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Live retailer page unavailable in this reader, corroborated by manufacturer count of four spare tops plus two fitted."}},{"url":"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-battery-for-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rj9bfz0q5f5","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["battery_capacity_mah","battery_capacity_wh"],"notes":{"battery_capacity_mah":"Maker says replacement is identical to original Model 1797 battery. High-resolution label identifies DYND01, rated capacity 2050 mAh, nominal 3.8 V. This is rated component capacity, not a measured runtime result.","battery_capacity_wh":"Same DYND01 maker label states 7.79 Wh, agreeing exactly with 2050 mAh at the stated 3.8 V. 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