Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S controller can last longer than Sony's PlayStation 5 DualSense when it comes to battery life, and for a good reason. Since the 2005 launch of the Xbox 360, Microsoft has outfitted its controllers with a standard battery compartment that takes two AA batteries, while Sony's does not. Instead, PlayStation controllers have relied on a relatively small rechargeable battery, including the one inside the PS5's DualSense. However, the 1,560 mAh battery is no match for AA batteries, each of which can hold up to 3,500 mAh. Sony's premium DualSense Edge controller lasts less time, with an even smaller battery in the $200 "high performance" controller.