you always have to manage a million different cables for each one, and they all suck. why can’t we just use AAA batteries instead of these shitty lithium ones? it’s so fucking frustrating. where can I find gadgets that work while plugged in, or at least don’t need to be recharged every two fucking days?

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    1 year ago

    Xbox360 managed both. You either plugged in the pack with two AAA’s or you could use the one with a rechargeable battery that fit the exact same slot.

    Seems a good compromise to me.

    Meanwhile, Sony went with an internal battery but had a standard USB connector.

    Nowadays, you can get an Xbone controller and still choose a replaceable battery pack or a rechargeable one, and it has a USB-C connector. Standard connector, choose of battery feels like a good way to go for me.

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      1 year ago

      Xbox has consistently had my favorite controllers. Being able to swap batteries makes for such a better experience than seeing the “battery low” notification and either being on an umbilical cord or setting the controller down entirely until it’s charged