Based on the description on their site, the controller includes a built-in battery: "8.39 Wh Li-ion battery, 35+ hours of gameplay... "
That was disappointing for me. Specially condidering the Steam Frame's controllers make use of AA batteries: "One replaceable AA battery per controller, 40hr battery life"
AA Batteries might not be as convenient to use, but being able to replace them is a great advantage. All my Xbox360 controllers still work fine, but none of my PS3' Dualshock 3s.
The official docking station could be used to recharge (rechargables) AA batteries so the functionality could remain the same.
And I'm fucking going to do it every time it'd depleted. I have 4 AA batteries for my Xbox 360 controller, pop the cover swap them and continue playing. It's that easy.
It's a li-on battery. Just connect it to the charging puck. The internal battery lasts 35 hours.
and do what while it's charging, jack-off?
It wouldn't be such an issue if battery was plug-n-play type
and chargable outside controller
What tf kinda usecase you got, that 35hrs of playtime are not enough?