| ▲ | skywal_l 12 hours ago |
| > Steam Frame Controllers: Powered by AA batteries (rated 40 hours) Yes, I want to see standard batteries being used more. Too bad they didn't go with this on the Steam Controller. |
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| ▲ | krzyk 11 hours ago | parent | next [-] |
| Why?
It is a bummer to keep them, buy them when suddently they stop working, etc. While chargeable needs just a usb-c socket. |
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| ▲ | akdev1l 11 hours ago | parent | next [-] | | Devices with internal batteries basically have embedded expiration dates. Standard AAA or AA can be rechargeable so you don’t need to keep buying more. I’d suggest buying like a 100 pack or something, they’re not expensive. | | |
| ▲ | archon810 11 hours ago | parent | next [-] | | The ideal would be rechargeable AA battery support with a built-in USB-C that would natively support charging said AA battery. | | |
| ▲ | SchemaLoad 8 hours ago | parent [-] | | AA batteries have lots of different chemistries and they require different chargers or can't be charged at all. |
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| ▲ | benoau 11 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | | You can also get a USB charger for them which is very convenient. |
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| ▲ | foresto 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | | Allow me to recommend low self-discharge NiMH batteries (Eneloop brand is excellent) and a good charger made for that chemistry. |
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| ▲ | mrguyorama 11 hours ago | parent | prev [-] |
| I actually prefer rechargeable batteries. But rechargeable lithium batteries in AA form factor are cheap and cheerful. Even low quality ones will get 20 hours in that situation. So I have no more room to complain. Valve is weirdly good at making controllers efficient. The original steam controller could get 80 hours out of two AAs if you turn off rumble. |
