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USB cable not included with retail SIXAXIS

In a surprising move, Sony has opted not to include a USB cable with their retail SIXAXIS controllers. A USB cable is required to charge the controller's integrated battery, otherwise, the controller is rendered useless.

The retail PlayStation 3 contains a USB cable in the package, so at least consumers will have one included cable to charge controllers. However, if consumers wish to charge multiple controllers, after market cables appear to be the only solution.

Marty83707125d ago

What is the point of include stuff that the majority of gamers already have.It's a standard USB cable for gods sake.

Antan7125d ago

majority of pc owner maybe? seems a bit silly to me!

big_tim7125d ago

have this cable. It's not the end of the world. The 360 didn't included a battery or cable. So, what's the difference. You do have one with the system. If you want more go spend a couple and I emphasize a couple bucks on another one.

joemutt7125d ago

You said the xbox didnt come with one so whats the difference? The difference is $200.

big_tim7125d ago

Your argument is not valid. I know the price difference. Compare apples to apples. The difference is $100. But that is not the argument. The argument is with an accessory. The comparison should be PS3 controller= $50 + cable and the 360 = $50+20 for charge and play kit. I know, I bought the charge kit with another batter for my controllers when I got the 360. Like I said, there isn't a difference when you are talking about the accessory. Get it straight.

shotty7124d ago

Dont talk if you dont know whats happening. First of all the xbox 360 doesn't need one since the battery is external. Second, the controllers came with 2 AA batteries (energizer)so atleast you can use the controllers out of the box.
These are also not the type of cables you would lying around the house unless you own a psp or a certain digital camera (sony). I have a Kodak digital camera and it uses a different type of plug.

Sony how about you take away the ethernet cable and include the USB cable and maybe even some component cables to enjoy the HD. God, Its like buying new car with no tires (usb wire) and and a casetter player (standard A/V a cables)

big_tim7124d ago (Edited 7124d ago )

Your comment is shotty.
Let me break it down for you.

1.) When I referred to digital cameras, I have used and own various brands, all of which have a usb connection via a usb mini cord. So yes, they are lying around the house.

2.) when you buy the PS3 it comes with a USB cable. You need not comment on what you don't understand. "it's like buying a car to see that tires are on it already"

3.) The extra PS3 controllers doesn't need another cable. You already have one. The comparison with the 360 controller is valid. When you buy a 360 controller you will need extra batteries when the batteries die that come with it. The PS3 controller has a rechargeable battery that you can recharge with your current USB cord.

You could make the argument that you have batteries lying around the house. Well good for you. Money was spent on those.

4.) To compare apples to apples and to be on the same playing field (not literally) with the 360 you need to buy a $20 kit and the PS3 you need an EXTRA usb cable.

5.) Another argument you could come up with is multiple usb cables. I have 3 360 controllers, 3 rechargeable battery packs and one recharge cable. It works just fine for me that way. When I get a PS3 and however many controllers, one cord will be fine. You may argue that you need more. Then go for it. You have the choice.

6.) The standard av cable is crappy. I agree, they should have followed MS with the combo cable. But then again, if you already have a PS2 with the component cables, your fine. But, the USB cable is taken care of.

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Balance7125d ago

i read the other day (so i don't know how true) but the cable with the ps3 for the sixaxis was a rather short usb cable, if true that would suck when you are playing/charging at the same time. at least it is standard USB so you can go down to best buy and pick up a longer one for cheap.

scriptkiddie7125d ago

Did Sony add the cost of this to their graph.. I guess they forgot.

Boink7125d ago

new definition of cheap.

Grown Folks Talk7125d ago

when they can just sell them separately? i've already seen sony's usb cable at target. it's a business move. they make more profit off of them individually, rather than putting them with the controller. no different than the play and charge for the 360 other than being able to change the 360's actual battery.

Funky Town_TX7125d ago

I have a battery charger with energizer batteries for $10. It came with 4 batteries. Why be limited to a 6 foot cord. Try playing on a 50 plus inch screen at 6 feet away.

Grown Folks Talk7125d ago (Edited 7125d ago )

it's no different than ms charging you to buy the play and charge kit instead of putting it with the controller. however, on the 360 controller, you can just replace the individual batteries instead of charging. and spawn is right, it's mini usb, not standard. i guess psp owners will be happy. p.s. if you wouldn't mind buying me a 50" tv to test your theory, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot21d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle21d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7721d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer30d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde27d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy28d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12527d ago (Edited 27d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7729d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga29d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit29d ago (Edited 29d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199228d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga28d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac28d ago (Edited 28d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman28d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger28d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box29d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion28d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7229d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7529d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit29d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14929d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7729d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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