My 360 First Impressions and Comparisons.

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crumas2 said:

 

Spankey said:

smbu2000 said:
I think the PS3 has it's power supply built into the machine (makes it bulkier) like the original fat PS2.

As for the batteries, what do you do when the rechargeable batteries run out on PS3 controllers? Can they be replaced or do you have to buy a new controller?
I use rechargeable batteries on my two Wii controllers and I have one plug and play kit for my 360. I only need one charging cord even though I have two wireless 360 controllers since I never re-charge them at the same time, hehe.

 

What Machina said

 

PS3 controllers don't have removable batteries, just plug the controller in to the PS3 via a mini-usb cable to charge them up again.

Pretty nifty imo

 

I wouldn't call having to plug a wireless controller into the console when the battery needs recharged "nifty". Nifty is being able to walk over to a 360 controller battery recharging unit, pop the spent battery out of the controller, pop a fresh battery back in, and resume wireless playing. Considering the 360 batteries last a long time and cost about $11 to $12 to replace, I can't see how this is anything but the best possible option.

This is one area where MS definitely got it right and Sony definitely got it wrong, but I have yet to hear a PS3 fan admit it...

 

I would have to agree with you on that one. I used to just plug up the play & charge cable but then the controller is no longer wireless. Then I realize how much I walk around with my controller. Especially when I'm doing a private chat, I'll occasionally walk to the kitchen for a snack. I keep two batteries so when one dies I throw the other one in and put the spent one on the charger. I prefer that much more but I still have two play & charge kits just in case.