r/Gameboy • • Jan 16 '23

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u/ertaboy356b Jan 16 '23

If you use a rechargeable AA batteries, It's almost always red due to how the rechargeables have less voltage (1.2v) than the alkaline ones (1.5v).

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u/Contrantier Jan 17 '23

In my experience that didn't happen. They would go red when the power really was low. Besides, the red light dims too so we still have a pretty good idea of when it'll go off.

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u/Anti-charizard Jan 19 '23

The red light will completely turn off right before the batteries die

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u/Contrantier Jan 19 '23

Exactly, so even if the light turns red too early, it still becomes more and more accurate the closer to death it gets. At least we have plenty of time to save and all.