6/23/08: And Blu-Ray's better too, I guess

[FireAza]

Don't forget Overlord is coming out for PS3

How's that a positive aspect of PS3 ownership? Overlord has been out on 360 and PC for over a year now.

[Jedit]

Metal Gear Solid is just a movie where you occasionally press a button to move the storyline along. No thanks.

Not to mention that the main character's name is ridiculous.

"Solid Snake is so tough, he can defeat a room full of gun-toting enemies while unarmed!"

"Wow ... how does he do it?"

"He introduces himself, then kicks the crap out of them as they writhe on the floor laughing hysterically."

How can people take a game seriously where they play a big hard mercenary whose name sounds like a euphemism for a hard-on?

[thief90k]

Look, I'm not saying there's a big difference between wired and wireless controllers, infact quite the opposite. I'm saying they're similar enough that one is not automatically better than the other. It's down to preference, like whether you prefer the PS3 or the 360. Both have their up and downsides, as with the controllers.

And I don't play for 20 hours straight, and I never claimed to. Idiot.

[FireAza]

No. Greg is right on this one. The only possible "preference" you could have for a wired controller over a wireless is:
1) You have a phobia of changing and re-charging batteries (which only needs to be done every few days, which is longer than most phones)
2) You're too much of a tight-ass to pony up the extra money for wireless.

Seriously, there's far too many befits to a wireless controller, cool factor being part of it. Not to mention that unlike older implementations, the wireless on the 360 is perfect, never loses signal, fails to report a button press, nothing of the sort.

[adciv]

Metal Gear Solid is just a movie where you occasionally press a button to move the storyline along. No thanks.

And yet, you still want to buy Final Fantasy.

[thief90k]

No. Greg is right on this one. The only possible "preference" you could have for a wired controller over a wireless is:
1) You have a phobia of changing and re-charging batteries (which only needs to be done every few days, which is longer than most phones)
2) You're too much of a tight-ass to pony up the extra money for wireless.

Seriously, there's far too many befits to a wireless controller, cool factor being part of it. Not to mention that unlike older implementations, the wireless on the 360 is perfect, never loses signal, fails to report a button press, nothing of the sort.

In the manner to which you're accustomed:
1) You're a closed minded prick who shouldn't be allowed near a forum.
2) Broke =/= Tight.
3) Once every few days is considerably more often than I'm willing to waste my time on when the alternative is never.
4) I don't know where you're getting your "cool factor" idea from, but whether or not wireless is cooler, if you have to rely on your Xbox controller to affirm your coolness then you've got considerably larger problems.
5) If you care so much about reliability, it's worth commenting on the fact that (and this coming from an Xbox fan) you own one of the least reliably games consoles for a long time.

[StruckingFuggle]

And you play games for more than 20 hours non stop!? Maybe there are other issues you need to take care of.

What does it matter if it's non-stop or stop-and-go? It's still a 20h lifespan.

1) You have a phobia of changing and re-charging batteries (which only needs to be done every few days, which is longer than most phones)

It's still annoying when it happens in the middle of a game.

Plus then you need to either swap to regular nonrechargeable batteries, or have a second chargeable battery pack on hand and powered up ... or two. Or three. Or four. Depending on how many controllers see regular use. Lame.

Don't get me wrong, the controllers on my 360 are wireless, and half of 'em have rechargeable batteries. That doesn't mean they're some sort of Messiah Controller. They still have problems and annoyances.

[collegestudent22]

And you play games for more than 20 hours non stop!? Maybe there are other issues you need to take care of.

What does it matter if it's non-stop or stop-and-go? It's still a 20h lifespan.

Charge it when you aren't using it. Duh.

2) Broke =/= Tight.

Then it isn't really preference, but living within your means. Completely different. Just like buying a 30 in TV because you can't afford the much nicer 35 in even though it is comparatively close in price.

3) Once every few days is considerably more often than I'm willing to waste my time on when the alternative is never.

So get the rechargeable batteries with the USB to controller wire and plug it in to your XBOX when it is not in use. Haven't changed the battery pack in months since I got that thing.

[StruckingFuggle]

Charge it when you aren't using it. Duh.

The battery life on those things is short enough as it is already without reducing it steadily by charging it when it's not dead (or nearly so).

[collegestudent22]

Then plug it in when it is close to dying. You can check the battery life in between levels/missions/games and then plug it in if it is close... Not to mention the lights start blinking when it starts getting close to dying. Just plug it in then, and the battery life won't be reduced and you still won't have to change battery packs.

[StruckingFuggle]

Just plug it in then, and the battery life won't be reduced and you still won't have to change battery packs.

Then how do I power my controller while it's plugged in?

[collegestudent22]

It still is powered. The charger cable will not charge the battery as quickly when the controller is in use, but you can still use the controller while it is plugged in.

[BtEO]

The battery life on those things is short enough as it is already without reducing it steadily by charging it when it's not dead (or nearly so).

Different types of rechargeable batteries all have their quirks. But unless they're using the almost-never-used-now nickel-cadmium batteries there's not going to be a problem with recharging when not nearly empty.

Summary:
Nickel-cadmium (NiCd): Lifespan of a single charge will decrease if you charge it before it has drained (near) completely. The so-called memory effect.
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH): Lifespan of a single charge will decrease if the battery if overcharged.
Lithium-ion(Li-ion): Has a set lifespan from date of manufacture in addition to one for charge cycles. This shelf life is further shortened if the battery is stored or used at higher temperatures, or kept constantly at 100% charge.

[Arc Orion]

As usual, BtEO is right.

On another note, I keep spare rechargeable batteries for most of my electronic equipment. It's really nice to think ahead.

Some people just hate having to replace batteries from time to time. It only takes a few seconds, and it allows for the wonderful convenience of having no wires for the controller, but hey, for some folks, it's just not worth it. On the other hand, I prefer the convenience of the wireless controllers. It is more or less a requirement for me now to have wireless peripherals for as much of my equipment as possible. They're just so much more convenient.

[StruckingFuggle]

On another note, I keep spare rechargeable batteries for most of my electronic equipment. It's really nice to think ahead.

They also cost another ... what? $20 a pop? More? ... or are we talking about different things?



( and meh. That's what people SAY, but given how a few power flickers here and there have resulted in my laptop having five minutes of battery life, I just plain don't trust recharageable batteries ... but that's just me. )