Gaming has evolved incredibly over the last few decades and continues to do so at a faster pace than ever before. We have come a long way since the days of Pacman in the 1980s and the first game consoles over 30 years ago.
Today, more and more gamers are using VR to get the most of their gaming experience.
VR (Virtual Reality) has helped redefine and redesign gaming. It has and will continue to change how we approach gaming, how we play games, and the overall user base. VR simply offers a new and unique level of immersion for game players that have never been experienced before.
One of the leading pioneers of VR technology is Oculus by Facebook. Their first VR device was the highly popular Oculus Rift that changed the gaming landscape forever.
But, times have moved on and now you can enjoy the latest VR headset, Oculus Quest 2.
As with your gaming console’s controllers, the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset’s controllers also need charging.
While they may appear to not include removable battery compartments, they actually do. Inspect the controllers carefully and you will find a small eject icon on each grip, opposite the location of the trigger button.
This is the battery compartment cover that holds a single AA battery inside. Unfortunately, the batteries that are included with these controllers are not rechargeable but you can swap them for rechargeable models for future use.
To find out how to charge your Oculus Quest 2 controllers, continue reading as we guide you through the whole process.
How To Charge Your Oculus Quest 2 Controllers: Step-By-Step Guide
- Grab the Oculus controller in one or both hands. The small eject symbol imprinted into the controller’s plastic should be facing up but away from you.
- Now, slowly and gently push the battery compartment cover away from yourself with your thumb or thumbs. This can be a little tight so you may need to use both hands.
- Once the cover has been removed, take out the AA battery.
- Next, simply replace the old battery with a rechargeable AA battery.
- Replace the controller’s battery cover.
- Repeat steps 1 to 5 with your second controller.
You can choose to swap the battery the controllers came with straight away or wait for the battery to die. For ease of use, we recommend replacing it with a rechargeable AA battery as soon as you can.
Charging Your Oculus Quest 2 Controllers With A Charging Dock
As you now know, Oculus Quest 2 controllers do not come with rechargeable batteries straight from the factory. However, you can purchase the Anker Charging Dock which can make your Oculus Quest 2 controllers become rechargeable.
Although Anker manufactures these docks, they are an officially licensed product by Oculus. For effortless charging of your headset and controllers, the Anker Charging Dock is worth considering.
Let’s take a look at how you can charge your Oculus Quest 2 controllers using the Anker Charging Dock:
- Start by removing the battery covers from both controllers.
- Now, remove the batteries from both controllers.
- Swap these with rechargeable batteries that came included with the Anker charging dock. These batteries have specialized charge contacts built into their sides. When placing the batteries into the controllers, ensure that the charge contacts are in the right position and pointing out.
- Next, you need to install the battery covers that also came with the charging dock. These are identical to the factory battery covers but provide electrical contacts to allow charging.
- Place the controllers into the charging cradles of the dock. You should do this whenever you are not using your Oculus Quest 2.
- Ensure that both controllers are seated correctly so charging can take place.
- You should also place your Oculus Quest 2 headset into the cradle so everything is fully charged the next time you play.
And, it’s as easy as that. While you may have to purchase additional batteries and a charging dock, the investment is worth it for ease of gaming. And, you will probably save money on unchargeable batteries in the long run!
Oculus Quest 2 Specifications
As of 2021, the Oculus Quest 2 is by far the most advanced headset on the market. With such advancements have come some incredible features which enable the headset to support next-generation features and graphics.
Below is a list of specs that come with the Oculus Quest 2 headset:
- RAM: 6GB
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
- Resolution: 1832 x 1920
- Storage: 64GB/256GB
- Built-in speakers and microphone
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
- 2 to 3 hours of battery life
- Specially redesigned controllers for a better user experience
- Adjustable IPD with three settings for 58mm, 63mm, and 68mm
As for software requirements, you will need the Oculus PC app to use Oculus Link. When you have downloaded the Oculus PC app, you should ensure that the Oculus OC software version is also up to date.
You should also make sure that your Oculus Quest 2 headset is running the latest operating system for everything to work smoothly and correctly.
Anker Charging Dock Specifications
If you want to recharge your Oculus Quest 2 controllers and headset, you will need to invest in the Anker Charging Dock. Thankfully, it has a relatively low price tag and will improve your gaming experience tenfold.
Here are the specs for the Anker Charging Dock:
- Height – 70mm
- Length – 380mm
- Width – 85mm
- Cable length – 4 feet
- Cable type – USB-C to C
- USB-C Input – 5.0V/9.0V DC
- Magnetic USB-C Output – 5.0V/3.0A, 9.0V/2.0A
- Weight – 950g
- Battery capacity – 1.2V/1800 mAh x 2
- Controller Connector Output – 1.8V/0.9A x 2
- Color – White
In Summary
Although Oculus Quest 2 controllers do not come with rechargeable batteries, it is possible and straightforward to change the controllers into rechargeable models.
As you can see above, all it takes is a simple swap of the batteries in each controller for rechargeable types and you’re ready to go. However, you will need to purchase the Anker Charging Dock as well which costs extra.
But, that’s all you need to know about charging your Oculus Quest 2 controllers. All that’s left to do is wait for your controllers to fully charge so you can get ready for your next venture into the world of VR.
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