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Jan 21, 2022 4:11 PM

Insignia Play + Charge Kit for Xbox Series X | S (White)

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Best Buy has Insignia Play + Charge Kit for Xbox Series X | S (White, NS-XBXS9PC) on sale for $9.99. Select free curbside pickup where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free on $35+.

Thanks to Community Member dodtracker for finding this deal.
  • Note, pickup availability will vary by location.
Features:
  • Gaming Freedom
    • Play where you're most comfortable thanks to a generous 9' foot length
  • Save money and the environment
    • Rechargeable battery eliminates the need for disposable batteries
  • Powerful battery
    • 1200mAh battery pack lets you play longer between charges
  • 100% compatible with standard Xbox Series X | S controllers
    • Works with original Microsoft Xbox Series X | S wireless Controllers
  • Safe charging
    • Fully UL-certified battery cell
  • Cable not compatible with Xbox One controllers

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $5 lower (33.33% savings) than the list price of $15.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6 from 53 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Information about Best Buy returns can be found here.

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Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy has Insignia Play + Charge Kit for Xbox Series X | S (White, NS-XBXS9PC) on sale for $9.99. Select free curbside pickup where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free on $35+.

Thanks to Community Member dodtracker for finding this deal.
  • Note, pickup availability will vary by location.
Features:
  • Gaming Freedom
    • Play where you're most comfortable thanks to a generous 9' foot length
  • Save money and the environment
    • Rechargeable battery eliminates the need for disposable batteries
  • Powerful battery
    • 1200mAh battery pack lets you play longer between charges
  • 100% compatible with standard Xbox Series X | S controllers
    • Works with original Microsoft Xbox Series X | S wireless Controllers
  • Safe charging
    • Fully UL-certified battery cell
  • Cable not compatible with Xbox One controllers

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $5 lower (33.33% savings) than the list price of $15.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6 from 53 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Information about Best Buy returns can be found here.

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Dyscalculic
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Meh

I prefer 2 alternating sets of eneloop pro AA rechargeable batteries to keep me going.
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ralphwiggum1
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This battery pack, like the official Play and Charge, don't need you to remove the battery pack and can charge using the USB port on the controller. Most 3rd party packs don't allow that (they use external pins and custom docks). Standard rechargeable batteries also need to be swapped out so are also less convenient for most uses.
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Pickle
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For a price perspective a person can get about 6 eneloop (one of the top rated rechargeable batteries) AA batteries for $10. That would be the equivalent of 3 of this single battery, and those AA can be used in anything that takes AA where as this battery is limited to just the Xbox controller.
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Jan 21, 2022 4:25 PM
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DyscalculicJan 21, 2022 4:25 PM
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Meh

I prefer 2 alternating sets of eneloop pro AA rechargeable batteries to keep me going.
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Jan 21, 2022 4:33 PM
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PickleJan 21, 2022 4:33 PM
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Quote from Dyscalculic View quoted comment :
Meh

I prefer 2 alternating sets of eneloop pro AA rechargeable batteries to keep me going.
For a price perspective a person can get about 6 eneloop (one of the top rated rechargeable batteries) AA batteries for $10. That would be the equivalent of 3 of this single battery, and those AA can be used in anything that takes AA where as this battery is limited to just the Xbox controller.
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Jan 21, 2022 4:35 PM
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ralphwiggum1Jan 21, 2022 4:35 PM
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Have it in black and works great for the price. Note that these are not Lithium ion like the official play and charge, they are NiMH. I think that means less charging cycles overall, maybe shorter use time, and shorter life overall.

Also these w packs are available with same battery packs:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insi...Id=6447550

I think both the official Play and Charge and this are the same as last gen (Xbox One), updated to include USB C cord instead of the old microUSB.
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Jan 21, 2022 4:37 PM
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Quote from Pickle View quoted comment :
For a price perspective a person can get about 6 eneloop (one of the top rated rechargeable batteries) AA batteries for $10. That would be the equivalent of 3 of this single battery, and those AA can be used in anything that takes AA where as this battery is limited to just the Xbox controller.
This battery pack, like the official Play and Charge, don't need you to remove the battery pack and can charge using the USB port on the controller. Most 3rd party packs don't allow that (they use external pins and custom docks). Standard rechargeable batteries also need to be swapped out so are also less convenient for most uses.
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Jan 21, 2022 4:43 PM
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danielrich3Jan 21, 2022 4:43 PM
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Quote from Pickle View quoted comment :
For a price perspective a person can get about 6 eneloop (one of the top rated rechargeable batteries) AA batteries for $10. That would be the equivalent of 3 of this single battery, and those AA can be used in anything that takes AA where as this battery is limited to just the Xbox controller.
I guess to add to the other side of the price perspective this also includes a 9' USB-A to USB-C charging cable? Might be a crap cable I don't know, but might be nice to have. I'd say it's worth a minimum of $5 though if it's junk
Jan 21, 2022 4:46 PM
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SmilingClover2913Jan 21, 2022 4:46 PM
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Why not buy a two piece set on Amazon with a stand? I bought one and works fine for $20 and you can fit two controllers.
Jan 21, 2022 4:49 PM
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social_gamerJan 21, 2022 4:49 PM
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Quote from danielrich3 View quoted comment :
I guess to add to the other side of the price perspective this also includes a 9' USB-A to USB-C charging cable? Might be a crap cable I don't know, but might be nice to have. I'd say it's worth a minimum of $5 though if it's junk
If it's a bad cable why would it be worth even $5?
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Jan 21, 2022 4:54 PM
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ralphwiggum1Jan 21, 2022 4:54 PM
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If it's a bad cable why would it be worth even $5?
The cable is actually pretty thick and durable, so relatively high quality.
Jan 21, 2022 4:55 PM
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vla316vlaJan 21, 2022 4:55 PM
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Quote from Pickle View quoted comment :
For a price perspective a person can get about 6 eneloop (one of the top rated rechargeable batteries) AA batteries for $10. That would be the equivalent of 3 of this single battery, and those AA can be used in anything that takes AA where as this battery is limited to just the Xbox controller.
Do you mind to provide a link where we can buy Eneloop battery (not Pro) for ~$1.50 a piece? Anywhere I look it sells for $2-3.
Also price of a separate charger needs to be considered/added as not everyone would have it.
Jan 21, 2022 4:59 PM
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ralphwiggum1Jan 21, 2022 4:59 PM
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Quote from SmilingClover2913 View quoted comment :
Why not buy a two piece set on Amazon with a stand? I bought one and works fine for $20 and you can fit two controllers.
Docks might be more convenient, but you cannot charge those without the dock (proprietary pins added to the pack itself), but this can be can be charged anywhere with a USB type C cable directly in the controller, which also let's you play over USB at the same time, too.

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as others pointed out, I was mistaken about the dockong rechargable batteries, they have pins to charge on the and micro USB ports to charge over USB. I will still say this is still a great battery pack since you can charge with the controller's USB, and the battery fits under the cover, whereas those dock batteries replace the cover entirely.
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Jan 21, 2022 5:14 PM
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I have 2 of these. The cable is quality and able to carry a 45w charge via Samsung fast charger. The packs are decent and easily last more than a 4 hr gaming session.
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Jan 21, 2022 5:19 PM
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cameronfieldJan 21, 2022 5:19 PM
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Quote from Dyscalculic View quoted comment :
Meh

I prefer 2 alternating sets of eneloop pro AA rechargeable batteries to keep me going.
This is the way. I always have 4 batteries on the charger ready to go, takes two seconds to swap. No need to worry about plugging in after each gaming session. To each their own, but I think eneloops > battery packs.
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Jan 21, 2022 5:34 PM
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DyscalculicJan 21, 2022 5:34 PM
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Quote from cameronfield View quoted comment :
This is the way. I always have 4 batteries on the charger ready to go, takes two seconds to swap. No need to worry about plugging in after each gaming session. To each their own, but I think eneloops > battery packs.
This is the way.
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Jan 21, 2022 5:36 PM
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DyscalculicJan 21, 2022 5:36 PM
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Quote from Pickle View quoted comment :
For a price perspective a person can get about 6 eneloop (one of the top rated rechargeable batteries) AA batteries for $10. That would be the equivalent of 3 of this single battery, and those AA can be used in anything that takes AA where as this battery is limited to just the Xbox controller.
Exactly, and then the batteries hit the rock bottom, you just replace the set with a brand spanking new pack.
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Jan 21, 2022 5:37 PM
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RampartJan 21, 2022 5:37 PM
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Personally I quit buying battery packs back in the Xbox 360 era. Maybe they are better now but I found 2 AAA's inside many of the ones I've taken apart. The battery life wasn't bad but they never lasted much longer than 6 months before they'd quit charging.

I grabbed an Eneloop kit and never looked back. I have 2 in the controller and 4 on the charger.
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