ORIGINAL: proanti1
Edit: saw that ps3 comment... have fun once the battery in the controller goes bad. A friend of mine had to replace both his controllers after about 6 months because they wouldn't hold a charger longer than about an hour, and you cant replace the batteries.
I am on the same controller that came with my PS3 in November of 07, and it doesnt seem to die any quicker than the wifes newer controller when she plays (not noticably anyways). the left stick gets stuck sometimes, but the battery is still good...