does the scoreboard run on batteries or plug in?
1721915
It plugs in and has an off switch. I've had mine for 3 years. My 5 kids and all neighbor kids play it and it still works great.
91456
Yes. The clock only is displayed while plugged in. Yet it keeps the current.
315991
Neither actually. If you plug in with the USB, that is the sole power source of the fan. It does not rely on the AAA batteries to operate. This being said, the fan will not function without the batteries because of the design. This means that if you put in batteries when you get the fan, and then plug it in, you will never have to replace the batteries as long as the only time it functions it is plugged in.
1396296
The unit consumes battery when playing back; and only charges when not on. Major flaw in the design!! (it should, if not charge while playing, at least play back on USB power instead of internal battery).
657932
Yes. All you need to play is included except paper and pencil to track the scoring. OOPS, almost forgot that there is also no timer included.
1917931
I believe it says so in the instructions, either plug-in or battery operated.
1981163
The battery powered one is so you don't have to run a cord. That is what I wanted I kept getting one with a cord from them. The ball is really cool. You can set so it flashes to the beat or lights up and spins all the time.
2225417
I actually don't remember. I do know that the display is not illuminated so that tells me it probably does not use batteries.
1569573
I've used it twice for about 15-20 minutes at a time and the batteries are still working. The first time I used it, I turned it off when collecting the balls. I just let it run the whole time the 2nd time.
257153
Sorry for delayed response. I haven't used the battery down yet-just for a few halftime performances...so far ....so good!
2241854
if you play it plugged in, you will use ac power. it will charge the battery at the same time or keep it topped off. i play it plugged in at work and when i take it home its fully charged.
918296
This game uses batteries. We have played it for one year now and have not had to replace the batteries.Our whole family enjoys the game.
2085817
Assuming you mean not plugged into a power source--yes; however, it takes 8AA batteries and only plays for about 3 hours (continuous). So if you use it to practice, you'll want to plug in. It can make it through a full performance set though.
351079
No, but when plugged in to 110v AC it does not use the battery. If the AC converter is plugged in to the unit it will not run on batteries even if it is unplugged from the wall.
622393
I've had the same experience. I think it has something to do with the batteries only being for the clock display; not to run the unit so you need to keep the radio plugged in when you play it, and when you "power" it off, the batteries keep the clock on. IDK it's a real lame feature and I sent the company a harsh review of the product basically saying it was a very poorly designed product. You probably saw my review about it but I wasn't happy.
415553
No plug or power is required. The display is LED and battery powered. It powers on when you start rowing and turns itself off if there is no movement after a while.
1687709
This clock needs to be plugged in. I also thought it would run on batteries. The use of the batteries seem to be to keep the clock set when the electricity goes out (because the numbers do not glow when unplugged) but when plugged back in, the time is correct. Strange, I know, but it is a great size and can been seen across the room with ease.