SCEJ Announces DUALSHOCK 3 Charging Stand - Blu-ray Forum

Shin-Ra · 03-01-2011, 04:20 PM

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The attachments are required for connecting the Dualshock 3 to the charging stand, but they can be kept permanently attached to the controller.

Released April 21st. ¥2,480.

Septimus Prime · 03-01-2011, 04:33 PM

SCEJ announces USB cable.

Shin-Ra · 03-01-2011, 04:36 PM

USB cable doesn't look neat and organised!

Beefbowl · 03-01-2011, 05:18 PM

I'll probably get it. I don't like the charging stand i have now.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 03-01-2011, 05:40 PM

I'd rather have them release a longer USB cable so I can actually lie down while I game. The one the supplied was ridiculously short. Still, at least I can charge the controller when the console is off.

ussrelativity · 03-01-2011, 05:48 PM

Now all we need is a first-party four-controller sized version.

Lopan · 03-01-2011, 06:18 PM

Looks alright, I still prefer this model that I have:

DonRSD · 03-01-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

I'd rather have them release a longer USB cable so I can actually lie down while I game. The one the supplied was ridiculously short. Still, at least I can charge the controller when the console is off.

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gotta love monoprice

$2.02 is all it costs for 15 feet

this was one of the 1st things i bought for my ps3, now-a-days i just keep my laptop in front of me and if need be i can charge thru the aptop and play.
or i plug in the controller and leave the ps3 on when i go to bed, it shuts off after 5 hours (the ps3)

but the cord is worth the price......it even works for digital cameras, camcorders etc

PrivatePixel · 03-01-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

I'd rather have them release a longer USB cable so I can actually lie down while I game. The one the supplied was ridiculously short. Still, at least I can charge the controller when the console is off.

You do know that any Mini-B 5-pin type USB cable will recharge your DS3 controller, right? There's no need to overspend on a USB cable.

You can get a 10' or 15' cable at Monoprice for prices ranging from $1.46 - 2.02 each (link). Shipping is extra, but they use USPS Priority Mail, so orders should arrive within 2-3 days.

P.S. Looks like DonRSD beat me to it.

Septimus Prime · 03-01-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

You do know that any Mini-B 5-pin type USB cable will recharge your DS3 controller, right?

Almost any, at least. There are a few really cheap, unbranded cables that don't, but those are few and far between.

Trailbreaker77 · 03-01-2011, 06:59 PM

I will be picking this up keeping four controllers charged with my 2 USB cords is a real pain in the ass.

Beefbowl · 03-01-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lopan

Looks alright, I still prefer this model that I have:

I have this one and I don't like it. You have to align it just right to plug it in. There are times where it takes me a few mins to get the controllers plugged in.

Shin-Ra · 03-01-2011, 10:10 PM

That one looks tacky.

The advantage of the official one (apart from matched styling) is the controllers drop in easily. Remains to be seen how intrusive the bit of plastic you leave on the controller is, though.

PirateBooty · 03-01-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Remains to be seen how intrusive the bit of plastic you leave on the controller is, though.

The pics are excellent at showing how those pieces will look on the controller. It's a nice looking charger, for those interested. The 15' USB cables I have are fine for my needs. I had so many extras that it would have been a waste to buy any charger. Plus, they've all been really ugly and cumbersome looking. This first party charger is the first one that looks somewhat decent, cosmetically. I noticed that's the same charger used for the PSP.

bone crusher · 03-01-2011, 10:54 PM

That looks sweet. I already own the Energizer one though so it'll be a no sale for me. The Energizer one is really great. I always prefer to have the official brand peripherals so if I hadn't already purchased the Energizer one I'd get this.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 03-01-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DonRSD

HERE

OR

HERE

gotta love monoprice

$2.02 is all it costs for 15 feet

this was one of the 1st things i bought for my ps3, now-a-days i just keep my laptop in front of me and if need be i can charge thru the aptop and play.
or i plug in the controller and leave the ps3 on when i go to bed, it shuts off after 5 hours (the ps3)

but the cord is worth the price......it even works for digital cameras, camcorders etc

I believe there's 2 problems I've got with this:

1: I'm not American
2: I never buy online.

Beefbowl · 03-01-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

I believe there's 2 problems I've got with this:

1: I'm not American
2: I never buy online.

shipping would have cost you ten times the cost of the usb.

cajmoyper · 03-01-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

That one looks tacky.

The advantage of the official one (apart from matched styling) is the controllers drop in easily. Remains to be seen how intrusive the bit of plastic you leave on the controller is, though.

No it doesn't. It looks great and the glowing red is a nice touch. And it charges your headset at the same time. This new one doesn't. Either way, I'll stick with my USB cable.

tossin · 03-01-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

I have this one and I don't like it. You have to align it just right to plug it in. There are times where it takes me a few mins to get the controllers plugged in.

Strange...I'm not sure if I have the exact one pictured (Energizer), but for me it's very easy to plug in controllers. Could be you have a defective product.

Beefbowl · 03-01-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tossin

Strange...I'm not sure if I have the exact one pictured (Energizer), but for me it's very easy to plug in controllers. Could be you have a defective product.

nope, there are few others that have the same complaints. i've gotten better at it, but i'd rather have one that doesn't require me to use two hands to plug in.

03-01-2011, 04:33 PM	#2
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	SCEJ announces USB cable.

03-01-2011, 04:36 PM	#3
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	USB cable doesn't look neat and organised!

03-01-2011, 05:18 PM	#4
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	I'll probably get it. I don't like the charging stand i have now.

03-01-2011, 05:40 PM	#5
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	I'd rather have them release a longer USB cable so I can actually lie down while I game. The one the supplied was ridiculously short. Still, at least I can charge the controller when the console is off.

03-01-2011, 05:48 PM	#6
ussrelativity Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	Now all we need is a first-party four-controller sized version.

03-01-2011, 06:18 PM	#7
Lopan Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Planet Earth Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:694 DVD collection:22 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Looks alright, I still prefer this model that I have:

03-01-2011, 06:59 PM	#11
Trailbreaker77 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Mary's Land Trading Score:78	I will be picking this up keeping four controllers charged with my 2 USB cords is a real pain in the ass.

03-01-2011, 10:10 PM	#13
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	That one looks tacky. The advantage of the official one (apart from matched styling) is the controllers drop in easily. Remains to be seen how intrusive the bit of plastic you leave on the controller is, though.

03-01-2011, 10:54 PM	#15
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	That looks sweet. I already own the Energizer one though so it'll be a no sale for me. The Energizer one is really great. I always prefer to have the official brand peripherals so if I hadn't already purchased the Energizer one I'd get this.

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