Eli5: Why do charged electronics (Game controllers, eReaders,) lose their charge when they’re not being used?

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Eli5: Why do charged electronics (Game controllers, eReaders,) lose their charge when they’re not being used?

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Batteries over time lose thier charge. It’s slow and unnoticeable with new batteries, but older batteries will do it faster. Plus wireless controllers constantly talk to the console if you have them on, even if you are not using them. This will drain the battery. Turn them off if you are not using them.