![No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell | Eurogamer.net No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell | Eurogamer.net](https://assetsio.reedpopcdn.com/-1610042277276.jpg?width=1600&height=900&fit=crop&quality=100&format=png&enable=upscale&auto=webp)
No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell | Eurogamer.net
![OEM XBOX ONE S wireless bluetooth controller, Video Gaming, Gaming Accessories, Controllers on Carousell OEM XBOX ONE S wireless bluetooth controller, Video Gaming, Gaming Accessories, Controllers on Carousell](https://media.karousell.com/media/photos/products/2022/2/24/oem_xbox_one_s_wireless_blueto_1645693058_1a88d1c8_progressive.jpg)
OEM XBOX ONE S wireless bluetooth controller, Video Gaming, Gaming Accessories, Controllers on Carousell
![Xbox Controllers Still Use AA Batteries Because Of A Duracell Deal, Suggests Spokesperson | Pure Xbox Xbox Controllers Still Use AA Batteries Because Of A Duracell Deal, Suggests Spokesperson | Pure Xbox](https://images.purexbox.com/8451a39dcbea9/xbox-controller-uses-aa-batteries-because-of-a-duracell-deal-suggests-spokesperson.large.jpg)
Xbox Controllers Still Use AA Batteries Because Of A Duracell Deal, Suggests Spokesperson | Pure Xbox
![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)
Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC
![Duracell Official Suggests Xbox Controllers Use Of AA Batteries In Influenced By Deal With Battery Company Duracell Official Suggests Xbox Controllers Use Of AA Batteries In Influenced By Deal With Battery Company](https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,q_60,w_645/t7dzqerzw1nu4xqvuvge.jpg)
Duracell Official Suggests Xbox Controllers Use Of AA Batteries In Influenced By Deal With Battery Company
![Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell | TechSpot Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell | TechSpot](https://www.techspot.com/images2/news/bigimage/2021/01/2021-01-07-image-17.jpg)
Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell | TechSpot
![The batteries that came with my Xbox's new controller stated that they were not for retail sale : r/mildlyinteresting The batteries that came with my Xbox's new controller stated that they were not for retail sale : r/mildlyinteresting](https://i.redd.it/ux90as13b1s61.jpg)
The batteries that came with my Xbox's new controller stated that they were not for retail sale : r/mildlyinteresting
![Comparison Between a refurbished/OEM/fake(?) I bought from China and a genuine Xbox Series X controller : r/XboxSeriesX Comparison Between a refurbished/OEM/fake(?) I bought from China and a genuine Xbox Series X controller : r/XboxSeriesX](https://preview.redd.it/comparison-between-a-refurbished-oem-fake-i-bought-from-v0-7kl22o81u5ha1.png?width=1380&format=png&auto=webp&s=3259cdb7e0d9ed77186f8876df070c5afbd1a163)
Comparison Between a refurbished/OEM/fake(?) I bought from China and a genuine Xbox Series X controller : r/XboxSeriesX
![Battery Cover for Xbox Core Controller, Replacement Battery Back Door Lid for Xbox Series X & Wireless Controller, Batteries Caps Shell Repair Part for Xbox Series S Remote Pack of 4 ( Battery Cover for Xbox Core Controller, Replacement Battery Back Door Lid for Xbox Series X & Wireless Controller, Batteries Caps Shell Repair Part for Xbox Series S Remote Pack of 4 (](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611OXOYCqsL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Battery Cover for Xbox Core Controller, Replacement Battery Back Door Lid for Xbox Series X & Wireless Controller, Batteries Caps Shell Repair Part for Xbox Series S Remote Pack of 4 (
![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/Xbox-wireless-controller-a.jpg)
Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC
![Are these rechargeable batteries? Wife and I got our first Xbox One last night, I'm not sure if these are throwaway or reachable. Any suggestions? Thank you! : r/xboxone Are these rechargeable batteries? Wife and I got our first Xbox One last night, I'm not sure if these are throwaway or reachable. Any suggestions? Thank you! : r/xboxone](https://i.redd.it/jpnf6gz0sq321.jpg)
Are these rechargeable batteries? Wife and I got our first Xbox One last night, I'm not sure if these are throwaway or reachable. Any suggestions? Thank you! : r/xboxone
![Comparison Between a refurbished/OEM/fake(?) I bought from China and a genuine Xbox Series X controller : r/XboxSeriesX Comparison Between a refurbished/OEM/fake(?) I bought from China and a genuine Xbox Series X controller : r/XboxSeriesX](https://preview.redd.it/comparison-between-a-refurbished-oem-fake-i-bought-from-v0-fls5rmciw5ha1.png?width=1460&format=png&auto=webp&s=c5c287cabcbef5bdc5c1b64c321110953c3c7618)
Comparison Between a refurbished/OEM/fake(?) I bought from China and a genuine Xbox Series X controller : r/XboxSeriesX
![Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell | TechSpot Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell | TechSpot](https://www.techspot.com/images2/news/ts3_thumbs/2021/01/2021-01-07-ts3_thumbs-250.jpg)