![Microsoft Explains Why Xbox Series X Controller Still Uses Batteries: "It's all about giving players options and being flexible" : r/xboxone Microsoft Explains Why Xbox Series X Controller Still Uses Batteries: "It's all about giving players options and being flexible" : r/xboxone](https://external-preview.redd.it/WmQ_qDf58zSpdHW1qxPJ5EBHn_TksUDqds5QMSwoGwA.jpg?auto=webp&s=c53a026b62eba8dfdab46b963325197581bd4f39)
Microsoft Explains Why Xbox Series X Controller Still Uses Batteries: "It's all about giving players options and being flexible" : r/xboxone
![UPDATE] Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-running marketing deal | TheSixthAxis UPDATE] Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-running marketing deal | TheSixthAxis](https://www.thesixthaxis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/XboxSeriesXController-Hero500.jpg)
UPDATE] Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-running marketing deal | TheSixthAxis
![No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell : r/XboxSeriesX No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell : r/XboxSeriesX](https://external-preview.redd.it/3ctPhF8Cvf9y99buATd6Tr2BH28jr2pDzVlDj3Qxjjc.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=3aabae6a96cb393cfd71974a0a5eb17f5f8c987e)
No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell : r/XboxSeriesX
![Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims - Stealth Optional Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims - Stealth Optional](https://stealthoptional.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/why-does-xbox-controller-still-use-AA-batteries.jpg)
Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims - Stealth Optional
![Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/files/2021/01/Duracell-Xbox.jpg)