A unique drawback of the Li-ion battery is that its life span is dependent upon aging from time of manufacturing (shelf life) regardless of whether it was charged, and not just on the number of charge/discharge cycles. So an older battery will not last as long as a new battery due solely to its age, unlike other batteries. This drawback is not widely published
"For the PS3, if the battery in your controller fails for any reason, you're left with one of two options. If the PS3 is still under warranty, you can send the controller back for 'repairs.' Otherwise, you'll be out to the store to buy a new one. In order to stick with the PS2 controller's look and feel, Sony has sealed its rechargeable battery in the casing - there is no good way to get it out and make a switch"
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/10/19/PS3_controller_battery_not_replaceable/
Edit: sorry I should have put that all in one post.
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