Yahoo is at it again? look at the front page.

PS3 on the front page as top product you dont want for this holiday.

Sony PlayStation 3

It's all fun and games until the battery dies. Unlike its competitors, which use replaceable AA batteries, the PS3's remote control is glued shut. When the battery goes, Sony customers have to blow $55 on a new controller. Sony says there's an "environmental benefit" since gamers don't have to toss their batteries on a regular basis, but Isidor Buchmann, president of battery-equipment maker Cadex Electronics, says captive batteries are becoming common because it's cheaper for companies to eliminate the battery housing and hatch.

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very stupid reason if you ask me.

Well, I dont want one... so their not wrong...

Well, I dont want one... so their not wrong...

Shirokishi_

very stupid reason if you ask me.

:lol: That's what the usb cable is for

PS3 on the front page as top product you dont want for this holiday.

Sony PlayStation 3

It's all fun and games until the battery dies. Unlike its competitors, which use replaceable AA batteries, the PS3's remote control is glued shut. When the battery goes, Sony customers have to blow $55 on a new controller. Sony says there's an "environmental benefit" since gamers don't have to toss their batteries on a regular basis, but Isidor Buchmann, president of battery-equipment maker Cadex Electronics, says captive batteries are becoming common because it's cheaper for companies to eliminate the battery housing and hatch.

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that doesn't even make sense. You recharge the controllers. WTH? GunSmith1_basic

:lol: That's what the usb cable is for

jessmaster13

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Well, I dont want one... so their not wrong...

funsohng

Theyre still not wrong :3

I've had one of my controllers since launch and the battery is still fine :?

seriously?

the controllers are rechargeable. there doesnt need to be a battery case :|

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Well, I dont want one... so their not wrong...

Theyre still not wrong :3

[QUOTE="jessmaster13"]

:lol: That's what the usb cable is for

Peiner09

Oh......i take that back then

How long does it take for the battery to stop working?

wait, is he talking about permanent death of battery, or just battery out of chargefunsohng

this is worse than the rrod, disk scrathing, etc?

my god, i feel so insulted.

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

[QUOTE="funsohng"] you already have one...funsohng

Theyre still not wrong :3

exactly :D

How long does it take for the battery to stop working?

akbar13

its likely that your controller itself will stop working before the battery does.

[QUOTE="funsohng"]wait, is he talking about permanent death of battery, or just battery out of chargeDonPerian

Because depending on which theyre referring to makes them credible or not.

My word. What a ridiculous reason. It's gonna take a while before the battery dies permanently in the controller.

In the meantime, 2 of my battery housings for my 360 controllers are being held on with tape :?

edited because I just found a manual on how to replace a PS3 controller's battery.

Shame on yahoo for spreading misinformation.

I thought you could replace the battery O.o... at least it says so in the manual. isukuno

Uhh batteries die over time.

Eventually the batteries in the PS3 controller will be dead and unrechargable

Travel directly to the Sony Store, buy a new controller, do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars

Thats a big reason why I prefer the PS3 controller, Im too lazy to go every while to get new batteries for my 360 controller.

that's like saying all cell phones and all other electronic devices that use rechargable batteries are worthless products, lol. My god, yahoo really went too far this time.

What a stupid reason. Yes the batteries will die eventually of course, but that won't happen for a long time, so it not a big deal.

What the heck? Seriously, their biggest detractor for the PS3 is the possibility the controller might die out? :?

PS3 on the front page as top product you dont want for this holiday.

Sony PlayStation 3

It's all fun and games until the battery dies. Unlike its competitors, which use replaceable AA batteries, the PS3's remote control is glued shut. When the battery goes, Sony customers have to blow $55 on a new controller. Sony says there's an "environmental benefit" since gamers don't have to toss their batteries on a regular basis, but Isidor Buchmann, president of battery-equipment maker Cadex Electronics, says captive batteries are becoming common because it's cheaper for companies to eliminate the battery housing and hatch.

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ZoomZoom2490

I hope he doesn't like the handhelds as the same thing will happen to them.

edited now that I know that Yahoo is just lying about this.

Sorry Sony.

Wait...that is what the USB ports are for? So...I have all 126 of those controllers for naught? Great...now I know what my family is getting for christmas.

But really...somebody probably paid them to say that. Or a fanboy of some sort works there. But...that would be pretty good for the lolz.

I've seen a lot of reasons why not to get a PS3 and this is probably the stupidest one I've seen in awhile.

Not possible to replace eh?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6160304.html

They can even replace them if they die!

[QUOTE="ZoomZoom2490"]

that's like saying all cell phones and all other electronic devices that use rechargable batteries are worthless products, lol. My god, yahoo really went too far this time.

dkrustyklown

Um, no. The battery in my phone can be replaced. The battery in my rechargeable electric toothbrush can be replaced. The battery in my rechargeable flashlight can be replaced. The battery in my cordless house-phone can be replaced.

I would NEVER buy any product with a rechargeable battery that can't be replaced.

who owns yahoo? oh thats right yeah, microsoft doesnt stand a chance this holiday seasoni_am_interested

Well...Carol Bartz is the CEO....wait are you implying the MS owns it?

It would be years before that happens.

Maybe they dont know the controller needs to be recharged?

But it is a very dumb reason not to buy a game system.

You can use a screwdriver on your PS3 controller and replace the battery, just like you need to do with your DS when that battery dies.

Or you could just send it to Sony and have them replace it for you.

JLF1

Ah see, that's better. I just did a search for "replace ps3 controller's battery" and immediately came across an instruction manual for how to do so. Someone above me just posted screenies of the same manual.

So, Yahoo is just lying about the PS3, then?

Ok, nevermind on the "shame on Sony" statement I made earlier.

Shame on yahoo for lying and getting me all worked up about nothing.

Not possible to replace eh?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6160304.html

They can even replace them if they die!

Ringx55

And that's some major fail on yahoos part.

Not possible to replace eh?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6160304.html

They can even replace them if they die!

Ringx55

EPIC FAIL yahoo!:lol:

[QUOTE="JLF1"]

You can use a screwdriver on your PS3 controller and replace the battery, just like you need to do with your DS when that battery dies.

Or you could just send it to Sony and have them replace it for you.

dkrustyklown

Ah see, that's better. I just did a search for "replace ps3 controller's battery" and immediately came across an instruction manual for how to do so. Someone above me just posted screenies of the same manual.

So, Yahoo is just lying about the PS3, then?

Ok, nevermind on the "shame on Sony" statement I made earlier.

Shame on yahoo for lying and getting me all worked up about nothing.

Well they are tight buddies with MS. Yahoo has been known to post anti Sony and anti PS3 news. I have had my PS3 for near 2 years and the controller still works. When the battery is low, it will tell you. You just recharge it using the pS3, controller port rechargers, or heck you can use your PC.

[QUOTE="Ringx55"]

Not possible to replace eh?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6160304.html

They can even replace them if they die!

Wanderer5

Oh wow this just make it better. EPIC FAIL yahoo!:lol: