You don't own a PS3. Why?

[Shifty Geezer]

I find it disingenuous to say the controller battery life bothers you, when the problem is entirely yours and has nothing to do with the system, don't you?

It's just a mistake. A 'doh' moment. It's not a big deal and the mistake can be politely or humourously corrected. Now if a person continues to complain about something that is their fault but don't recognise it as such, that's different.

As for recharging, the tiddly USB cable is a bit cheapskate, but I have plenty of other longer cables and I'd be surprised if other console owners haven't also. Playing FIFA we'll use an extended USB cable plugged in if any of the controllers are low on juice. And they recharge very quickly too. I can't really fault the controller on any aspect. Works very well IMO.

 

[Arwin]

somewhat off-topic: Yeah, I have no problems with the recharging either. If you have more than one controller its even less of an issue. And finally, thanks to the mini-usb standard I can even use any of the separate usb chargers I already have for my old blackberry and for my new(er) HTC as well, not to mention any of the PCs in the house or, yes, even the 360 if I don't want to leave my PS3 on. Anyway, it's just a minor point, but I found it less 'cool' to have to buy a play&charge kit for the 360. In general I really like the PS3's open approach to peripherals. I even have a USB extension chord lying around that I bought for other purposes (that I never use, mind).

 

[silhouette]

Already own a 360 and there are already too many games on it that I want to play but cannot because of lack of time. For Bluray, there are too many cheaper alternatives on the market (200-250$) now.

Though, I may consider to get it when the price drops to 150-200$ range.

 

[fearsomepirate]

The few exclusive games don't appeal to me much, they dropped PS2 BC (I just got into the PS2, and with HD games at $60, I foresee myself buying a lot of last-gen games for a long time yet), it's still too expensive, most of the interesting cross-platform games are on PC anyway.

Seriously, most of the "big" releases these days just make me think, "Gosh, I really should get a new PC!"

 

[Zaphod]

Now that people mention it, the controller battery/power thingy entered my mind too before deciding against the PS3 (not a deciding factor, though). As annoying and ridiculous as the "does not support (rechargeable) batteries"-stance of Microsoft is (to peddle the P&C kit, no doubt), I'm really not a fan of sealed in batteries for devices that could easily accommodate replaceable ones. Regardless of what MS would have you believe, a pack of Recyko+ or Eneloops does wonders for both playtime and flexibility with the 360 controller but that's not an option on the PS3.

 

[tha_con]

Now that people mention it, the controller battery/power thingy entered my mind too before deciding against the PS3 (not a deciding factor, though). As annoying and ridiculous as the "does not support (rechargeable) batteries"-stance of Microsoft is (to peddle the P&C kit, no doubt), I'm really not a fan of sealed in batteries for devices that could easily accommodate replaceable ones. Regardless of what MS would have you believe, a pack of Recyko+ or Eneloops does wonders for both playtime and flexibility with the 360 controller but that's not an option on the PS3.

If you can find me one person who has worn down their battery in the PS3 to the point that it no longer has a charge, I will personally buy you a brand new play and charge kit for your 360 pad

 

[Zaphod]

How do you define "a charge"? I'm sure I could find one... I dunno. It's probably that I've been burned by dud embedded batteries before and believe in the long run they tend to be bad for the consumer when there's no apparent reason why they shouldn't be user replaceable. Oh, and keep the P&C kit regardless. Those battery packs are one of the worst pieces of junk ever (PS3 built in rechargeables should be miles better). Bad MS!

 

[-tkf-]

Now that people mention it, the controller battery/power thingy entered my mind too before deciding against the PS3 (not a deciding factor, though). As annoying and ridiculous as the "does not support (rechargeable) batteries"-stance of Microsoft is (to peddle the P&C kit, no doubt), I'm really not a fan of sealed in batteries for devices that could easily accommodate replaceable ones. Regardless of what MS would have you believe, a pack of Recyko+ or Eneloops does wonders for both playtime and flexibility with the 360 controller but that's not an option on the PS3.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-ent...llers-battery-is-kinda-replaceable-214144.php

It´s fairly easy to replace the battery, just follow the manual.

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/11/ps3-manual-details-hdd-battery-replacement/

 

[Zaphod]

It´s fairly easy to replace the battery, just follow the manual.

Jeez. Not to argue over what's really a minor thing (I just like my low self-discharge NiMHs), but that reads mostly like Sony fulfilling some environmental regulation requirement of not "encouraging" people to dispose of stuff containing Li-Ion batteries. Are there official replacement packs available?

 

[Zassk]

I agree with noneofexion that the PS3 seems poorly thought out. I keep coming back to what probably sounds like a trivial feature, IR remote control support. The PS3, which is dual-marketed as a premium Blu-Ray player, isn't compatible with IR remote controls! Someone explain to me how Sony could have missed this. They designed a $599 Cadillac console with all sorts of frivolous features, yet they left out the most basic human interface device, and didn't even add it in later when they refreshed the design. The PS3 has way more need for a remote control than the Xbox 360, yet it's the latter that supports them. All of my crappy Walmart remote controls in my house work with my 360. My preschool kids recognize the Windows Media Center interface on the 360 and can pick up any of our remote controls and work it. The same remote controls also work the 360 for DVD playback, movie downloads, and our music library - even while games are playing. It just feels like a boneheaded oversight by Sony to omit such a basic essential user interface on the PS3. Sony's supposed to be the consumer electronics company, not MS. This bugs me more than it should, perhaps.

 

[novcze]

But bluetooth remote control is so cool. I can watch BD in my bedroom while PS3 is in next room and bluetooth remote (or dualshock3) still works!

 

[tirminyl]

I just can't help but shake my head at some of the reasoning given in this thread.

 

[-tkf-]

Jeez. Not to argue over what's really a minor thing (I just like my low self-discharge NiMHs), but that reads mostly like Sony fulfilling some environmental regulation requirement of not "encouraging" people to dispose of stuff containing Li-Ion batteries. Are there official replacement packs available?

No idea really Sony claimed they would exhange dead controllers,. But there is plenty of battery packs on the net. But the point is the battery can be replaced if it ever should be needed, considering the technology they use for the battery. But it seems to be a non issue so far, not alot turn up on google.

 

[swaaye]

Why I don't own one:

-just don't care that much about the games
-don't want to pay for a G7x relative at this point
-huge
-costly

Mainly I just get everything I need from my PC. Most games are on PC anyway. And there are no limitations with what I can do to/with them on there.

 

[makattack]

Now that people mention it, the controller battery/power thingy entered my mind too before deciding against the PS3 (not a deciding factor, though). As annoying and ridiculous as the "does not support (rechargeable) batteries"-stance of Microsoft is (to peddle the P&C kit, no doubt), I'm really not a fan of sealed in batteries for devices that could easily accommodate replaceable ones. Regardless of what MS would have you believe, a pack of Recyko+ or Eneloops does wonders for both playtime and flexibility with the 360 controller but that's not an option on the PS3.

I have to agree with you. This little "feature" is what I love most about the 360 controllers. I'm a "lonely gamer" in that none of my friends are interested in this part of my lifestyle. I also mostly purchased the 360 because of my interest in being a XNA Community/Indie developer. This means I only have the console, and one controller. I would have gotten the Arcade only, if I didn't need the HDD for XNA. At any rate, I didn't buy any battery packs, or charging kits. Rather, I used used my existing AA recharge-able batteries and a smart charger. I never have completely depleted AA's and believe my 1000mAh batteries which cost about $15 for a 4 pack, last about 15 hours estimated, or about 1 month between charges. I use rechargeable AAA batteries for my wireless headphones.

I really dislike and avoid products with embedded, hard to self-service batteries. iPhone, sorry... I'll stick to my G1 (and the Java based SDK).

 

[tha_con]

So how do you have a PSN ID

 

[Tchock]

Finances practically indicated that I could only get 1 out of 3, and it's a pity that Geometry Wars 2 was on the wrong console. Yes, Geo Wars 2 deciding a console purchase.

Even if I had the money, with the 360 now I'd really be hard pressed to get a PS3 till it goes to the bargain bin (~$250). Even if that means waiting a long time to play LBP or White Knight. But I'm indifferent from an "entertainment provided" perspective.

Does not help that there's at least a ~10USD surcharge for nearly all PS3 titles wrt 360 Asian titles. Do not want.

 

[-tkf-]

I really dislike and avoid products with embedded, hard to self-service batteries. iPhone, sorry... I'll stick to my G1 (and the Java based SDK).

I am afraid that it´s the way things are going, with expected lifetime on hardware being below or the same as the batteries it´s what were going to see in the future. Soon all Mac´s will have integrated Batteries and i wouldn´t be surprised if the Mobile Phones goes the same way.

 

[Tap In]

My intention going into this generation was t get a 360 to "hold me over until the superior PS3 released".

Well that has not yet happened IMO.

the 360 experience is so complete that I really feel I missing NOTHING in this generation. Online, games, graphics, extra features. It meets all of my expectations and more so I would be wasting money to buy a PS3.

 

[neliz]

Way too expensive. I can buy a 360 and a Wii with a dozen of games and still end up cheaper than a 60GB PS3.

BluRay. Exactly WHY do I need discs again? I'm all for digital distribution. I want to get rid of that mess, not buy it AGAIN!

PS3 controller. Egh.. they had it right when the Dual Shock came out, DS2 had good analog feedback. and they went and messed it up with that? there's 0 feedback on the buttons, something really wrong there.

My friends have a 360, I like to play with them.

Simply better games on the 360 or they have them half a year earlier. Especially the Square/Enix RPG's.