Xbox One

[ScoobySnax]

Do you still need batteries for the controllers?

[p_rushing]

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I wonder if it is more evidence of EU pricing being a little higher across the board - http://m.techradar.com/news/gaming/c...-games-1164958
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is MS including the VAT of around 20% in those prices? usually the VAT is included


edit: just looked at Forza and it has VAT included, so no price difference, they just have tax included in the price

[m1ke_nyc]

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Do you still need batteries for the controllers?

Yes. But they will have the rechargeable battery packs for sale at launch.

[Mintsa]

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Yes. But they will have the rechargeable battery packs for sale at launch.

You really would've thought they'd do away with that next gen and take Sony's approach (from the PS3)....guess not.

[Dispatch]

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You really would've thought they'd do away with that next gen and take Sony's approach (from the PS3)....guess not.

I personally like having batteries. For the money you spend on a play and charge kit you're better off buying rechargeable batteries. The rechargeable batteries last forever and you can use them to power other items in your house. Thats why I don't really mind the batteries.

[mestevo]

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I just like having options and not having to replace the entire controller if the battery goes bad.

[Ed26]

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I personally like having batteries. For the money you spend on a play and charge kit you're better off buying rechargeable batteries. The rechargeable batteries last forever and you can use them to power other items in your house. Thats why I don't really mind the batteries.

same here. 3 years ago, i bought a four pack radioshack rechargeable batteries, and to this day they still work like new. But now that i use a cord controller, I just use the batteries for different things.

[Knight165]

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Has anyone had a controller battery(built in) go bad?

I think I'm safe in saying that nobody uses the controller as much as I, and I've never had to replace a controller for anything except buttons getting sloppy.

Not having to take out and replace batteries(rechargeable or not) is much better IMO.

M.K.
Knight165

[VTPack919]

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Has anyone had a controller battery(built in) go bad?

I think I'm safe in saying that nobody uses the controller as much as I, and I've never had to replace a controller for anything except buttons getting sloppy.

Not having to take out and replace batteries(rechargeable or not) is much better IMO.

M.K.
Knight165

I was beginning to think no one else felt this way. I agree. Batteries are a hassle, albeit small.

[mestevo]

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Yes, my first SIXAXIS died. I didn't bother with the battery replacement guides and try to get Sony to replace it because they were finally releasing the real PS 3 controller then - the Dual Shock 3 and didn't see the point of replacing the inferior one.

I have energizer docks for both consoles, no replacing batteries here, and also no recharging cables, swapping batteries to recharge, etc. I just put them back on the cradles when I'm done with them.

Had a play and charge kit battery from the 360 launch die eventually before I got the cradles and extra power packs too.

Also, I'm a parent, batteries are a way of life, might as well own stock. Any way to minimize using them is a win in my house, lol

[Trapper700]

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I've had four of the official Microsoft rechargeable battery packs go bad on me and die. Those things are a waste of money and just stop working eventually.

After they died, I used eneloops in my 360 controllers, but I eventually bought a Nyko kit with rechargeable batteries and dock. I love the thing, plus the black battery packs go really well with my silver Halo: Reach controllers.

[AUChase]

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I personally like having batteries. For the money you spend on a play and charge kit you're better off buying rechargeable batteries. The rechargeable batteries last forever and you can use them to power other items in your house. Thats why I don't really mind the batteries.

I was beginning to think no one else felt this way. I agree. Batteries are a hassle, albeit small.

I have Energizer rechargable batteries for my controllers and even those are annoying. I prefer not having to worry about them at all.

+ You can charge a PS3 controller and it will last for what seems like forever.

[bigfnjoe96]

Best rechargeable batteries available are eneloop pre-charged

Love them & won't buy any other brand

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[bukktown]

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Has anyone had a controller battery(built in) go bad?

I think I'm safe in saying that nobody uses the controller as much as I, and I've never had to replace a controller for anything except buttons getting sloppy.

Not having to take out and replace batteries(rechargeable or not) is much better IMO.

M.K.
Knight165

One of my 2008 six axis controllers always is "low battery". I can use it for about 5 minutes on a full charge lol.

[xcrushx]

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I'm actually close to cancelling my Xbox One pre-order. I think the PS4 game line up is much better right now. I'm interested in Titanfall but I'm more interested in Killzone, The Order, and Planetside 2. Plus, I got my 360 to use for WatchESPN and the WWE PPV app. I think I'm going to wait a year or two on the Xbox One. I'm hoping to see another Gears of War and that's a game that I'd be willing to buy an Xbox One to play.

Edit: The one big thing that is holding me back is the fact that most of my friends seem to be going the Xbox One route. But I don't really play with friends all that much anymore so it doesn't feel as significant as it used to.