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I wish the Steam Controller used AA batteries
(lemmy.world)
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.
I suppose your phone has never died because you forgot to or didn't have time to plug it in? It's just yet another device that I have to worry about managing the battery.
Maybe once a year? Plugging a cable in for 20 min isn't asking a lot.
It doesn't matter if it's "asking a lot" or not, I just don't want to do it. I don't want to worry about it. It's not my preference.
My preferance is to not have to change batteries constantly, so I suppose I'll buy a controller made for people like me and you can buy one made for people like you! It all works out in the end.
I already have one. It's called the Steam Controller LOL.
Then I fail to see why you're complaining about this one