We need an update for Standby Sixaxis Charging

I think it would have been a much better idea if they had implemented it from the beginning. It would be much more convenient if we could charge our controllers while the system is in standby. Another alternative would be for them to make this an option, where you could have regular standby enabled or standby w/charging enabled.

All it would take is to enable voltage pass-through to the USB ports while in standby mode. But it may not be possible since the PS3 needs to monitor the charging status so it can turn off when completed.

Do you think this is possible with a firmware upgrade? Chances are that it's in the hardware and cannot be enabled, but who knows?

the red light is not a "real" standby .... it really does nothing .... the only electricity runing in the ps3 while in standby is for the red light to stay onwaza000

Yeah I dont think this is something they can change through software.

Sure you can charge the controller while playing a game and if it annoys you so much get a second controller and use it while the other chargessgallag_play

or just connect it to your pc which most people leave on all the time anyway

[QUOTE="sgallag_play"]Sure you can charge the controller while playing a game and if it annoys you so much get a second controller and use it while the other chargesThe_Rick_14

or just connect it to your pc which most people leave on all the time anyway

Yeah, but some people's computers are not near their PS3. I can see myself going down to play a game, then thinking to myself, D'oh! The controller's upstairs! In fact, I would see myself doing it all the time.

Sure you can charge the controller while playing a game and if it annoys you so much get a second controller and use it while the other chargessgallag_play

I never claimed it to be annoying. It is just a matter of convenience. I simply think it should have been implemented during design. I already have 2 controllers, but sometimes you play some 2-player or coop and realize you forgot to charge the controllers.

I think it would have been a much better idea if they had implemented it from the beginning. It would be much more convenient if we could charge our controllers while the system is in standby. Another alternative would be for them to make this an option, where you could have regular standby enabled or standby w/charging enabled.

All it would take is to enable voltage pass-through to the USB ports while in standby mode. But it may not be possible since the PS3 needs to monitor the charging status so it can turn off when completed.

Do you think this is possible with a firmware upgrade? Chances are that it's in the hardware and cannot be enabled, but who knows?

danjammer69

This is just a techincal impossibility. USB devices cannot charge when the USB source is not receiving power... You can't charge/power a pda or digi camera on your computer if the computer is turned off.

However, they already have a solution for charging your usb controllers when the ps3 is off... think it only costs about $30 for the wall adapter kit.

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[QUOTE="sgallag_play"]Sure you can charge the controller while playing a game and if it annoys you so much get a second controller and use it while the other chargesShadowKratos

or just connect it to your pc which most people leave on all the time anyway

Yeah, but some people's computers are not near their PS3. I can see myself going down to play a game, then thinking to myself, D'oh! The controller's upstairs! In fact, I would see myself doing it all the time.

small price to pay, if you're playing enough where charging your controller is annoying then you could prolly use some exercise 8) lol

the red light is not a "real" standby .... it really does nothing .... the only electricity runing in the ps3 while in standby is for the red light to stay onwaza000

I would like to know where you got this information from. I've never heard it before and I'm interested in the source.

What I been doing lately is when I'm not gaming I have the console folding and the controller charging. Before that I used a USB socket that's on my TV.jimm895

Charging the contorllers takes only 5 minutes for me .... Can't you wait for it ? ( 5 minutes ) :?newown

huh?

[QUOTE="ShadowKratos"][QUOTE="The_Rick_14"]

[QUOTE="sgallag_play"]Sure you can charge the controller while playing a game and if it annoys you so much get a second controller and use it while the other chargesThe_Rick_14

or just connect it to your pc which most people leave on all the time anyway

Yeah, but some people's computers are not near their PS3. I can see myself going down to play a game, then thinking to myself, D'oh! The controller's upstairs! In fact, I would see myself doing it all the time.

small price to pay, if you're playing enough where charging your controller is annoying then you could prolly use some exercise 8) lol

That's what Dance Dance Revolution is for. :P

...And going to the gym. XD

[QUOTE="sgallag_play"]Sure you can charge the controller while playing a game and if it annoys you so much get a second controller and use it while the other chargesThe_Rick_14

or just connect it to your pc which most people leave on all the time anyway

Nice, I haven't tried that. I'll remember to do that next time my controllers low on power and i don't want to leave the PS3 on.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Playstation-3-Charge-Base/dp/B000LD263K/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_k2a_3_img/103-7400954-6782269

The SIXAXIS controllers charge up pretty fast. It usually takes about an hour or so to charge for me. I think standby charging is kind of ridiculous. What I do is leave my PS3 to Fold while I charge my controllers. That way, I support cancer research and fully powered controllers.

OR

Leave your controllers to charge every Thursday while you're downloading new stuff off of the PS Store.

Sure you can charge the controller while playing a game and if it annoys you so much get a second controller and use it while the other chargessgallag_play

that's how I do it

I don't own a ps3 yet, but i was wondering, does the ps3 let you know if the controllers are running low on battery? or can you check how much % of use do you have left or something?alucardio

Yes it lets you know when the battery gets low and after the latest firmware updates you can check the state of charge along with turning the controller off while your not using it.