PS3 controller rumors

[SpOoNmAn]

This simply cannot be true...

According to the report, the controller will have to be paired to the console via the USB cable before play. This pairing process will be required each time the console has been shut down and turned back on, or - given the rough translation - possibly every time the controller has lost power.

It's unlikely that putting the console into standby mode will cause a reconnection requirement, if it's console-related. It's also unlikely that many of those lucky (?) enough to get a launch PS3 are going to want to leave it on, even powered-down, 24/7.

Those wondering about battery life will be happy to note the controller is expected to get about 30 hours of playtime out of one 2.5 hour charge. As the battery isn't replaceable, when it's no longer recharging the controller needs to be replaced or sent for repairs.

Source

[MadBryan]

It amazes me the number of bad decisions a company can make and still have legions of fans. Oh and I liked at the end of the source article when he says "Well, its not like we can't trust Sony batteries. DOH! is a link to the battery scandel. Ha Ha to funny.

[MadBryan]

Spoon, which do you think is funnier, have to connect to console every now and then or the useless dead controllers. I wonder what the warrenty is on those. Sonys gonna get rich on cables and controllers.

[Jon Liu]

I am not even gonna touch this one with a 10 foot pole...

[SpOoNmAn]

Originally Posted by MadBryan

Spoon, which do you think is funnier, have to connect to console every now and then or the useless dead controllers. I wonder what the warrenty is on those. Sonys gonna get rich on cables and controllers.

Well I was so shocked after reading the article that I didnt even think that far ahead, and if its true(which I highly doubt, not even sony is that stupid..are they?) then Yes, the main goal will be to sell more of them in order to recoup their losses on hardware.

Theres no way they would do this. LOL @ Jon, he's taking the safe route.

[Jon Liu]

seriously! I just don't want to think that this is possible! I mean... with Apple and the infamous iPod, you have the option of sending it back to them to have them replace the battery.

They're not even rumoring that as an option!

I, along with everyone else who reads this, truly hope that this is NOT the case though!

[Peench]

I hope this turns out to be false. That stuff could never get thru Q&A.

[WormholeXtreme]

FUD

[XXXSNOWMAN]

Update from the source

[Edit - since posting this, impress has corrected the original article. It seems that pairing isn't required, that was a "feature" of the early revisions of the console. It may still be required for the initial connection, for Bluetooth's authentication process, but that would likely be it. The controllers? Those are still disposable.]

[KEEZY]

Engadget just posted that you will be able to exchange your dead controller for a new one. While not explicitly saying it will be a free exchange, it was implied.

[Jon Liu]

probably have to pay for shipping or something like it... either way that means you would probably be out of a controller for AT LEAST a few days.

[NuclearCujo]

Wow, what a super sweet crappy idea!

[Jon Liu]

I can see that Sony would keep their end of the bargain up for a while but, there's not really anyway of tracking or whatever if the battery is truly "dead" or not. People can just turn it in to get a "new one" or something like that. It would be like a permanent warranty on your controller, which is a nice thought.