This information is from an article dated today on the Japanese tech site BroadBand Watch
Link: http://bb.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/special/15818.html

The controller, while using Bluetooth and therefore being wireless, needs to be connected once to the machine by USB cable prior to use so that the machine can detect the cable (pairing process). This process will be necessary every time the console is powered off then on

The lithium battery inside the controller is also recharged using USB connection. Approx. 2.5 hours of recharging is required for a maximum of about 30 hours of play. The controller can be used even if the battery runs out of power by connecting it to the console (USB). However, as the battery cannot be replaced once it becomes unusable (ceases to recharge), the controller has to be replaced or sent for repairs


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it doesn't say how many charges until it dies as far as I can tell, but I can't help but lol at Sony again.

wow thats a fuck up in a half lol

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yet another reason not to buy a first generation ps3. If this really becomes a problem, they will fix it eventually.

They'll probably develop a way to replace the rechargeable battery. Only problem is that if its sony onry it'll be expensive. Would be nice to have a battery powered option, but I have a feeling they probably won't act on either of these actions.

I'm kinda having an 'lol' at this battery business since wasn't Sony who had to recall a shit ton of their rechargeable batteries? Theres actually a shortage now since many were defective. Those 'exploding' batteries you might've heard about erupt under the right conditions (i.e intense heat, think prolonged sunlight, sitting on the dash of your car kinda thing). Exploding controllers anyone? hah

Edit: Link
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=4564


http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=4343

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lol sony starts forest fires.

I'm less concerned about the lithium batteries than I am with the apparent ritual you have to undergo when you want to play.

yeah this kind of sucks


this embaressed neighbor though, did he register just to make anti-ps3 stuff,
just like the vanguard heroes guy lol

Yea, seriously. Haha.

you know you can take those batt out and replace it by taking it apart.

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So dont use a wireless controller *shrug*. They will fix it, I see no point in even buying the PS3 until the price drop comes.

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