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I wish the Steam Controller used AA batteries (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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Based on the description on their site, the controller includes a built-in battery: "8.39 Wh Li-ion battery​, 35+ hours of gameplay... "

That was disappointing for me. Specially condidering the Steam Frame's controllers make use of AA batteries: "​One replaceable AA battery per controller, ​ 40hr battery life​"

AA Batteries might not be as convenient to use, but being able to replace them is a great advantage. All my Xbox360 controllers still work fine, but none of my PS3' Dualshock 3s.

The official docking station could be used to recharge (rechargables) AA batteries so the functionality could remain the same.

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[–] 8 points 10 months ago (6 children)

I honestly really like them. Get a charger and some good batteries and you can go from 0 to 100% charge in a few seconds and the batteries will cost basically nothing in the long run.

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  • [+] -7 points 10 months ago (5 children)

    Nasty waste though

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  • [–] 11 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Disposable sure, but it sounds like they're describing using rechargeable ones?

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  • [–] -5 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    They might be, but people using those are pretty uncommon I think. By designing it with a rechargeable battery they're preventing the use of millions of single use batteries

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    There are rechargeable lithium batteries in the form of AAs that would reduce the waste, they might not last quite as long though

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