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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.
Oh wow what a huge sample size of 4.
Lemmy is a very anti consumption site, and I would guarantee you they are lying is well. If I walked into their house right now I would find at least one toy with disposable batteries.
Yeah I guess it's "weird" to use rechargeable batteries which are only slightly more than regular batteries but can be used over and over and over again. Putting aside "anti consumption" that's just plain the better deal