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*.

Memphis · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:33

It's a proprietary battery built into the controller.

No replacement batteries, just replacement controllers.

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. $$$$$

tomanders91 · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:37

nah its actually pretty good.

Memphis · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:38

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

Sigh.

wannabedamned · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:41

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

Give it a year, And we'll see. No point going into outrage mode when you're guessing

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.

wannabedamned · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:45

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

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

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.

rp2000 · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:50

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

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

Kojak · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:51

tomanders91 said:
nah its actually pretty good.

How the hell do you work that out? It's environmentally disastrous and Sony need their arses kicking to be honest. At least MS and Nintendo allow you to replace the batteries and avoid having to bin a controller every time the battery wears out.

wannabedamned · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:53

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

I know that, I just can't see it lasting less than 12 months, My ipod shuffle still holds charge for days, and thats ancient now

wannabedamned · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:53

Kojak said:
How the hell do you work that out? It's environmentally disastrous and Sony need their arses kicking to be honest. At least MS and Nintendo allow you to replace the batteries and avoid having to bin a controller every time the battery wears out.

Read above, They replace the controls if the batteries die.

Bossy papa · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:55

if it last's 3 to 5 years i'll be happy

Kojak · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:55

wannabedamned said:
Read above, They replace the controls if they die

And what do they do with the faulty controller? Straight into a landfill that's what.

wannabedamned · 6 Apr 2007 at 22:56

Kojak said:
And what do they do with the faulty controller? Straight into a landfill that's what.

Refurb?

pinkacidbootson · 6 Apr 2007 at 23:02

Kojak said:
And what do they do with the faulty controller? Straight into a landfill that's what.

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

Memphis · 6 Apr 2007 at 23:09

Kojak said:
And what do they do with the faulty controller? Straight into a landfill that's what.

You are seriously misguided if you believe that.

The controller will be refurbed, given a new battery, and re-sold.

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.

rp2000 · 6 Apr 2007 at 23:19

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

So they give people used controllers? Great.

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