Here's what I hate about PS4

The only thing I hate about the PS4 is the controller. It has a built-in battery pack that can only be charged using micro-USB. As we all know, micro-USB is extremely fragile, and I have no idea how it became the standard for mobile devices.

Microsoft gives us a choice whether to use a battery pack or AA batteries. I know the Xbox One controller also has micro-USB, but we aren't forced to use it. Rechargeable AA batteries (lithium-ion) work just fine. :)

I have both systems, and quite frankly I agree. Sony fanboys always bitch and complain about how Microsoft is trying to get more money out of you, whereas I give them credit for giving you the option. Also you make an excellent point, rechargeable AA's work just fine. I use Microsoft's Play and Charge Kit because I like the simplicity, but I work out of town on a weekly basis and haul my Xbox One in a Gaems G190 Vanguard. If I forget my charge cable at home, I just steal the batteries out of the hotel TV remote and wahla. Problem solved lol

Have no problems with it, seems like a small gripe but just get a big micro usb cord or whatever, rather have it built in then swap out each time, but this is so small and insignificant!

I dont have a PS4 yet, but I got the PS3 charging station for the dualshock3 controllers, and that makes it simple to charge, plus no hassles with plugging in the fragile micro-usb cord because their adapter stays plugged in 24/7, and you just click it in the charging cradle. I assume the ds4 controllers will have the same charging station for them.

I like the option of the AAs - work well with the wii remotes.... but much prefer the charging station option for the ds3 controllers.

this never bothered me since i bought my second controller and charging cradle immediately after i bought my ps4 and one controller is always fully charged (btw, the cradle doesn't use micro usb but rather the port next to the headphone output for charging)... :)

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Yes, there is a charge cradle for the PS4. I saw it at Gamestop the other day and was kind of interested. It seems like a much better way of charging the controllers, than having to plug them in with a short usb cord.

@MondasM said:

"(btw, the cradle doesn't use micro usb but rather the port next to the headphone output for charging)... :)"

Oh that's kinda cool. Yeah I guess I wondered how that would work, if you set it right-side up onto the charger.

Have to disagree. It's one of the best features of the DS4 for me personally. Love that and the headphone jack.

Are you not aware that the PS4 will download games while the console is in stand-by mode? Or are you afraid to leave your console in stand-by mode? There's nothing wrong with leaving it in stand-by mode.

Funny you should say that Rick because I was tempted to do that the other night with The Phantom Pain!! When I went to work I left my system in stand-by just in case I decided to get it while I was at work.

The battery life is my biggest issue with it. The battery dies so quickly, I don't mind not having replaceable batteries as an option

My main complaint with the PS4, or more specifically the controller, is battery life. It's terrible.

yes battery life is very short but like someone else said, after the update that allows dimming the lightbar hopefully battery life will be extended. either way id never feel like xboxs approach to powering controllers is better.

Havent bought one yet but.....if you dont have the camera why does the light bar have to be on for some reason?

actually that is what i always do, i buy the game at work, go home and play immediately... :)

@MondasM: That's definitely a cool feature but you MOST definitely better micro-manage your HD space! lol

I'm a big fan of digital media, but I know I have to be balanced when it comes to buying games.....especially since the digital versions take up so much space.

The light bar can show other information about the game. For example, in Fifa, the color of the light corresponds to the player indicator on screen so you know which controller controls which player. Other games change the color based on your health level.

@MarcRecon: i upgraded my hdd to 1 tb, the day i bought my ps4, it'll last for almost a year and a half... beyond that i intend to erase the older titles that i have no interest to play again, if i get the urge to play them again, i will have to download them again, again from work... :D

edit: sorry for using "again" too many times, again... :D

Yup, being able to upgrade the HDD is another GREAT option!!

I have no problems with the battery life as is.