Major inconvenience with the Playstation Move: battery charging?

You could always play a different game while it's charging, I don't see how this is a problem.

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"][QUOTE="ogvampire"]

there arent any 'big deals' if you bought stuff to make up for what missing

ps3 doesnt come with a 16ft usb cable...

ogvampire

rechargable batteries work for more things than just the wiimote...

got 8 of them years ago, use them for alot of things...

You could always play a different game while it's charging, I don't see how this is a problem.

ratchet_ruler88

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"][QUOTE="ogvampire"]

there arent any 'big deals' if you bought stuff to make up for what missing

ps3 doesnt come with a 16ft usb cable...

ogvampire

rechargable batteries work for more things than just the wiimote...

got 8 of them years ago, use them for alot of things...

[QUOTE="ratchet_ruler88"]

You could always play a different game while it's charging, I don't see how this is a problem.

Zero_epyon

how are you going to use the pointer function with the ds3?

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"] Wiimotes don't come with spare batteries. You have to buy those. Chances are the money you spend on replacements total up to more than than longer wire.ianuilliam

rechargable batteries work for more things than just the wiimote...

got 8 of them years ago, use them for alot of things...

cool... then send me one

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"][QUOTE="ratchet_ruler88"]

You could always play a different game while it's charging, I don't see how this is a problem.

ogvampire

how are you going to use the pointer function with the ds3?

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"] It's just grasping now. Trying to make a big deal of nothing to distract from the terribleness that is Kinect(natal). Since Natal is just a camera and is on as long as your 360 is on it doesn't require charging or batteries. However, you can only play Kinetic games with Kinetic, as opposed to move games where your most likely able to have the option of using a DS3.Zero_epyon

how are you going to use the pointer function with the ds3?

the games made specifically for the Move that have pointer functionality do so because you need to point quickly... cant really do that with the analogue sticks

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

rechargable batteries work for more things than just the wiimote...

got 8 of them years ago, use them for alot of things...

ogvampire

cool... then send me one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189163

If you prefer, pm me, and we can exchange addresses. I'll send you one for free after you send me about $10 to cover shipping.

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

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]USB cables work for more than just PS3 controllers. I have tons of em sitting around that came with headsets, phones, cameras. The "I already have it" argument is invalid because it works for both. Either way, at some point you had to buy the batteries/charger, and when you did, it cost a crapload more than a $5 cable.

ianuilliam

cool... then send me one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189163

If you prefer, pm me, and we can exchange addresses. I'll send you one for free after you send me about $10 to cover shipping.

for $3... and $6 shipping :?

nah... i will pass, thanks though

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"][QUOTE="ogvampire"]

how are you going to use the pointer function with the ds3?

ogvampire

the games made specifically for the Move that have pointer functionality do so because you need to point quickly... cant really do that with the analogue sticks

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"] Analog stick?Zero_epyon

the games made specifically for the Move that have pointer functionality do so because you need to point quickly... cant really do that with the analogue sticks

relax dude... just pointing out that the DS3 is not always a replacement for the Move

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

cool... then send me one

ogvampire

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189163

If you prefer, pm me, and we can exchange addresses. I'll send you one for free after you send me about $10 to cover shipping.

for $3... and $6 shipping :?

nah... i will pass, thanks though

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"][QUOTE="ogvampire"]

the games made specifically for the Move that have pointer functionality do so because you need to point quickly... cant really do that with the analogue sticks

ogvampire

relax dude... just pointing out that the DS3 is not always a replacement for the Move

Well the Dualshock 3 only takes about 25 minutes to charge if you don't use it. Just make sure its charged before you start your 3 day gaming marathon?tomarlyn

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="Zero_epyon"] Then take a break, get a longer cable or play a different game while it charges. Seriously...Zero_epyon

relax dude... just pointing out that the DS3 is not always a replacement for the Move

its an inconvenience for the ones that are ill-prepared, like me...

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]Here's ya a 15' for $3.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189163

If you prefer, pm me, and we can exchange addresses. I'll send you one for free after you send me about $10 to cover shipping.

ianuilliam

for $3... and $6 shipping :?

nah... i will pass, thanks though

if thats what you been spending on battery rechargers then you been getting gipped

i got mine with 4 batteries for $20... Energizer ones

for $40 i got enough batteries to handle all of my electronics that need it...i still have 2 that i dont use

i would rather have batteries than the usb recharge for this purpose

Sony rechargable battries are the best, i can play my DS3 all day without the need to recharge it ( given that it was fully rechatged when i first started playing) ..... Move should bea similar case.

And battries is 10 times more inconveniet. /thread.

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

for $3... and $6 shipping :?

nah... i will pass, thanks though

ogvampire

if thats what you been spending on battery rechargers then you been getting gipped

i got mine with 4 batteries for $20... Energizer ones

for $40 i got enough batteries to handle all of my electronics that need it...i still have 2 that i dont use

i would rather have batteries than the usb recharge for this purpose

[QUOTE="ogvampire"]

[QUOTE="ianuilliam"]Versus what, $20-30 for a play and charge kit for 360? Or a $40-50 battery recharger plus $8 spare rechargable batteries? If you want to play while charging, the PS3 is the cheapest console to do it on. Free, if your PS3 is close to where you sit, or a $2.99 cable to reach accross the room. Even with $5.99 shipping, it's under $10.

ianuilliam

if thats what you been spending on battery rechargers then you been getting gipped

i got mine with 4 batteries for $20... Energizer ones

for $40 i got enough batteries to handle all of my electronics that need it...i still have 2 that i dont use

i would rather have batteries than the usb recharge for this purpose

thats fine for you... but most of my electronics and peripherals use batteries instead of the usb recharge

i just want to use what i already had and was used to using...

guess im a dinosaur... i still prefer batteries over recharging

How has this non-issue gone on for so many pages.

Unless you're planning on a marathon Move session without sleep (if anyone is planning on getting this at all) then it's not going to matter.

Again this is not about the DS3, it's about the Move controllers. I was looking at what the controller comes with here and here, and it looks like it doesn't come with any way for you to recharge it unless you buy this. Sure you can use a very long USB cable to recharge it, but you won't be able to plug and play like you can do with the DS3 with the Move controllers especially when you have to swing your arms around and stuff.

Anyone with a Wii knows when their controller is running low on batteries, they can quickly change it right away and continue to play in minutes. Also the Wii nunchuck doesn't even need any kind of charging. Both the Move and Move secondary controller needs to be charged when they are low. Sure I guess it's not major, but I think it's very inconvenient especially when playing and time is flying by having fun, then you are disrupted because you must recharge.

I guess the solution is really having multiple controllers, two Moves and two Move secondary controllers, or even that charging station for $30. Man that will kill wallets.

If your playing soooooooooo long that the lithuim battery dies its a sign to turn the game off and go out side.

Prob is solved

ahh no battery change needed just like the ps3 controller? thats a good thing.Totalgym9000

I never said the batteries don't die. I was questioning whether rechargeable in general are really as environmentally friendly as people seem to think they are.

Regardless, my point is that a couple rechargeable AAs are easier (and cheaper) to replace than a Lithium ion. Especially in a X number of years down the road. AAs are always going to be around. They're a standard form factor. Lithium Ions are proprietary, so when they stop producing them that's it.

There are some obvious issues with tethering a motion controller while playing.