Ps3 controller batteries?

Energize · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:31

What batteries do the ps3 controllers use? I'm hoping they allow you to use standard AA batteries so you can have a 5000mah capacity. I wouldn't be suprised though if sony used their usual low capacity 1800mah li-ion batteries so you have to pay £20 for a replacement from them *cough*psp*cough*.

Energize · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:34

I knew $ony would pull something like this, the battery will last 1 year probably then require replacing for £25, outrageous. $$$$$

Energize · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:42

Just why didn't they allow AA batteries or replacement packs like the 360? Anyone can see it's another attempt to suck ps3 fans dry.

Energize · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:47

wannabedamned said:
Maybe the built in powerpack is reliable and won't need replacing. Sony are expensive, But i'd say they are pretty good when it comes to their hardware

All batteries have a limited amount of cycles, there is no way around that unfortunatley.

Energize · 6 Apr 2007 at 23:09

rp2000 said:
Sony have stated they will replace controllers that have batteries that lose their charge. I can only think they would offer this as they are confident the batteries will last long.

rp2000

So in the meanwhile, people are left without a controller, battery packs would have been the best way to go.

Johanson said:
A dead battery is not really a fault, and can be easily replaced by Sony. Which they have already stated they will be doing.

So they give people used controllers? Great.

Energize · 6 Apr 2007 at 23:29

rp2000 said:
How quickly do you anticipate the batteries running out? Bearing in mind I have had my 360 one for bout 18 months and it still holds charge fine. I reckon it will last easily 3 years tbh. But it is not a worry for anyone at the moment who has bought a PS3.

rechargable batteries can be charged 1000's of times. assume a recharge say once a week, maybe twice a week. Do the maths.

rp2000

We all know the reliability of sonys batteries dont we though? 10 million dangerous laptop battery recall and exploding dell laptops. Rumble would probably cause the batteries to explode. Li-ion capacity reduces by about 17% a year at 20 degrees. The typically quoted life is 1,200 cycles, but in the real world id bet its a lot less than that.

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 01:10

Hopefully a 3rd party will release compatible controllers.

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 01:12

andybtsn said:
Compatible with what?

The ps3......

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 17:04

wannabedamned said:
This got very tedius around Energizes 3rd post.

A very fanboyish approach if you ask me.

Taking digs at products without known problems, But taking stabs at their solutions for possible future problems. I mean isnt getting a free replacement controller when the batteries die better than going out and spending money on new batteries for your controller when they die?

Seems a strange and warped thread to me.

Lol fanboyish? When I don't own a 360 and wii, shows how much you know. I would rather have AA batteries then be without a controller for 2 weeks while sony replace it. Believe it or not the ps3 isn't perfect.

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 20:55

Bigpig said:
Troll is a better word

Asking a question is another word. As much as you may love the ps3, it does have flaws. I knew it wouldn't take long for the thread to go downhill with sony fans flaming anyone who dares to question the ps3s perfection. It's like the official playstation forums in here.

wyrdo said:
There already are.

By who?

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 21:51

I'd just be happy if there was a 3rd party controller than accepted aa batteries, since you can get packs of 4 rechargeable 2500mah ones for £2, which charge in 15mins and last for ages.

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 22:07

andybtsn said:
Didn't you jump the gun when buying the PS3 then? Shouldn't you really of researched the spec and what it has to offer before buying and then complaining?!

Seems silly to me.

I haven't bought it yet, far too high price. And almost no exclusive games.

wannabedamned said:
The entire first page of this thread was filled with you energize complaining abot problems that didnt exist.

It hasn't been out long enough to determine that. The battery lifespan is unknown and sonys replacement scheme has not been tried out yet either.

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 22:14

andybtsn said:
Exactly, so what are all the threads about?! Just guessing...

Asking about the controllers before I buy.

Energize · 7 Apr 2007 at 23:57

Joebob said:
So you don't own either a PS3, 360 or Wii and think that makes you exempt from being a fanboy???

Yes because I don't have anything to be a fanboy of. What am I a fanboy of exactly, critising the ps3? :confused:

mmj_uk said:
they probably didnt want little kiddies chewing on the batteries, playstation has never been aimed solely at 30yr old geeks.

Maybe a 3 year old might chew on a battery, not that 1.5v is going to kill anyone, but that is why electronics aimed for children have a screw on the battery section. Though at £425 it's not really aimed at 3 year olds.

Energize · 8 Apr 2007 at 00:03

andybtsn said:
TBH I think your trying to force these on us...

Sony are rebelling...So now you hate them and anyone to do with them.

Do you work for Duracell? I can see it in your name.

I wouldn't use 2200mah batteries so no. I don't think duracell take on 17 year olds. I don't hate sony and everyone to do with them, I just hate the idea of having to send controllers to them when I could just buy some AA batteries for £2. Nice to see the thread has been completley derailed. :rolleyes:

Energize · 3 May 2007 at 14:15

jas72 said:
lol outrage mode good terminology there.

How can you complain about 25 quid when you blew over 300 on that piece of junk

Who spent £300 and on what?

Energize · 3 May 2007 at 14:30

Teletraan-82 said:
Your arguing about BATTERIES???

Having to send the controller back actually just to replace the batteries. Anyway that was a month ago.