Microsoft Makes Horrible Quality Controllers

For every controller I own, the battery pack becomes loose after a few weeks. This drives me nuts and am wondering why this happens to almost every xbox controller I own. This seems to happen with newer ones because this never happened in the past. Does this happen to anyone else? Possible fixes?

Yeah i've had that happen. But I figured it was because I had this habit of throwing my controller in the air while it flips and catch it back in the standard grip mode everytime I die. Lol.

ive never had that problem and one of my controllers is 4 years old.

Really? I've always found Microsoft's controller to be the best of the console controllers. Obviously there are some PC controllers that you can buy for around $80 that are better but other than that the xbox controller is great. There is the slightly disappointing d-pad, but it isn't quite as bad as people say. Button placement, size, comfort, and ect, are all perfect IMO. I've never really experienced any problems with a M$ controller let alone any loose battery pack troubles.

I haven't physical harmed my controllers so that can't be the problem. It may be from taking the battery pack out and the springs inside getting stretched. I'm thinking about just returning it and getting a play and charge and I hopefully wont need to deal with this anymore.

Really? I've always found Microsoft's controller to be the best of the console controllers. Obviously there are some PC controllers that you can buy for around $80 that are better but other than that the xbox controller is great. There is the slightly disappointing d-pad, but it isn't quite as bad as people say. Button placement, size, comfort, and ect, are all perfect IMO. I've never really experienced any problems with a M$ controller let alone any loose battery pack troubles.

julianwelton

I agree about the comfort of the controller, but this battery pack problem has been killing me for the last month or two.

Any ideas for a fix? I really don't want to put tape on it.

Any ideas for a fix? I really don't want to put tape on it.

heatfanman101

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Any ideas for a fix? I really don't want to put tape on it.

nintendo_ds_06

If you're worried about looks, take some duct tape and roll a small piece to itself then put it on the top of the battery pack. Put the battery pack in the controller and wa la. It sticks AND it doesn't look crappy.

I have three Xbox 360 controllers and they are all in top quality. Battery packs stay in place all the time and I find no problems with them. The Xbox 360 controllers are the best controllers than anything else.

happened to 1 of my controllers which i have had since 2006 :P i replaced JUST the pack where the batterys go in and now it's fine, you might be able to pick a battery pack/holder thing up off ebay cheap... the only other problems i have ever had with 360 controllers is the thumb stick breaking and the grip on the thumbsticks wearing down due to excessive years of gameplay lol i think there good pieces of equipment TBH

Odd, never heard of this problem before. I would suggest buying a wired controller if it really bothers you that much.F0urTwenty

Yeh me two i actually prefer using the wired contollers. Don't like having to think about charging batteries

For every controller I own, the battery pack becomes loose after a few weeks. This drives me nuts and am wondering why this happens to almost every xbox controller I own. This seems to happen with newer ones because this never happened in the past. Does this happen to anyone else? Possible fixes?

heatfanman101

have you ever evaluated whether you mistreat your technology? because these things are damn sturdy to be honestlamprey263

I agree. Xbox hardware may not be the pinnacle of reliability but the controller has always stood out as a welcome exception.

Never had problems with any controllers..Quite excited bout the new D pad controller though.

Actually, 360 controllers are the best. This is the first time I've ever heard such a complaint.

My first controller's left analog stick does not work, and the mic barely worked. The mic not working was an issue out of the box. My second controller, the d-pad barely works, and the controller cuts off on its on even when connected so it's not a dead battery. I agree with you, but I'll do you one more. MS has terrible quality hardware.

Never had this problem. I saw you said you didn't want to take it but its as good of a quick fix as any. Just try not to look at the battery pack while your playing and you will never notice :P

My only complaints are the analogs wear out pretty quickly (which is expected after 3 months of use) and that some weird gray grimy stuff builds on the left side of my controller. I'm constantly scratching it off each day. Even though I try to keep my accessories clean, it always happens and I never eat while gaming.

I've had a few controllers myself, my friend, my brother, friends. No one I know has ever had that problem haha

Mine came with the xbox a year ago and it doesn't have that problem. MY bothers white one is sturdy too.

Really it is a terrible design that should be changed , I mean come on they should use a thin cell phone type battery that is rechargeable .

Never or ever had problems with the 360 controller. For me it's the best design and fits in my hands like a glove. :D

ive never had that problem and one of my controllers is 4 years old.

Gen007

I did this and it actually fixed the problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMW7F_51YK0

also, the name of this topic came mostly came from me being frustrated by this problem. I think they are most comfortable and best working controllers available.

I've had 4 controllers since launch and all of them have broken, the analog sticks get loose which makes games unplayable, the DPad breaks, and ofcourse, the battery pack break too.

I agree with you TC

This controllers are horroble quality 4 controllers break in a period of 3months is unacceptable for me. and ofcourse the majority of the people in this threat are gonna say they've had no problems because people like disagreeing with the TC 90% of the time

Ive never had a problem.

What do you guys do to your controllers? I have two from Jan 06 and they both still work fine. Pretty much all of my controllers have been thrown at least once. I had one split open and the vibration motor inside even came out and it still works to this day. I've had battery covers get knocked off, and batteries thrown out, and still you could just put them back together and they worked. Xbox has one of the most well built controllers going.

Try to replace the batteries cause they might not fit the battery pack .. I changed mine from GP ultra's to the rechargeable eneloops and it works perfect .. they fit perfectly maybe that's why lol .. the GP ultra's were a bit loose in there so I think that might be your problem .. If not just change the battery pack .. Worst case, just get a new controller ..

I've had 4 controllers since launch and all of them have broken, the analog sticks get loose which makes games unplayable, the DPad breaks, and ofcourse, the battery pack break too.

I agree with you TC

This controllers are horroble quality 4 controllers break in a period of 3months is unacceptable for me. and ofcourse the majority of the people in this threat are gonna say they've had no problems because people like disagreeing with the TC 90% of the time

RickyRevolver