Gamestop Claims That the Wii U Pro Controller Can Last 80 Hours

[LightyKD]

One charge + 80 hours = HOLY FRAK! Why can't we get batteries like this for the 3DS and Smart Devices?!​

Source: http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=187935&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

 

[chinboogie]

They got the room for it in the controller, so why not.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

One charge + 80 hours = HOLY FRAK! Why can't we get batteries like this for the 3DS and Smart Devices?!​

Can't tell if you're being serious, or delusional.

 

[Recorderdude]

>no screen or display of any kind
>passively uses battery (only uses considerable power to transmit when buttons are pressed/joystick is moved, otherwise just stays in standby when powered on)
>Wavebird lasts just as long if not longer
>2012 technology

We're surprised?

Now, tell me the TABLET lasts 80 hours and then we're talking "Holy Frak".

 

[BORTZ]

Mostly because we are "at capacity" for batteries with our current tech.

 

[Armadillo]

Up to 80 hours.

Probably means you'll get 80 off it idling with the battery operating at a certain temp. I would be surprised if you get that playing.

 

[Hyro-Sama]

I thought that was pretty average for current gen controller nowadays.

 

[Eerpow]

That's probably having rumble switched off, I don't see what's so IMPOSSIBRU! about this.

 

[loco365]

One charge + 80 hours = HOLY FRAK! Why can't we get batteries like this for the 3DS and Smart Devices?!​

Can't tell if you're being serious, or delusional.

I thought he was telling the truth. When I saw the thread title, I was like "God, if a controller can go for this long, why can't a 3DS last 12 hours on factory-stock batteries?"

 

[spinal_cord]

One charge + 80 hours = HOLY FRAK! Why can't we get batteries like this for the 3DS and Smart Devices?!

Smart devices = running 1.x ghz (or better) processors, gfx chips, bluetooth, wifi, etc. which will eat up ANY battery you put inside.
I have a bluetooth controller with a TINY battery which lasts a good 9 hours. Add this to the fact that the WiiU controllers might well use Bluetooth LE, which uses a fraction of the power of regular bluetooth, 80 hours should easily be possible for a game controller, hell, I've only change the AA batteries in my keyboard twice in the last ten months.

 

[The Catboy]

That's some pretty long battery life.
Although just as long as it's rechargeable, I am happy. I freaking hate the fact that the Wii-Motes use batteries.

 

[LightyKD]

One charge + 80 hours = HOLY FRAK! Why can't we get batteries like this for the 3DS and Smart Devices?!​

Can't tell if you're being serious, or delusional.

My attempt to be goofy. I know that in Smart Devices there are the issues of touch screens, higher processing, and wireless frequencies that eat up more juice than just inputs.

 

[FAST6191]

That's some pretty long battery life.
Although just as long as it's rechargeable, I am happy. I freaking hate the fact that the Wii-Motes use batteries.

Give me the option of using normal batteries over some custom rechargeable stuff any day of the week, I will even take a minor hit in total capacity.

Also http://www.usbcell.com/ - awesome little things to have around.

 

[ThatDudeWithTheFood]

Wow that's really long.
Dualshock 3 charges last about 15 hours with rumble.

 

[BORTZ]

Well, then again, remember, this is coming from GameStop...

 

[chartube12]

Not surprised. My PS3 controller used to last that long when I first got it. But you know batteries degrade after awhile.

 

[Taleweaver]

And since this is the internet, it probably won't take too long until some goof ball is going to attempt a 3.33 day gaming marathon.

 

[GameWinner]

Now make batteries like this for 3DS and Vita, then my life will be complete.

 

[The Catboy]

That's some pretty long battery life.
Although just as long as it's rechargeable, I am happy. I freaking hate the fact that the Wii-Motes use batteries.

Give me the option of using normal batteries over some custom rechargeable stuff any day of the week, I will even take a minor hit in total capacity.

Also http://www.usbcell.com/ - awesome little things to have around.

I am rather poor, batteries get really expensive replacing over time.

 

[Gahars]

My 360 controllers tend to last for a pretty long time, so this isn't all that surprising.

Now, do they have anything on the battery life of the tablet controller?