Xbox One Controller for PC

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Prawnapple

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Get rechargeable AA's.
Get the XBox One S controller as it uses BT instead, making it more compatible with other devices.

I bought this specific one when it was the same price as the one in your link.

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Prawnapple said:
Hiya,
I'm looking for a good Xbox One Controller for PC and I am looking at this: https://www.takealot.com/xbox-one-branded-wireless-controller-blue-xbox-one/PLID42533616 and then this to connect it to my PC: https://www.takealot.com/wireless-gaming-receiver-for-windows-pc-xbox-360/PLID49263896

However, I have no idea what backup batteries or charger kit to buy? Should I go rechargeable AA's or is there some battery pack backup kit thing I can get instead?
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Get rechargeable AA batteries. I use my xbox one controller hooked up to this http://takealot.com/og/v1/PLID43669295 on my pc.
 
Prawnapple said:
Hiya,
I'm looking for a good Xbox One Controller for PC and I am looking at this: https://www.takealot.com/xbox-one-branded-wireless-controller-blue-xbox-one/PLID42533616 and then this to connect it to my PC: https://www.takealot.com/wireless-gaming-receiver-for-windows-pc-xbox-360/PLID49263896

However, I have no idea what backup batteries or charger kit to buy? Should I go rechargeable AA's or is there some battery pack backup kit thing I can get instead?
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That receiver is both unnecessary and intended for Xbox 360.

I have used this exact Bluetooth adapter for possibly over 2 years now:

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It works perfectly. Granted, there might be range issues that escape me due to being next to my PC when I use it (and plugged in at the top of the tower), but it has been rock solid. I don't have any drivers installed for it. Win 10 Pro functions like it has integrated Bluetooth with that thing connected. I use it with the white Xbox One S controller and Bluetooth voice calling earpiece without any issues.

And I don't even bother with rechargeable batteries for the controller. Regular AA Duracells last an eternity. I just throw them away when they finally die and grab another two from my general supplies drawer. Takes 2 min and I never have to think about it beyond that.
 
Though if you've got a few 360 controllers lying around that works a treat. Still have mine as I've still got some 360 controllers.
 
Lupus said:
Though if you've got a few 360 controllers lying around that works a treat. Still have mine as I've still got some 360 controllers.
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Wired? The Wired ones where hard to come by
 
Spontaneous spinach said:
That pack is only 300mah! You'll do more time recharging than gaming, go the AA rechargeable route
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I use Energizer 2000mah AA batteries. Last forever. I normally can't remember when the last time I recharged is.

OP don't waste money, get a bluetooth 4 or higher adapter, weigh the cost of regular AA rechargables against the cost of normal AA batteries vs how much you be using the controller and pull the trigger.

Personally I already had a charger so rechargables made sense for me.
 
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