With the 3DS and PSP2 on the horizon, I've noticed a lot of discussion about battery life. This is also something that I seem to see crop up in discussions of current gen portable hardware. What I'm curious about is.... why is it such a big deal?
The PSP seems to be trailing the pack at 4-6 hours. Where is this inadequate for the average user? Sure, the game reviewer people who are taking regular trans-continental flights might have an issue, but most of us are not in a situation where they will play 6 hours in a row without a chance to charge.
If I'm going somewhere for an extended period of time, I just bring my charger with me. This doesn't seem too tall an order. As for daily use, I have a makeshift charging station where I plug up my DSes, my phone, my MiFi and my PSP.
I suppose the nice thing about the ridiculous staying power of the DS is that I can be complacent and keep it in my night stand for longer periods of time without having to charge it, but the ability to dodge my sloth isn't a deal breaker for me. But too often I seem to see people say that it is for them. "5-hour battery life? You just lost a customer!" Seriously? What are you people doing with your handhelds?