7th June 2004, 8:55 PM
I don't know how many arguements I've been in here about Sony and their specs, but as I've stated in many many long-winded arguements, I think they're always accurate. As long as you don't mis-interpret what they've stated.
Now, onto the battery life issue, Sony stated the game could last about 8 hours if it wasn't constantly spinning the disc around (this would be their high estimate), and about 2.5 - 3 hours if the disc was constantly spinning around. I think you should play percentages here and assume that the average life-span will be between those two points.
As to comments regarding taking the unit on long road trips (and other occasions of the like) then I certainly agree, you had better bring a lot of batteries (or a Gameboy ;)) because you obviously won't be able to do that, which is why I stated that the battery life is horrible. Will it stop me from buying it? No, not as long as it has decent games, and a way of recharging while you play it (being plugged into the wall). Those special occasions where you would want to take something on the road will generally be few and far between, will it not? Any other occasions (such as catching a train to work/school/Charles Bronsons grave) 2.5 hours (+) should be enough, just an inconvenience in the fact that as soon as you reach a powerpoint, you better start recharging.
I don't know, perhaps I sound as though I'm defending it, which I certainly don't intend to do. But if it has great games, would this battery life stop you from buying it? Particularly if they do have a convenient way of keeping the batteries topped up?
Annoying, inconvenient, arrogant, sure. But I won't let it get in the way of (potentially) great gaming.
Now, onto the battery life issue, Sony stated the game could last about 8 hours if it wasn't constantly spinning the disc around (this would be their high estimate), and about 2.5 - 3 hours if the disc was constantly spinning around. I think you should play percentages here and assume that the average life-span will be between those two points.
As to comments regarding taking the unit on long road trips (and other occasions of the like) then I certainly agree, you had better bring a lot of batteries (or a Gameboy ;)) because you obviously won't be able to do that, which is why I stated that the battery life is horrible. Will it stop me from buying it? No, not as long as it has decent games, and a way of recharging while you play it (being plugged into the wall). Those special occasions where you would want to take something on the road will generally be few and far between, will it not? Any other occasions (such as catching a train to work/school/Charles Bronsons grave) 2.5 hours (+) should be enough, just an inconvenience in the fact that as soon as you reach a powerpoint, you better start recharging.
I don't know, perhaps I sound as though I'm defending it, which I certainly don't intend to do. But if it has great games, would this battery life stop you from buying it? Particularly if they do have a convenient way of keeping the batteries topped up?
Annoying, inconvenient, arrogant, sure. But I won't let it get in the way of (potentially) great gaming.
If i had a dollar for every time i ran out of hair in the middle of a spoon making contest id only eat your children with a side of slaw and THOSE ARENT PILLOWS!!