Duracell isn't secretly paying Microsoft to put AA batteries in Xbox controllers
“We intentionally offer consumers choice in their battery solutions for our standard Xbox Wireless Controllers.” “This includes the use of AA batteries from any brand, the Xbox Rechargeable Battery, charging solutions from our partners, or a USB-C cable, which can power the controller when plugged in to the console or PC.” Of course, this is not the first time Microsoft has mentioned its decision to stick with AA batteries for some of its wireless controllers. Speaking with Digital Foundry in April, Xbox partner director of program management, Jason Ronald, explained that a “large ...
Source: theverge.com