How to Charge PS3 Dualshock 3 Controllers

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Tip 1 - Can you charge the PS3 wireless controller over regular USB?

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tsuchiya Naoji | permalink

I normally charge the PS3 controller by connecting it to the PS3 while its idling, but I guess it's much easier to charge it through my PCs USB port. Would this work?

For further reading: http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/10118/can-you-charge-the-ps3-wireless-controller-over-regular-usb ^[1]

Tip 2 - Amazon.com: PS3 DualShock 3 Charging Station: Video Games

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Donna Nettestad | permalink

Amazon.com: PS3 DualShock 3 Charging Station: Video Games
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For further reading: http://www.amazon.com/PS3-DualShock-3-Charging-Station-Playstation/dp/B004T7IRS2 ^[2]

Tip 3 - Why doesn't my PS3 controller work? - DualShock 3

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Claudio Tartarini | permalink

My PS3 controller recently stopped working after a friend borrowed it. It worked fine prior to his use but now it seems like it has no power and when I plug it in it doesn't connect for charging. I can't use it and am wondering if it could be the lithium battery or if there is a solder that came und... - DualShock 3

For further reading: https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/27069/Why%2Bdoesn%27t%2Bmy%2BPS3%2Bcontroller%2Bwork ^[3]

Tip 4 - What wall plug chargers can be used to charge PS3 controllers

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by David Voran | permalink

I want to charge my PS3 controllers (SIXAXIS) without having the PS3 running (because most of the time when it's running, I'm actually using the controllers). Since the device charges over standard...

For further reading: http://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/73919/what-wall-plug-chargers-can-be-used-to-charge-ps3-controllers ^[4]