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855 points Philpax | 2 comments | 12 Nov 25 17:54 UTC | HN request time: 0.009s | source
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xandrius ◴[12 Nov 25 18:55 UTC] No.45904331[source]▶
Kind of weird using AA batteries, I'd imagine something else would be better suited for this?
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t-writescode ◴[12 Nov 25 19:01 UTC] No.45904466[source]▶
AA means they don’t have to handle battery replacements; and it’s not too-too hard to get rechargeable batteries.

I would prefer batteries in machine, too; but this does have some sustainability and repairability (by not needing it) advantages.

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slg ◴[12 Nov 25 19:44 UTC] No.45905314{3}[source]▶
You're right that it's "not too-too hard" to get them, but it's also "not too-too easy" to actually use them in comparison just plugging a USB-C cable into the device. The process you will have to go through to recharge this will become incredibly annoying for something that will eat through batteries as quickly as a VR headset. Think of all the criticisms Apple has received over the years due to the Magic Mouses charging port being on the bottom and that only needs a charge every couple months, this will need to be charged after a few hours of use.
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1. stetrain ◴[12 Nov 25 20:36 UTC] No.45906249{4}[source]▶
> this will need to be charged after a few hours of use.

I think you're mixing up the controller and headset batteries. The controllers use AA batteries and should last for potentially months of use.

The headset itself uses a rechargeable 21.6 Wh Li-ion battery with 45W charging over USB-C.

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2. slg ◴[12 Nov 25 21:02 UTC] No.45906629[source]▶
Thanks for the correction. Still annoying, but obviously less so.