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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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[–] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

You do if you want it to connect to the thing you're playing on.

Unless you're ok with a shitty Bluetooth connection. But I'm guessing few people comparatively are using that, at least as their primary use case.

Okay, but I think that that kind of misses the broader context. This only came up as a hypothetical for how one could discharge a controller. If you're playing on a wired connection, then the console is charging thr controller and the issue never comes up in the first place.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    No, this came up from talking about how it (the puck) doesn't have to be connected to the device you're playing on. Which outside of Bluetooth or using a steam machine, you would have to have it connected.

    Directly wired hasn't come up at all until you just mentioned it.

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