Reduced from £44.99 - About 20 left on the shelf when I was there @ 1pm.
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Franzkill to samrudd999
17 Feb 168#6
Nah you can only unlock it in Halo 3 :wink:
sdutton007 to ravenheart
17 Feb 163#24
In fairness, the PS4 controller (which is usually the same price) comes with a rechargable battery (instead of buying an xbox battery for an additional £20) - also, has a built in touchpad, lights and speaker.
I'd say the PS4 controller is better value normally, not overpriced.
ravenheart
17 Feb 163#8
I wish someone would reduce the absurdly overpriced PS4 ones too :/
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Lemmiwinks3
18 Feb 16#51
Apologies for the late reply. The HMV is located in Donegal Arcade next to Game. not aware of a store in the Victoria centre.
AndiTails
18 Feb 16#50
Yes, because they last so much longer than the rechargeables.
I've had my XBone for 18 months, and not changed the original batteries in my controller yet..!
frakison
18 Feb 16#49
Please stop showing off, its not big and its not clever. What IS embarrassing (and sad) is when someone sets up a spoof account just to troll, my money is on dsutton007, its the only way he'll get support for his junk posts :smiley: Get a life mate.
MarkXDT
18 Feb 161#48
Please stop. You're embarrassing yourself.
frakison
17 Feb 16#47
I've heard some PS4 fanboy crap on this site but your comment is borderline desperate :smiley: 4x eneloop batteries cost £6 and last for ages, plus when one set do drain, I can keep playing without being tethered to a power source. In addition, contrary to your weird belief, there are loads of things that still use AA batteries... can your PS4 powerpack power a Canon Flashgun at 5am on Christmas day?? Thought not :smiley:
Yes because AA (e.g. Eneloop) is a standard and better than any 'built in' (read non-standard) battery for a controller. You can also use them in Torches, label printers, kids toys, remote controls etc. No having to buy special batteries and chargers, or plug in to play and charge.
Also cars don't have a built in battery, they have a standard sized 12V lead acid car battery..
JonnyLarge
17 Feb 16#44
slightly better. keep at it.
hass123
17 Feb 16#43
Rechargeable batteries on a controller made for an almost 10 year old console don't mean jack when prices for said console have dropped down heavily, yet the controllers are still just as expensive as controllers for the newer upgrade console.
hass123
17 Feb 16#42
Rechargeable batteries on a controller made for an almost 10 year old console don't mean jack when prices for said console have dropped down heavily, yet the controllers are still just as expensive as controllers for the newer upgrade console.
Catantez
17 Feb 16#41
Never mind. Shame it wasn't online. Anyway my two official non 3.5mm controllers from January last year (one with the console and the other a separate play and charge kit one) has the drifting up on the left analogue sticks. Very poor cheap design that does not last anywhere near as long as the old 360 controllers I have lying around for 6 years. Its well documented as I complained on Microsoft forums but they are exempt from 12 month warranty and are only on 3 month!
Regarding batteries, hate the play and charge cables, got plenty of eneloops, last much longer! :wink:
Catantez
17 Feb 16#40
Never mind. Shame it wasn't online. Anyway my two official non 3.5mm controllers from January last year (one with the console and the other a separate play and charge kit one) has the drifting up on the left analogue sticks. Very poor cheap design that does not last anywhere near as long as the old 360 controllers I have lying around for 6 years. Its well documented as I complained on Microsoft forums but they are exempt from 12 month warranty and are only on 3 month!
Regarding batteries, hate the play and charge cables, got plenty of of eneloops, last much longer! :wink:
mark1882
17 Feb 16#39
Argh sold last one just before I got to the till :disappointed:
Snoopey
17 Feb 16#37
They're limiting to 2 per customer. Lady being the till said they're running low on stock now
montefor to Snoopey
17 Feb 16#38
Yes only 2 per customer now.
kay1992
17 Feb 16#36
Yeah right, new movie coming out folks, it's called "rise of the liars".
Cameron92
17 Feb 16#28
Thanks grabbed 10 to sell on for £30 each on gumtree.
rhysccfc31 to Cameron92
17 Feb 16#35
Won't get much for them considering they're the old controllers.
sdutton007
17 Feb 16#34
I meant it wasn't overpriced in comparison to the XB1 controller. I'd agree that the XB1 controller is a £20 device but that would make the PS4 one £25-30 minimum (which still works out cheaper than the XB1 + batteries).
Plus, XB1 battery packs are notoriously awful - they typically last 18 months in comparison to the PS ones lasting, what, over 10 years?
You do know PS controllers have high-quality built in rechargable batteries, right?
ravenheart
17 Feb 163#8
I wish someone would reduce the absurdly overpriced PS4 ones too :/
Dr_Bawbag to ravenheart
17 Feb 16#15
That's exactly what happens when there's no real competition. The same can be seen with PSN subs. It's all fine people getting all precious over their little plastic box, gloating etc, but the thing they ignore is with such a strong lead, Sony really have no incentive to drop prices. Thus those of us with PS4's pay more than we would be expected to had we opted for the other console. After all, only a complete idiot or someone beyond help would argue that PSN+ is £10 better than its Microsoft counterpart.
sdutton007 to ravenheart
17 Feb 163#24
In fairness, the PS4 controller (which is usually the same price) comes with a rechargable battery (instead of buying an xbox battery for an additional £20) - also, has a built in touchpad, lights and speaker.
I'd say the PS4 controller is better value normally, not overpriced.
hass123 to ravenheart
17 Feb 161#33
Not as absurd as the diabolical pricing of ps3 controllers especially since the ps4 released. Stores are still charging £30+ for ps3 pads which, for a now almost 10 year console is madness. Should be below £10 by now imo.
iKayZee
17 Feb 16#32
5/7
ravenheart
17 Feb 161#31
Different degrees of overpriced don't make it not overpriced. They both are. Massively. These are £20 devices. And that would be a generous mark-up.
sdutton007
17 Feb 16#30
People seriously still use AA batteries in Xbox controllers?
Anyway, those of us in the 21st century have a rechargeable battery pack. PS4 has this built in (like phones, laptops, cars, etc) - xbox doesn't.
The touchpad is a great idea, the speakers are nice to have.
I agree that the xbox controller is much more comfortable and has better triggers - but it's massively overpriced for what it is and you have to spend a fortune on batteries. Value for money, the PS controller is far better.
Roger_Irrelevant
17 Feb 16#29
What? XBone uses AA's, readily available. No use for touchpad, lights or speaker. PS3/4 controllers are too skinny and have rubbish triggers that your fingers slide off.
XBone controller is a masterclass in ergonomics. :man:
MannDuo
17 Feb 16#27
In all fairness, the Douglas store isn't THAT far away, as long as you don't mind boats or planes...
*Also, just a heads up.
1) Rumour has it that all stores in Ireland won't be there for much longer unfortunately.
2) Douglas/Isle of Man doesn't stock the controllers, hasn't done for a while now.
aLV426
17 Feb 16#26
Thanks Lemmiwinks3 - I did check the HMV store locator and it list the 3 closest to me where in the Isle of Man! Is the one in the City Centre in the Victoria centre?
Franzkill
17 Feb 16#25
No worries. I'll pop in tomorrow to have a gander :smiley:
Tireeq
17 Feb 16#23
I honestly couldn't tell you and it was last week. They did seem to be promoting the xbox one prices though and only stumbled onto the 360 controllers because I was looking for one myself. Sorry
Tireeq
17 Feb 161#7
I got 2 as backup last week. They are the old non 3.5mm headphone versions. I had to ask for them at the cash desk on ground floor and they had plenty. Obviously they must have had a lot more as they are still being bought. It's not store specific either.
They also had the official xbox 360 controllers for £4.99 (wired) and £6.99 (wireless). They also had the official play and charge for the xbox 360 for £2.99 if anyone wants those.
Heated.
Bossworld to Tireeq
17 Feb 16#13
They must have been hoarding stock of the 360 play and charges for a long time, would love a couple of new official batteries but looks like they were discontinued years back.
Franzkill to Tireeq
17 Feb 16#22
Did you know roughly how many wireless 360 controllers they had in stock?
Buy a £77 device to use your old controllers? Ouch.
I had that initial thought when I got my XBone - but then after 10 minutes, I realised how much more comfortable the One controller is, so much so that I use one on my PC too.
Went to a friend's the other weekend and was using his 360 controller... urgh. They feel small and weird now. One FTW.
wizzywas
17 Feb 16#19
8 left at Oxford Street
escortboy
17 Feb 16#18
Just buy a CronusMax and use any controller you want. If you have some old Xbox 360 controllers then use those, they're better than XBone IMO.
aLV426
17 Feb 16#12
Have all the HMV stores gone in Northern Ireland?
Lemmiwinks3 to aLV426
17 Feb 161#17
There is still a HMV in Belfast city centre.
genmaxiu
17 Feb 16#16
Is it deffo not store specific? HEAT added, pads for £6.99 is a steal, and play n charge kit - you wont be able to buy any semi decent micro usb cable for £2.99
jan81
17 Feb 16#14
Great deal. Would pick up some of the 360 ones for the PC if the deal was online.
Franzkill
17 Feb 16#11
Happens to the best of us. I find getting a second job usually helps money wise.
aLV426
17 Feb 16#10
Heat!
JonnyLarge
17 Feb 16#9
beyond poor.
samrudd999
17 Feb 16#5
You recon this is store specific?
Franzkill to samrudd999
17 Feb 168#6
Nah you can only unlock it in Halo 3 :wink:
DexMorgan
17 Feb 161#4
Old model or new with 3.5mm headphone socket?
loopylloyd
17 Feb 162#3
In B4 the can you get me one and ship it to me. Voted hot.
topgeezah
17 Feb 16#2
Ground floor near the cash registers.
ZiggySTW
17 Feb 16#1
In what floor of the store do they have it? I'm going to check if there is still any today at 6pm
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I'd say the PS4 controller is better value normally, not overpriced.
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I've had my XBone for 18 months, and not changed the original batteries in my controller yet..!
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Also cars don't have a built in battery, they have a standard sized 12V lead acid car battery..
Regarding batteries, hate the play and charge cables, got plenty of eneloops, last much longer! :wink:
Regarding batteries, hate the play and charge cables, got plenty of of eneloops, last much longer! :wink:
Plus, XB1 battery packs are notoriously awful - they typically last 18 months in comparison to the PS ones lasting, what, over 10 years?
You do know PS controllers have high-quality built in rechargable batteries, right?
I'd say the PS4 controller is better value normally, not overpriced.
Anyway, those of us in the 21st century have a rechargeable battery pack. PS4 has this built in (like phones, laptops, cars, etc) - xbox doesn't.
The touchpad is a great idea, the speakers are nice to have.
I agree that the xbox controller is much more comfortable and has better triggers - but it's massively overpriced for what it is and you have to spend a fortune on batteries. Value for money, the PS controller is far better.
XBone controller is a masterclass in ergonomics. :man:
*Also, just a heads up.
1) Rumour has it that all stores in Ireland won't be there for much longer unfortunately.
2) Douglas/Isle of Man doesn't stock the controllers, hasn't done for a while now.
They also had the official xbox 360 controllers for £4.99 (wired) and £6.99 (wireless). They also had the official play and charge for the xbox 360 for £2.99 if anyone wants those.
Heated.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/381546757093
I had that initial thought when I got my XBone - but then after 10 minutes, I realised how much more comfortable the One controller is, so much so that I use one on my PC too.
Went to a friend's the other weekend and was using his 360 controller... urgh. They feel small and weird now. One FTW.