Comments on: Prototype MotionPlus accessory drains batteries http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Daizyujinhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-507053 Daizyujin Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:27:01 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-507053 @Aoshi00It don't surprise me that Nintendo isn't bothering. They seem to be missing a lot of common sense things like the expanded memory. Regardless they have actually said they have no plan to make one. I will just use this one till the batteries die on it and then I will go to rechargable AAs. @Aoshi00

It don’t surprise me that Nintendo isn’t bothering. They seem to be missing a lot of common sense things like the expanded memory. Regardless they have actually said they have no plan to make one. I will just use this one till the batteries die on it and then I will go to rechargable AAs.

]]> By: daizyujinhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-691531 daizyujin Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:27:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-691531 @Aoshi00It don't surprise me that Nintendo isn't bothering. They seem to be missing a lot of common sense things like the expanded memory. Regardless they have actually said they have no plan to make one. I will just use this one till the batteries die on it and then I will go to rechargable AAs. @Aoshi00

It don’t surprise me that Nintendo isn’t bothering. They seem to be missing a lot of common sense things like the expanded memory. Regardless they have actually said they have no plan to make one. I will just use this one till the batteries die on it and then I will go to rechargable AAs.

]]> By: SteveJhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-506743 SteveJ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:34:49 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-506743 They should also stop selling the current Wiimote and start selling one with motion-plus built-in, and it might as well be rechargeable too. Of course they'll have to get their production costs down so the price isn't higher. They should also stop selling the current Wii console and sell one with such a motion-plus remote in the box instead of the old one. If they don't do that I don't think you're going to see many games supporting motion-plus, especially when people find out that it kills battery life with the current remote. They should also stop selling the current Wiimote and start selling one with motion-plus built-in, and it might as well be rechargeable too. Of course they’ll have to get their production costs down so the price isn’t higher. They should also stop selling the current Wii console and sell one with such a motion-plus remote in the box instead of the old one. If they don’t do that I don’t think you’re going to see many games supporting motion-plus, especially when people find out that it kills battery life with the current remote.

]]> By: SteveJhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-691536 SteveJ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:34:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-691536 They should also stop selling the current Wiimote and start selling one with motion-plus built-in, and it might as well be rechargeable too. Of course they'll have to get their production costs down so the price isn't higher. They should also stop selling the current Wii console and sell one with such a motion-plus remote in the box instead of the old one. If they don't do that I don't think you're going to see many games supporting motion-plus, especially when people find out that it kills battery life with the current remote. They should also stop selling the current Wiimote and start selling one with motion-plus built-in, and it might as well be rechargeable too. Of course they’ll have to get their production costs down so the price isn’t higher. They should also stop selling the current Wii console and sell one with such a motion-plus remote in the box instead of the old one. If they don’t do that I don’t think you’re going to see many games supporting motion-plus, especially when people find out that it kills battery life with the current remote.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-506200 Aoshi00 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:23:52 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-506200 @Daizyujin - Thanks for the recommendation, I heard mostly good things about it too. I was just waiting for Nintendo to come around making their own for the above issue, figure 1st party would make the back fit snugly w/o the need of taking it off, guess it's only a minor inconvenience. I don't know why they would refuse or wait this long making one though, if you look at the 360 and PS3 controllers both having recharageable in different forms.. I would go ahead to get the Nyko especially w/ the Motion Plus now being a battery drainer. I don't like changing packs of AAs either, feels like a Gameboy.. not to mention environmentally unsafe.. @Daizyujin – Thanks for the recommendation, I heard mostly good things about it too. I was just waiting for Nintendo to come around making their own for the above issue, figure 1st party would make the back fit snugly w/o the need of taking it off, guess it’s only a minor inconvenience. I don’t know why they would refuse or wait this long making one though, if you look at the 360 and PS3 controllers both having recharageable in different forms.. I would go ahead to get the Nyko especially w/ the Motion Plus now being a battery drainer. I don’t like changing packs of AAs either, feels like a Gameboy.. not to mention environmentally unsafe..

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-691535 Aoshi00 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:23:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-691535 @Daizyujin - Thanks for the recommendation, I heard mostly good things about it too. I was just waiting for Nintendo to come around making their own for the above issue, figure 1st party would make the back fit snugly w/o the need of taking it off, guess it's only a minor inconvenience. I don't know why they would refuse or wait this long making one though, if you look at the 360 and PS3 controllers both having recharageable in different forms.. I would go ahead to get the Nyko especially w/ the Motion Plus now being a battery drainer. I don't like changing packs of AAs either, feels like a Gameboy.. not to mention environmentally unsafe.. @Daizyujin – Thanks for the recommendation, I heard mostly good things about it too. I was just waiting for Nintendo to come around making their own for the above issue, figure 1st party would make the back fit snugly w/o the need of taking it off, guess it’s only a minor inconvenience. I don’t know why they would refuse or wait this long making one though, if you look at the 360 and PS3 controllers both having recharageable in different forms.. I would go ahead to get the Nyko especially w/ the Motion Plus now being a battery drainer. I don’t like changing packs of AAs either, feels like a Gameboy.. not to mention environmentally unsafe..

]]> By: Daizyujinhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-506036 Daizyujin Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:59:47 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-506036 @Aoshi00I have the Nyko one and it is fine. The only real problem is that you usually have to take the back off when putting it in the zapper or wheel since it is a little bit bigger. Other than that though it works very well. I have had mine for about a year and really like it. @Aoshi00

I have the Nyko one and it is fine. The only real problem is that you usually have to take the back off when putting it in the zapper or wheel since it is a little bit bigger. Other than that though it works very well. I have had mine for about a year and really like it.

]]> By: daizyujinhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-691533 daizyujin Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:59:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-691533 @Aoshi00I have the Nyko one and it is fine. The only real problem is that you usually have to take the back off when putting it in the zapper or wheel since it is a little bit bigger. Other than that though it works very well. I have had mine for about a year and really like it. @Aoshi00

I have the Nyko one and it is fine. The only real problem is that you usually have to take the back off when putting it in the zapper or wheel since it is a little bit bigger. Other than that though it works very well. I have had mine for about a year and really like it.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-505934 Aoshi00 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:41:10 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-505934 Why doesn't Nintendo come up w/ 1st party rechargeable batteries alrdy.. I've been holding off to get the Nyko one since I am not sure how good they are. Why doesn’t Nintendo come up w/ 1st party rechargeable batteries alrdy.. I’ve been holding off to get the Nyko one since I am not sure how good they are.

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-691532 Aoshi00 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-691532 Why doesn't Nintendo come up w/ 1st party rechargeable batteries alrdy.. I've been holding off to get the Nyko one since I am not sure how good they are. Why doesn’t Nintendo come up w/ 1st party rechargeable batteries alrdy.. I’ve been holding off to get the Nyko one since I am not sure how good they are.

]]> By: Kaihttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-505761 Kai Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:22:54 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-505761 Why is battery life important? For instance, 9 hours is far longer than the recharging time it takes for AA's. Granted, it does cost a bit more to buy rechargeable batteries and a recharger, but that one time cost is far less than the repeated cost of buying disposable batteries over years of console use (even sporadic console use). I'm no hippie, but I even feel bad about throwing away that much heavy metal. Why is battery life important? For instance, 9 hours is far longer than the recharging time it takes for AA’s. Granted, it does cost a bit more to buy rechargeable batteries and a recharger, but that one time cost is far less than the repeated cost of buying disposable batteries over years of console use (even sporadic console use). I’m no hippie, but I even feel bad about throwing away that much heavy metal.

]]> By: Kaihttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-691534 Kai Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-691534 Why is battery life important? For instance, 9 hours is far longer than the recharging time it takes for AA's. Granted, it does cost a bit more to buy rechargeable batteries and a recharger, but that one time cost is far less than the repeated cost of buying disposable batteries over years of console use (even sporadic console use). I'm no hippie, but I even feel bad about throwing away that much heavy metal. Why is battery life important? For instance, 9 hours is far longer than the recharging time it takes for AA’s. Granted, it does cost a bit more to buy rechargeable batteries and a recharger, but that one time cost is far less than the repeated cost of buying disposable batteries over years of console use (even sporadic console use). I’m no hippie, but I even feel bad about throwing away that much heavy metal.

]]> By: jeffxhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-505754 jeffx Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:52:38 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-505754 That's insane, but thanks for asking my question. I should really invest in a recharge station. That’s insane, but thanks for asking my question. I should really invest in a recharge station.

]]> By: jeffxhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-691537 jeffx Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/07/16/prototype-motionplus-accessory-drains-batteries/#comment-691537 That's insane, but thanks for asking my question. I should really invest in a recharge station. That’s insane, but thanks for asking my question. I should really invest in a recharge station.

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