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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.
The new Steam Controller's batteries are supposed to last dozens of hours per charge and comes with a charging puck. It doesn't take a genuis to figure out that you just charge it when you're not using it.
And even if that'll wear down the battery faster, it's not enough that you'll go from 35hr of charge to 2hr in the span of a year. Hell, that'd probably take over a decade to happen.
You're getting downvoted because you're being a complete idiot. Quit being defensive about it and just move on.