Why is nintendo incapable of making a controller that doesnt need aa batterys?

I mean its kinda disgraceful.

People are actully saying that the wii u will be better then the next ps3 and xbox.

Why does the wii u tablet need batterys?Handhelds (eg.ds and psp) dont require batterys even the ipad doesnt need aa batterys.My complaint is the fact that i dont have the time or money to constantly by batterys however one could say why not buy a battery charger?The problem is when you the batterys power is finished youll have to wait for 5 hours to use them again to last until another 5 hours.

I know an alternative is to buy more then 2 batteries but still why doesnt nintendo just give us a break and make the tablet controller chargeable with a charger or usb?

Buy rechargeables. In the case of the wiiu controller, what would you prefer? Rechargeable batteries are actually rather cheap and can be charged 100s of times.

Buy rechargeables. In the case of the wiiu controller, what would you prefer? Rechargeable batteries are actually rather cheap and can be charged 100s of times.

Heirren

They've only had two controllers that needed them.

And justafew pairs ofrechargables.

Would you rather be able to buy cheaper rechargable AA batteries, or have to shell out $50+ for a new controller?

I mean its kinda disgraceful.

People are actully saying that the wii u will be better then the next ps3 and xbox.

Why does the wii u tablet need batterys?Handhelds (eg.ds and psp) dont require batterys even the ipad doesnt need aa batterys.My complaint is the fact that i dont have the time or money to constantly by batterys however one could say why not buy a battery charger?The problem is when you the batterys power is finished youll have to wait for 5 hours to use them again to last until another 5 hours.

I know an alternative is to buy more then 2 batteries but still why doesnt nintendo just give us a break and make the tablet controller chargeable with a charger or usb?

free_milk

Oh SW...you are always so pathetically funny :lol:

I've been a Wii Owner since day 1, and with my AA Rechargeable Energizers in all this years, probably 1 maybe 2 times i've been left without batteries to play, also waiting for 5 hours to get 5 hours of game :lol: Priceless.

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

Buy rechargeables. In the case of the wiiu controller, what would you prefer? Rechargeable batteries are actually rather cheap and can be charged 100s of times.

free_milk

It's called a second pair.

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

Buy rechargeables. In the case of the wiiu controller, what would you prefer? Rechargeable batteries are actually rather cheap and can be charged 100s of times.

free_milk

You can charge more than enough at one time. I've come to appreciate the 360 in this respect. I bought a charger when my wiimote batteries were dying. Now I understand the positive people claim in regards to the 360 batteries. It makes more sense. Regular ol aa/aaa batteries are a proven technology that seems like it ain't ever going anywhere. Eventually they'll stop producing ps3 pads/etc...or a new lithium/etc type of tech will arrive. aaa/aa will remain, though.

I had alwyas thought that the Wii U tablet controller uses Blue tooth and the battarries can be rechared via USB cable. As with PS3.

um chargable AAs and then you have the actual rechargable 3rd party modules you can buy for wii motes which I'm sure they'll make for the wii u controller.

Who uses regular batteries nowadays? LMAO.

It would work just the same as the 360's or the Wii's controllers. Have one pair of the rechargable batteries on a controller, then when it drains, switch them out with another 2 rechargable batteries & recharge the previous two batteries that you formerly used, then repeat. It's that simple.

Would you rather be able to buy cheaper rechargable AA batteries, or have to shell out $50+ for a new controller?

jimkabrhel

Because cheaper.

I actually prefer controllers with batteries then those who are charged. I don't like to have the controllers hooked up, and when I bring friends to play and I don't have battery on any controller I have to wait for them to charge.

I agree with the TC though.

It's simply inconvenient to buy or charge AA batteries for my Wii. It's not something I even think about with my PS3.

In the battle between relatively cheap rechargeable AA batteries and a manufacturer's own rechargeable pack/controller (which they'll overcharge for), I know which I prefer.

I agree with the TC though.

It's simply inconvenient to buy or charge AA batteries for my Wii. It's not something I even think about with my PS3.

JLF1MarkII

What? I thought Wii U's controller has a rechargable battery.

lil naruto boy strikes again with another pointless gripe aimed at nintendo... there are too many ways around your issue to be considered a problem... nintendo has come out and said they are in the business of making games not batteries, they left it to the 3rd parties

Would you rather be able to buy cheaper rechargable AA batteries, or have to shell out $50+ for a new controller?

jimkabrhel

Game, set, match

Any other statement on this topic is wrong

Would you rather be able to buy cheaper rechargable AA batteries, or have to shell out $50+ for a new controller?

jimkabrhel

I would never buy a console that requires AA batteries

yeah but with the PS3 when it runs low on batteries you're stuck with a chord, and no matter how long it is (mine's like 12ft), it's still an issue in my living room, whereas the wii just require a quick swap of batteries and placing the old ones in the charger.

BrunoBRS

I'm pretty good at always charging the controllers when I'm not playing. It's basically a routine that's easier to keep track on than the batteries in the Wii-mote. I don't have rechargeable batteries for it so I never know when they run out.

It's the same with the 3DS. When I don't use it I recharge it. That way I never run out and it never surprises me.

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

Buy rechargeables. In the case of the wiiu controller, what would you prefer? Rechargeable batteries are actually rather cheap and can be charged 100s of times.

free_milk

I agree. It's the major flaw for Nintendo.

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]

yeah but with the PS3 when it runs low on batteries you're stuck with a chord, and no matter how long it is (mine's like 12ft), it's still an issue in my living room, whereas the wii just require a quick swap of batteries and placing the old ones in the charger.

JLF1MarkII

I'm pretty good at always charging the controllers when I'm not playing. It's basically a routine that's easier to keep track on than the batteries in the Wii-mote. I don't have rechargeable batteries for it so I never know when they run out.

It's the same with the 3DS. When I don't use it I recharge it. That way I never run out and it never surprises me.

[QUOTE="JLF1MarkII"]

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]

yeah but with the PS3 when it runs low on batteries you're stuck with a chord, and no matter how long it is (mine's like 12ft), it's still an issue in my living room, whereas the wii just require a quick swap of batteries and placing the old ones in the charger.

BrunoBRS

I'm pretty good at always charging the controllers when I'm not playing. It's basically a routine that's easier to keep track on than the batteries in the Wii-mote. I don't have rechargeable batteries for it so I never know when they run out.

It's the same with the 3DS. When I don't use it I recharge it. That way I never run out and it never surprises me.

That's why I like the ps3 controller.

USB ftw.

I kinda agree and AA batteries is what annoys me the most from a wireless 360 controller. Are they really releasing a console in 2012 that requires batteries? lol Nintendo.silversix_

Um, last I heard the Wii U controller will use the same battery as the 3DS and last time I checked, the 3DS battery isnt double A.

It's because they are cheap. How long did it take for Nintendo to enter the modern online world? Wii U. :lol: After all those years cheaping out and overpricing their hardwares to young children. Shameful display!

as far as i know, the controller only charges when the system is turned on. so you can only recharge it when you're playing, OR plug it on a PC.

BrunoBRS

I use my PC.

[QUOTE="silversix_"]I kinda agree and AA batteries is what annoys me the most from a wireless 360 controller. Are they really releasing a console in 2012 that requires batteries? lol Nintendo.nintendoboy16

True which is why it's so good that Sony sends you a new controller if that would happen.

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

Buy rechargeables. In the case of the wiiu controller, what would you prefer? Rechargeable batteries are actually rather cheap and can be charged 100s of times.

free_milk

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

Buy rechargeables. In the case of the wiiu controller, what would you prefer? Rechargeable batteries are actually rather cheap and can be charged 100s of times.

free_milk

I would rather a controller use a battery I can get cheaply off any store shelf as to use some proprietary battery they determine the price of.