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I wish the Steam Controller used AA batteries (infosec.pub)

submitted 5 days ago by camperotactico@lemmy.world 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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[–] fox2263@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

Funny how the VR controllers use AA though

[–] hanrahan@piefed.social 5 points 5 days ago

Fuck AAs , not enough power. They can however use any number of user replaceable, user chargeable LiIon batteries.

[–] cymor@midwest.social 2 points 4 days ago

I've got the old one that takes AA and can be plugged in.

[–] Imhotep@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I bought a ~~Dualshock~~ Dualsense because of the trackpad, didn't realize it didn't have replaceable batteries.
Battery life is bad and it really annoys me.
I think I'll try again to fix the stick drift on my Xbox controller...

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

You can put a higher capacity battery in, at least on the DS4 and probably older models. Same is true for the newer DualSense controllers.

[–] Imhotep@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Oh interesting, thanks. I meant a Dualsense indeed, not Dualshock

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