If you received an Xbox controller without the promised batteries, you can request a free rechargeable USB-C battery.

Microsoft confirms that it has been shipping Xbox controllers without AA batteries for months, and to apologize it's offering ...

Xbox users who recently received a shipped Xbox wireless controller without a battery can now receive compensation by ...

"If you purchased an Xbox Wireless Controller from the Microsoft Store, Xbox Design Lab, or a third‑party retailer in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For the last couple of game console generations, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have taken over. Sony's DualShock and DualSense ...

Did you purchase an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? If so, you could be eligible for a free ...

Some Xbox fans picking up new controllers for their Xbox Series X/S have noticed a major omission from the packaging for ...

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable for connecting it to the console’s dock. Most people leave the Switch in the dock when it isn’t in use, either turned off or in its ...

WTF?! When practically everything has a built-in rechargeable battery these days, it is somewhat odd that the Xbox Series X|S controllers are powered by two AA batteries. Microsoft does have an Xbox ...