Recharging the controller?

This topic is locked from further discussion.

Avatar image for nooblet69
nooblet69

5162

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 9

User Lists: 0

#1 nooblet69
Member since 2004 • 5162 Posts
Hey all, I got the 40gb package a few days ago and am wondering how I recharge the controller because it didnt come with a recharge kit or anything? Thanks :).
Avatar image for Ziek-AAT
Ziek-AAT

717

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#2 Ziek-AAT
Member since 2008 • 717 Posts
USB cord?
Avatar image for cleotis_max
cleotis_max

979

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#3 cleotis_max
Member since 2007 • 979 Posts
You can't charge PS3 controllers, thats where they get you. We might not haveto pay for PSN but you haveto buy a new controller everytime it dies.
Avatar image for Rock99999Fan
Rock99999Fan

707

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#4 Rock99999Fan
Member since 2007 • 707 Posts

You can't charge PS3 controllers, thats where they get you. We might not haveto pay for PSN but you haveto buy a new controller everytime it dies.cleotis_max

your kidding right?

Avatar image for superman_mike
superman_mike

814

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#5 superman_mike
Member since 2004 • 814 Posts
Ya know there is a reason the Playstation 3 came with an instruction booklet.
Avatar image for dstryr13
dstryr13

6521

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#6 dstryr13
Member since 2007 • 6521 Posts

You can't charge PS3 controllers, thats where they get you. We might not haveto pay for PSN but you haveto buy a new controller everytime it dies.cleotis_max

:lol:

TC use the USB cord that came with the PS3, small end into the controller and big end into one of the USB slots

Avatar image for Ghardon
Ghardon

310

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#7 Ghardon
Member since 2003 • 310 Posts

[QUOTE="cleotis_max"]You can't charge PS3 controllers, thats where they get you. We might not haveto pay for PSN but you haveto buy a new controller everytime it dies.Rock99999Fan

your kidding right?

Yes.

Just use a standard USB cable.

Avatar image for colts8898
colts8898

39

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#8 colts8898
Member since 2007 • 39 Posts
u hook it up to the ps3 wit a usb cord
Avatar image for the_new_neo
the_new_neo

1030

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#9 the_new_neo
Member since 2006 • 1030 Posts
There should have been a usb cord that came with your playstation. I have the 40GB aswell and one definitely comes with it. If for some reason it didn't there easy to find, I have about 8 of them around the house, they come with everything. If you have to buy one its worth getting a long one so you can play and charge at the same time.
Avatar image for ashunpnoy
ashunpnoy

371

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#10 ashunpnoy
Member since 2003 • 371 Posts

Man people must have spent so much replacing those controllers... luckily im still on my first one and going strong ;)

that would be soo bad if we did have to replace the controllers

but yea use the usb cable

Avatar image for nooblet69
nooblet69

5162

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 9

User Lists: 0

#11 nooblet69
Member since 2004 • 5162 Posts
Thanks fellas, haha I thought that was how I recharge it was just makein sure :D.
Avatar image for tabben
tabben

517

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#12 tabben
Member since 2003 • 517 Posts
Whats the battery time on the controllers?
Avatar image for emitsu97
emitsu97

10720

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#13 emitsu97
Member since 2003 • 10720 Posts

[QUOTE="cleotis_max"]You can't charge PS3 controllers, thats where they get you. We might not haveto pay for PSN but you haveto buy a new controller everytime it dies.Rock99999Fan

Yes he's kidding, it comes with a USB cable for charging from the PS3.

your kidding right?

Avatar image for Dimb
Dimb

1178

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

#14 Dimb
Member since 2005 • 1178 Posts
I havent heard anything about controllers failing. is that really happening already?
Avatar image for the_new_neo
the_new_neo

1030

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#15 the_new_neo
Member since 2006 • 1030 Posts
What is the battery life like? I never really paid attention. I have to charge mine every couple of days
Avatar image for cleotis_max
cleotis_max

979

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#16 cleotis_max
Member since 2007 • 979 Posts
[QUOTE="Rock99999Fan"]

[QUOTE="cleotis_max"]You can't charge PS3 controllers, thats where they get you. We might not haveto pay for PSN but you haveto buy a new controller everytime it dies.emitsu97

Yes he's kidding, it comes with a USB cable for charging from the PS3.

your kidding right?

Unfortunatly I am kidding.

Avatar image for 3zoozM
3zoozM

828

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 0

#17 3zoozM
Member since 2006 • 828 Posts

any fire-wire will do.

sadly, and for some reason, you cant charge them with a Motorola charger :(

Avatar image for bwrector
bwrector

149

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#18 bwrector
Member since 2004 • 149 Posts

Whats the battery time on the controllers?tabben

The manual says 30 hours

-Brian

Avatar image for jimm895
jimm895

7703

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#19 jimm895
Member since 2007 • 7703 Posts
Use the USB cable that came with the PS3. But your not required to only use the PS3 to charge the controller because just about any PC, laptop, or USB chargeing unit will also work. I have a USB port on my TV that's used for firmware updates that also works great for rechargeing the controller.
Avatar image for GANGSTA287
GANGSTA287

967

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#20 GANGSTA287
Member since 2005 • 967 Posts

could I charge my PS3 controller with my RZR charger? it has the same usb port lol...

Avatar image for dholmes19
dholmes19

1805

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 3

User Lists: 0

#21 dholmes19
Member since 2006 • 1805 Posts
i usually get three or four good days ofplaying time on one charge.
Avatar image for G1Ga-B1T3
G1Ga-B1T3

116

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#22 G1Ga-B1T3
Member since 2004 • 116 Posts
holy... this thread is dead, but if anyone still reads these can you please tell me how long to recharge the controller?
Avatar image for TehSonofUgly
TehSonofUgly

1643

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#23 TehSonofUgly
Member since 2008 • 1643 Posts

any fire-wire will do.

sadly, and for some reason, you cant charge them with a Motorola charger :(

3zoozM

Lol i tryed that too:P

Avatar image for TehSonofUgly
TehSonofUgly

1643

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#24 TehSonofUgly
Member since 2008 • 1643 Posts

holy... this thread is dead, but if anyone still reads these can you please tell me how long to recharge the controller? G1Ga-B1T3

When you hold down the PS button and the little battery symbol is all the way full

Avatar image for Dogswithguns
Dogswithguns

11359

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 5

User Lists: 0

#25 Dogswithguns
Member since 2007 • 11359 Posts
the USB recharger cord came with it. you gotta find it.
Avatar image for Devourment423
Devourment423

2163

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

#26 Devourment423
Member since 2005 • 2163 Posts

What is the battery life like? I never really paid attention. I have to charge mine every couple of daysthe_new_neo

For me it seems around 20-30 hrs. Every couple of days? Man you must like to play a lot.

Avatar image for Grizzly_7
Grizzly_7

158

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#27 Grizzly_7
Member since 2007 • 158 Posts
[QUOTE="Rock99999Fan"]

[QUOTE="cleotis_max"]You can't charge PS3 controllers, thats where they get you. We might not haveto pay for PSN but you haveto buy a new controller everytime it dies.Ghardon

your kidding right?

Yes.

Just use a standard USB cable.

Lmao

Cant believe u felt for it