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880 points Philpax | 5 comments | 12 Nov 25 17:54 UTC | HN request time: 0.875s | source
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skywal_l ◴[12 Nov 25 20:46 UTC] No.45906403[source]▶
> 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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1. krzyk ◴[12 Nov 25 21:01 UTC] No.45906613[source]▶
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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2. akdev1l ◴[12 Nov 25 21:18 UTC] No.45906861[source]▶
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.

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3. archon810 ◴[12 Nov 25 21:23 UTC] No.45906922[source]▶
The ideal would be rechargeable AA battery support with a built-in USB-C that would natively support charging said AA battery.
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4. benoau ◴[12 Nov 25 21:29 UTC] No.45907007[source]▶
You can also get a USB charger for them which is very convenient.
5. SchemaLoad ◴[13 Nov 25 00:03 UTC] No.45908694{3}[source]▶
AA batteries have lots of different chemistries and they require different chargers or can't be charged at all.