Charging controllers for PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

nbxfan · 06-18-2008, 10:45 PM

Wondering how everyone goes about charging there controllers. I have a charger piece at the end of the USB cable that connects and charges two controllers but, thru trial and error discovered that it is causing interference with my controllers now. When the charger is plugged in, my controller becomes ultra sensitive and jumps all over.

So, I am looking for a new way to charge. I realize I can just use the USB cables but, am wondering what other people are doing. I'm not completely sure if there are several pieces available as, I've had my PS3 for some time and bought a charger along with it at that point.

crackinhedz · 06-18-2008, 10:47 PM

for a fast charge, I connect my remote to the PC via usb.

ixlegitballinxl · 06-18-2008, 10:48 PM

i use the pelican charging stand...works great...it holds and charges 2 controllers...plus 2 additional usb slots to charge other things. ( has its own power supply, so no need for ps3 to be on to charge it )

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=63660

nbxfan · 06-18-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

i use the pelican charging stand...works great...it holds and charges 2 controllers...plus 2 additional usb slots to charge other things. ( has its own power supply, so no need for ps3 to be on to charge it )

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=63660

I'm pretty sure this will end up being what I pick up. The piece I have is ok, nothing special and was like a $10 piece at the time.

ixlegitballinxl · 06-18-2008, 10:52 PM

stand looks good, gives off a red light when charging, and a green light when fully charged, grab it!

BigFoot · 06-19-2008, 06:13 AM

I always charge my controllers by connecting them to my PC.

ElectricShock · 06-19-2008, 06:16 AM

i just plug the controller into the cable that came with the ps3....i havent had to charge my controller and its been 2 weeks...guess i dont play much tho

Idealsupra · 06-19-2008, 06:17 AM

Yeah I just hook mine up to my laptop. Dont have to have to the PS3 on this way and they charge up pretty quickly.

Tpatcher · 06-19-2008, 06:22 AM

I use the pelican stand also. Its great cause I can just grab a controller from the couch.

M · 06-19-2008, 11:45 AM

I knew that it would be annoying to have a single controller so I bought two when I got my PS3 and now charge the other whilst I'm playing and so on.

phranctoast · 06-19-2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M

I knew that it would be annoying to have a single controller so I bought two when I got my PS3 and now charge the other whilst I'm playing and so on.

I do the same thing.

gamer4eva · 06-19-2008, 12:17 PM

i've got 3, 2 sixaxis 1 of em i got with the PS3 and 1 DS3
i mostly use the DS3 with games that support it or sometimes even connect it while iam playing otherwise the sixaxis so chargin is not a big prob for me

ShawnE94SL · 06-19-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

i use the pelican charging stand...works great...it holds and charges 2 controllers...plus 2 additional usb slots to charge other things. ( has its own power supply, so no need for ps3 to be on to charge it )

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=63660

I picked one of these up last week. It's a great investment. It keeps both controllers fully charged and has a slot for my headset. It's decent quality too.

BLU STEAL · 06-19-2008, 12:58 PM

I use the usb connection on my cable box it is always powered up and with 2 remotes i never have a problem with a controller going dead on me

Chocolatejas · 06-19-2008, 01:14 PM

Can you charge via a powered USB hub?

slaizer2000 · 06-19-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocolatejas

Can you charge via a powered USB hub?

Yes, I charge mine by connecting to a powered usb hub attached to my PC.

Papi4baby · 06-19-2008, 02:12 PM

If i need it charge and dont want my PS3, i use my Satellite box from Dish has a usb port that is always on, so i use that

Chocolatejas · 06-19-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slaizer2000

Yes, I charge mine by connecting to a powered usb hub attached to my PC.

What about not attached to PC? I can try when I get home but I want to see if I need to "borrow" a hub from work.

DezNutz · 06-19-2008, 02:31 PM

I use a 4 - port hub that plugs into the wall, and keep it on a desk next to my couch along with my bluetooth keyboard and mic. It is nice to be able to charge your controllers wihtout wires going to the PS3, or having to have the PS3 on.

I looked for my item, but have not seen it, I think it may of been replaced by something new.

Chocolatejas · 06-19-2008, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the info.

06-18-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
nbxfan Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Anaheim, CA Blu-ray collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:15	Charging controllers for PS3 Wondering how everyone goes about charging there controllers. I have a charger piece at the end of the USB cable that connects and charges two controllers but, thru trial and error discovered that it is causing interference with my controllers now. When the charger is plugged in, my controller becomes ultra sensitive and jumps all over. So, I am looking for a new way to charge. I realize I can just use the USB cables but, am wondering what other people are doing. I'm not completely sure if there are several pieces available as, I've had my PS3 for some time and bought a charger along with it at that point.

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06-18-2008, 10:47 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	for a fast charge, I connect my remote to the PC via usb.

06-18-2008, 10:48 PM	#3
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	i use the pelican charging stand...works great...it holds and charges 2 controllers...plus 2 additional usb slots to charge other things. ( has its own power supply, so no need for ps3 to be on to charge it ) http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=63660

06-18-2008, 10:52 PM	#5
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	stand looks good, gives off a red light when charging, and a green light when fully charged, grab it!

06-19-2008, 06:13 AM	#6
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	I always charge my controllers by connecting them to my PC.

06-19-2008, 06:16 AM	#7
ElectricShock Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	i just plug the controller into the cable that came with the ps3....i havent had to charge my controller and its been 2 weeks...guess i dont play much tho

06-19-2008, 06:17 AM	#8
Idealsupra Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:30	Yeah I just hook mine up to my laptop. Dont have to have to the PS3 on this way and they charge up pretty quickly.

06-19-2008, 06:22 AM	#9
Tpatcher Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Spring Tx Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I use the pelican stand also. Its great cause I can just grab a controller from the couch.

06-19-2008, 11:45 AM	#10
M Special Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	I knew that it would be annoying to have a single controller so I bought two when I got my PS3 and now charge the other whilst I'm playing and so on.

06-19-2008, 12:17 PM	#12
gamer4eva Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:18	i've got 3, 2 sixaxis 1 of em i got with the PS3 and 1 DS3 i mostly use the DS3 with games that support it or sometimes even connect it while iam playing otherwise the sixaxis so chargin is not a big prob for me

06-19-2008, 12:58 PM	#14
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	I use the usb connection on my cable box it is always powered up and with 2 remotes i never have a problem with a controller going dead on me

06-19-2008, 01:14 PM	#15
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Can you charge via a powered USB hub?

06-19-2008, 02:12 PM	#17
Papi4baby Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:That man from Nantucket Blu-ray collection:32	If i need it charge and dont want my PS3, i use my Satellite box from Dish has a usb port that is always on, so i use that

06-19-2008, 02:31 PM	#19
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	I use a 4 - port hub that plugs into the wall, and keep it on a desk next to my couch along with my bluetooth keyboard and mic. It is nice to be able to charge your controllers wihtout wires going to the PS3, or having to have the PS3 on. I looked for my item, but have not seen it, I think it may of been replaced by something new.

06-19-2008, 02:35 PM	#20
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Thanks for the info.

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