PS5 controller battery leaked

[DonFerrari]

Shadow1980 said:

DonFerrari said:

I prefer to have 2 controls so from time to time I can do some multiplayer. Plus if the control had a higher battery life it would change the fact that you forget to charge it.

Probably costs more over time to purchase new rechargeables than to just have a second controller, or just put it to charge and watch something else, or play with it charging either with a bigger cable or putting on a usb outlet near your couch.

If swapeable batteries was something so many PS owners wanted probably several third parties would have offered controllers with it.

When it comes to controllers, I buy on an as-needed basis, especially considering how, unlike software, they've gotten progressively more expensive over time. I've never actually bought a second controller for a single PlayStation system I've ever owned, except to replace ones that fell apart on me (which I've done once for my PS4), as I've only ever had PS systems for certain single-player games (well, except Destiny for about the first 15 months after it came out, but it doesn't support local split-screen play). I have bought extra controllers for several of my Nintendo systems as well as my 360 & XBO as I've done a lot of co-op and local MP on those systems.

I just always preferred controllers with rechargeable AA batteries because of how quick I can swap them out, plus I can use those batteries for other things around the house besides game controllers, so the money feels better invested in something with more versatile utilitarian value and greater convenience. Also, if an integrated battery died permanently you may need to just replace the whole device, depending on how easy it is to replace said battery. When I first bought my 360, I initially used one of those Play & Charge kits, which while removable still needed to be plugged in, and at $20 it was a bit pricey to me for something that's only good for using on that one device. Once rechargeable NiMH AAs got cheap and readily available, I ditched the P&C kit and never looked back (it also saved a ton of money on batteries for Wii Remotes). I liked that I had that as an option.

Still, with the PS5 having a longer battery life that means more play sessions before my forgetful self has to recharge it after it runs out of power.

Maybe I just need to invest in a longer cord. Do good-quality USB cords compatible with PlayStation controllers come in 20-foot/6-meter length?

I'm single console player so sure for me it is a lot easier to justify a second controller (that usually I only buy like 2 years after the console) than for you that have PS as a complementary console for some specific games (and you used to AA on Xbox may not only make you prefer that but also more forgetful about charging your DS, it is very understandable). I can certainly see why you and some others would like the option, but considering the bigger market don't seem to really care I don't think Sony will change it, as I said I didn't even seem 3rd party controllers with AA on them.

In Brazil the AA rechargeables aren't cheap (at least the good ones), and I have been opening my controllers to clean ever since Genesis so I'm used to it, but yep DS4 seem to be very easy (but could be even easier). Sony sure could make a intermediary solution, instead of AA batteries they could just make the compartment of battery open with a button press or similar and you can change the battery and then sell battery pack and charger. Would probably make some money on this.

Well I have 3m USB cables that are good enough, never looked for a 6m, like even my tv is just 6ft away from my couch.

Shadow1980 said:

hinch said:

I find there controller wears out way before the battery. Especially the gripiness and texture of the left thumb sticks and also goes loose over time.

The material of the thumbstick wearing out is why I had to replace mine.

hinch said:

Btw its quite easy to replace battery of the DS4. All you need is a small screwdriver, something to pry the controller open and a few minutes of your time. I personally haven't needed to but here's a quick video I found on Youtube -

Huh. Neat. I would have guessed it was something a lot more complicated. I'm not good with fixing anything with computers, but this actually doesn't look too difficult.

Hey man, couldn't you just have saved some money bying the rubber for the analog? I have one weared off here that my son use, have seem these rubbers for sale but haven`t bought and replaced it myself to see how good they are.