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-[вαdɠєя]- 12. nov. kl. 11:58

steam controller 2 battery

Does anyone know the specs on the battery? is it an internal single cell like a most controller or handhelds or is it a removable battery. this is unclear in the press I have seen.

I like my SC v1 because I can swap the bats. Is the SC v2 something like a camera battery or 18650's? or a modern phone/controller battery?

I guess my concern is the repair-ability of it and reliability of the batteries. AA or 18650's are very common though you cant control the quality. Also what type of Li-ion? is it one of the environmentally destructive kinds like cobalt. or the newer friendlier ones like Fe.

Why ditch the AA? I do believe NiCad's and NiMh's are less of an environmental impact than Li-ion's.

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Vaulty 12. nov. kl. 12:09

It just says that it is 8.39 Wh Li-ion battery

-[вαdɠєя]- 12. nov. kl. 13:04

so you have the same questions as I do then.

-[вαdɠєя]- 13. nov. kl. 8:16

I found it.

Rechargable Li-polymer battery
Rate Capacity: 2178mAH
Voltage: 3.85V
limited charging: 4.39V
rated energy: 8.39Wh

Looks to have a pin connection and is removable like a Camera battery, but less easy to remove being behind the screws and the rear cover.

IMO. not horrible as long as there are replacements.

MAYBE! maybe the puck interface could be upgraded with peripherals like a battery pack for quick swap charging. here's hoping.

Vaulty 13. nov. kl. 8:23

In one of the ads it said you can switch it for USB connected one, so even if battery dies you should be able to power it that way

-[вαdɠєя]- 13. nov. kl. 8:28

USB connected defeats the purpose of wireless and gyro. Tethers suck. always have. Wavebirds were awesome, even if they had like 2 hours battery life, but atleast you could swap batteries on the fly. 360 controllers too, and eventually with their li-ion battery packs.

I am sure some clever individuals are already creating a 3d printable battery holder, a backpack, that mags onto the controller.

Adohleas 16. nov. kl. 21:44

I read an article about the battery on the Steam controller 2:

Valve has made the lithium pack in this newer model user-replaceable: It pops out like an old cellphone battery after you open the gamepad

So it seems you can replace it at least.

-[вαdɠєя]- For 9 timer siden

Yes, it appear so in the media I have seen, too. It even appears to be easier than most modern cell phones, sans paper thin fragile ribbon cable. reminds me of the OG batteries from early smart phones.

I guess we will know more when the I-fixit guide is released.

Wolfpig For 9 timer siden

It is most likely cheaper to use that type of battery.
And I would assume before you need to "switch" the battery, some of the other parts will brake.

L1ggma For 7 timer siden

Majestic Turkey For 2 timer siden

Swapping AA's is obnoxious, and was jam prone with the original steam controller. Modern lithium ion capacity is just so much more and will last for years in average use, the argument is really over.

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-[вαdɠєя]- For 1 time siden

I use rechargeables in my steam controller V1 and do not have a problem with them jamming if I press the release button far enough. Also Xbox controllers.

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