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Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC
![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.realsport101.com/images/ncavvykf/stealth/94e26c131758b0338b2f6ebd76c877a1c5a14c25-1280x720.jpg?rect=0,0,1279,720&w=700&h=394&dpr=2)
Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims
![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
![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://preview.redd.it/ux90as13b1s61.jpg?auto=webp&s=711331693f4f0d1d50418b61bc3aed1ca3bfe086)
The batteries that came with my Xbox's new controller stated that they were not for retail sale : r/mildlyinteresting
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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(Green) : Video Games
![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://assets.reedpopcdn.com/-1610042277276.jpg/BROK/thumbnail/1600x800/format/jpg/quality/80/-1610042277276.jpg)