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> 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

by skywal_l 11mo 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.

krzyk 11mo ago
Why? It is a bummer to keep them, buy them when suddently they stop working, etc. While chargeable needs just a usb-c socket.
- akdev1l 11mo ago
  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 11mo ago
    The ideal would be rechargeable AA battery support with a built-in USB-C that would natively support charging said AA battery.
    - SchemaLoad 11mo ago
      AA batteries have lots of different chemistries and they require different chargers or can't be charged at all.
  - benoau 11mo ago
    You can also get a USB charger for them which is very convenient.
  - WorldPeas 11mo ago
    At this point so many battery packs use the 2 double-a batteries side-by-side, I wish they just sold those as a usb-c rechargeable cartridge, that would make a lot of sense
- foresto 11mo ago
  Allow me to recommend low self-discharge NiMH batteries (Eneloop brand is excellent) and a good charger made for that chemistry.
- WhyNotHugo 11mo ago
  I’ve seen mice with rechargeable AA batteries. Plugging in the mouse recharged the battery (the mouse is basically a battery charger). But you can also quickly swap them in and out if the cable is inconvenient. Best of both worlds.
- xmcqdpt2 11mo ago
  Check this out https://addison-electronique.com/en/aaa-li-poly-rechargeable-battery-with-4-x-usb-c-cable-1-5v-4-pack.html https://addison-electronique.com/en/aaa-li-poly-rechargeable... Has technology gone too far
mrguyorama 11mo ago
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.

> 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.

krzyk 11mo ago

Why? It is a bummer to keep them, buy them when suddently they stop working, etc. While chargeable needs just a usb-c socket.

akdev1l 11mo ago
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 11mo ago
  The ideal would be rechargeable AA battery support with a built-in USB-C that would natively support charging said AA battery.
  - SchemaLoad 11mo ago
    AA batteries have lots of different chemistries and they require different chargers or can't be charged at all.
- benoau 11mo ago
  You can also get a USB charger for them which is very convenient.
- WorldPeas 11mo ago
  At this point so many battery packs use the 2 double-a batteries side-by-side, I wish they just sold those as a usb-c rechargeable cartridge, that would make a lot of sense
foresto 11mo ago
Allow me to recommend low self-discharge NiMH batteries (Eneloop brand is excellent) and a good charger made for that chemistry.
WhyNotHugo 11mo ago
I’ve seen mice with rechargeable AA batteries. Plugging in the mouse recharged the battery (the mouse is basically a battery charger). But you can also quickly swap them in and out if the cable is inconvenient. Best of both worlds.
xmcqdpt2 11mo ago
Check this out https://addison-electronique.com/en/aaa-li-poly-rechargeable-battery-with-4-x-usb-c-cable-1-5v-4-pack.html https://addison-electronique.com/en/aaa-li-poly-rechargeable... Has technology gone too far

mrguyorama 11mo ago

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.