![Duracell spokesman claims Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a 'constant agreement' with the battery maker | PC Gamer Duracell spokesman claims Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a 'constant agreement' with the battery maker | PC Gamer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rbbxXVTmfzqfLf9pwLyfET-1200-80.jpg)
Duracell spokesman claims Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a 'constant agreement' with the battery maker | PC Gamer
![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
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Amazon.com: Rechargeable Battery Packs for Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S, 4 X 1500mAh Xbox one Controller Battery Packs, Rechargeable Batteries with Charger for Xbox One/One S/One X/One,White : Video Games
![Duracell spokesperson claims long-term deal is reason for Xbox Series X still using AA batteries - Consoles - MCV/DEVELOP Duracell spokesperson claims long-term deal is reason for Xbox Series X still using AA batteries - Consoles - MCV/DEVELOP](https://150044068.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/xbox-controller-pair-660x330.jpg)
Duracell spokesperson claims long-term deal is reason for Xbox Series X still using AA batteries - Consoles - MCV/DEVELOP
![Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims](https://cdn.stealthoptional.com/images/ncavvykf/stealth/94e26c131758b0338b2f6ebd76c877a1c5a14c25-1280x720.jpg?rect=0,24,1280,672&w=1200&h=630&auto=format)
Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims
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Amazon.com: Battery Cover for Xbox Core Controller, Universal Replacement Battery Back Door Lid for Xbox Series X & Wireless Controller Black White, 4Pcs Batteries Caps Shell Repair Part for Xbox Series S
![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
![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
![The OEM batteries gave me more than 35 hours playing Dishonored, Ryse, Unravel and Sea of Solitude (idle time on home screen and store not included). Now I will measure the same The OEM batteries gave me more than 35 hours playing Dishonored, Ryse, Unravel and Sea of Solitude (idle time on home screen and store not included). Now I will measure the same](https://i.redd.it/88yg07c6fns61.jpg)
The OEM batteries gave me more than 35 hours playing Dishonored, Ryse, Unravel and Sea of Solitude (idle time on home screen and store not included). Now I will measure the same
![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)