Even though Xbox Series X Be it a "brown beast" of the specs, as revealed by the latest details of its technical characteristics, there is an element that has drawn much attention from the players about this console. Its control does not work with rechargeable batteries, but instead opts for a fairly traditional energy source: batteries. A decision that has caught many backlash, but that Microsoft has wanted to justify providing the reasons for its use.
Two AA batteries, as the current Xbox One controls have been doing since it arrived on the market years ago. Many users criticize this movement, especially seeing how the PlayStation pads are already betting on the use of integrated battery, although it is still unknown how the PlayStation 5 is, however, it is somewhat successful according to Jason Ronald, member of the management program Xbox. According to statements made to Digital Foundry, the scale of players who want batteries and those who want batteries for their controls is very balanced, around 50/50
The one from Xbox explains that it is something "Quite polarizing", and also asserts that «There is a strong group of people who want the use of AA batteries». Having already seen what the Xbox Series X controller is like after the latest revelations from Microsoft, and also knowing the type of battery it will use to feed itself, it seems that versatility was the ambition of the Redmond with this decision: "Giving flexibility is a good way to satisfy both groups of people"
For the moment, XSX buyers will stick with the same battery model from the past few years when it comes to using Microsoft's next-gen console pads. We do not know the data that the company handles in this regard, but, from the words of this representative, it seems clear that it was the best way to satisfy all its public.
Xbox Series X pad will be compatible with rechargeable battery packs
Aware that there are those who do not want to use batteries to play consoles, something that Sony will surely take advantage of when promoting its unknown DualShock 5, the managers of Xbox have decided to offer another option to gamers. You can use that double AA battery to use the pad, however, a rechargeable battery pack
A option that can already be seen available, but which in turn requires a greater investment in order to fully enjoy the gaming experience of this platform. It remains to be seen how the firm will be responsible for promoting both things once its console reaches the market in late 2020, as they claim despite the current situation.
