Rechargeable batteries Do rechargeable batteries work well for this toy and if so about how long do they last before needing recharged?
305427
The "very slow" sound effects indicates that the system is not fully powered. Specifically, the CPU clock isn't running at full speed. If that happens, replace the batteries right away. If they're rechargeables, test each one and charge the low ones. I'd recommend anyone using rechargeables get at least 6 extras, if not more, so that when that happens, they don't have to wait for the charge to play again.
305428
we're currently using recharbeables in our sets. They seem to work well, I haven't had to replace yet (just been playing a couple of times). Actually, I did have to replace almost right away - it turns out two of the 6 were not fully charged. The gun would still tag/receive tags, but the special effects were all off and the voice/sound effects were V...E...R...Y.......S...L...O...W... but it was a good warning, and at least I could finish that game effectively. If that's what we have to look forward to, I'm pretty happy with how the tagger handles low battery.
305429
rechargeables will work fine. I don't know what the play time will be, but once the tagger starts acting funny, swap them out for fully charged ones.
1547985
I have never used rechargeable. But it seems to work very well with the normal batteries and last a long time. I put batteries in my radio in Jan and they still are good at the end of March. I've been putting the radio on a little bit almost daily.
1571248
Yes, they're all rechargeable, but a rechargeable battery loses a little bit of it's life each time it's charged, so after you've used a battery for a few hundred charges (2 years, maybe?) it will no longer hold a charge well. Some people can make them last forever!
1090816
I've only used disposable, so I can't compare. I do now remove the batteries when I'm not using the camera. Just started that so I don't know if the batteries will last longer, but I hope so, because they weren't lasting very long keeping them in the camera. How do the rechargeable work?
1635070
They come with rechargable batteries. They seem to be lasting pretty long. My lights stay on all night and the first set of lights I purchased are over 6 months old. So far so good. I have heard from others that the Moonray batteries are some of the best.
152589
No, they're not rechargeable. But in any case, don't buy from this company. They state that the shelf life is ten years, but the batteries they ship have a shelf life of less than seven years according to the expiration date on the batteries. I returned and bought them again from what I thought was another company. It wasn't. They keep changing names. Check to see if the trade name you're buying from is actually Medical Supply Depot. FYI, I sent a "Contact Seller" query to one of their names, True Gifts, weeks ago. Never heard from them. (Today they're selling under the name true great deals.) No, they're not rechargeable. But in any case, don't buy from this company. They state that the shelf life is ten years, but the batteries they ship have a shelf life of less than seven years according to the expiration date on the batteries. I returned and bought them again from what I thought was another company. It wasn't. They keep changing names. Check to see if the trade name you're buying from is actually Medical Supply Depot. FYI, I sent a "Contact Seller" query to one of their names, True Gifts, weeks ago. Never heard from them. (Today they're selling under the name true... » Read More No, they're not rechargeable. But in any case, don't buy from this company. They state that the shelf life is ten years, but the batteries they ship have a shelf life of less than seven years according to the expiration date on the batteries. I returned and bought them again from what I thought was another company. It wasn't. They keep changing names. Check to see if the trade name you're buying from is actually Medical Supply Depot. FYI, I sent a "Contact Seller" query to one of their names, True Gifts, weeks ago. Never heard from them. (Today they're selling under the name true great deals.) « Show Less
1036141
I have not tried rechargeable batteries in it, but don't see why not and it will save you money in the end. I might also suggest Lithium if you are not getting the battery life on rechargeable batteries .
998191
I've never tried rechargeable batteries, but a regular battery. The power consumption of this device is really low so one pair of batteries lasts forever.
1085608
I think any batteries could be used but in my experience it is hard to find rechargeable batteries that hold a charge well, unless you already have a brand that works for you. The thing I liked about this vtech rechargable pack is that it is less hassle-you just plug it in when low (and they can keep playing while its charging too) and the charge lasts a long time. Hope that helps!
128070
I haven't tried using rechargeables, but I don't see it being a problem as long as they are the D size. The only possible issue I see is that using rechargeable batteries could result in weaker light and faster draining of the batteries. As I said I haven't tried rechargeables in this lantern, but I had those issues years ago when I used them in a mag light.
924239
Yes, they are rechargeable batteries. I will say I wished they lasted longer. I think mine last about 1 hr when not hooked up directly to the outlet.
220188
No, I bought a set of rechargeable batteries for mine and it ruined the batteries the guy at batteries pluss advised me you cannot use rechargeable batteries for these flashlights and it ruines the batteries!
427132
Apparently not. I have been very! happy with ours and have not had to replace the batteries yet after several months of use. I bought rechargeables for when the time comes. The only problem that I have had is that it has just spontaneously shut itself off a few times and then everything has to be reset. Not sure if the batteries get jiggled around too much or what. But all in all it has been a godsend for us.
2177277
Yes you can use rechargeable batteries but they won't last as long as the lithium
1311797
Yes, you can purchase recharging batteries that will work. I bought Energizer Recharge Power Plus from Lowes Hardware and they do work. Regular batteries (non-rechargeable) do not work!
1581110
Hi, are you asking how long the batteries last before they need to be recharged, or how long the batteries last before they are no longer rechargeable?
2279901
I believe it's just batteries. My 7year old son played with it about 5 times and lost interest. So I havent had to worry about recharging.