Major inconvenience with the Playstation Move: battery charging?

"Unlike the Wii Remote, which is powered by regular batteries (or in cases of third-party solutions a rechargeable battery pack), the Move is fuelled by the same lithium ion battery that runs your PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller, meaning it'll have plenty of shelf life between recharges. As a bonus, the Subcontroller also has a lithium ion battery."

If you only bought the bundle that comes with only one Move controller and you need to charge it. You would have to completely stop playing your game and wait till it charges, since you can't quickly change the battery like you do on the Wiimote. Same goes with the Moves secondary controller.

The Dualshock 3 uses a cable connecting to the system to charge, still usuable while charging. You might want to rotate charges, but thats pretty minor.

The only problem is if you keep your PS3 in an inconvient place, but that would be a problem with the normal one too.

that sucks if true.

though I would guess it holds a much better charge than the DS3. the Wiimote holds like 40 or 60, or something. but it could still be worse.

Or you can keep it charged before it completely runs out of juice.

Unless you're the type that does 10 hr+ gaming sessions.

The Dualshock 3 uses a cable connecting to the system to charge, still usuable while charging. You might want to rotate charges, but thats pretty minor.

The only problem is if you keep your PS3 in an inconvient place, but that would be a problem with the normal one too.

lx_theo

"Unlike the Wii Remote, which is powered by regular batteries (or in cases of third-party solutions a rechargeable battery pack), the Move is fuelled by the same lithium ion battery that runs your PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller, meaning it'll have plenty of shelf life between recharges. As a bonus, the Subcontroller also has a lithium ion battery."

If you only bought the bundle that comes with only one Move controller and you need to charge it. You would have to completely stop playing your game and wait till it charges, since you can't quickly change the battery like you do on the Wiimote. Same goes with the Moves secondary controller.

gago-gago

[QUOTE="lx_theo"]

The Dualshock 3 uses a cable connecting to the system to charge, still usuable while charging. You might want to rotate charges, but thats pretty minor.

The only problem is if you keep your PS3 in an inconvient place, but that would be a problem with the normal one too.

gago-gago

Well if you have your PS3 set up well like me, its pretty easy to have enough wire length for it not to be a problem.

Then again, even with the situation you described, its not really a major problem if you have the common sense to check when its low on batteries and charge it.

[QUOTE="gago-gago"]

"Unlike the Wii Remote, which is powered by regular batteries (or in cases of third-party solutions a rechargeable battery pack), the Move is fuelled by the same lithium ion battery that runs your PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller, meaning it'll have plenty of shelf life between recharges. As a bonus, the Subcontroller also has a lithium ion battery."

If you only bought the bundle that comes with only one Move controller and you need to charge it. You would have to completely stop playing your game and wait till it charges, since you can't quickly change the battery like you do on the Wiimote. Same goes with the Moves secondary controller.

Nasi-goreng

This is a good thing. I don't understand why controllers still use outdated rechargable batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are used in handhelds, phones, etc. It is absurd that controls are antiquated.

Not really a major problem, more of a minor inconvenience.

This is a good thing. I don't understand why controllers still use outdated rechargable batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are used in handhelds, phones, etc. It is absurd that controls are antiquated.

nhh18

This is a good thing. I don't understand why controllers still use outdated rechargable batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are used in handhelds, phones, etc. It is absurd that controls are antiquated.

nhh18

Cool, I don't have to buy batteries all of the time

[QUOTE="nhh18"]

This is a good thing. I don't understand why controllers still use outdated rechargable batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are used in handhelds, phones, etc. It is absurd that controls are antiquated.

gago-gago

Or charge it when your not playing? The point of getting multiple controllers of anyything is for multiple people to play, not so that you don't have to put any reasonable foresight into charging.

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

PSdual_wielder

Shouldn't the topic title read: Minor inconvenience blown out of proportion.

[QUOTE="nhh18"]

This is a good thing. I don't understand why controllers still use outdated rechargable batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are used in handhelds, phones, etc. It is absurd that controls are antiquated.

gago-gago

[QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

Tylendal

Which is a much more annoying to charge all of them?

Shouldn't the topic title read: Minor inconvenience blown out of proportion.

shinrabanshou

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

PSdual_wielder

[QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

Tylendal

[QUOTE="Tylendal"][QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

lx_theo

Which is a much more annoying to charge all of them?

[QUOTE="lx_theo"]

[QUOTE="Tylendal"] Or you could just buy rechargeable batteries... Are there actually people who even still buy disposable batteries? o.OTylendal

Which is a much more annoying to charge all of them?

[QUOTE="Tylendal"][QUOTE="PSdual_wielder"]

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

mgs_freak91

[QUOTE="nhh18"]

This is a good thing. I don't understand why controllers still use outdated rechargable batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are used in handhelds, phones, etc. It is absurd that controls are antiquated.

Tylendal

I guess no one's ever heard of Sanyo Eneloop?

sorry i have inside sources that says the move controllers batteries will last very very very long you can play for a week without charging. besides people are going to buy more than one day one because every one wants the move since its the best motion controllers for the hardcores. its amazons top seller right now

[QUOTE="mgs_freak91"][QUOTE="Tylendal"] Or you could just buy rechargeable batteries... Are there actually people who even still buy disposable batteries? o.OTylendal

That seems it would become a lot more expensive than what the DS3 and Move are doing.

"Unlike the Wii Remote, which is powered by regular batteries (or in cases of third-party solutions a rechargeable battery pack), the Move is fuelled by the same lithium ion battery that runs your PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller, meaning it'll have plenty of shelf life between recharges. As a bonus, the Subcontroller also has a lithium ion battery."

If you only bought the bundle that comes with only one Move controller and you need to charge it. You would have to completely stop playing your game and wait till it charges, since you can't quickly change the battery like you do on the Wiimote. Same goes with the Moves secondary controller.

[QUOTE="Tylendal"][QUOTE="mgs_freak91"] :O I'se buy some disposablessss! :) Why buy two rechargeable batteries plus the recharger, when I can buy heaps of disposable ones for cheaper. :P Not to mention that even rechargeable batteries will die out. MWAHAHAHHAA lx_theo

That seems it would become a lot more expensive than what the DS3 and Move are doing.

[QUOTE="lx_theo"]

[QUOTE="Tylendal"] Well, I started getting rechargeable batteries when the Wii launched. We now have about a dozen powering things throughout the house, and none of them have started dying yet. Good rechargeable batteries will cost you about eight bucks each, but they're still better value than no name brand disposables in the long run.Tylendal

That seems it would become a lot more expensive than what the DS3 and Move are doing.

I guess its preference, because I find it easier to just plug in my PS3 controller when ever it needs some power.

Rechargable battries are more convenient for me .... recharge it all night, play with it all day ....... i can't imagine someone playing the 24 hr, Just dun forget to rechrge it when you turn off ur PS3, PROBLEM SOLVED.

"Unlike the Wii Remote, which is powered by regular batteries (or in cases of third-party solutions a rechargeable battery pack), the Move is fuelled by the same lithium ion battery that runs your PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller, meaning it'll have plenty of shelf life between recharges. As a bonus, the Subcontroller also has a lithium ion battery."

If you only bought the bundle that comes with only one Move controller and you need to charge it. You would have to completely stop playing your game and wait till it charges, since you can't quickly change the battery like you do on the Wiimote. Same goes with the Moves secondary controller.

gago-gago

or else you can make sure to charge the Move controller when battery is half way down... why do people make such insignificant things a major problem... I always have 4 x batteries extra ready in case the ones in my Wii controller & 30 controller die.. Luckily considering the Move controllers charge via a simple usb cable, sometimes i charge them on my PC while using it for work/fun...

I don't see how is that not a positive point but a negative one. :P

Why would I want to buy batteries instead of recharging the sucker?

PSdual_wielder

I use rechargeable AAs. I like being able to hot swap them without having to tether. And it means my device will keep on working right up until it breaks. Li-Ions will eventually die. And the companies won't produce replacements forever. (this wouldn't be an issue if Lithium Ion batteries came in standard form factors, but alas they're proprietary)

"Unlike the Wii Remote, which is powered by regular batteries (or in cases of third-party solutions a rechargeable battery pack), the Move is fuelled by the same lithium ion battery that runs your PlayStation 3's DualShock 3 controller, meaning it'll have plenty of shelf life between recharges. As a bonus, the Subcontroller also has a lithium ion battery."

If you only bought the bundle that comes with only one Move controller and you need to charge it. You would have to completely stop playing your game and wait till it charges, since you can't quickly change the battery like you do on the Wiimote. Same goes with the Moves secondary controller.

gago-gago

Nice job spinning it into bad news. Enjoy having to rebuy AA batteries and hurting the enviorment with your Wii. Rechargable batteries are good.

Nice job spinning it into bad news. Enjoy having to rebuy AA batteries and hurting the enviorment with your Wii. Rechargable batteries are good.

Loco_Live

And rechargeable AAs are great.

Though to be honest I wonder just how environmental friendly rechargeables really are. I mean the power coming from that plug in the wall still mostly generated from the burning of fossil fuels. And when that battery eventually dies (or even before then) most people just toss them in the garbage. Lithium is nasty stuff.

[QUOTE="Loco_Live"]

Nice job spinning it into bad news. Enjoy having to rebuy AA batteries and hurting the enviorment with your Wii. Rechargable batteries are good.

ThePlothole

And rechargeable AAs are great.

I find that those don't last too long.

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"][QUOTE="Loco_Live"]

Nice job spinning it into bad news. Enjoy having to rebuy AA batteries and hurting the enviorment with your Wii. Rechargable batteries are good.

Loco_Live

And rechargeable AAs are great.

I find that those don't last too long.

You mean holding a charge? Then by Low self-discharge NiMHs. Sanyo's "eneloop" are one example of these. I use them for all my gear. Have never had to worry about them running dry when I need them.

slight inconvenience that in the long time saves me money.I can live with that besides i just charge my PS3 pads off my laptop since its sitting next to me usually when im playing.

I usually just plug my controller into my pc and charge it there while I'm system warring.

This should only ever be an inconvenience if you've been playing for 24 hours in which case, you probably need a break regardless. Especially with the Move since it's a part of the new flail/waggle wave.

then what does that make the Xbox 360 controller?

:lol:

I can't believe I just read 5 pages about batteries, I want to murder you all.