The PS3 controller batt-pack update no.2: take them out yourself

Posted Nov 13, 2006 at 10:17AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: SIXAXIS, Sony
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ps3 controllerIn the last post regarding the PS3 controller battery pack, Sony left PS3 fans with an upbeat statement. Something about providing a service to replace the Sixaxis in cases where the battery packs lose the juice earlier than expected. That statement was issued less than a month ago. Times change.

Now, the company is teaching you the art of changing the PS3 battery yourself. Which leads to the next question... why? Didn't they just say they were replacing PS3 controllers, dead battery packs and all? Talk about things that make you go hmmm.

So it's starting to look like Sony will instead replace only the batt-packs (and by "replace" does Sony mean "sell"?). But, Sony has yet to clarify its new policy. Meanwhile you might as well practice getting those dead batts out of your PS3 contoller:
  • Unscrew 5 screws on the back of the controller
  • Pull the casing up
  • Disconnect the connector to the battery
But don't worry, Sony said them batt-packs will last for years. But they haven't changed that too - have they?

 
 
 

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by pillow - 2006-11-13 08:47
» wow...

first post!

by zafle - 2006-11-13 12:38
» average people

I doubt the general population of people will want to change their own battery, they would rather send it in or get a new one. Most people aren't tinkerers like the geeks who read these blogs (like me). Personally i would rather replace my own the waste the time sending it in.

by sven_kirk - 2006-11-16 11:23
» nuts

Me personally, I'd rather have a wired controller.

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