Xbox Series X Controller Rechargeable Battery

You can use a rechargeable battery pack and it works just like it does on the elite but it is a separate thing.

Xbox series x controller rechargeable battery. The long lasting rechargeable battery fully charges in under 4 hours. Any rechargeable batteries for the xbox one controller will work with the series x s you can browse at anywhere including amazon and bestbuy for under 30 and you might wanna add a usb c cable when you buy some as the charging port for the series x s controller is usb c and not usb micro like the xbox one has. Here s why the xbox series x controller still uses aa batteries. Just like before the xbox series x controller requires a pair of aa batteries to work wirelessly or a rechargeable battery sold separately from the controller itself.

Recharge while you play or afterwards even when your xbox is in standby. First there s a new usb c rechargeable battery pack for the upcoming refresh of the xbox series s x stock controllers. As to whether the rechargeable battery packs are compatible with an xbox series x controller that has not yet been revealed at this time to my knowledge. Microsoft explains why xbox series x controller uses aa batteries instead of rechargeable pack.

The new xbox series x controller like its predecessors will use aa batteries instead of a rechargeable battery that is found in playstation s dualshock controllers. However the new controller will use usb c for its charging port instead of the play charge kit s micro usb plug. Say goodbye to disposable batteries and interrupted gameplay. Keep the action going with the xbox rechargeable battery usb c cable.

Xbox partner director jason. Xbox is settling a long time debate in using aa or rechargeable batteries by letting players do both for its new series x wireless controller. Xbox one accessories and peripherals will be compatible with xbox series x. The battery can charge via the controller s built in usb c port and works just as.