So I either need to:
1) Use non-rechargeable batteries, having a continuous expense and producing more trash. Also, if my last batteries die and I have no replacement, I need to get some before I can play again. Also battery leakage could destroy the controller and be harmful to me or other family members.
2) Use rechargeable AA batteries, which I need to buy separately and suffer from the same issues as an internal battery (although cheaper to replace once they die)
3) Use an additional MS product (not for free, clearly) with the same drawbacks of an internal battery.
All three solutions multiplied by the amount of controllers I have.....
Yeah.. no. I'm still preferring internal batteries. If in the future I need to replace the battery, I can easily find a cheap replacement for 10-15 bucks.
PS: We will continue to disagree on this, so any further reply is useless.
1)I use ikea batteries. Xbox one controller lasts over 40 hours... dualsense lasts 6-8. 10 batteries are 2usd here and 10 batteries last me a long time. I throw them in a proper waste and to be honest... someone using 10 batteries is no matter in a grand scheme.
2)I did that for years. You just need 4 batteries for 1 controller and swap between controller and charger. Still better and faster than having to stop playing to charge controller or play wired.
3)Additional MS product is a cost, of course but with this, we have a controller that takes AA batteries or act as your beloved internal battery.
The cost is not that bad compared to having to throw away controller or buy a used dirty fucked up controller in 15 years that lasts for 2 hours... just to paly your retro system and games.
I do not want to end in infinite disagreeing debate on this stupid topic but Imagine that controller could be 10 usd cheaper. From then you get play'n'charge kit or buy batteries. Everyone is happy.
As it is now, dualsense is hard to open and there is no way in hell I will be able to find good condition batteries for it years from now. It's not a huge issue of course but look at 360 vs ps3 now.
ps3 controllers from it's early days already hold 50% of charge or less.
I agree that AA batteries are a waste (even if small) but all the internal batteries use power to charge (fuel) and will end in a landfill even harder to recycle as workers will have to separate plastic, battery, etc
Edit: what will most likely happen it's ps6 will play all PS5 games and we won't care for old dualsense controllers
