PlayStation Move Has Plenty of Battery Life
We live in a world of wireless gadgets. This generation of consoles saw the official launch of bundled wireless controllers, such as the SIXAXIS and later the DualShock 3. The PlayStation Move is the next wireless accessory set to launch this September, and Anton Mikhailov from Sony’s Research and Development department has assured us of the device’s battery life.
In a recent PS.Blog posting, Mr. Mikhailov demoed the technology some more but then went on to answer customer’s questions. When asked about battery life Anton had this to say:
“About 9 hours of typical usage (periodic strong rumble, motion, LED to full blast).”
So it sounds like you can get plenty of Move-based gaming in between charges. Of course, given that it utilizes Lithium-ion battery technology, you could conceivably charge it when not in use and never have to worry about a low battery. Pining for more information? Be sure to check out our extensive PlayStation Move coverage.
12 Responses to “PlayStation Move Has Plenty of Battery Life”
Thats good and all, but it seems that there isn’t enough to use the Move for to even drain its battery… The only remotely interesting title I’m seeing so far is the gladiator game on Sports Champions (if it h as online) and the block building game. Those two alone can’t justify almost $100 for the move and the navigator…
Well that’s nice. Because I highly doubt that I will be playing Move for nine hours in a row. So I’m all good with that.
You’re looking at it all wrong. This isn’t a device that has to have gimmicky games made for it to be useful. This is a legit controller that is getting support from standard games as well. Games like socom, lbp2, killzone 3, infamous 2 all will support move and dualshock.
There are also existing games such as high velocity bowling, MAG, and re5 that will gain move support.
Sorcery looks like an awesome game. Dont forget time crisis, echochrome 2, and various golf games.
Some games I would stick with dualshock, but some will have an enhanced experience with move.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_games_compatible_with_PlayStation_Move
That’s good to hear. I usually play video games for like 5 hours a day before or after I have to go to work or school
i might get this a month or two after it comes out when it sells gets good reviews and great not good but great games
I think I heard one of Wii’s remote problems is the battery life. Glad to see Sony avoiding that.
@Paulmichael Contreras
I wouldn’t say “minute”… A $6 pack only lasts my friend about two months… $36/yr on batteries? That’s a just stupid cost… My DS3 controllers are 1st run – they hold a significant charge (easily 6+ hrs)
@Blkant
Your first problem is you’re looking at the Move specific games. Those are for the casuals. I guess that’s cool if its for you, but I figure anyone coming to this site isn’t a casual gamer.
Firstly, Internal Rechargeable Batteries FTW!!!
lol
Secondly, is there any downside to having any controller that has a great batter life each charge?
From my point of view, anything that still requires Alkaline Batteries is wasteful.
I’ll take a controller that’s battery charge will last longer than I game any day.
Hands down.
that’s pretty good, but it’s worse than the DualShock so it will have to be charged more often, and though I won’t be using it more than the DualShock at first (other than the first week I have it and abuse the hell out of it) it may eventually be used on an equal basis and that means more charges, which also means the rechargeable battery will weaken faster, which means a new controller…Not a big deal, but I wish they allowed you to just buy replacement batteries instead of the whole controller.
Blkant – there was also a point in time when no one thought the PS3 was worth the money because it didn’t have any good games…I can’t say the best games are coming out for it right away, but Sports Champions and Kung Fu Rider will keep me busy until The Shoot, The Fight, and Time Crisis come out in October. Remember, this isn’t supposed to replace traditional gaming (not right away anyway) it is supposed to be a supplement to the continued great library of PS3 games.
hello …
this is good news, for i intend in using it to the max
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as for the internal battery, someday, someone will release a replaceable one like for the DS3 & ebay or other sites will be full of them.
the upcoming ‘PlayStation MOVE required’ vs the ‘features’ makes it a great controller in a whole, not just an addon, everything else would mean your choice or taste. I already have HR so will love to see the patch for MOVE, for even if it’s great with the DS3/sixaxis, i feel it will be wonderful with MOVE.
I may not be an FPS fan, but i’m looking forward to KZ3 & seems like I may play it more with MOVE.
I may seem foolish but i would really love to see Heavenly Sword with MOVE support, would be a great boost to the title & a wonderful experience … why not, maybe even with Trophy support to those who can’t live without LOL…
cheers!
There’s plenty of games going to be compatible that I already own… enough playtime from it from the get go? most def…