Charge PS3 controller on the PC - is that possible?
In this brief practical tip, you will learn how to charge your PS3 controller on your PC.
Charge a PlayStation 3 controller on the PC
If the connection indicator lights of your PS3 controller flash quickly, then the battery of your controller is empty and needs to be charged. In addition to other charging options, you can also charge your controller on your PC. Follow these steps to charge your PS3 controller on your computer.
- Connect your PS3 controller to your computer with a USB cable.
- The four connection indicator lights on your controller start to flash as soon as the charging process starts. Note that your PS3 controller will only be charged when your computer is turned on. In standby mode, the charging process is interrupted, unless you are using a yellow USB interface.
- When the four indicator lights are off, your PS3 controller is fully charged.
In another practical tip, we will show you how to use your PS3 controller on Android.