Xbox 360 battery lifespan

[Skan]

Hey all,

I'm experiencing some problems with my Xbox 360 controller, batter lifespan. I just inserted new batteries straight out of the case a few days ago, just this morning I have the message whilst playing a game telling me to 'Reconnect the controller'. I then attempted to turn it on but it wouldnt so I had to turn it off manually. Is there anything I should do about it? I also recently (around a week ago) converted back into changing batteries since my play and charge kit does not work anymore. I'm wondering, is this to do with the Xbox 360 controller signal or is it the batteries?

Note - I play Xbox around 3-4 hours a day but not non-stop, I play for like 30 minutes and play another 30 minutes in 2 hours time.

[tsghmike]

The best thing that you can do with battery run things is, let it die fully and let it die fully charge, as soon as it is fully charged unplug it. I suggest in order to keep the best battery lifetime is to, don't keep it plugged in.