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UPDATE] Xbox controllers still use AA batteries because of a long-running marketing deal | TheSixthAxis
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Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC
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No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell | Eurogamer.net
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Xbox controllers are still using AA batteries 'because of long-term Duracell deal', spokesperson claims | VGC
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Xbox and Duracell have "a constant agreement" regarding controllers and batteries, the battery company claims
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