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Griking

10-18-2006, 11:53 PM

According to this (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/18/ps3-controllers-play-and-toss/) story on Joystiq the batteries in the PS3's wireless controller can't be replaced once they eventually wear out. You'll just have to throw it away and buy a new one.

Thoughts?

Daltone

10-19-2006, 12:09 AM

I guess it all comes down to how durable the battery is.

pacmanhat

10-19-2006, 12:10 AM

My thoughts on this depend on two things:

- How long the battery lasts
- How much the controller costs

I don't know either of these, to be honest. If the former is really long and the latter is really small...I don't have too much of a problem with it. Otherwise, it's pretty much awful.

Richter Belmount

10-19-2006, 12:10 AM

http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20061011

business

10-19-2006, 12:11 AM

It's trash anyway.

LOL

Damn I'm good.

Kid Ice

10-19-2006, 12:32 AM

It's trash anyway.

LOL

Damn I'm good.

LOL

Maybe they're trying to be like Apple?

suckerpunch5

10-19-2006, 01:00 AM

oh for crying out loud. Does sony really even want to sell me a PS3? cause they seem to be trying really hard to make me not want one.

if Lair comes out for the 360, it might be a while before I get a PS3.

they should fill their generic, cheap-o controller with candy. that way, when the piece of junk dies, at least you can smash it and get a satisfying result. (the candy)

GM80

10-19-2006, 01:18 AM

they should fill their generic, cheap-o controller with candy. that way, when the piece of junk dies, at least you can smash it and get a satisfying result. (the candy)

Dear customer,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding "smashing the PS3 controller to get to the candy". We're sorry to inform you that Viva Pinata is an Xbox 360 exclusive and will not be available on the Playstation 3.

To ensure your continued satisfaction with the Playstation 3, we have decided to fill each of our innovative SIXAXIS controllers with fine candies in addition to the non-replaceable battery pack. The controllers are available individually, or, for a limited time, in special SIXPAX so all your friends can enjoy their sweet goodness.

Sincerely,
Sony Customer Support, Playstation Division

business

10-19-2006, 08:43 AM

It's trash anyway.

LOL

Damn I'm good.

LOL

Maybe they're trying to be like Apple?

Ho, ho, ho! Let's not bring Steve into this. ;)

Icarus Moonsight

10-19-2006, 09:49 AM

LOL Sony would love to sell you as many Sixaxis Sixpax as possible. Only $299.99!!! What next Ken and Kaz? Y'all going to perform sepuku at the next board meeting? Laced Kool-Aide? Stuff radioactive hamsters up each others bumholes?

Am I the only one enjoying this train wreck?

:evil:

Mr.FoodMonster

10-19-2006, 10:22 AM

Bye bye Sony.

Slate

10-19-2006, 10:30 AM

So why isn't anyone complaining about nintendo putting special batteries in Nintendo DS's, GBA SPs, and Game boy micros, Or the fact that sony did the same thing with the PSP? You won't be able to buy replacememnt batteries for them in the future.

If this ends up happening it's no big deal in the end. This move won't switch on the automatic nail in the coffin machine.

jajaja

10-19-2006, 10:40 AM

After reading the article i asked myself these questions:

1. How long will the batteries last, 1 year, 5 years, 10 years?

2. If this becomes a big problem, as in it being drained fast, wouldnt it be logical to make a new controller where you can replace the batteries? This is no problem.

Luckily i dont look at this as a problem. Im not going to worry for years that i might need to replace the controller. If you look at this as a problem you havnt really experienced what problems really is.

steveant1636

10-19-2006, 10:47 AM

yet another reason why i don't want a PS3.

i know third party controllers usually suck, but it might be time to start looking at them, if somebody comes up with a better design.

theshizzle3000

10-19-2006, 10:57 AM

I am trowing my arms in the sky and yelling out to the gods in heaven WWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY oh why does sony have to screw everything about the PS3 up

norkusa

10-19-2006, 11:05 AM

So why isn't anyone complaining about nintendo putting special batteries in Nintendo DS's, GBA SPs, and Game boy micros, Or the fact that sony did the same thing with the PSP? You won't be able to buy replacememnt batteries for them in the future.

Actually, you can easily buy replacement batteries for all those systems (well I'm not positive about the Micro but the others you can for sure). Best Buy even carries several brands of replacement PSP batteries in-store.

Richter

10-19-2006, 11:07 AM

So why isn't anyone complaining about nintendo putting special batteries in Nintendo DS's, GBA SPs, and Game boy micros, Or the fact that sony did the same thing with the PSP? You won't be able to buy replacememnt batteries for them in the future.cause those batteries are user accessable and can currently purchase replacements

Richter

10-19-2006, 11:08 AM

Nintendo's online store sells replacement batteries

Slate

10-19-2006, 03:20 PM

I know that you can buy replacement batteries for the nintendo handhelds, I'm just saying that you probably won't be able to 15 Years from now.

Mr.FoodMonster

10-19-2006, 03:25 PM

The fact that they are designed to come out is the main point, so that once they do stop working you dont have to rip it apart, you have a few screws to take out. It's a shame that the 360 is the only console that has the wireless down the best. A rechargable battery that can be swapped out at any time and charged through the machine. Wii takes normal batteries (bad idea) and well, this is the deal with the PS3 (even worse)

jajaja

10-19-2006, 03:41 PM

It's a shame that the 360 is the only console that has the wireless down the best. A rechargable battery that can be swapped out at any time and charged through the machine. Wii takes normal batteries (bad idea) and well, this is the deal with the PS3 (even worse)

I thought PS3 controller was also chargable. What is this "USB charge cable" then?

Querjek

10-19-2006, 06:01 PM

All I want to know is... why is SIXAXIS $50... seriously... I could probably buy a used Gamecube for that much...

Emuaust

10-19-2006, 06:12 PM

All I want to know is... why is SIXAXIS $50... seriously... I could probably buy a used Gamecube for that much...

One of the most irrelovent posts I have seen :roll:

We will see what people think of the battery life of the Wii in
12 months time and see if there are any complaints.

Oh and Regarding the $50, can some one tell me how much it costs
in the US to by a wireless 360 controller as well as a battery
pack and charge cable? surely this is your answer?

jajaja

10-19-2006, 07:02 PM

All I want to know is... why is SIXAXIS $50... seriously... I could probably buy a used Gamecube for that much...

That might be, but you can also buy 10x 14" TVs for the same price as a good LCD/plasma TV. Doesnt mean that you buy the 14" TVs hehe :)

neuropolitique

10-19-2006, 07:39 PM

OMGWTF! What is wrong with Sony!? First the price now this! They obviously don't want me for a customer.

Sony will be software only in 5 years.

Daltone

10-19-2006, 07:59 PM

I doubt this'll be a problem during the console's life span, and I imagine long term solutions will present themselves. I don't get what all the fuss is about. Tis hardly an enormous problem , really. More an annoying oversight.

Well, unless controllers start dying after a couple of years. Then I'll be annoyed. $50 seems a lot of money to be paying for a controller (hopefully in the UK we won't end up forking out �50!) if the damn thing is going to give up the ghost after no time at all. Yeah, I'm sure I could plug it in, but for that much money I really do expect wireless goodness. Sony's recent run with laptop batteries is, well, a little worrying.

All I want to know is... why is SIXAXIS $50... seriously... I could probably buy a used Gamecube for that much...

Whilst this isn't really the place for this - I prefer Sony's price plan to Nintendo's (ee gads!) The whole $40 , then another $20 for a nun-chuck thingy, which you'll only need for some games (like the ones you'll actually want to play!) , just seems like a cunning way of softening the blow to the consumer that they've just spent $60 on a controller. Oh, and let's not forget the extra $20 for a 'classic' controller if you fancy one of those.

I guess I prefer to just pay the $50 and that's that. All this messing about with add ons, and you know you're going to need all of them in the end, just rubs me the wrong way.

Griking

10-19-2006, 08:09 PM

I'm sure that it's a different kind of battery but generally how long does your cell phone battery last after being charged and drained over and over before you're forced to buy a new battery (or phone)? Personally my cell phone battery generally lasts about 2 years before they die and I don't use my cell phone hours per day like people will likely play their PS3s.

jajaja

10-20-2006, 06:45 AM

jajaja

10-20-2006, 06:47 AM

And a cellphone uses more power when its used than a controller. The PS3 controller doesnt even have rumble so i cant imagine it using much power.

Icarus Moonsight

10-20-2006, 09:14 AM

:roll: Sure, there is absolutly no difference between a rechargable battery that can't be replaced and one that can. pfft

I think I have solved the riddle. There is no way to look at the battery because with recent events people will be looking to see if the battery was made by Sony and if it is they will promptly set their house ablaze and blame it on Sony. Now their house will just burn down and they will perish... never able to gaze upon their Sixaxis battery, forever. *tear* *sniffle*

Friends don't let friends buy a PS3. LOL

As far as the Wiimote batteries are concerned, I was taken aback when I heard that you'll be using regular batteries for it. Don't bother me much. I have a recharge station and a bunch of rechargeable batteries for remotes, flashlights and such. I also use it for my Neo Geo Pocket, won't be a big deal to buy a few more batteries. At least I can pop em out and charge them. Zing! :D

Icarus Moonsight

10-20-2006, 09:16 AM

:roll: Sure, there is absolutly no difference between a rechargable battery that can't be replaced and one that can. pfft

I think I have solved the riddle. There is no way to look at the battery because with recent events people will be looking to see if the battery was made by Sony and if it is they will promptly set their house ablaze and blame it on Sony. Now their house will just burn down and they will perish... never able to gaze upon their Sixaxis battery, forever. *tear* *sniffle*

Friends don't let friends buy a PS3. LOL

As far as the Wiimote batteries are concerned, I was taken aback when I heard that you'll be using regular batteries for it. I was certain they would have went with the GBASP or DS type batteries. Maybe they opted out of that to save people a few bucks. I don't know, though it don't bother me that much. I have a recharge station and a bunch of rechargeable batteries for remotes, flashlights and such. I also use it for my Neo Geo Pocket. It won't be a big deal to buy a few more batteries for the Wiimotes. At least I can pop em out and charge them. Zing! :D

Icarus Moonsight

10-20-2006, 09:21 AM

:above me: Please read the one above this post. They look the same but they are not. Missing Edit more everyday. :(

jajaja

10-20-2006, 11:09 AM

Lets go back to the Game Gear days where we have to use 6 hours that gets drained fucking fast! :-P

Seriously, why do people see this as a huge problem? No one here knows how long the battery will last, if its eventualy replaceable eventho Sony say it isnt (always a way around it) or that Sony releases a new designed controller where you can easily change the battery. Waste of energy to be sad/angry/upset about this now, wait until you actually experience eventualy problems.

googlefest1

10-20-2006, 11:37 AM

this most likely will not be a problem for most users

it is highly possible that a new version controler will come out that will have a user accessable batt.

certainly not a problem for people that like to tinker

mabey this time around sony will make a console that will last - so they need an alternative product to sell that dies often - answer - the controller

there will be third party controlers that will have replaceable batts

in the future - there will be a way to power your controller - just check the Knowledge Base in a few years

OdSquad64

10-20-2006, 09:31 PM

I hate to ruin the doomsday parade, but http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/20/sixaxis-batteries-not-swappable-but-sony-will-replace-controlle/

i'd hate for all this complaining to go to waste, so i'll mention that the comments may not definitely mean Sony will replace the controllers free of charge

Daltone

10-20-2006, 10:30 PM