Windows Central Article
If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/if-you-bought-an-xbox-controller-since-december-microsoft-says-you-might-be-eligible-for-free-batteries
Here's a summary,
If you bought an Xbox controller in the past few months and it didn't come with batteries, you might be eligible for free rechargeable batteries.
Specifically, if you bought an Xbox Wireless Controller after December 2025 and it didn't include AA batteries, you may qualify for this offer.
(Typically, two Duracell alkaline batteries are included.)
Support document link
https://support.xbox.com/ko-KR/help/hardware-network/controller/get-batteries
