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Why your Xbox controllers still need batteries (but PlayStation doesn't)

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 controllers are both rechargeable, and the same goes for the ...

This Charging Habit Could Ruin Your PlayStation 5 Controller Battery

Think you are taking good care of your PlayStation 5 controller? You might actually be destroying its battery with this common daily routine.

Microsoft Will Give You Free Xbox Controller Accessories If You Had This Issue

Microsoft is trying to make up for a significant goof that happened in the packaging process and the company has assured users that it won't happen again.
GameSpot

Here's Why Xbox Controllers May Still Use AA Batteries

Microsoft's decision to continue designing its controllers to be compatible with regular AA batteries, even into the latest generation, has been speculated on by gamers and journalists for a while now. But it looks as though we may finally know the ...
SlashGear

This May Be Why Your PlayStation Controller Battery Is Dying Too Fast

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the best things about gaming on the PlayStation 5 is the DualSense controller. It lets you kick back and play from your couch or bed without being stuck right in front of the screen.
CNET

Charge Controllers Help Solar Panels and Batteries Get Along

Pairing solar panels with energy storage is becoming increasingly popular -- and for good reason. Homeowners who install a battery alongside their rooftop solar array unlock the ability to store solar power when it's sunniest, and deploy it when ...
Digital Trends

How to get the most from your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller battery

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 sleep mode while it charges. This is also the ...
TechSpot

Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-standing agreement with Duracell

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 rechargeable battery pack users can buy separately, and ...
Shacknews

PS5 DualSense controller battery capacity may last hours longer than PS4 controllers

Sony has been pretty proud about showing off the new controller for the PlayStation 5, arguably more than any other details revealed about the new console. The PS5 DualSense controller seems to have been improved in every facet over the PS4 DualShock’s ...
Game Rant

Xbox Controllers Reportedly Use Batteries Due To Marketing Agreement

With the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles almost two months ago, and the growth in relevance and popularity of Xbox Game Pass throughout 2020, Microsoft has seen major success heading into 2021, with the company planning on ...