 12-08-2009, 04:09 PM | #1 |
| The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender:  Posts: 29,216 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 5,552 Times in 2,499 Posts | Yahoo Criticizes PS3 Controller's Battery Life
Yahoo Criticizes PS3 Controller's Battery Life Quote: Planning on getting a PlayStation 3 for Christmas? According to Yahoo's recent "Grinch's Gift Guide," that would not be advisable. They aren't worried about software lineups or the so-called "red light of death" though. They're worried about your DualShock 3's battery life.
According to Yahoo, "It's all fun and games until the battery dies. Unlike its competitors, which use replaceable AA batteries, the PS3's remote control is glued shut. When the battery goes, Sony customers have to blow $55 on a new controller."
"Sony says there's an "environmental benefit" since gamers don't have to toss their batteries on a regular basis, but Isidor Buchmann, president of battery-equipment maker Cadex Electronics, says captive batteries are becoming common because it's cheaper for companies to eliminate the battery housing and hatch."
The writer reiterates her point in this video, where she calls the death of a PS3 controller battery a potential "technological armageddon."
Most PlayStation 3 owners will tell you that recharging a PS3 controller is a simple matter of plugging in a USB cable. However, if your controller has completely lost its charge, Page 19 of the Safety & Support Manual describes in detail how to access and replace the battery.
Even if you don't feel like replacing the battery, the charge life of a DualShock 3 controller is fairly substantial. Chances are you won't have to worry about replacing your controller anytime soon, and certainly not on a regular basis. With what we're sure is a great weight off your mind, feel free to enjoy Uncharted 2 in peace. | Wah wah wahhhhh. __________________  |
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