Xbox’s use of batteries in its controllers is claimed to be the result of a long-running deal between the company and Duracell, according to the latter.In an interview with Stealth Optional, Duracell’s UK marketing manager Luke Anderson was quizzed on why the controller supports AA batteries, opposed to simply having an internal rechargeable battery much like the PlayStation controllers.Anderson stated that “there’s always been [a] partnership with Duracell and Xbox in place” and it’s due to a “constant agreement” between the two companies.The deal also extends towards Duracell, too, as Anderson fully explained the deal that transpires between the two companies:“[The deal is] for OEM to supply the battery product for the Xbox consoles and.
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