Sony has a PS3 controller charger, let us show you it

Even with today's wireless video game controllers, you can't stay untethered forever. After a few hours of gaming on the PlayStation 3, you'll have to plug in that SIXAXIS or DualShock 3 USB cable to charge. Starting December 18th, Sony Japan will offer an AC adapter intended for PS3 controllers at a price of ¥2,800 (just under $30). Like third party solutions we've seen, it has two USB ports so you'll be able to do two controllers or toss in a Bluetooth headset. Nothing yet on availability outside of Japan, but if we get word we'll be all over it, 'cause we feel slightly guilty for leaving the PS3 on overnight to charge -- what with the world's dwindling energy supply and all.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 10th 2008 2:42PM]

Not sure you're really comprehending the concept of "standby"...

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 10th 2008 10:38AM]

My tv has an usb port, so i just connect it to the tv while I'm watching it :)

[bobsakamano Posted Oct 10th 2008 10:43AM]

"an usb"

looks odd, but is grammatically correct. i think the MLA needs to update their formatting for the new millennium.

[SOOPERGOOMAN Posted Oct 10th 2008 10:42AM]

Man I just plug mine into my craptop and let it charge that way, at least it's not 380 watts/hour being wasted. Also when the Socom Confrontation Bundle comes out next week, this charger will pretty much be useless here in North A. See the Socom headset's charger is, wait for it, usb based, so yeah do it that way. Or mod a psp charger to do it also. 5v Rocks the world of usb!

[bobsakamano Posted Oct 10th 2008 10:42AM]

design and specifications subject to change without notice: you purchase this device, they send you a box of rocks!

[arkweld Posted Oct 10th 2008 12:31PM]

Hey Sony. Next time you release a new controller how about actually redesigning it for it's intended purpose and not just jamming new components into the molds you have lying around on the production line?

And that means making a removable battery. So I don't have to keep fumbling with a cable that I had to buy myself because the one you supplied with a $600 console was only 3 feet long.

[newdna Posted Oct 10th 2008 1:03PM]

Folding At Home, N00BS!
Leave your PS3 on 24/7

[pinochle Posted Oct 11th 2008 7:32PM]

Lame! I connect my controllers to my TiVo or IOGear USB hub.

Done!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 10th 2008 3:08PM]

i just use the pelican charging station.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gaming/pelican-ps3-charging-station-stores-electrifies-two-controllers-312958.php

docks two controllers and has two extra usb connectors for charging any other device that uses them.

no data linkage between the ps3 and the charging station though. so cannot use it as a usb connectors as a hub.

looks awesome to boot.

[tooodles Posted Oct 10th 2008 4:12PM]

30 dollars? regular ac to usb costs far less than that. charge controller is in the device with the battery for lithium ion devices.

i guess this is standard sony behavior

[AuDioFreaK39 Posted Oct 11th 2008 4:51AM]

"if we get word we'll be all over it, 'cause we feel slightly guilty for leaving the PS3 on overnight to charge -- what with the world's dwindling energy supply and all."

I leave my PS3 on 24/7 anyways, for Folding@home.

Started March 22, 2007 and have been leaving it running nonstop ever since.

[GErvy Posted Oct 13th 2008 10:49AM]

Wow, glad I'm not paying your electricity bills. The PS3 is an immense power-hog. I couldn't in good conscious leave it running in the background, especially given that in what you save per month would buy you an extra game.

[GErvy Posted Oct 13th 2008 10:48AM]

Wow, this is ridiculous. $30 !!!!
While I did have a ton of Cell-phone USB chargers that worked just fine, I opted to spend the $7 for a Gamestop brand charger since it hooks up 2 controllers in style (cool blue-LED for us techies who like extra lights) with lack of extra wires hanging around.