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No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell : r/Games
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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 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/8451a39dcbea9/1280x720.jpg)
Xbox Controllers Still Use AA Batteries Because Of A Duracell Deal, Suggests Spokesperson | Pure Xbox
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Duracell spokesman claims Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a 'constant agreement' with the battery maker | PC Gamer
![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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![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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