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Originally Posted by Vmurph
Omg, that's horrible. Are you sure? I have handheld game systems (Nintendo DS, GBA, Sony PSP) that use graphics and sound. And they have lasted 8 to 10 years, and are still going. They don't last as long as they used to, but I can still play for a few hours before needing to be recharged.
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Batteries can last a long time, when they're not used often.
If the user was an avid user of the device, the batteries would last no more than 3 years. But the fact of the matter is, as soon as battery capacity is halved, it loses interest in people's eyes, as if the used goods are no longer good.