What you need to know
With the release of new gaming consoles like the Xbox Series X|S and PS5, we also got new controllers to go with them.
However, Microsoft surprised gamers by continuing to stick with outdated AA batteries for their newest Xbox Wireless Controller.
The refusal to move to integrated rechargeable batteries has baffled players for years, especially when moving into a new generation of console gaming.
However, an interview with Duracell's UK Marketing Manager may reveal that a partnership with Duracell is to blame.
With the release of the powerful and slick Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, players also got their hands on the latest iteration of Microsoft's excellent Xbox Wireless Controller. However, Microsoft made the strange decision to stick with aging AA batteries as the default source of power for their new controllers. This choice continues to confuse gamers when every other competitor has long since moved to rechargeable batteries and cables. While Microsoft has touted several reasons for this continued decision, a new interview with Stealth Optional may reveal the biggest reason behind AA batteries and the Xbox Wireless Controller.