I wish the PS5 DualSense controller let me use AA batteries

I’ve always been an advocate for rechargeable controllers. In a generation where convenience is king, with the likes of Quick Resume and cloud gaming making it easier than ever to access your games, the last thing I thought I wanted to do was fumble around with lithium batteries. This was one of my biggest gripes with the latest Xbox Wireless Controller at launch. Despite its many improvements, the Xbox Series X’s accompanying gamepad was held back by its lack of inherent rechargeability. You can buy a rechargeable battery pack separately, but that is roughly an extra $25 / £19.99 / AU$29.95 on top of the console price – and even more if you have a couple of controllers.By contrast, the PS5 DualSense controller seemed to offer everything I would want from a next-generation gamepad. In addition to its fancy new features, like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, the…

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