How to charge an Xbox 360 controller without the charger
Got a USB cable? Connect it to your Xbox 360 and your controller, and you’re good to go! Just make sure it's a data cable, not just a charging one.
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If you have a play and charge kit, you can use it with your PC too! Just plug it into any USB port and watch the magic happen.
You can use rechargeable AA batteries. Just pop them in the controller, and you're back in the game!
Honestly, just buy a charger. It's worth the investment and headache-free.
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