If given the option of only being able to charge my iPhone from the computer or the wall, I would always choose the wall. But the great thing about the iPhone is that both options are on the table. The same can’t be said for Sony’s wireless controllers, which require some sort of USB contact with a machine turned on. Thankfully, the problem of having to leave your PS3 on for the sake of charging is about to end ... in Japan. Sony has announced a wall charger for PS3 wireless controllers.
According to Engadget, the charger will be ready in mid-December for approximately $30. Sony hasn’t given any indication on western release as of yet.
I can’t say that I’m not disappointed, but I’m fairly certain that this item will hop across the pond at some point. I’ve always been mildly fearful that I’m in danger of burning down my house whenever I walk out with two controllers plugged in to my PS3. Anyone else think this is a good idea?
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10:24 AM on 10.10.2008
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I plug mine into my Wii. WiiConnect24 is awesome!! Thanks Nintendo!!
THAT IS FUCKING AWESOME!! I can hear the collective heads of all of the asshole PS3 fanboys on DToid exploding right now! My Wii and PS3 stand side by side, so I should start doing that ... just because.
Charge it via your PS3!
Too obvious. Besides, you're assuming that we have USB cables that are the proper length for however far you're sitting from the PS3. When I play, I sit much closer to my PC (~5 feet) than to my PS3 (~10 feet), so it makes more sense plug it into my PC to charge it using the 6-foot USB cable that came with my MP3 player.
Take an extension cord, and plug your USB power adapter into it to make this exact same thing for 1/3 of the price.
Thats right, My ps3 controllers run on Wii power!
You do realize you can use that same iPhone "charger" to charge your PS3 Controller... right?
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=USB_Hubs&product=2608258
Makes it so much easier for charging, only need 1 plug then.