It's not that the wired controller failed, it's just that the wireless is so much better.
Who cares if it drains battaries if all you have to do is either 1) buy rechargeable batteries, 2) buy normal batteries that will last a good 15-20 hours, or 3) just plug your controller in for a recharge when you're not using it.
And I'm not sure what stores you're shopping at, I can still pretty easily find them.








