Comment on AMD say the Steam Machine is "on track" for an early 2026 release
InvalidName2@lemmy.zip 1 week agoSame for me! I’m waiting on the new controller.
If I were wealthy, I’d be all about the Frame and Machine as well, but at a minimum, I’d love to have the controllers assuming they live up to my expectations, which as this point are basically, does it work and does the battery last more than a year or two?
otacon239@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Looks like they’re using standard rechargeable AAs, so very replaceable.
InvalidName2@lemmy.zip 1 week ago
Oh, I hadn’t even noticed that. That’s one thing I like about the XBox controller I have, takes standard batteries. The playstation controllers, though, those have built-in batteries with about a 2 year lifespan as best I can tell, which SUCKS. Thanks for pointing that out!
ozymandias117@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I think otacon239 is remembering the controllers for the Steam Frame, which have an AA each
The Steam Controller was listed as an ~8Wh Li-ion
InvalidName2@lemmy.zip 1 week ago
That’s what I was thinking (i.e. rechargeable battery not AA), but I wasn’t 100% sure. Either way, I’m in the market for a new controller and Steam seems to be working on a great option that ticks all the right boxes for me as long as the price is reasonable enough. It kind of has an Xbox form factor but the more symmetrical d-pad / analog stick placement of a PS controller, so best of both worlds in my opinion.