Oh C'mon!! Xbox One controller still uses AA batteries?

Is there a good reason for this? My ps3 sixaxis in-built battery pack lasted since launch. Both controllers. That's 6 years already

For my 360 however, I had to buy rechargeable batteries and a charger. And AA rechargeable batteries have a lifespan of about only 1 year (sometimes less). Then it gets flat every 2 days. Then I resorted to buying non-rechargeable AA batteries because they don't suddenly get flat. And buying batteries over the course of so many years does indeed cost money.

It's 2013 and MS is still using this archaic method? And no, that bullshit excuse about having to replace the whole controller when an in-built battery pack fails, is no longer a valid argument. We have a precedent case, and that argument was MS's rubbish excuse. In-built battery packs lasts longer than the controller itself.

While it is very stupid, have you been living under a rock for the last few months? This is ooooold news

Welcome to... Forever ago?

Either batteries or you can buy the other half of the controller for $25 :lol:

you didn't know microsoft has a exclusive partnership deal with duracell?

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Either batteries or you can buy the other half of the controller for $25 :lol:

NathanDrakeSwag

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Trail_Mix

Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. TheEroica

I prefer not wasting money.

That's what TLOU got, and I loved that.freedomfreak

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. NathanDrakeSwag

I prefer not wasting money.

[QUOTE="NathanDrakeSwag"]

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. mems_1224

I prefer not wasting money.

[QUOTE="NathanDrakeSwag"]

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. mems_1224

I prefer not wasting money.

Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. TheEroica

You are not alone, it is actually a selling point for me also.  Plugging in to charge is a PITA and the rechargables I buy last a whole lot longer than the OP's, maybe I can recommend a brand.

[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="NathanDrakeSwag"]

I prefer not wasting money.

YoshiYogurt

Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. TheEroica

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. 1080pOnly

You are not alone, it is actually a selling point for me also.  Plugging in to charge is a PITA and the rechargables I buy last a whole lot longer than the OP's, maybe I can recommend a brand.

MS sucks thats why. The wiiu controller is worse thoughTheKingIAm

Give me three reasons why its worse

[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="NathanDrakeSwag"]

I prefer not wasting money.

YoshiYogurt

You're an idiot.

[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="NathanDrakeSwag"]

I prefer not wasting money.

Chris_Williams

He tries way too hard.

Meh it's not so bad. 2500 mAH eneloops > 500 mAH battery on ps3/1000 mAH on ps4. 

Is there a good reason for this? My ps3 sixaxis in-built battery pack lasted since launch. Both controllers. That's 6 years already

For my 360 however, I had to buy rechargeable batteries and a charger. And AA rechargeable batteries have a lifespan of about only 1 year (sometimes less). Then it gets flat every 2 days. Then I resorted to buying non-rechargeable AA batteries because they don't suddenly get flat. And buying batteries over the course of so many years does indeed cost money.

It's 2013 and MS is still using this archaic method? And no, that bullshit excuse about having to replace the whole controller when an in-built battery pack fails, is no longer a valid argument. We have a precedent case, and that argument was MS's rubbish excuse. In-built battery packs lasts longer than the controller itself.

jhcho2

Wow, like get with the times MicroSuck...

[QUOTE="TheKingIAm"]MS sucks thats why. The wiiu controller is worse thoughconkertheking1

Give me three reasons why its worse

[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"][QUOTE="mems_1224"] they why did you get a ps3? :lol: lol nathandrakeswag post NathanDrakeSwag

He tries way too hard.

[QUOTE="conkertheking1"]

[QUOTE="TheKingIAm"]MS sucks thats why. The wiiu controller is worse thoughTheKingIAm

Give me three reasons why its worse

You'll notice that the controller is comfortable and the battery life isn't bad, but you've never tried it so you wouldn't know anyways.

Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.Suppaman100

Is there a good reason for this? My ps3 sixaxis in-built battery pack lasted since launch. Both controllers. That's 6 years already

For my 360 however, I had to buy rechargeable batteries and a charger. And AA rechargeable batteries have a lifespan of about only 1 year (sometimes less). Then it gets flat every 2 days. Then I resorted to buying non-rechargeable AA batteries because they don't suddenly get flat. And buying batteries over the course of so many years does indeed cost money.

It's 2013 and MS is still using this archaic method? And no, that bullshit excuse about having to replace the whole controller when an in-built battery pack fails, is no longer a valid argument. We have a precedent case, and that argument was MS's rubbish excuse. In-built battery packs lasts longer than the controller itself.

jhcho2

[QUOTE="Suppaman100"]Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.mems_1224

and the xbone is basically a Tivo...

Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. TheEroica

Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.Suppaman100

[QUOTE="Suppaman100"]Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.mems_1224

[QUOTE="Suppaman100"]Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.mems_1224

I doubt PS4 will have a 100 % failure rate.

[QUOTE="Suppaman100"]Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.ShoTTyMcNaDeS

They don't care. They will believe what they want.

Is there a good reason for this? My ps3 sixaxis in-built battery pack lasted since launch. Both controllers. That's 6 years already

For my 360 however, I had to buy rechargeable batteries and a charger. And AA rechargeable batteries have a lifespan of about only 1 year (sometimes less). Then it gets flat every 2 days. Then I resorted to buying non-rechargeable AA batteries because they don't suddenly get flat. And buying batteries over the course of so many years does indeed cost money.

It's 2013 and MS is still using this archaic method? And no, that bullshit excuse about having to replace the whole controller when an in-built battery pack fails, is no longer a valid argument. We have a precedent case, and that argument was MS's rubbish excuse. In-built battery packs lasts longer than the controller itself.

jhcho2

Is simple is call Greed..

The xbox one has all the bad things the xbox 360 had and them some,while not having the good things the xbox 360 had like cheaper price and powerful GPU.

you didn't know microsoft has a exclusive partnership deal with duracell?

Chris_Williams

[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="Suppaman100"]Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.Suppaman100

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. tagyhag

[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="Suppaman100"]Xbox is always behind on everything. What do you expect it has always been inferior to playstation in every way.NathanDrakeSwag

I doubt PS4 will have a 100 % failure rate.

AA rechargeable batteries have a lifespan of about only 1 year (sometimes less). Then it gets flat every 2 days.

jhcho2

This seems so far from reality it's like hyperbole. 

I've had rechargeable AA's in circulation for over a decade. I've never had to decommission one in less than a year. 

Always get at least a week out of a pair of rechargable AA's in an Xbox 360 style controller. Sometimes I won't play for a month, but I'll pick up the controller and there is sufficient charge for play. 

[QUOTE="tagyhag"][QUOTE="TheEroica"]Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. Chris_Williams

Am I the only one who prefers the AA batteries as opposed to the ps3 method? Plugging a controller in to charge sucks balls. Rotating ready to go battery packs is sooooo much better to me. TheEroica

[QUOTE="Chris_Williams"][QUOTE="tagyhag"] I like Sony's method. Only problem is that the cable is f*cking short as balls.tagyhag

Gimmicks? How is that Move doin for ya?? Oh and about that postage stamp size touch pad on the DS4?? Yeah, I can see that being reeeeaaalllllll meaningful!! Oh and then there is PS+. Yeah, they might give you 6 games for free, but they aren't the ones anyone wants to play. Oh and if you cancel your PS+membership, say bye bye to those games! Trust me, the PS4 has and will have as many of these so called "gimmicks"!! You know I heard that if you put tin foil on your head, the aliens can't control you and read your minds!! Ooops, too late for the Sony Fanbots!!!ShoTTyMcNaDeS

Move isn't even hyped by sony and not rnearly as push as Kinect was.

That touch pad is already been use for gaming,but where it will shine is when you pop open your browser on xbox one and see how bad is to navigate with the analogues,while the PS4 has a touch pad much like laptops that is clickable.

It doesn't give you 6 games is like 2 per month and allot of other smaller ones,huge discounts,avatars and many other things,PSN+ walk all over xbox live in value.

Well if you don't pay for xbox live say bye bye to everything on xbox that ins't off line gaming...

At least on PS4 i can play free to play games online without having to pay for PSN+ something impossible to do on xbox one.