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I wish the Steam Controller used AA batteries (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 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 11 months ago

You're the one getting downvoted to hell

oh got it, so it's only cool to have a discussion when everyone agrees with you? That's nice.

It doesn't take a genuis to realize that walking away and doing literally anything else is more productive.

So why aren't you doing that?

This is really telling of your overall mental capacity.

It is, my mental capacity is reserved for more important shit.

The obvious thing is to have a normal place that you set the controller down and just put the recharge puck there.

As I've said previously, there's no power on my couch, and no way to get it there without creating a trip hazard.

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