doing. A red light indicates the kit is in "charging" mode and a green light indicates that batteries are "fully charged." Additionally, the Quick Charge Kit automatically powers down after each charge is complete.
While no official price has been set, Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com) lists the Quick Charge Kit at $29.99. In comparison, you can purchase a rechargeable AA battery kit from any electronics store for under $20. For a full 10 bucks more than the Play and Charge Kit you basically get the ability to charge more than one battery at once as well as the ability to charge your battery 60% faster. For play and charge kit owners most likely this accessory simply doesn’t make sense.
Bottom line is if you are looking to completely eliminate wires from your Xbox 360 setup, as well as gain quick charging capability for up to two controllers check out the Xbox 360 quick charge kit.
Score:
3 out of 5 Evil Eyes
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