Were you lucky enough to grab an Xbox before the price hikes? If you did, you perhaps threw in an extra controller while you were at it. Or you may have received an Xbox controller for Christmas.

The initial investment in an Xbox can get very expensive. There's the console, of course, plus controllers, and other accessories. But the ongoing expenses can add up as well, including subscriptions, ...

TL;DR: Microsoft mistakenly shipped some Xbox Wireless controllers without AA batteries since December 2025 but will now include batteries with all future controllers. Affected customers can claim a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A dead battery is the bane of any gamer's existence. You could be mid-combat, taking on a monstrous troll guarding the end to whatever side ...

Some Xbox wireless controllers have been shipping without a battery for months Microsoft is now offering players a "one-time offer" to claim their missing item for free Players can register their ...

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