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JimmyDanger said:
ethomaz said:
JimmyDanger said:
The better the 360 rumour - the more Sony fans in the thread downplaying it!

That said - I'm personally excited about the return of AA batteries. Easy to replace/recharge, so I always have a set ready. Inexpensive and easily replaced in about 20 seconds. I'd hate the idea of a non removable battery that dies after a year or two, or having to play with a cable plugged in while I wait for it to charge. I can't see why "non proprietary" is evil in some cases and amazing in others. Must be the fanboiz.

Downplaying? It is a good rumor (and yeah... I'm the biggest Sony fan here so you wrote that to me )

PS. Recharge batteries over AA always... a issue with Wii controller is the use of AA batteries... PS3 recharge battery included in controllers is a way better option.

Ethomaz - in this thread you do seem to be the exception. But if you can't see the other trolling on here - you may need to check your eyesight!

MS have that option available (play and charge kits) - but just like the PS3, when those batteries die after 3-4 years - you're looking at replacements more expensive than regular AA rechargeables. And also - I hate playing with a cable plugged in for charging - much easier to get up, switch batteries, sit down - no cables. It's choice that they provide. You say Sony give you a better option - but you have no option at all - it's the only option you've got!

Once again - I find it baffling that some proprietary hardware choices are bashed (360 HDD) - and some proprietary ones (Vita Memory Cards, PS4 controller batteries) - are championed. And any non proprietary moves by MS (32gb Memory sticks useable for all game functions on 360, universal batteries) - are attacked by the same SDF watchdogs.

Or maybe it's not so baffling, considering the usual suspects.

Vita memory cards get yelled at all the time for being proprietary. Also you have to remember that the 720 will be around till 2018. If AA batteries don't get replaced in the first version, they'll be replaced down the road.