Xbox 360 Controller Charging Cable - Black (Play & Charge Kit Cable)
Xbox 360 Controller Charging Cable - Black (Play & Charge Kit Cable)
- Part no.
- P38187
- Type
- Charging cable
- Fits
- Xbox 360 wireless controllers fitted with a Play and Charge rechargeable battery pack
- Won't fit
- Controllers running AA batteries, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S controllers
- Stock
- In stock
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Xbox 360 Controller Charging Cable - Black (Play & Charge Kit Cable)
$7.99
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The charge cord is always the first thing to disappear from an Xbox 360 setup, and the originals fray badly right where the cable meets the controller plug. This is a new replacement cable in black that plugs into the console or any USB port and charges the controller while you play.
Read this first, it matters
This cable only charges a controller that has a Play and Charge rechargeable battery pack fitted. It cannot charge ordinary AA batteries, and no cable can. If your controller is running on AAs, this cord will let you play wired but it will not put any charge back. You need a Play and Charge battery pack in the controller for charging to work.
What this fixes
- A lost or missing Play and Charge cable
- A cable frayed or split at the controller end
- A cord that only charges when you wiggle or prop it up
- A second cable so two controllers can charge at once
Fits
- Xbox 360 wireless controllers with a Play and Charge battery pack
- Original Xbox 360, Xbox 360 S and Xbox 360 E consoles
- Any powered USB port, including a PC or a USB wall plug
Does not fit
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S controllers, which use micro USB or USB-C. Xbox 360 controllers running on AA batteries cannot be charged by any cable.
Specs
| Part number | P38187 |
| Part type | Charging cable |
| Color | Black |
| Connectors | USB-A to Xbox 360 controller plug |
| Condition | New |
Common questions
Will this charge my controller if it uses AA batteries? No. Alkaline AAs are not rechargeable and the controller has no charging circuit for them. Fit a Play and Charge rechargeable pack first, then this cable will work.
Can I play while it charges? Yes. That is the point of the cable. The controller stays wireless and simply draws charge through the cord.
Will it work plugged into a PC or a phone charger? Yes, any powered USB-A port will charge it.
Is this an official Microsoft cable? No, it is a third-party replacement.
