They repeatedly mention the PS3's controller, yet that one doesn't use AA batteries

Sep 18, 2007 12:46 GMT  ·  By

Here's a rather interesting piece of news. Moixa's new USBCELL AA rechargeable batteries are said to be the perfect way for you to keep your "PS3 controller powered up from the start to the gory end." What exactly do they mean by PS3 controller? Surely not the SIXAXIS since that one first of all doesn't use AA batteries and second of all, it is quite difficult to open up and replace any of its parts, even its rechargeable battery.

Here's the official post, so everyone can see with their own eyes (who knows, maybe we're missing something): "Have you ever been playing your favourite console game on the PS3?got to the highest level you have ever achieved and then your controller runs out of power allowing the zombie to eat you, ending your personal triumph? frustrating uh?! Well, punch the pillow in anger no more - Moixa's USBCELL AA rechargeable batteries are the perfect way for you to keep your controller powered up from the start to the gory end!"

Right! Well if Moixa's USBCELL AA rechargeable batteries don't by any chance feature an additional part such as a... "PlayStation 3 controller", I don't see how any PS3 gamer out there can escape that zombie they mentioned. But supposing that the news is most likely dedicated to the Xbox 360's controller or the Wii's, let's just see how the extra batteries can help you. Aside featuring a "unique design" (they're AA batteries for Christ's sake, how many AA battery models can there be?!), gamers have to pull off a cap to reveal a USB plug. Ooh, I see. My bad!

"Simply insert into any USB port to recharge them, the PS3 has 4 USB ports on the front panel, this means you can plug one set in to your controller whilst the other charges in the USB ports of your PS3 console allowing you to swap and play?.all day!", reads the report further on. Honest to God, if there's a new PS3 controller out there, let us know about it and we'll update this piece of news on the shortest notice.

They even go on saying that "the USBCELLs are also ideal for the Xbox360 and Nintendo Wii, so let the only frustration of gaming be virtual!" Don't they mean that the USBCELLs are ideal FOR the 360 and Wii, period? Those consoles' controllers actually use AA batteries.

Anyway, them being rechargeable batteries, the USBCELLs are also environmentally-friendly and the report debates these issues too. At least that part is accurate... Here's where you can find more information. Maybe you can shed some light on the matter.

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