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I chose AA. Not because I actually like AA batteries better, but I think the convenience of swappable batteries are something that a lot of people don't consider. Even if the PS4 simply had a swappable lithium battery it would solve a lot of my issues with it.

Here is an example: The other day I wanted to play Smash with a buddy, but my Pro controller wasn't charged. Typically I charge it once or twice a week, but I must have forgotten. Instead I had to stay tethered to the Switch unit to charge the controller. It wasn't the biggest of deals, but my cord isn't that long and I was afraid I would tip the unit over (it's a new animal crossing switch and I don't have a screen protector yet). If the battery would be swappable, I could buy another one for 10-15$ and just swap that in. It would have been very simple and convenient.

That being said, I don't like the idea of stockpiling AA batteries that aren't rechargeable. I did that with the Wii and it was not fun.