Hello. I just received my Quest 3 + Controllers only a few days ago. While I haven't gotten it completely set up yet, all is working well. My questions are specifically regarding Replacement Batteries for the Hand Controllers. The new controllers come each with One AA battery (which are still good and I expect they'll last a while). I prefer rechargeable batteries for many reasons but I also know, some product require or recommend specific types of batteries and/or with a specific output or amperage.
Can I replace the original batteries with Rechargeable Batteries ? Is there a specific "type" of rechargeable batteries I should get ? Specifically with regards to Amperage and NiMh, Li-ion or NiCD for example ?
I have them for the Quest 3 more than a year now. I also use the same brand for the Quest 2 controllers since 2021(still the same batteries and I use the headset every day)
Some VR controllers like the HP Reverb G2 are very sensitive to voltage (don't like NiMH, since they are 1.2v instead of 1.5v). But Quest controllers work fine with any AA battery.
I use NiMH like Eneloop, Aldi cheap ones, Ikea (apparently Ikea AA are made by the same factory as Eneloop and perform as well).
Lithium Ion can be a little problematic. They work, but the controller won't be able to read the battery level (that's how the lithium ion batteries work), so no warning when they are starting to get low.
I have them for the Quest 3 more than a year now. I also use the same brand for the Quest 2 controllers since 2021(still the same batteries and I use the headset every day)
Some VR controllers like the HP Reverb G2 are very sensitive to voltage (don't like NiMH, since they are 1.2v instead of 1.5v). But Quest controllers work fine with any AA battery.
I use NiMH like Eneloop, Aldi cheap ones, Ikea (apparently Ikea AA are made by the same factory as Eneloop and perform as well).
Lithium Ion can be a little problematic. They work, but the controller won't be able to read the battery level (that's how the lithium ion batteries work), so no warning when they are starting to get low.
Thank you for the replies and the information. I appreciate it. I have a couple electronic devices that are very sensitive to the types and strength of batteries so this is why I was asking. I want the controllers to work without doing any damage to them. It's good to know that the NiMH can be used and I will avoid the Lithium batteries. Thanks to both of you for your replies. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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