Charge PS3 controller at the socket - is that possible?
You can also charge your PS3 controller at a conventional socket. At least with certain adapters. Find out how this works in this practical tip.
Charge the PlayStation 3 controller from an electrical outlet
When the battery of your PS3 controller is empty, the connection indicator lights start to flash and it needs to be charged. There are several options to charge your controller. You can charge it from an electrical outlet, among other things. To do this, proceed as follows:
- To be able to charge the PS3 controller from a socket, you need a powerful USB adapter and a suitable USB cable.
- Connect your PS3 controller to a socket using the USB cable and USB adapter. Charging starts and the four indicator lights start to flash.
- If the four indicator lights go out, your PS3 controller is fully charged.
Charging the PS3 controller at the socket: the requirements
- Unfortunately, only a few power supplies manage to charge a PS3 controller. Because USB adapter is not the same as USB adapter.
- When buying, make sure that the adapter delivers an output of at least 5V and 2A. Many power supplies do not work because the amperage is too low.
- Tip: Alternatively, you can charge your PS3 controller on your laptop. The controller is always recognized and charged there.
Tip: This is how you can use the PS3 controller on a PC
In another practical tip you will learn how to charge your PS3 controller on a PC and how to use your PS3 controller on Android.