Microsoft will finally compensate players who received an Xbox controller without a battery

Xbox users who recently received a shipped Xbox wireless controller without a battery can now receive compensation by ...

Oh dear: Microsoft has been shipping Xbox controllers without batteries by accident

If yours was missing batteries, Microsoft will send you a rechargeable freebie.
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Xbox Offers Free Rechargeable Batteries To Fans Affected By Recent Controller Shipping Issue

"If you purchased an Xbox Wireless Controller from the Microsoft Store, Xbox Design Lab, or a third‑party retailer in ...
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Microsoft is Offering Free Rechargable Batteries to Buyers Hit by Xbox Controller Shipping Hiccup

Microsoft offers free rechargeable batteries to Xbox users affected by controller packaging issue where units shipped without ...

Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller Bundle Is Cheaper Than Buying It Alone After Amazon Spring Sale Discount, USB-C Cable Basically Free

Right now, you can grab the 2025 Xbox wireless gaming controller in carbon black with a USB-C cable for $45, down from $65.