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.

  • Thyazide@lemmy.worldEnglish
    122·
    6 days ago

    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.

    • DampCanary@lemmy.worldEnglish
      45·
      6 days ago

      And I’m fucking going to do it every time it’d depleted. I have 4 AA batteries for my Xbox 360 controller, pop the cover swap them and continue playing. It’s that easy.

      • Thyazide@lemmy.worldEnglish
        71·
        6 days ago

        It’s a li-on battery. Just connect it to the charging puck. The internal battery lasts 35 hours.

        • DampCanary@lemmy.worldEnglish
          31·
          6 days ago

          and do what while it’s charging, jack-off?
          It wouldn’t be such an issue if battery was plug-n-play type
          and chargable outside controller

          • 0ops@piefed.zipEnglish
            41·
            6 days ago

            Get some sun? 35hrs is quite awhile.

            Also fuck off with that attitude, you’re getting all worked up about a fucking toy. Grow up

            • DampCanary@lemmy.worldEnglish
              1·
              6 days ago

              What I do with my weekend is none of your fucking business
              maybe some weekends I’d like to forget work and binge a game

              • 0ops@piefed.zipEnglish
                4·
                6 days ago

                Please by all means, I just ask that you save your vitriol for something a little more important than game controller power supply. There’s no jack-offs here, we’re just having a discussion.