rechargeable batteries in wireless controller

[GameFreak]

Oh and the "save the planet" reminded me...I have an AA charger I got at REI many years ago the has a mini solar panel on top of the charger, so you just put it on your windowsill for a charge.

[Tatsujin]

My AA ones that are 2650mAh last way longer than 1700mAh.

Exactly! they last about 1.55 times longer.

[soop]

One word; Eneloops.



Best batteries I've ever had.  Not only do they hold their charge well when stored, but they last as long as many higher mAh batteries because of their superior power drop-off.

[Tatsujin]

eneloops are super. our devices also running on eneloop pawaa

[GameFreak]

^Thanks! I'll look into those.

[grimm]

the AAA ones I have are NiMH and some are 750mAh and some are 1000mAh. Thats probably what I'll test in pce wireless controllers.
 
Yeah I use them for almost everything. Mostly the AA ones. Like someone else said, I use them in my xbox controllers, also...pc mouse, tv remotes, flashlights, wall clock, RC controllers, digi camera, and a few other things. The mAh rating seems to make a big difference in battery life. My AA ones that are 2650mAh last way longer than 1700mAh.

I remember a few years back some device I had (i forget what it was, maybe a camera) said not to use rechargeable batteries, thats what made me question the pce controller compatibility. I'll charge them up and try it tomorrow. Thanks for the input.

I just wanted to save my controller from meltdown, but save the planet comments are always welcome. Not sure if the battery thing will have much overall impact, but you will save lots of money over the years. I know I did.

Yeah, the higher the mAh, the longer it will last. milliampere per hour. As for overall impact of small things, you would be amazed.... Every little thing helps and as we say in sweden "many, small trickles..." I get upset when i see packaging over packaging in the grocery store. Like a tube of toothpaste in a cartonbox.. wtf...

[Necromancer]

Save the earth and use corded controllers...... silly tree-huggers overlooking the easy solutions. 

[grimm]

Haha. fair enough... But i trip over all the wires if i have to use wires for all my consoles... I need to combine enviromental thinking with personal health issues.. And i like being a silly tree-hugger. More needs to be or we're screwed beyond repair very soon.

[Duo_R]

Never heard of eneloops... Sounds awesome

[Tatsujin]

play pc engine and save the world :idea:

[CPTRAVE]

I have never seen them around (eneloops)where can we find them?

[roflmao]

I got mine off Amazon.com.

[HercTNT]

Highest i can find is 2500mAh. is their a such thing as 3000mAh or higher for eneloop?

[CPTRAVE]

Currently I use energizer rechargeable batteries and they do not last very long. I used to use the Monster batteries that were great but after 2 years they died.  

[grimm]

I use mainly batteries (noname or brands like ultrafire) straight from china, i find they work pretty well.