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I wish the Steam Controller used AA batteries (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day 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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[–] Imhotep@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (4 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...

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[–] Chronographs@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Funny, the steam frame using AA’s was disappointing to me. There’s multiple types of rechargeable AA’s on the market and having them through the controller and not potentially cause problems would be difficult as I understand it. Valve has been pretty good about parts being replaceable and available, the steam deck’s parts are sold through ifixit.

[–] domi@lemmy.secnd.me 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There is no bigger disappointment than wanting to play some VR and your controller is dead and you have to charge it. Can't really charge them while playing like on normal controllers either.

So I'm quite happy that they went with AAs this time around. Although I need to pick up some rechargeable AA batteries when the Frame comes out.

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[–] Thyazide@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago (8 children)

You can remove the 9 screws in the back of the controller and fully remove and replace the battery. Going by valves track record they will have replacement parts on ifixit. Also one of the engineers confirmed while speaking with tested that you can easily access the battery compartment and interior of the device and replace it.

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[–] PrimeErective@startrek.website 10 points 1 day ago

I'm with you. I loved how the AAs slotted into the handles of the original steam controller. I bought some Eneloop rechargeable AAs for it that still work great. I use them in my toothbrush, which I also bought because the rechargable lithium version died. The AA battery version of the toothbrush was like 1/5 the price and will probably last forever

[–] ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 day ago

One of the nice things with Xbox 360 controllers were the rechargeable battery packs. By default, the controllers used 2 AAs, but you could instead use a battery pack. Just remove the AA battery cover, pop in the rechargeable battery, and that's it. You could then connect a cable to the controller to recharge the battery. And, if the battery happened to be empty (or dead because of old age), you could just replace it with 2 AAs, and continue playing. Some of 8bitdo's controllers uses (or used) the same design, but they come with a rechargeable battery pack in the box.

[–] hanrahan@piefed.social 7 points 1 day ago (10 children)

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

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[–] curiousaur@reddthat.com 3 points 1 day ago

It is a weird flip. My current steam controllers take AA batteries, but my current VR controllers are rechargeable lithium.

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