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Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC
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No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell | Eurogamer.net
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DansGaming on Twitter: "Unfortunately the Xbox One X is still not putting a rechargeable battery pack in the controller by default. All the changes they've made and still not changing one of
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Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell | TechSpot
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Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims
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Duracell Official Suggests Xbox Controllers Use Of AA Batteries In Influenced By Deal With Battery Company
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Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC
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Duracell spokesman claims Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a 'constant agreement' with the battery maker | PC Gamer
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