Did 360 owners forget Play & Charge kit?

I was not aware anyone was giving the PS3 guys hell over the $55 cost, however they should not.

The fact of the matter is it only $5 more than a standard wireless 360 controller and still cheaper than a Wiimote/Nunchuck combo.

Anyone who bought a PS3 was apparantly more than willing to go without rumble. Now if rumble is REQUIRED for a game, than I agree that is somewhat bogus of Sony. They were late to put rumble in so should not penalize early adopters

However, if rumble is just an added feature, something that is optional, there should not even be an argument.

As someone who pretty much classifies themself as a lemming (eventhough I also own a Wii), I love options. I love only buying into the features I want or need. No one is forced (as far as I know) to buy a DS3, that is just an option for people who want it. If they don't care about having rumble, they are perfectly capable to continue playing with the regular six axis that came with the system and or they bought.

The whole argument is trivial.

the halo edition xbox 360 comes with plug and play, a battery pack, and a rechargable battary pack

[QUOTE="OhSnapitz"] Sony on the other hand keeps changing up their SKU's... -Roger-Wilco-

Theres a difference between MS strategy and Sony's....Sony made all of its changes in it's FIRST YEAR.

I want to interview someone who bought the original 20gb version that was released...but these people have been royally screwed in every way.

Has anyone done a search for AA battery chargers on ebay? We are talking like 4-5 dollars...how is this at all comparable to the 50+ that ps3 gamers need to spend for the new controller if they want the full experience that devs intend on delivering?

So instead of buying a new Controller for $55 you buy a cable for $10. I think the Elite comes with the Play & Charge Kit.

PS3_3DO

I use rechargables_KenKittyragi_

Me too.

lmao. wow.

so what abou the people with 4 or more sixaxis tc.

aren't they getting milked :P

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"][QUOTE="BobHipJames"][QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

Then do you ship because I need one. What's the name? Regular universals are not bluetooth, if it's a combo bluetooth and the regular signal that everything else works with I'll buy it.

I gave up looking months ago so I have not seen if any new ones have come out.

Riverwolf007

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Blu-Wave-Remote/dp/B000R5H7KE

It's less expensive than the Sony brand....hooks up via USB, isn't Bluetooth....it's Nyko.

I stocked it myself on the PS3 accessories wall at Gamestop. You may have to look around though, as with all things third party and video-game accessory related. Then again, you've always got the above link to buy it from.

Find a universal that supports both the PS3 and everything else I have, the closest thing I found was one called the Universal Gamer that claimed to work with it but does not have Bluetooth support so in the ad the PS3 was crossed out.

This has kind of been a thorn in my side since day one of ownership hopefully at some point Logitec will update the harmony sereis of remotes.

See this is what happens everytime with these PS3 defenses, I have this legit complaint about how poorly the PS3 is set up and there is no solution to the problem.

If the retail professional can't come up with a solution who can.

It's been forever since he ran off into google purgatory.

Talk about milkage.

$20 to recharge your controller's battery, but somehow, a $5 surcharge on a controller with motion sensing+rumble is scream-worthy.

BobHipJames

You can use the Xbox 360 controller and still play games while it's charging, which you can't do with the PS3. The PS3 also has charge kits for their controllers as well. If the battery in the PS3 controller completely dies, you have to open the whole controller to change it. At least the XBox 360 controllers do come with batteries so you can play right away without having to charge anything.

You can use the Xbox 360 controller and still play games while it's charging, which you can't do with the PS3. blackace

You are wrong.

Also, the ability you speak of, for 360, is an extra $20.

It's nicer than any other solution though as I was playing CoD online, and boom, my batts died. Luckily, the cord was handy, and presto, no Free Kills for my enemy. Once the round ended, I quickly got my other Battery from other other Play and Charge Kit (I own 2 Cables, and 5 Batteries, and I also own the Quick Charge kit.)

I personally think it is total garbage . Its not worth the time trying to land your space ship on a landing pad via motion sensor. And also, the PS3 controller is so uncomfortable , the joystick rolls around smoother than the 360's , but the 360 controller blows the PS3's out of the water considering comfortability. I'm not being ignorant in any way , its my opinion after playing a PS3 over at my friends house. I don't know why this topic was made , and I don't know if my comment contributes to the topic at all , but I had that on my mind....And I think the Play and charge kit was well worth the money. thepoop7

Thanks for your post. It was most enlightening. Full of great facts.

Yup, on the PS3 you don't need to buy a play and charge kit. Save the money for the HD cables you DIDN'T get.

It comes without one because you're not going to need it ;)

• PS3: The Sixaxis died after about 19 hours and doesn't have an auto-off feature. The upside is that the controller recharges through USB connection to the console and doesn't require purchasing batteries.
• Wii: The Wiimote lasted almost 37 hours, but depending on what games are played the rumble and audio within the controller can drain the battery faster. Although the batteries won't last as long, consider rechargeable batteries or the Nyko Wii-charge Station.
• Xbox 360: Lasting almost 57 hours the controller was the winner in the battery life test. Just like the Wii, consider getting the first-party Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit to save cash in the long run.

agruing over batteries. the bottom of the SW barrel is being scrapted todaydoobie1975

What do you expect cows to argue over, AAAE's or waiting for them?

so $20 for something that should have been included, or $55 for something that should have been included.

What M$ is doing does seem so bad in comparison.

It comes without one because you're not going to need it ;)

• PS3: The Sixaxis died after about 19 hours and doesn't have an auto-off feature. The upside is that the controller recharges through USB connection to the console and doesn't require purchasing batteries.
• Wii: The Wiimote lasted almost 37 hours, but depending on what games are played the rumble and audio within the controller can drain the battery faster. Although the batteries won't last as long, consider rechargeable batteries or the Nyko Wii-charge Station.
• Xbox 360: Lasting almost 57 hours the controller was the winner in the battery life test. Just like the Wii, consider getting the first-party Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit to save cash in the long run.

Eponique

That's amazing , people actually have a reason to play a PS3 for 19 hours?...

[QUOTE="Eponique"]

It comes without one because you're not going to need it ;)

• PS3: The Sixaxis died after about 19 hours and doesn't have an auto-off feature. The upside is that the controller recharges through USB connection to the console and doesn't require purchasing batteries.
• Wii: The Wiimote lasted almost 37 hours, but depending on what games are played the rumble and audio within the controller can drain the battery faster. Although the batteries won't last as long, consider rechargeable batteries or the Nyko Wii-charge Station.
• Xbox 360: Lasting almost 57 hours the controller was the winner in the battery life test. Just like the Wii, consider getting the first-party Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit to save cash in the long run.

DXGreat1_HGL

That's amazing , people actually have a reason to play a PS3 for 19 hours?...

As much as I disagree with the sentiment in that post, it did make me laugh...

my ps3 controller lasts like 5-6hours and 360 battery life is somewhere like 20 hours before the controller stars flashing

[QUOTE="Eponique"]

It comes without one because you're not going to need it ;)

• PS3: The Sixaxis died after about 19 hours and doesn't have an auto-off feature. The upside is that the controller recharges through USB connection to the console and doesn't require purchasing batteries.
• Wii: The Wiimote lasted almost 37 hours, but depending on what games are played the rumble and audio within the controller can drain the battery faster. Although the batteries won't last as long, consider rechargeable batteries or the Nyko Wii-charge Station.
• Xbox 360: Lasting almost 57 hours the controller was the winner in the battery life test. Just like the Wii, consider getting the first-party Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit to save cash in the long run.

DXGreat1_HGL

That's amazing , people actually have a reason to play a PS3 for 19 hours?...

Funniest comment I've read in a while.

I think its silly that we must try to "pwn" each other on such things. ALL three consoles have "teh milkage." We all know it, there's no denying it. Its been the way of gaming for years. Things wear out. Technologies change. Companies come to their senses. Its all just part of the game (pardon the pun)

So, can we stop this bull-ish? Can we concede that we all are getting milked?

Well Sony did save me from having to buy recharchable batteries since the PS3 controller has that built in.

Meanwhile ya gotta buy those seperately for 360 and Wii. Thats 30 bucks each if you want the really good chargers. (Play and charge sucks.)

[QUOTE="Eponique"]

It comes without one because you're not going to need it ;)

• PS3: The Sixaxis died after about 19 hours and doesn't have an auto-off feature. The upside is that the controller recharges through USB connection to the console and doesn't require purchasing batteries.
• Wii: The Wiimote lasted almost 37 hours, but depending on what games are played the rumble and audio within the controller can drain the battery faster. Although the batteries won't last as long, consider rechargeable batteries or the Nyko Wii-charge Station.
• Xbox 360: Lasting almost 57 hours the controller was the winner in the battery life test. Just like the Wii, consider getting the first-party Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit to save cash in the long run.

DXGreat1_HGL

That's amazing , people actually have a reason to play a PS3 for 19 hours?...

I have friends who've logged in over 100 hours playing Warhawk.

If you're not a complete nitwit, you can come up with a better and cheaper solution than the Play & Charge kit.

Like..

*gasp*

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

[QUOTE="BobHipJames"]

Talk about milkage.

$20 to recharge your controller's battery, but somehow, a $5 surcharge on a controller with motion sensing+rumble is scream-worthy.

blackace

You can use the Xbox 360 controller and still play games while it's charging, which you can't do with the PS3. The PS3 also has charge kits for their controllers as well. If the battery in the PS3 controller completely dies, you have to open the whole controller to change it. At least the XBox 360 controllers do come with batteries so you can play right away without having to charge anything.

I have rechargeable batteries that put no money into MS's nor Nintendo's pocket.Jandurin

Same with me. I got 4 bats and the charger for free with my Panasonic digital cam 4 years ago..

There is a remarkable, totally UNnew invention you should know about, TC; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rechargeable_battery

[QUOTE="DXGreat1_HGL"][QUOTE="Eponique"]

It comes without one because you're not going to need it ;)

• PS3: The Sixaxis died after about 19 hours and doesn't have an auto-off feature. The upside is that the controller recharges through USB connection to the console and doesn't require purchasing batteries.
• Wii: The Wiimote lasted almost 37 hours, but depending on what games are played the rumble and audio within the controller can drain the battery faster. Although the batteries won't last as long, consider rechargeable batteries or the Nyko Wii-charge Station.
• Xbox 360: Lasting almost 57 hours the controller was the winner in the battery life test. Just like the Wii, consider getting the first-party Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit to save cash in the long run.

Bread_or_Decide

That's amazing , people actually have a reason to play a PS3 for 19 hours?...

I have friends who've logged in over 100 hours playing Warhawk.

So instead of buying a new Controller for $55 you buy a cable for $10. I think the Elite comes with the Play & Charge Kit.

PS3_3DO

My Elite came with the black play and charge,

[QUOTE="PS3_3DO"]

So instead of buying a new Controller for $55 you buy a cable for $10. I think the Elite comes with the Play & Charge Kit.

cosmostein77

My Elite came with the black play and charge,

Mine didn't.

[QUOTE="PS3_3DO"]

So instead of buying a new Controller for $55 you buy a cable for $10. I think the Elite comes with the Play & Charge Kit.

cosmostein77

My Elite came with the black play and charge,

And my PS3 came with a controller.

Ownage either way is weak here people!!!! WE ALL GET MILKED!!!

[QUOTE="cosmostein77"][QUOTE="PS3_3DO"]

So instead of buying a new Controller for $55 you buy a cable for $10. I think the Elite comes with the Play & Charge Kit.

The_Crucible

My Elite came with the black play and charge,

And my PS3 came with a controller.

Ownage either way is weak here people!!!! WE ALL GET MILKED!!!

One of the first things you have said I fully agree with.

You guys can quit bumping this I sent the TC off looking for a universal remote that works with the PS3 about 14 hours ago and he's never been seen or heard from since.

Who in their right minds makes a remote for a Blu-Ray player that is incompatable with 100% (yes that's right 100%) of all other electronic entertainment devices on the market.

Sony does thats who.

I guess my only hope is for Sony to allow Logitec to one day update the awesome harmony series of remotes to work with the PS3 in order to not have the horribly designed sixaxis triggers that touch the ground(who thought that was a good idea lol) not set off the chapter search every time I set the controller down or everytime it gets moved.

I bought a Quick charge and 2 battery packs when I got my 360 and never have to worry about batteries ever again.

Milkage is having to pay 55 bucks for a controller with a feature that Sony claimed was obsolete.

And all of a sudden 5 dollars is nothing but 5 bucks a month for live is a hardship. "Oh, but you are paying for something that's available for free", the cows will say about XBL...

Rumble was free on my 360 controller since launch.

You guys can quit bumping this I sent the TC off looking for a universal remote that works with the PS3 about 14 hours ago and he's never been seen or heard from since.

Who in their right minds makes a remote for a Blu-Ray player that is incompatable with 100% (yes that's right 100%) of all other electronic entertainment devices on the market.

Sony does thats who.

I guess my only hope is for Sony to allow Logitec to one day update the awesome harmony series of remotes to work with the PS3 in order to not have the horribly designed sixaxis triggers that touch the ground(who thought that was a good idea lol) not set off the chapter search every time I set the controller down or everytime it gets moved.

Riverwolf007

What a lmae point. Its becasue the PS3 uses blue-tooth technology that IR remotes won't work. If it was that big of a concern, I'm sure a 3rd part can make a USB plug-in for IR.

I'd much rather have the blue-tooth and no IR than to be able to use a universal remote. Cause guess what? When you normally get a benefit of a universal remote, you get to put all other remotes away. But in this case, YOU ALWAYS NEED YOUR CONSOLE'S CONTROLLER!!!

And the controller functions just fine for movies. I've been watching movies and video on my PS3 since I bought in 12/06. WITHOUT any IR remote. Thanks.

how about sony still charging 15 pounds for a 8MB PS2 memory card if we're on the subject of over price accessories.doobie1975

How about MS still charging $170 for 120GB HDD. Or $49.99 for a 512 mem card. Or $100 on a wireless receiver. Or $50 for a 360 HDMI cable.

WE ALL GET MILKED PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!! Jesus.

How about MS still charging $170 for 120GB HDD. Or $49.99 for a 512 mem card. Or $100 on a wireless receiver. Or $50 for a 360 HDMI cable.The_Crucible

[QUOTE="doobie1975"]how about sony still charging 15 pounds for a 8MB PS2 memory card if we're on the subject of over price accessories.The_Crucible

How about MS still charging $170 for 120GB HDD. Or $49.99 for a 512 mem card. Or $100 on a wireless receiver. Or $50 for a 360 HDMI cable.

WE ALL GET MILKED PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!! Jesus.

indeed