Does PS3 Charge Controllers (USB) While Off? (Red-Light) - Blu-ray Forum

BojTrek · 12-21-2008, 08:55 PM

Does the PS3 charge the controller through USB or does the power need to be on?

It is not unplugged, it is sitting with the red light... Thanks in advance!

doctorsteve · 12-21-2008, 08:56 PM

No. must be operating. Same with iTunes to charge your iPod with a computer (unless you have some kind of charging station)

vektar · 12-21-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BojTrek

Does the PS3 charge the controller through USB or does the power need to be on?

It is not unplugged, it is sitting with the red light... Thanks in advance!

the power needs to be on to charge.

xtop · 12-21-2008, 08:57 PM

does the power on the ps3 need to be on to charge the controller? yes

i use my laptop to charge tho

xtop · 12-21-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

No. must be operating. Same with iTunes to charge your iPod with a computer (unless you have some kind of charging station)

you don't have to have itunes open to charge the ipod

neos_peace · 12-21-2008, 10:06 PM

WELL, that sure as heck does explain a lot for me then as well. I thought it charged while on and off. That explains why whenI go to use the controler, I'd have to re-?????.....match up the controler to the unit. I wil havet o charge the right way tonite. Got an answer without even asking. I love this place.

crackinhedz · 12-21-2008, 10:12 PM

plug it into your PC.

BojTrek · 12-21-2008, 10:14 PM

Thanks all... I did not want to bust out an owners manual...

I was just hoping it had a silent charge mode...

quest88 · 12-21-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xtop

does the power on the ps3 need to be on to charge the controller? yes

i use my laptop to charge tho

I like to use my cable box.

reiella · 12-22-2008, 01:11 AM

Silly people, you don't need iTunes to charge an iPod.

Just some Gatorade and an Onion.

Sloan78 · 12-22-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by quest88

I like to use my cable box.

NICE!!!!

Blu Jacket · 12-22-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by quest88

I like to use my cable box.

Hot damn! I never even thought about that. I can charge my controller overnight without leaving anything running, too sweet!

Hedchekr · 12-22-2008, 02:34 AM

That what I use cable box to the rescue.

WriteSimply · 12-22-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Jacket

Hot damn! I never even thought about that. I can charge my controller overnight without leaving anything running, too sweet!

Technically, your cable box is running or using more electricity that it should as its USB port is powered up. But at least you're not using the PS3 to charge.

Use the PC, cable box or a USB charger or plug it into the PS3 when you're actually using it.

fuad

xtop · 12-22-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Technically, your cable box is running or using more electricity that it should as its USB port is powered up. But at least you're not using the PS3 to charge.

Use the PC, cable box or a USB charger or plug it into the PS3 when you're actually using it.

fuad

what difference does it make when you're using? its not like charging the controller is eating up lots of electricity

WriteSimply · 12-22-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

what difference does it make when you're using? its not like charging the controller is eating up lots of electricity

To clarify, if you're using the PS3, use it to charge your controller.

But if you're not using the PS3, then use a PC, cable box or a USB charger.

fuad

Blu Jacket · 12-22-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

To clarify, if you're using the PS3, use it to charge your controller.

But if you're not using the PS3, then use a PC, cable box or a USB charger.

fuad

That's exactly what I would do. But my PS3 and laptop are not always on. The cable box, even when I turn it "off", is always able to charge. I like the idea of charging it while I sleep without leaving anything on. If the PS3 allowed me to do that while it was "off" (red light instead of green), then I'd have already been doing that.

Marquoz · 12-22-2008, 01:13 PM

Does it make a difference using a cable box/laptop? I've noticed that I can charge my controller via my cell phone charger, but I can't charge my cell phone on my PS3 using the original cables for the controller, but I can using my hard drive USB cable on the PS3. Is the PS3 controller cable limited in the voltage that it sends out compared to other USB cables?

mikejet · 12-22-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

No. must be operating. Same with iTunes to charge your iPod with a computer (unless you have some kind of charging station)

Something must be wrong with your iPod, mine charges through USB without iTunes being open all the time.

As for the PS3, yeah it sucks that the PS3 must be on but it doesn't take that long to charge. Do it while you are watching a BD.

Icemage · 12-22-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by reiella

Silly people, you don't need iTunes to charge an iPod.

Just some Gatorade and an Onion.

Hehe.

Myth Busted, btw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLbFnM1NoyQ

12-21-2008, 08:55 PM	#1
BojTrek Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:4	Does PS3 Charge Controllers (USB) While Off? (Red-Light) Does the PS3 charge the controller through USB or does the power need to be on? It is not unplugged, it is sitting with the red light... Thanks in advance!

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12-21-2008, 08:56 PM	#2
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	No. must be operating. Same with iTunes to charge your iPod with a computer (unless you have some kind of charging station)

12-21-2008, 08:57 PM	#4
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	does the power on the ps3 need to be on to charge the controller? yes i use my laptop to charge tho

12-21-2008, 10:06 PM	#6
neos_peace Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Shamokin Dam, Pa Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:279 Trading Score:1	WELL, that sure as heck does explain a lot for me then as well. I thought it charged while on and off. That explains why whenI go to use the controler, I'd have to re-?????.....match up the controler to the unit. I wil havet o charge the right way tonite. Got an answer without even asking. I love this place.

12-21-2008, 10:12 PM	#7
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	plug it into your PC.

12-21-2008, 10:14 PM	#8
BojTrek Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:4	Thanks all... I did not want to bust out an owners manual... I was just hoping it had a silent charge mode...

12-22-2008, 01:11 AM	#10
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	Silly people, you don't need iTunes to charge an iPod. Just some Gatorade and an Onion.

12-22-2008, 02:34 AM	#13
Hedchekr Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orcutt, Cali Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:5	That what I use cable box to the rescue.

12-22-2008, 01:13 PM	#18
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Does it make a difference using a cable box/laptop? I've noticed that I can charge my controller via my cell phone charger, but I can't charge my cell phone on my PS3 using the original cables for the controller, but I can using my hard drive USB cable on the PS3. Is the PS3 controller cable limited in the voltage that it sends out compared to other USB cables?

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