QUOTE(PirateGuy888 @ Jan 20 2010, 03:30 PM)
Yes, that is correct. The windows version with the receiver is much more expensive. Usually around RM189 in Lowyat/Digital Mall.
Frankly, once u tried the wireless, i don't think you'll want the wired version....I suggest u go for wireless.
When you want to buy a second wireless, you just buy the XBOX version of the controller without the receiver...around RM130 to RM150 i think.
But how if the receiver kaput? It isn't sold separarely..... Vat a marketing tactic....
+ if U dunt want the controller become Ur pocket blood sucker in terms of battery consumption, U might rather go 4 either the Quick Charge Kit or the Play & Charge Kit, no clue how much is the Quick Charge Kit selling but the Play & Charge Kit would cost U ard MYR95, means if U r 2 get both the controller n the Play & Charge Kit, they would already cost U ard MYR284, well the setup cost 4 this type of wireless gamepad connection 2 PC is a way too X 4 me.
Means to say if Ur 2 go 4 wireless w/o the hassle of battery consumption, it would cost U : ard MYR284
But if U opt 4 wired, it would only cost U : MYR130 to MYR150.
Kindda significant difference to me.
Added on January 21, 2010, 5:44 pmQUOTE(PirateGuy888 @ Jan 21 2010, 10:18 AM)
Actually, you don't need the Charge kit....you can get very cheap alkaline batteries in TESCO and Carrefour. The TESCO alkalines are pretty good, Carrefour haven't tried. If you game 1 or 2 hours a day, i think it can last u 3 weeks or so. It only cost RM3 or so for 4 batteries. Alternatively, if you have rechargeable batteries and kits around, you can use those.
As for the receiver....yes, it's marketing technic, but i don't think receiver can get spoilt so easily, unless u are very unlucky. In the event of such unfortunate incident, just buy another pack and sell off the gamepad here in the XBOX360 forum...if u sell at RM100, sure got people buy. LOL.
Even if U put the force feedback to it's maximum, r the batteries going to last 3 weeks? Do U think using the Energizer rechargeable would b a good choice?
This post has been edited by J1@l_ l_l l\l: Jan 21 2010, 05:44 PM