So I have had my play n charge qkit for a while but recently Ive only been using Play n Charge by itself with my 360. As in without a bttery pack in there. And I read that It can destroy the controller....

Im just trying to figure out why this would be?

I also use AA batteries and rechargable aa batteries (which i have lost for awhile) But the main thing is Ill sometimes leave the AA batteries in the controller and then use the play n charge just to play with it.

And you may be wondering why but its because I dont have a battery pack, my friend just gave me a play n charge kit for free. (maybe i should buy one for 15 bucks haha)

But what is the harm in having the play n charge kit hoooked up while AA batteries are plugged in? As I see it if the gold contacts arent touching a Recharge pack (right now they touch plastic on the AA battery pack)
No power is being transmitted....

Yet on CNET they say this can damage the controller?

I doubt it since the Play n' Charge plug only sends power to the contacts on the back of the battery compartment and not to the AA section. Also Play 'n' charge meaning you can use it to play or charge. Just keep doing it because I've done this sometimes and never had any issues. CNet just wants you to spend money on more accessories.

I dont think that what they meant, It says Play n charge, or play and charge, or even simpler, continue playing while you charge the battery. Why not ust pick up a battery at Target, theyre only 11.99. And I hightly doubt Cnet gives a rats ass if you purchase accessories for a microsoft product.

i dont think that what they meant, it says play n charge, or play and charge, or even simpler, continue playing while you charge the battery.
lmao!

lol, Yeah i just dont see how it can damage the controller when the contacts dont even touch the AA batteries. And Reason Is Im pretty close to the xbox, so If im in dire need I just hook up the play n charge cable (Which I got for free) and I use my Rechargable AA's as I already have them lol..

Why waste 20 bucks? (its 14.99 + taxes here in Canada)....

Thanks for the replies, its what I thought, stupid CNET

lol, Yeah i just dont see how it can damage the controller when the contacts dont even touch the AA batteries. And Reason Is Im pretty close to the xbox, so If im in dire need I just hook up the play n charge cable (Which I got for free) and I use my Rechargable AA's as I already have them lol..

Why waste 20 bucks? (its 14.99 + taxes here in Canada)....

Thanks for the replies, its what I thought, stupid CNET

Huh?? Of course the contacts don't touch the batteries - they don't touch the charge pack either!! The charge pack is (essentially) sealed rechargeable batteries and physically it's pretty much the same as connecting a battery pack. The same way it trickles a current to recharge the plug 'n play pack it will trickle a current to batteries. This can damage the controller because it's possible it could damage batteries and (theoretically) cause them to leak, catch fire, etc.

The odds of that happening are probably the same as with the plug 'n play pack itself, however you would have not followed instructions and would not be covered under the plug 'n play or controller warranties.

Huh?? Of course the contacts don't touch the batteries - they don't touch the charge pack either!! The charge pack is (essentially) sealed rechargeable batteries and physically it's pretty much the same as connecting a battery pack. The same way it trickles a current to recharge the plug 'n play pack it will trickle a current to batteries. This can damage the controller because it's possible it could damage batteries and (theoretically) cause them to leak, catch fire, etc.

The odds of that happening are probably the same as with the plug 'n play pack itself, however you would have not followed instructions and would not be covered under the plug 'n play or controller warranties.

Uhh not necessarily I think you mis understood me.

For the "play n charge kit battery pack" Not the normal AA batteries there are Gold contacts behind them which connect to the controller and when the USB Cable is hooked up- power is then restored to the Battery Pack..

But with the AA battery Pack attached those gold contacts dont touch anything but the plastic casing of the AA battery pack. Thus there is no current trickling because the gold contacts are not even being touched.... There are no Gold Contacts on the AA Battery pack.

As I stated before I dont have the "play n charge battery pack" just the cable, and I use Rechargeable batteries but when there in downtime, I hook up just the cable or sometimes will hook up the cable just because im sitting closer to the TV with the AA battery pack connected. What CNET stated is that this could cause damage to the controller...How is that possible?

Here is the Play n Charge Kit Battery Pack- you can see the gold contacts
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/Fox9p3400/Xbox%20360%20Battery%20Pack/P1000004.jpg

The Normal AA Battery pack that comes with the system doesnt have those gold contacts and thus doesnt get charged or connected to the USB Cable that comes with Play n Charge