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Positive. Updated on 7 January 2021 You may have read reports which suggested Microsoft is forced to use AA batteries in Xbox controllers because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell. Eurogamer understands this is not accurate. The story was sparked by Duracell UKs marketing manager Luke Anderson, who said the following in an interview with Gfinity blog Stealth Optional: "Theres always been this partnership with Duracell and Xbox... its a constant agr...

What you need to know With the release of new gaming consoles like the Xbox Series X|S and PS5, we also got new controllers to go with them. However, Microsoft surprised gamers by continuing to stick with outdated AA batteries for their newest Xbox Wireless Controller. The refusal to move to integrated rechargeable batteries has baffled players for years, especially when moving into a new generation of console gaming. However, an interview with Duracells UK Marketing Manager may reveal that a p...

Xbox’s controllers claimed to use batteries due to “deal” between Duracell Microsoft suggests the reason is to offer consumers a choice Xbox Series X controller. Credit: Microsoft The Xbox’s use of batteries in its controllers is claimed to be the result of a long-running deal between the company and Duracell, according to the latter. In an interview with Stealth Optional, Duracell’s UK marketing manager Luke Anderson was quizzed on why the controller supports AA batte...

Xbox Controllers Apparently Still Use AA Batteries Due To An Ongoing Deal With Duracell Share Photo: Microsoft To sign up for our daily newsletter covering the latest news, features and reviews, head HERE. For a running feed of all our stories, follow us on Twitter HERE. Or you can bookmark the Kotaku Australia homepage to visit whenever you need a news fix. While every other console controller on the market uses internal rechargeable batteries, Xbox’s still let you use AA batteries to power ...