charge ps3 controllers 24/7?

[sao123]

I got one of those plug in chargers (energizer?) does anyone else charge their controllers full time?

Is this safe to do? Does this shorten the life of the controller?

 

[Tristicus]

I would think it shortens the life, as I tend with all my devices not to charge them past 100%.

 

[Sadaiyappan]

I'm pretty sure if you charge it from the PS3 using the USB cable it will stop charging itself after it reaches 100%. You can tell because the light stops blinking.

 

[meltdown75]

i have two. the one i am not using at the time, i just leave plugged into the PS3. *shrug*

 

[mmntech]

I'm pretty sure if you charge it from the PS3 using the USB cable it will stop charging itself after it reaches 100%. You can tell because the light stops blinking.

Yes. Since it uses a lithium battery, the controller has to have a built in charge circuit to prevent over charging. Once it reaches it's peak voltage, it will stop. You don't have to worry about over charging it.

 

[Sadaiyappan]

I have a question for you. Just to make sure. It's okay to plug in the DS3 into my netbook right (I mean in terms of charging and the battery)? I have DS3 drivers for XP, and I use the DS3 when I play PS1 games through PS1 emulator.

 

[R Nilla]

I have a question for you. Just to make sure. It's okay to plug in the DS3 into my netbook right (I mean in terms of charging and the battery)? I have DS3 drivers for XP, and I use the DS3 when I play PS1 games through PS1 emulator.

I usually charge my DS3 by plugging it into my laptop or desktop.

 

[DivideBYZero]

i have two. the one i am not using at the time, i just leave plugged into the PS3. *shrug*

It pisses me off that it won't charge when the PS3 is in standby mode, tho.

 

[Childs]

I usually have my controller tethered via USB to the PS3 all the time, so its always charging, even when I am playing. When I have gone wireless I have not noticed any significant drop in battery life. This is with 2 Sixaxis and 1 DS3.

 

[meltdown75]

It pisses me off that it won't charge when the PS3 is in standby mode, tho.

me too

 

[jaha2000]

I have a stand thing i bought for like 15 bucks.
Plugs into the wall and holds 2 controllers.
Colored red when charging and green when its fully charged. Works pretty well.

 

[crisium]

i have two. the one i am not using at the time, i just leave plugged into the PS3. *shrug*

Same. So when one gets to low battery, I switch the two. That way you drain the battery mostly, which is good for the lifespan, and always have an extra.

 

[meltdown75]

Same. So when one gets to low battery, I switch the two. That way you drain the battery mostly, which is good for the lifespan, and always have an extra.

that's my line of thinking too

played a bit of fallout 3 last night. good times.