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 ...

The Xbox Series X is an excellent console is an excellent console with a ton of games. And its Game Pass gives owners access to a huge library of titles, although recent price hikes make the service ...

Microsoft has acknowledged that it accidentally released some Xbox controllers without included batteries. To make up for it, Microsoft is offering up compensation in the form of a free rechargeable ...

Xbox looks set to unveil a new controller this year that could introduce WiFi connectivity, a move that could help reduce latency issues often cited by cloud gamers. According to The Verge, the new ...

While it lacks some of the haptic feedback features of Sony's DualSense controller, the Xbox wireless controller excels in other areas. It is one of the most ergonomic controllers, with a shape that ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The wireless gamepad works just as well on the Steam Deck and PC as it does on the Xbox Series X / S. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Since the first model's release alongside the Xbox 360 (the original Xbox console infamously sported a bulky and awkwardly designed controller ...

Looking for a new Xbox controller? Paul’s got you covered with 7 of the best Xbox controllers you can buy right now. Whether it’s an affordable replacement or an extra controller for multiplayer, or a ...

Corded-only. Changes are essentially cosmetic. There's an odd quirk about the Xbox controller. Its general layout is so successful that it has not only gone essentially unchanged since the very first ...

Can't find the remote for your smart TV? Don't rush to buy a new one — you might already have a solution if you have an Xbox controller lying around. You have a few options to choose from if you want ...

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. If you’ve already bought an Xbox for the holidays, ...