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

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

You could use the same argument for 360 honestly, some here go "Oh you can just get rechargeable batteries, but that also required a charger and the purchase of the batteries."

I agree the usb cable is too short however, I hook that thing up to my PC to mimick my PS3 pad as a 360 controller for a ton of games, so I'm def going to go search for that longer cord.

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="jhcho2"]

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.

Steppy_76

[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.

It's pretty ridiculous and I much prefer having a USB cable to recharge it 

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

I prefer not wasting money.

YoshiYogurt

[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.

Your PS3 sixaxis has nearly 30 hours less play-ability than the Xbox 360 controller with AA batteries. Why do you think they are still using them for the Xbox one?Jakandsigz

Joke post.

My PS3 controller has out lasted by a large margin every damn battery i havy bough for my 360,including rechargeable duracell ones,so yeah you may get a 20 hours more,but when those batteries are done is money spending time.

MS use those because they have something else to sell you on launch clearly at their over priced price.

A duracel Charger with 2 double AA bateries goes for like $14,the xbox 360 one was $20 on launch.

Ms is a greedy company just like Sony is greedy company but Ms should been putting the charge and play kits in with the xbox box but not a deal breaker at all. People that make it seem like gaming is some type of cheap hobby make me laugh cause paying 20 for rechargble batteries is pushing you to your financial budget maybe a 400-500 console isnt the best thing to buy at that point .

Ms is a greedy company just like Sony is greedy company but Ms should been putting the charge and play kits in with the xbox box but not a deal breaker at all. People that make it seem like gaming is some type of cheap hobby make me laugh cause paying 20 for rechargble batteries is pushing you to your financial budget maybe a 400-500 console isnt the best thing to buy at that point .

TheRealBigRich

It has nothing to do with that and everything to do with MS ripping off people.

What can you spec from a company that want you to pay them for allowing you to use netflix on their console,when the rest of the world does it without extra charges.

The xbox one is already $100 more than the PS4 while been weaker,and while having every possible feature the unit has locked behind a damn paywall.

$20 more is a joke.

[QUOTE="TheRealBigRich"]

Ms is a greedy company just like Sony is greedy company but Ms should been putting the charge and play kits in with the xbox box but not a deal breaker at all. People that make it seem like gaming is some type of cheap hobby make me laugh cause paying 20 for rechargble batteries is pushing you to your financial budget maybe a 400-500 console isnt the best thing to buy at that point .

tormentos

It has nothing to do with that and everything to do with MS ripping off people.

What can you spec from a company that want you to pay them for allowing you to use netflix on their console,when the rest of the world does it without extra charges.

The xbox one is already $100 more than the PS4 while been weaker,and while having every possible feature the unit has locked behind a damn paywall.

$20 more is a joke.

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

He tries way too hard.

You guys love irony don't you? 

Anyway I would assume this is just so they sell more accessories which is shitty for consumers. It's not like using batteries is a make or break thing though. 

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

Im sure there are another 12 of you out there somewhere.

My dualshock 3 starts blinking red when the battery gets low. I have a thin 10ft usb to min usb cable I got off ebay for like 2 bucks shipped, I plug it in, in less than an hour the thing is fully charged again while I am playing, I unplug and good for another 10-12 hours hours of play. I bought a ds3 when it came out and I still get around 12 hours or more of it in a single charge.

No extra weight from the batteries.

No need to spend money on buying new batteries, and no need to buy rechargeables and even have to replace them every year or so.

[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. Gargus

Im sure there are another 12 of you out there somewhere.

My dualshock 3 starts blinking red when the battery gets low. I have a thin 10ft usb to min usb cable I got off ebay for like 2 bucks shipped, I plug it in, in less than an hour the thing is fully charged again while I am playing, I unplug and good for another 10-12 hours hours of play. I bought a ds3 when it came out and I still get around 12 hours or more of it in a single charge.

No extra weight from the batteries.

No need to spend money on buying new batteries, and no need to buy rechargeables and even have to replace them every year or so.

I've had my ps3 controllers since 2007 and they still retain charge just as well as the day I got them.

And they charge fast as well. Can't wait for the DS4, it looks awesome.

Stone age X1 controller confirmed, i'm glad that the PS4 will have a better controller compared to it's competition

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

So, the majority here prefer "sometimes wireless" is to ALWAYS wireless, got it. Every tech junkie should have a good charger and some eneloops.

I only buy the console whatever it comes with, that's it for me

after having to replace two suxasses controllers with two dualshock3s this gen i can buy batteries for the next 10 years and it not cost me what sonys incompetence cost me.

after having to replace two suxasses controllers with two dualshock3s this gen i can buy batteries for the next 10 years and it not cost me what sonys incompetence cost me.

Riverwolf007

Is that all because you wanted rumble?

and you don't know how business works.Chris_Williams

Hey like you said, it's only $2 right? So why can they be excused but I can't? Mass buying for them means it's even cheaper.

I rather have a longer cable than that cheap piece of sh*t "headset" that they're bundling with the PS4.

You could use the same argument for 360 honestly, some here go "Oh you can just get rechargeable batteries, but that also required a charger and the purchase of the batteries."

I agree the usb cable is too short however, I hook that thing up to my PC to mimick my PS3 pad as a 360 controller for a ton of games, so I'm def going to go search for that longer cord.

ReadingRainbow4

Oh I agree, which is why I said I prefer Sony's method in the first place.

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

after having to replace two suxasses controllers with two dualshock3s this gen i can buy batteries for the next 10 years and it not cost me what sonys incompetence cost me.

ReadingRainbow4

Is that all because you wanted rumble?

i remember dying all the time in rfom 1 and having to try and relearn that flashing screen meant you were getting hit.

it annoyed me to no end.

[QUOTE="ReadingRainbow4"]

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

after having to replace two suxasses controllers with two dualshock3s this gen i can buy batteries for the next 10 years and it not cost me what sonys incompetence cost me.

Riverwolf007

Is that all because you wanted rumble?

i remember dying all the time in rfom 1 and having to try and relearn that flashing screen meant you were getting hit.

it annoyed me to no end.

yeah, I think part of me waited to buy a ps3 until they brought back the feature.

I don't think i'll be an early adopter this time either, the launch for both systems is looking fairly weak aside from KillZone shadowfalls bad ass graphics.

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

[QUOTE="ReadingRainbow4"]

Is that all because you wanted rumble?

ReadingRainbow4

i remember dying all the time in rfom 1 and having to try and relearn that flashing screen meant you were getting hit.

it annoyed me to no end.

yeah, I think part of me waited to buy a ps3 until they brought back the feature.

I don't think i'll be an early adopter this time either, the launch for both systems is looking fairly weak aside from KillZone shadowfalls bad ass graphics.

i am going to try and wait at least a year or two unless they announce the red dead redemption sequel or something.

lol, is this discussion really happening? You idiots have a hard time deciding what best between sometimes wireless or always wireless? A good charger and some eneloops is by far the best option. Thanks MS for not scoring easy points with the dumb (and poor) consumer.

And you can still play with play and charge on x1 also.. so wtf is this thread for besides revealing the imbecility of the cow?

lol, is this discussion really happening? You idiots have a hard time deciding what best between sometimes wireless or always wireless? A good charger and some eneloops is by far the best option. Thanks MS for not scoring easy points with the dumb (and poor) consumer.

And you can still play with play and charge on x1 also.. so wtf is this thread for besides revealing the imbecility of the cow?

sebbi11

Dem lemmings: Always getting milked.

The good thing about using batteries is that once they die you just replace them and you're good to go. Whereas on PS3, for example, when your controller starts losing it's charge you have to keep it plugged in constantly or buy a new controller. I don't even disconnect my controller from my PS3 anymore because the battery doesn't last that long.Zero5000X

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

Prefer wired controller over battery powered to be honest.Pittfan666

Is there a wired controller for Xbone ?

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

The good thing about using batteries is that once they die you just replace them and you're good to go. Whereas on PS3, for example, when your controller starts losing it's charge you have to keep it plugged in constantly or buy a new controller. I don't even disconnect my controller from my PS3 anymore because the battery doesn't last that long.Zero5000X

I've never had any ps3 controllers battery go bad on me i still have my 1st controllers from my ps3 from 07 and they still work fine. It amazes me how many idiots on system wars don't realise you can buy a replacement battery for the ds3 for 6 bucks online lol. Microsoft should be ashamed for still using aa batteries but what do you expect from a company that said we don't need wi fi or hdmi last gen lol

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

Nope, the Original XBOX trumps PS2 in every way. 

And in some cases, 360 does things a tad better than PS3. 

[QUOTE="Pittfan666"]Prefer wired controller over battery powered to be honest.R4gn4r0k

Is there a wired controller for Xbone ?

Dont think so

Good, they last twice as long as the pathetic battery in the dualshock :cool:RR360DD

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

yes, you are the only one.

[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. lazerface216

yes, you are the only one.

Nope. 

You do know the xbox dOne controller is both wireless and wired now right? You don't even need batteries you can connect it through usb and it runs in wired mode.

[QUOTE="RR360DD"]Good, they last twice as long as the pathetic battery in the dualshock :cool:Infinite_Access

LOL AA batteries in this next gen. 

Oh cmon lems, you can't be defending that.

That's beyond pathetic.  

[QUOTE="lazerface216"]

[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. psymon100

yes, you are the only one.

Nope. 

You do know the xbox dOne controller is both wireless and wired now right? You don't even need batteries you can connect it through usb and it runs in wired mode.

WilliamRLBaker

[QUOTE="Infinite_Access"][QUOTE="RR360DD"]Good, they last twice as long as the pathetic battery in the dualshock :cool:Steppy_76

[QUOTE="Steppy_76"][QUOTE="Infinite_Access"] bullshit :cool:lazerface216

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

You do know the xbox dOne controller is both wireless and wired now right? You don't even need batteries you can connect it through usb and it runs in wired mode.

mems_1224

read my above post. i know you love getting reactions here, but i'd love an honest explanation.