Due to alien reports, Microsoft has clarified that the use of replaceable batteries in Xbox controllers is completely independent of a bargain with Duracell; rather, replaceable batteries are away to give customers more than flexible options. Recently, a report made the rounds suggesting Xbox was substantially forced to employ batteries to satisfy the terms of a deal with the aforementioned battery manufacturer. Despite Microsoft previously stating otherwise, said news yet gained traction.

After confirming the return of removable batteries for Xbox Series X concluding twelvemonth, Xbox Partner Director of Program Management Jason Ronald was asked why Microsoft continued to rely on that particular charging solution. Speaking with Digital Foundry, he but noted the company wanted to ensure Xbox players had options in this regard since the community was split when it came to what users preferred. But a recent interview with Luke Anderson, Duracell'south Marketing Manager, brought the conversation back to the fore.

Anderson recently told Stealth Optional that Microsoft and Duracell have a "abiding agreement" in identify. The Marketing Managing director explained, the bargain is that Duracell OEM "[supplies] the battery product for the Xbox consoles and also the controllers' battery. Then that [bargain is] going to go along for a while… it's been going on for a while and I think it needs to become for a while [more]." Such a statement led to the assumption that Xbox controllers continue to rely on replaceable batteries because of said deal. Eurogamer has since received farther clarification from the hardware manufacturer that debunks this misconception, though. A Microsoft spokesperson issued the following argument:

"We intentionally offer consumers choice in their battery solutions for our standard Xbox Wireless Controllers. This includes the employ of AA batteries from any brand, the Xbox Rechargeable Bombardment, charging solutions from our partners, or a USB-C cable, which can power the controller when plugged in to the console or PC."

With this in mind, it seems Microsoft doesn't presently intend to alter its stance on replaceable batteries. And why should information technology? If the visitor's data indicates there really is a split betwixt what its users prefer, so this seems the best pick. After all, the alternative doesn't exactly count every bit the virtually ideal solution, either. PlayStation 4's DualShock four controller with its onboard rechargeable battery had a notoriously limited battery life, for case.

While Microsoft won't exist taking cues from Sony on the charging solution forepart, recent developments propose the former is at to the lowest degree because other PlayStation-esque features. Xbox Serial X|S owners have reportedly received surveys of late, asking general questions about their enjoyment of the next-gen car. 1 question, in particular, made notation of PlayStation hardware and proceeded to ask Xbox users if they'd be interested in features similar to those in the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. Since results from the Xbox Series X|S survey aren't public, it's hard to discern where the majority of fans stand on this topic.

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Sources: Stealth Optional, MCV/Develop, Eurogamer

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