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    Controller Power Consumption (BT or USB?)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by corduroy, Jul 4, 2010.

  1. corduroy

    corduroy Newbie

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    Hey, I was thinking of playing some games on my notebook while at the airport/on the plane. I was wondering which option would drain my laptop's battery the least: a controller (PS3) connected via bluetooth or a controller (logitech) connected via usb.

    Would there even be a significant difference between the two?

    Thanks!
     
    corduroy, Jul 4, 2010
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  2. funky monk

    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    USB would be better on the battery and probably be more responsive too.
     
    funky monk, Jul 5, 2010
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  3. laststop311

    laststop311 Notebook Deity

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    yea anything wireless uses more battery and in most situations wireless has more latency as well. if you dont mind the cable comming from your laptop go with usb.
     
    laststop311, Jul 5, 2010
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  4. sean473

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    i would use BT and 12cell battery :D
     
    sean473, Jul 6, 2010
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    BT uses a good amount of power, USB is going to use less. On a wired circuit if its well designed it takes only a very small amount of power to run it.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 7, 2010
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  6. sean473

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    u do know that in an airport with little space for cables and needing to pack up quickly.. BT would be better..just get a 12 cell battery :D
     
    sean473, Jul 7, 2010
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