The Official AC Adaptor for PS3/PSP being released!

[caliblue15]

The new AC Adapter makes it easier than ever to juice up your game system and peripherals. With this device, users can charge the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller, SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, Bluetooth® headset, wireless keypad – without turning the PS3™ system on. It can also charge the PSP® system (PSP-2000/3000 series) in USB mode.



Key Features

* Charge compatible hardware devices that have a USB connector
* Charges two peripherals while only using one electrical outlet
* Includes one 4.92 ft. long USB cable (Type A - Mini-B)
* Includes one 6.56 ft long AC Cord
* MSRP $24.99

Estimated Release Date: December 31, 2008.

Compatible Hardware Devices: DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller, SIXAXIS wireless controller, Bluetooth headset, Wireless keypad, PSP system (PSP-2000/3000 series)

(It should work with anything that uses a mini-usb, technically.)

[greekjgg]

Not as easy as this one!! I have the one for the wii and its great. I'm waiting for the ps3 adapters to be released separaetly which should be this month some time.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218008397115

[caliblue15]

Originally Posted by greekjgg

Not as easy as this one!! I have the one for the wii and its great. I'm waiting for the ps3 adapters to be released separaetly which should be this month some time.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218008397115

What are you talking about not as easy. The Sony one plugs into the wall then the controller or psp via the mini usb, it can't get any easier...

[AcePunK]

I've been waiting for this thanks for the heads up. What is the release date

[Icemage]

...or you could just use a self-powered USB hub, get a useful PS3 peripheral, quite probably for less than this widget, and keep your items charged that way.

[Chocolatejas]

Amazon says 12/31.

[caliblue15]

updated OP, with more info.

[AcePunK]

Must buy day one

[Pelican170]

I dont get why people buy these things when you dont have to spend a dime and you have options on charging them, ps3, computer,....

[AcePunK]

Because both of those units need to be on for it to charge and it pulls a h3ll lot more watts

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by AcePunK

Because both those unit need to be on for it to charge and it pulls a h3ll lot more watts

I suppose, but i just make a point of charging my controller whenever i watch a movie. its done by the time the movie is over. just me is all, and my comp is on all the time when im home anyways...

[caliblue15]

Originally Posted by Pelican170

I suppose, but i just make a point of charging my controller whenever i watch a movie. its done by the time the movie is over. just me is all, and my comp is on all the time when im home anyways...

Its for the convenience factor, plus you can charge two at once... and it works on anything using a mini usb-b

[Icemage]

Why is everyone spending so much money on these things?

Even a cursory glance at Amazon turned up this for $27:

http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-Port.../dp/B000IZDN60

7 ports, self powered. Charge your stuff all day if you like.

I got one similar at Radio Shack for $15, and it's FAR more functional than the hunk of junk in the original post.

[caliblue15]

Originally Posted by Icemage

Why is everyone spending so much money on these things?

Even a cursory glance at Amazon turned up this for $27:

http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-Port.../dp/B000IZDN60

7 ports, self powered. Charge your stuff all day if you like.

I got one similar at Radio Shack for $15, and it's FAR more functional than the hunk of junk in the original post.

Because YOU have to have your PS3 on, or Have it hooked up to a computer. Where this just plugs into a wall, therefore you could play your psp all day long.

Also people love to buy Sony things for Sony stuff, because most of Sony's stuff is proprietary.

[Havok83]

seems more like a waste of money to me. Whats the point of having one when you can easily charge from your system or PC?

[caliblue15]

Originally Posted by Havok83

seems more like a waste of money to me. Whats the point of having one when you can easily charge from your system or PC?

Its for when you don't want to turn on your ps3, of if you do not have a ps3 laying around.. vacation anyone, or pc in other room..

People stop beings so damn negative about it... I work at best buy 80% of the questions there are, do you have a cable that will do this???, that is why these sell.

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by caliblue15

Because YOU have to have your PS3 on, or Have it hooked up to a computer. Where this just plugs into a wall, therefore you could play your psp all day long.

Also people love to buy Sony things for Sony stuff, because most of Sony's stuff is proprietary.

Uh no.

Self-powered USB hubs plug into the wall. They don't care whether or not the device they're sending data to are turned on or not. You DO NOT need to have your PS3 or PC on to use them. That's why they are.. ahem... self-powered.

My controllers charge whether my PS3 is on or not. Trust me on this.

[caliblue15]

Originally Posted by Icemage

Uh no.

Self-powered USB hubs plug into the wall. They don't care whether or not the device they're sending data to are turned on or not. You DO NOT need to have your PS3 or PC on to use them. That's why they are.. ahem... self-powered.

My controllers charge whether my PS3 is on or not. Trust me on this.

It didn't say self powered when i first read it, i read to the point it needed to be hooked up to a computer..

I know there are self powered USB hubs, but who wants that mess in the Front of the ps3... if the usb's where in the back i wouldn't care. now with this i can plug it behind the tv and always have stuff charging, or take it on the go with me and charge from my car (with a coverter), etc.

And again, Most people like to buy the Sony products and there proprietary stuff.

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by caliblue15

It didn't say self powered when i first read it, i read to the point it needed to be hooked up to a computer..

I know there are self powered USB hubs, but who wants that mess in the Front of the ps3... if the usb's where in the back i wouldn't care. now with this i can plug it behind the tv and always have stuff charging, or take it on the go with me and charge from my car (with a coverter), etc.

Or you could just not connect it to the PS3 at all, stick it in the back and use it in exactly the same way, only instead of charging 2 items at a time you could charge 7.

Or heaven forbid you run a cable from USB 1 around to behind the PS3, where you can then place all your fun things like Rock Band dongles for the guitar/drums or hook up an external USB hard drive safely out of sight. Oh, and still have room to put your charging cables... safely out of sight.

And if you're hiding these devices behind the TV, who cares what company name is on the front side decal?

I'm all for homogeneity for aesthetics, but your logic makes zero sense. I mean, if you want to spend more money just for the sake of spending more money, that's fine, but if that's the case, why aren't you buying Monster HDMI cables?

[caliblue15]

Originally Posted by Icemage

Or you could just not connect it to the PS3 at all, stick it in the back and use it in exactly the same way, only instead of charging 2 items at a time you could charge 7.

Or heaven forbid you run a cable from USB 1 around to behind the PS3, where you can then place all your fun things like Rock Band dongles for the guitar/drums or hook up an external USB hard drive safely out of sight. Oh, and still have room to put your charging cables... safely out of sight.

And if you're hiding these devices behind the TV, who cares what company name is on the front side decal?

I'm all for homogeneity for aesthetics, but your logic makes zero sense. I mean, if you want to spend more money just for the sake of spending more money, that's fine, but if that's the case, why aren't you buying Monster HDMI cables?

I'm not going to buy this, and I get your point. But I am trying to speak as the general public. They don't get that. Anyways, its a great item for new ps3 owners.