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Barozi on 12 August 2015
Hiku said:
Barozi said:
Hiku said:

Yeah, I would have done the same. Saves you money in the long run too. I'm surprised they went with standard batteries like this. That's an extra cost to consider. Even as poor as the 4 or so hours for the DS4 are, I prefer chargable controllers. I have a USB extension cord so I can play while the charger is plugged in.

Both have their pros and cons.

Batteries don't last forever. In a few years your PS4 controller might not charge anymore, which leaves you with less options.
Last gen I went through 2 or 3 play and charge kits (about 15€ each). Not because they were faulty but because the capacity decreased naturally. I could easily replace them or use AA batteries. Wouldn't have been so easy (cheap and trouble-free) if the battery was built into the controller.

Of course if you already use lots of AA or AAA batteries it's even better and cheaper to use a multi battery charger like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/EBL%C2%AE-Version-Charger-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00EB7812C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439305196&sr=8-1&keywords=aa+recharger

Yeah I'm aware of battery life deterring after recharge cycles. (My iPod Nano from 2006 right now lasts 25 minutes instead of the usual 12 hours.)
But my PS3 controller's battery life still seems the same as usual. I bought it in 2010 though. But even if the battery stopped functioning properly, it's actually not hard to replace a battery inside a Dualshock 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs4XXjCJExY
And it's pretty much the same for a Dualshock 4.
Quick google search and found the LIP1859 model for $6.5 with free shipping: http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Battery-Sony-Playstation-Controller/dp/B003LJPT5S
I'm sure there are better deals if you keep searching, but yeah, that's not bad considering my PS3 controller still works fine after 5 years. So for me that's definitely my preference.

oh I know that but I would never use a third party battery or power supply. They are always hit or miss and if they are working properly, it can get far more expensive (or dangerous if we talk about power supplies).
That's what I meant with trouble-free.



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AlfredoTurkey on 12 August 2015

Well the Xbox One gets an entirely new UI in a few months so, yeah. You don't have to wait long lol



TheSting on 12 August 2015

Don't forget to download the Smartglass App. It works as a tool in some games and a remote control to my xbox, tv and Directv box.



d21lewis on 12 August 2015
TheSting said:
Don't forget to download the Smartglass App. It works as a tool in some games and a remote control to my xbox, tv and Directv box.


It's the only way to Twitch!



KiigelHeart on 12 August 2015

Am I the only one who actually likes the UI? 😋 I hope them make it run more fluid tho, sometimes it takes few seconds to load a new page when navigating.



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Conina on 12 August 2015
KiigelHeart said:
Am I the only one who actually likes the UI? 😋 

Yes, you are the only one. And now we have to find you and silence you forever before your bad taste infects other people. ;) ;)



WoodenPints on 12 August 2015
KiigelHeart said:
Am I the only one who actually likes the UI? 😋 I hope them make it run more fluid tho, sometimes it takes few seconds to load a new page when navigating.

I don't think the UI is particually bad its just slow at changing menu's and waiting a few seconds for stuff to load as you change, If it was totally fluid it would be fine for me.



pbroy on 12 August 2015

When internet connection drops, all functions of Xbone go to shit 💩, except TV (minus One Guide) and I'm fine with that. 😄







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Zappykins on 12 August 2015

Welcome to the team!

PS You may want to update the firmware on your controller. It might already be set, but you can connect it with a USB cord and go to settings to see if you need to update your controller.

If you turn it one and it only blinks once, and turns on very quickly, you might already be updated. And remember to calibrate your Kinect!

Have fun.



 

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Neodegenerate on 12 August 2015
Zappykins said:
Welcome to the team!

PS You may want to update the firmware on your controller. It might already be set, but you can connect it with a USB cord and go to settings to see if you need to update your controller.

If you turn it one and it only blinks once, and turns on very quickly, you might already be updated. And remember to calibrate your Kinect!

Have fun.

Fairly confident it blinks a few times before things load up.  I will have to check.  Thanks!